6/4/01 - 3/31/02
3/31/2002
*UPDATE* The recording of Anna Karenina (on which, Kerry portrays the role of Kitty) has gone back into the studio. While Kerry's contributions are remaining in tact, the roles portrayed by James Naughton and Roger Bart are now being played by Greg Edelman and Jeff McCarthy. Bruce Yeko, producer for Original Cast Records is hoping for an early Summer release date, but it could be as late as early Fall. Check the "NEWS" section for updates as they occur.

Prodigal ends it run at the York Theatre.
3/23/2002
A medley of lullabies has been added to the "Recordings" section. The CD "Sleep Well Tonight" which appears in this section is not available in stores as it was created exclusively for a corporate client. The third song in the medley reunites Kerry with her Bat Boy co-star, Kaitlin Hopkins.
3/19/2002
The "Recordings" section has been updated with two videos. The first is one of the segments of Kerry's recent appearance on Sesame Street. The second is an older clip from One Life To Live.

Reviews for "Prodigal" will be be uploaded soon.
3/10/2002
Kerry will be appearing on Sesame Street on March 13th. Check your local listings for channel and time. Please note that in NY, the episode may be airing on March 14th instead. According to the Public Television website, in the episode, Lulu learns about Ms. Camp (Kerry), the letter carrier. Lulu would love to be a letter carrier but is disappointed that she has to wait until she grows up. She pretends to deliver mail and has a great time. Maria reminds her that there may be other jobs she will be interested in, and at the end of the show, Lulu is fascinated by the Ice Cream Vendor.

There is a new entry in the causes section dealing with toxic dumping. Please take a moment and check it out.
3/02/2002
Kerry has begun rehearsals for an upcomming reading of "Drive All Night". The show is a rock opera (no dialogue) comprised of the songs of Bruce Springsteen. More details to come.
2/26/2002
Prodigal has its first performance. The show begins previews at the York on Thursday, February 28th and opens on March 12th. In the cast with Kerry are Alison Fraser, David Hess, Joshua Park and Christian Borle.

The theatre and resume pages have been updated to reflect "Prodigal"
2/06/2002
The deal has been made for Kerry to play the role of Penny Pingleton in the much anticipated "Hairspray". The musical, based on John Waters film of the same name will also star Harvey Fierstein. This is the same role that Kerry did for the reading at a recent workshop.
1/13/2002
Read about the lastest issue regarding the Clean Air Act in the Kerry's Causes section.
1/09/2002
More answers to your questions have been posted in the Just For Fans section.
1/1/2002
Kerry will be in the York Theatre Company's production of "Prodigal". This is the U.S. premiere of the Australian musical about Luke Flannery who runs away to avoid working in the family business. When he is forced to return home, the family must deal with the differences between the son they knew and the one who has come home to them. The production will run from February 26th through April 7th, 2002. Tickets are available through Telecharge.
12/13/2001
*UPDATE* Kerry, along with a cast that includes Laura Bell Bundy, Mary Bond Davis, Harvey Fierstein, Linda Hart, Dick Latessa, and David Coburn and others, will be doing the reading of the musical "Hairspray" based on the John Waters film of the same name. Kerry is performing the role of "Penny Pingleton". The reading is being directed by Jack O’Brien and choreography is by Jerry Mitchell. Hairspray looks set for a regional mounting in the spring then onto Broadway early next season.
12/08/2001
There is a new photo page in the "Just For Fans" section with images from Kerry's movie and TV appearances. A special new section will also be making its debut very soon.
12/08/2001
* UPDATE* Anna Karenina, the album that Kerry recorded the role of "Kitty" for Original Cast Records will now be in stores late spring. Originally the due date was set for early 2002 (see below) but the cast will now be backed by an 80 piece orchestra.
12/02/2001
Bat Boy The Musical ended its run at the Union Square Theatre.
12/01/2001
Please take a moment to read the new post under Kerry's Causes.

If you are not already on the mailing list and would like to know when the site is updated, click here and a prefilled email will pop up - just click send! You will automatically be entered into the update mailing list.
11/24/2001
On November 14th, Kerry taped an appearance on Sesame Street which will appear sometime next year. Also, Kerry will be participating in the reading of the musical "Hairspray" based on the movie by John Waters. Check back here for more information.
10/20/2001
Posted in the Just for Fans section (under "Kerry's Causes") is a special email from Kerry.
10/18/2001
Bat Boy - The Musical re-opens with a revised show schedule of 5 performance a week. For more information, go to their website at www.batboy-themusical.com.
10/11/2001
The website Celebrity Site of the Day has announced that kerrybutler.net will be featured on October 17th as the "Celebrity Site of the Day."
10/05/2001
Kerry will be doing the latest James Lapine workshop entitled "Le Passe Muraille". This show (based on the story by Marcel Ayme) won the French "Tony" for best musical a few years ago and has since been translated into english. Music and lyrics are by Michel Legrand. The story revolves around a man that wakes up one day to discover he can walk through walls. Also in the workshop are Malcom Gets, Melissa Errico, Norm Lewis and John Cunningham.
10/04/2001
Kerry has just finished recording the role of "Kitty" in Anna Karenina for Original Cast Records. Joining Kerry in the studio were Melissa Errico, Roger Bart, Marc Kudisch, James Naughton and Brian D Arcy James. Backed by a 20 piece orchestra, look for this CD to hit the stores early 2002. See the entry dated 3/31/002 for the latest on this project, including cast changes.

