HOUSTON – (May, 2016) Ripped straight from tabloid headlines, BAT BOY: The Musical is a classic love story with a wicked bite! The Kaleidoscope remounts their inaugural production this summer, June 24 through July 24.

Based on a story published in the "Weekly World News" in 1992, BAT BOY: The Musical is a comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. Madness ensues as the townsfolk (Anna Drake, Tyler Galindo, Luke Hamilton, and Savannah Lee) investigate a mysterious cow-killing plague and its suspicious connection to the bat boy. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff (Nathan Costella) brings the bat boy (Colton Berry) to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker (Brian Chambers). He is soon accepted as a member of the Parker family, and is taught to act like a "normal" boy by the veterinarian's wife, Meredith (Brennan Ashley), and their teenage daughter, Shelley (Victoria Riley).

Set to an infectious pop-rock score by Laurence O’Keefe (Heathers, Legally Blonde), BAT BOY: The Musical takes a comic book blast at classic horror movies. Directed by Founding Artistic Director Colton Berry, music directed by Jane Volke and choreographed by Luke Hamilton, BAT BOY is an unexpected night of heart-warming hilarity at the theater!

BAT BOY: The Musical runs June 24 through July 24 at The Kaleidoscope, located at 705 Main Street, Suite B (entrance on Capitol). Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 5:00 pm. Tickets are available at www.BayouCityTheatrics.com as well as at the door, although patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to secure seating in the intimate venue. 

Questions may be directed to BCT@BayouCityTheatrics.com or by phone at 832-817-8656.