Up on the Marquee: AMERICAN PSYCHO
By: Walter McBride Feb. 05, 2016
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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 -- will begin performances on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) on Thursday, March 24, 2016. The Opening Night is scheduled for Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Check out photos of the marquee below!
AMERICAN PSYCHO has music and lyrics 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, and star of the current film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' The Choice) is cast in the lead role of Patrick Bateman. Tickets for American Psycho are now on sale via Telecharge.com or by phone at (212) 239-6200.
Following a highly acclaimed, sold-out London run, AMERICAN PSYCHO brings its designer brand of style, sex and synthesizers to Broadway. Set in the excess of 1980s Manhattan, AMERICAN PSYCHO tells the story of Patrick Bateman, a young and handsome Wall Street banker who pursues his darkest American dreams. Patrick and his elite group of friends spend their days in exclusive restaurants, hot clubs and luxury labels. But at night, Patrick takes part in a more sinful indulgence, and his mask of sanity is starting to slip...
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
Theatre Marquee installation for the new Broadway musical 'American Psycho' at The Schoenfeld Theatre on February 4, 2016 in New York City.
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