10/04/2001
The International Association of Webmasters and Designers have honored kerrybutler.net with a 2001-2002 Golden Web Award. 
9/24/2001
Bat Boy The Musical is now on hiatus and will resume performances on October 18th.
9/18/2001
Please take a moment to go to the "causes" section in the Just for Fans section to find out how you can help various groups aiding with the tragedy on September 11th.
9/18/2001
Kerry will be doing a reading of the musical "The Mystery of the Dancing Princesses" on Monday, September 24th. The first reading is at 10:30 am and will be at the Houseman Theater and then again at the Fairbanks Theater at 1 pm. She will be playing opposite her Bat Boy co-star, Deven May. The reading is a part of a convention of all new musicals. According to the National Alliance for Musical Theatre website, THE MYSTERY OF THE DANCING PRINCESSES has book, music & lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner. They describe the show thus: "Family audiences will enjoy this delightful and clever fairy tale musical about a young prince who solves a mystery and wins the hand of a princess..."
9/18/2001
Kerry has just finished recording songs for albums that will be released by Jamie deRoy. Check back to see when these cd's will be released!
9/18/2001
As you may have noticed, the message board was taken down. Kerry will be answering the emails sent into the website either personally, or posted in the "All About Kerry" section. Don't forget to sign the guestbook!
8/30/2001
The Just For Fans section is up! Explore the new section dedicated to the fans. Inside you will find even more information about Kerry and things that are important to her. If you have any ideas or things you would like to see in this section, just drop us an e-mail!

8/28/2001
Welcome to the new design! There are plenty of new things to see and hear. Within the next week, we will be opening up new features in the "Just For Fans" section. If you aren't already on the mailing list, and want to be informed when Just For Fans is open, just click here and a prefilled email will pop up - just click send! You will automatically be entered into the update mailing list. Questions submitted to Kerry and her replies (formerly known as 'About Kerry') will appear in the Just for Fans area.

Thanks and enjoy!
We always welcome your comments and suggestions.
8/26/2001
Kerry is headed into the studio to record tracks on 3 different albums for Jamie deRoy, 2000 MAC award winner for Outstanding Variety Show. For more information on Jamie deRoy's club act and albums, go to www.jamiederoy.com
8/11/2001
There is a lot happening "behind the scenes" right now. Within the next two weeks the new site will be up and running with new sections, photos, media and much more! See below how you can be notified when the new site is launched...
7/11/2001
There is now a way for you to find out when The Official Kerry Butler Website has been updated. Click here and a prefilled email will pop up - just click send! You will automatically be entered into the update mailing list.
7/9/2001
CONGRATULATIONS to the cast and crew of Bat Boy for being the 2001 Broadway.com Audience Award winner of Favorite New Musical! Kerry's co-stars Deven May and Kaitlin Hopkins also won for Favorite Break Through Performance by a Male and Female respectively. There is video of the award winners on Broadway.com.
7/1/2001
Kerry and the cast performed this past week at the Times Square Visitors Center. Thanks to our beloved BatGirl, there are photos of this event going up soon as well as photos from a recent blood drive that the cast of Bat Boy donated their time.
6/27/2001
     Welcome to The Official Kerry Butler Website! Well, as you can see we have officially launched and what a long strange trip it has been the past month. Take a look around the site - and if you'd like to make a comment or suggestion - click on the E-Mail link.

If you'd like to contact Kerry - you can write to:

                        Kerry Butler
           c/o BAT BOY THE MUSICAL
                 Union Square Theatre
                  100 East 17th Street
                  New York, NY 10003
6/05/2001
     The Bat Boy Original Cast Recording is out! Now you can finally HEAR what all the buzz has been about. Check out the Multimedia Gallery for clips from some of the songs.
06/04/2001
     See Kerry perform as Shelley Parker in Bat Boy - The Musical now playing at The Union Square Theater in NYC! The reviews are in and Bat Boy is the "PRODUCERS" of Off-Broadway.