“Bat Boy” Revival Soars with taylor Trensch, Mary Faber, and Christopher sieber
New York, NY – A new production of the cult-favorite musical Bat Boy: the Musical has launched, featuring Taylor Trensch, Mary Faber, and Christopher Sieber in leading roles. Performances began November 19, 2025, at a yet-too-be-announced off-Broadway venue, promising a fresh take on the darkly comedic and surprisingly poignant story.
The revival arrives as interest in unconventional and boundary-pushing musical theater continues to grow,attracting both longtime fans of the original 1997 production and a new generation eager to discover its unique blend of horror,humor,and heartfelt emotion. Bat Boy tells the story of a half-human, half-bat creature discovered in a West Virginia cave, and the societal reactions-both welcoming and fearful-that follow. This production aims to explore the musical’s themes of otherness, acceptance, and the dangers of prejudice with renewed relevance.
The cast features taylor Trensch as Bat boy, known for his work in Dear evan Hansen and mean Girls; Mary Faber as Shelley Parker, a veterinarian’s wife who becomes Bat Boy’s unlikely advocate; and Christopher Sieber as Dr.Thomas Parker, her husband, caught between scientific curiosity and societal expectations.
The original Bat Boy musical, with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and a book by Brian Flemming, gained a devoted following for its unconventional score and thought-provoking narrative.This new revival seeks to honor the spirit of the original while offering a contemporary interpretation for modern audiences. Further details regarding the venue, performance schedule, and ticketing data will be released in the coming weeks.
