New York City Center has announced additional casting for its annual gala presentation Bat Boy: The Musical, the cult hit last seen Off Broadway in 2001. Andrew Durand (Dead Outlaw), Alex Newell (Shucked) and Christopher Sieber (Death Becomes Her) will join Taylor Trensch (Floyd Collins) who was previously announced as Bat Boy.
Also joining the cast is Kerry Butler, who starred in the original Off Broadway production. The cast is rounded out with Mary Faber, Alan H Green, Evan Harrington, John-Michael Lyles, Olivia Puckett, Rema Webb and Marissa Jaret Winokur.
The Annual Gala Presentation of Bat Boy: The Musical runs October 29 – November 9 at City Center.
Directed by two-time Tony winner Alex Timbers with Music Director Andrew Resnick and choreography by Connor Gallagher, Bat Boy is described as a “heartfelt, irreverent, darkly comic musical” inspired by a popular tabloid article from the 1990s.
The synopsis: After being discovered in a cave and adopted by a local West Virginia family, Bat Boy, also known as Edgar, wants nothing more than to be accepted by his new community and works hard to appeal to their “Christian Charity.” But will his insatiable bloodlust be his undoing? Or will the bloodlust of a town searching for an easy scapegoat beat him to the punch? Featuring a pulsing pop-rock score by Tony nominee Laurence O’Keefe with original orchestrations by Tony winner Alex Lacamoire, and book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming, this Gala Presentation shines fresh light on a beloved score with newly expanded orchestrations.
A benefit performance of the musical will honor Broadway producer Bee Carrozzini of ATG Entertainment. Funds raised from Bat Boy: The Musical go to City Center’s operating costs.
The production features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Jennifer Moeller, lighting design by Justin Townsend, and sound design by Nevin Steinberg.
