American Psycho

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American Psycho

Full-Length Musical, Dark Comedy  /  8w, 8m

Book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Music and Lyrics by Duncan Sheik

Based on the Novel by Bret Easton Ellis

A sexy and psychopathic new musical, based on the best-selling novel by Bret Easton Ellis and set in the epicenter of excess.

Image: 2016 Broadway Production (Jeremy Daniel)

American Psycho

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    8w, 8m
  • Duration
    Duration
    More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades

  • Nominee! Two 2016 Tony Awards
    Winner! Three 2016 Drama Desk Awards
    Nominated! Two 2016 Drama League Awards
    Winner! Two 2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards

American Psycho

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Summary
American Psycho is a ruthless and daring new musical from Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening) and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Riverdale, The Muckle Man, The Picture of Dorian Gray). Based on the electrifying novel by Bret Easton Ellis, the 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…
History
American Psycho premiered at the Almeida Theatre in London on 12 December 2013. Directed by Rupert Goold, the production featured a young Jonathan Bailey as Tim Price. American Psycho then made its Broadway debut on 21 April 2016 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Directed again by Goold, this production starred Benjamin Walker, Jennifer Damiano and Alice Ripley.
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  • Time Period 1980s
  • Setting

    New York City, 1989.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol

Media

“So smooth, so rich, so ruthless. A carnal carnival of song and dance.” – The New York Times

“American Psycho slays onstage! Wonderful! Graphic sex acts, torturing, stabbing, slashing, axe-wielding, snorting coke off toilets and a marvelous score.” – The Associated Press


“Sheik’s super-smart original songs match up with the show’s emphasis on the superficial, materialistic pursuits of the era.” – Variety


“So smooth, so rich, so ruthless. A carnal carnival of song and dance.” – The New York Times

Videos

  • Look Inside American Psycho on Broadway youtube thumbnail

    Look Inside American Psycho on Broadway

  • Selling Out feat. Benjamin Walker youtube thumbnail

    Selling Out feat. Benjamin Walker

  • Helene Yorke and Company Sing 'You Are What You Wear' youtube thumbnail

    Helene Yorke and Company Sing 'You Are What You Wear'

  • Duncan Sheik On "American Psycho: The Musical" youtube thumbnail

    Duncan Sheik On "American Psycho: The Musical"

Photos

  • American Psycho

    Image: 2016 Broadway Production (Jeremy Daniel)

  • American Psycho

    Image: 2016 Broadway Production (Jeremy Daniel)

  • American Psycho

    Image: 2016 Broadway Production (Jeremy Daniel)

  • American Psycho

    Image: 2016 Broadway Production (Jeremy Daniel)

  • American Psycho

    Image: 2016 Broadway Production (Jeremy Daniel)

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Music

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  • Musical Style Pop/Rock
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size Medium

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Authors

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama. His plays include: Doctor Cerberus (South Coast Rep, LA Theatre Works), The Picture of Dorian Grey (Roundhouse Theatre), King of Shadows (The Working Theatre), Good Boys and True (Steppenwolf, 2econd Stage Thea ...
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Duncan Sheik

Duncan Sheik
Duncan Sheik's theatre credits include Spring Awakening (2006), Tony Awards for Best Orchestrations and Best Original Score, 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album; Because of Winn Dixie (Delaware Theatre Company, Dec. 2013); Whisper House (Old Globe, 2011); Alice by H ...
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