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American Psycho 2016

Run Time:
Two hours and 42 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 17+
Opened: April 21, 2016
Closing: June 05, 2016

American Psycho - 2016 Broadway History , Info & More

26-year-old Patrick Bateman is sophisticated, rich and devastatingly handsome. He's got a sculpted body, a model-gorgeous girlfriend, a to-die-for apartment, and a Wall Street job in 1980s New York City. In short, his life's killer. There's just one snag in this dark vision of the American Dream... Patrick can't get the blood out of his $5000 suits.

Based on the best-selling novel by Bret Easton Ellis, and set in the epicenter of excess: 1980s Manhattan, this hit musical tells the story of Patrick Bateman, a young and handsome Wall Street banker with impeccable taste and unquenchable desires. Patrick and his elite group of friends spend their days in chic restaurants, exclusive clubs and designer labels. But at night, Patrick takes part in a darker indulgence, and his mask of sanity is starting to slip...


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR American Psycho

Theater review: ‘American Psycho’ kills at the start, but interest wanes in second act of glossy new musical
7 / 10

With its wicked wit, catchy ear candy and sexy cast, 'American Psycho' gives you a killer buzz - for a while. Euphoria sinks once corpses pile up in this glossy new Broadway musical...Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ('Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark') and composer-lyricist Duncan Sheik (a Tony winner for 'Spring Awakening') are mostly faithful to the novel. But they heighten the ironic humor and lessen the graphic violence of both the book and the Christian Bale film...The pace and interest slacken in the second act...Walker ('Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson') hits all the right notes, seemingly without effort...

American Psycho review: Musical adaptation is 'a perversely enjoyable experience
8 / 10

If you can resign yourself to the story's innate ambiguity, you're in for a perversely enjoyable experience. The script, by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa...captures, and deftly skewers, all of Patrick Bateman's and the 1980s' most over-the-top obsessions...The music is totally '80s as well: Sheik's bizarrely catchy, entirely electronic score - far from the usual Broadway fare...Since its 2013 premiere at London's Almeida Theatre with erstwhileDoctor Who star Matt Smith as the titular psycho, AP has gotten a lot bloodier. It's also gotten a lot slicker, sharper, faster, and funnier...Patrick's secretary, Jean (Next to Normal's Jennifer Damiano), haplessly and hopelessly in love with him, and his mother (Tony-winner Alice Ripley)...these two sincere characters seem out of place in such a stinging satire...And as for the violence - it's simply part of the story, usually a joke, and often part of a stunning stage picture.

STAGE TUBE: An End to the Killing Spree: Watch the Closing Night Bows of AMERICAN PSYCHO
by Marissa Sblendorio - June 8, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of the musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis, played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, June 5 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. 

BWW Flashback: AMERICAN PSYCHO Ends Killing Spree on Broadway Today
by BWW Special Coverage - June 5, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of the musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis, plays its final performance on Broadway today, Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. American Psycho will have played a total of 81 performances. In honor of the show's killing spree on the Great White Way, BroadwayWorld brings you a look back at AMERICAN PSYCHO!

Breaking News: AMERICAN PSYCHO Sets June Closing Date
by Robert Diamond - May 26, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of the musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis announces that it will play its final performance on Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. At the time of its closing, AMERICAN PSYCHO will have played a total of 81 performances. AMERICAN PSYCHO is currently playing on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street).

BWW Interview - Debut of the Month - AMERICAN PSYCHO's Drew Moerlein
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2016


Today, Moerlein speaks exclusively with BWW about making his debut and explains why Broadway will never be the same now that the American Psycho is in town!  

BWW CD Review: AMERICAN PSYCHO (Original London Cast Recording) Brings Driving Synth-Pop to Musical Theater
by David Clarke - May 10, 2016


The synth-laden opening strains of Concord Music Group's AMERICAN PSYCHO (Original London Cast Recording) are appropriately dark and sterile. In crafting the score for the musical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel by the same title, Duncan Sheik has created a Broadway score that purposefully reminds listeners of synth-pop music by the likes of Giorgio Moroder while mixing in updated technologies to ensure that the score is as crisp and pulsating as any track on Daft Punk's RANDOM ACCESS MEMORIES. The end result is an album filled with addictive looping and backbeats that masterfully mixes throwback modalities with modern technology to create an unexpectedly electronic musical score.

VIDEO: Duncan Sheik Says Broadway's AMERICAN PSYCHO May Be Filmed, Talks SPRING AWAKENING Movie
by Michael Dale - April 27, 2016


The composer/lyricist talks to Laura Heywood about his first hit musical and his newest.

INSTAGRAM CHECK: Sexy Snaps From The Cast of AMERICAN PSYCHO (NSFW)
by Michael Dale - April 26, 2016


The new Instagram account psychocast is for those who can't get enough of the sexy AMERICAN PSYCHO cast.

Bid To Meet AMERICAN PSYCHO's Duncan Sheik, Support NY Sun Works
by Michael Dale - April 26, 2016


The winning bidder receives two house seats for AMERICAN PSYCHO, and meets the composer/lyricist and cast members after the performance.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside the AMERICAN PSYCHO Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - April 25, 2016


Patrick Bateman has officially arrived! Just last week, the company of AMERICAN PSYCHO took their first bows at the Schoenfeld Theatre.  BroadwayWorld was on hand for the whole evening, starting with the sacred Gypsy Robe ceremony. Below, check out photos of gypsy robe recipient Alex Michael Stoll with the company!

