Date: September 23, 2001
Location: Union Square Theatre and City Crab Restaurant

September 23 marked the final pre-hiatus performance of BAT BOY THE MUSICAL. It was an emotionally charged performance, but the company was sure the Bat would fly again, and it did, reopening at the Union Square Theatre a mere three weeks later. But on this night, the cast partied away at nearby City Crab restaurant and celebrated a wonderful run.

Kerry Butler, Deven May, Kaitlin Hopkins, and Jim Hindman ('Dr. Parker' fill-in) backstage before the final performance.

Daria Hardeman, Kaitlin Hopkins, Kathy Brier, Kerry Butler, JP Potter, Jim Hindman, and Rick Pruitt.

The backstage crew.

The cast acknowledges the band at curtain call.

The company applauds the audience.

Taking their final bows.

Daria Hardeman, Doug Storm (who had been injured and out of the show), and 'Rick/Lorraine' fill-in Gavin Creel.

Gavin Creel, Jim Price, Kaitlin Hopkins, Kerry Butler, Deven May, Jim Hindman, Trent Armand Kendall, Rick Pruitt, and Kathy Brier.

Bat Boy composer Larry O'Keefe and swing Leslie Kritzer join the cast onstage.

The company partying at nearby City Crab restaurant.

Our fearless leaders: Larry O'Keefe and producers Nancy Gibbs and Michael Alden.

Keyboardist Jason DeBord, bassist Matt Rubano, and Company Manager Christine Stump.

Daria and Kathy mug for the camera.

Michael Alden with press agent Bridget Klapinski

Jessica Grové (sporting one of Bat Boy's ears), Deven May, and director Scott Schwartz.