ArtsWest Playhouse

4711 California Ave. S.W.

ArtsWest bites into season number 9 with the Seattle Premiere of Bat Boy the Musical, Until Nov. 10. Ripped from the pages of the Weekly World News, this award-winning cult hit tells the story of a strange boy with pointy ears, his struggle to find a place in a world that shuns him, and the love that can create both miracles and madness. ArtsWest's production of Bat Boy the Musical is made possible by a grant from Viking Bank. For tickets call 938-0339, visit http://www.BatBoySeattle.com or drop by our box office. Regular adult admission $32 (Under 25? Only $10!)

'Kenyon Hall

7904 35th Ave SW

937-3613

kenyonhall@earthlink.net

Wednesday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m., Four-part comedy. In a special showcase, Mr. Leonhart is joined by Ann Randolph, Roy Zimmerman, and Carla Zilbersmith, all California comedy artists, in an evening of stories, songs and political satire. Ann Randolph weaves together stories about homelessness, classical music, backpacking and Internet romance. Ann uses her elastic face, acrobatic voice, and attuned body language to play male and female, young and old ? and brings to immediate, pulsing life her tragicomic journey of discovery and self-acceptance with remarkable freshness and vibrancy. Political satirist Roy Zimmerman offers a compelling combination of socially conscious music and comedy. Zimmerman's current arsenal of edgy delights includes "Creation Science 101" (YouTube's front page #1 pick this spring!), "Let's Go After the Buddhists," and "Psychedelic Relic." Carla Zilbersmith's multi-character comic gem "Wedding Singer Blues" is a musical tale about a singer and her show biz odyssey down the boulevard of broken dreams - a valentine to anyone who has risked heartbreak and humiliation to tilt at the windmill of their choice. Tickets $8-$14