Photo Flash: Get a Sexy Backstage Look at AMERICAN PSYCHO!
by Nicole Rosky - April 25, 2016


Need more Patrick Bateman? You're in luck, because the cast of AMERICAN PSYCHO has launched a sexy, new Instagram account @Psychocast. Click here for a backstage look at Broadway's new thriller!

TV: Benjamin Walker and the Killer Cast of AMERICAN PSYCHO Celebrate Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - April 23, 2016


Patrick Bateman has officially arrived! Just last night, the company of AMERICAN PSYCHO took their first bows at the Schoenfeld Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the killer opening night and you can find out what the cast had to say after the curtain went down below!

Photo Coverage: Benjamin Walker, Alice Ripley and the AMERICAN PSYCHO Company Celebrate a Bloody Awesome Opening Night
by Walter McBride - April 22, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, which began previews on March 24th, just celebrated its Opening Night on Broadway last night, April 21, 2016, at the Gerald SchoenfeldTheatre (236 West 45th Street). The American premiere of a new musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis, which recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its publication, stars Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as Patrick Bateman. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special night and you can check out photos from the after party below!

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - Benjamin Walker in AMERICAN PSYCHO
by Ken Fallin - April 22, 2016


BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest illustration of Benjamin Walker in American Psycho!

Photo Coverage: Stars Walk the Blood Red Carpet for Opening Night of AMERICAN PSYCHO!
by Walter McBride - April 22, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, which began previews on March 24th, just celebrated its Opening Night on Broadway last night, April 21, 2016, at the Gerald SchoenfeldTheatre (236 West 45th Street). The American premiere of a new musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis, which recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its publication, stars Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as Patrick Bateman. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN PSYCHO Begins Its Broadway Killing Spree- Inside the Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - April 22, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, which began previews on March 24th, just celebrated its Opening Night on Broadway last night, April 21, 2016, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The American premiere of a new musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis, which recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its publication, stars Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as Patrick Bateman. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

BWW Review: Scorching Social Satire Musical AMERICAN PSYCHO Examines The Demon Banker of Wall Street
by Michael Dale - April 22, 2016


Based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel, AMERICAN PSYCHO nails 1980s financial boom excessiveness.

Review Roundup: AMERICAN PSYCHO Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2016


Let's check out what the critics had to say...

Everybody Wants to Rule the World! Meet the Full Cast of AMERICAN PSYCHO, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - April 21, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of a new musical based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis -- which celebrates the 25th anniversary of its publication this March -- began performances on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) on Thursday, March 24, 2016. Opening night is tonight, April 21, 2016. Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch highlights from the show!

AMERICAN PSYCHO Starts Its Killing Spree Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, which began previews on March 24th, celebrates its Opening Night on Broadway tonight, April 21, 2016, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The American premiere of a new musical based on the iconic novel by Bret Easton Ellis, which recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its publication, stars Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as Patrick Bateman. 

TV: Meet Patrick Bateman- Watch Highlights from AMERICAN PSYCHO on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of a new musical based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis -- which celebrates the 25th anniversary of its publication this March -- began performances on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) on Thursday, March 24, 2016. The Opening Night is Thursday, April 21, 2016. American Psycho has music, lyrics and orchestrations by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), and a book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ('Supergirl,' 'Looking,' 'Glee'). Directed by Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold (King Charles III), AMERICAN PSYCHO has choreography by Tony Award nominee Lynne Page (La Cage Aux Folles). Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,The Choice) is cast in the lead role of Patrick Bateman. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

AMERICAN PSYCHO Launches Digital Lottery for $45 Seats
by Nicole Rosky - April 18, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, Broadway's thrilling new musical, announces the launch of its Digital Lottery.  A limited number of $45 seats will be available daily for that day's performance(s) online viaAmericanPsychoTheMusical.com/lottery. Entries can be submitted the day of the preferred performance, either by 11 AM for matinees or 3 PM for evening performances. Winners will be notified via email or text, depending on what was selected during the entry process, and winners may purchase up to two tickets, which will then be held under their name at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre box office (236 West 45th Street).

Broadway's AMERICAN PSYCHO Needs a Blood Splash Zone
by Jessica Khan - April 8, 2016


Broadway's AMERICAN PSYCHO has more in common with SeaWorld than you might think. Except what's splashing the musical's audiences is a little more morbid than seawater.

Photo Flash: There Will Be Blood! First Look at AMERICAN PSYCHO on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2016


AMERICAN PSYCHO, the American premiere of a new musical based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis -- which celebrates the 25th anniversary of its publication this March -- began performances on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) on Thursday, March 24, 2016.  The Opening Night is Thursday, April 21, 2016.  AMERICAN PSYCHO has music, lyrics and orchestrations by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik(Spring Awakening), and a book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ('Supergirl,' 'Looking,' 'Glee'). Directed by Olivier Award-winnerRupert Goold (King Charles III),AMERICAN PSYCHO has choreography by Tony Award-nominee Lynne Page (La Cage Aux Folles). Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson,The Choice) is cast in the lead role of Patrick Bateman.   BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

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American Psycho - 2016 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Benjamin Walker
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Lynne Page
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Katrina Lindsay
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Rupert Goold
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical Justin Townsend
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Finn Ross
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design for a Musical Es Devlin
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Dan Moses Schreier
2016 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Benjamin Walker
2016 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical American Psycho
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Benjamin Walker
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Katrina Lindsay
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Rupert Goold
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Helene Yorke
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Justin Townsend
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical American Psycho
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) Duncan Sheik
2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design (Play or Musical) Finn Ross
2016 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Justin Townsend
2016 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Es Devlin
2016 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Finn Ross

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