NewsThe Verdict: London Critics Review American Psycho, New Duncan Sheik-Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa MusicalAmerican Psycho, the world-premiere musical by Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik and playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, based on the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel, opened Dec. 12 at London's Almeida Theatre.
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Playbill Staff
December 13, 2013
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The musical thriller, set during the height of the 1980's era of Wall Street greed, is directed by Rupert Goold (Macbeth, King Lear, Enron). American Psycho has music and lyrics by Sheik (Spring Awakening) and a book by Aguirre-Sacasa (Spider-Man, "Glee"). BAFTA Award-nominated "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith stars as serial killer Patrick Bateman in the production that will continue through Feb. 1, 2014.
The critics have filed their reviews, and Playbill.com has collected them for our readers. Playbill.com will continue to update our list as the reviews come in.
A First Look at Duncan Sheik Musical American Psycho, Starring Matt Smith of Doctor Who
A First Look at Duncan Sheik Musical American Psycho, Starring Matt Smith of Doctor Who
American Psycho, the new musical by Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik and playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, based on the 1991 Bret Easton Ellis novel, began its London world-premiere engagement December 3 at the Almeida Theatre.
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Jonathan Bailey (Tim Price), Hugh Skinner (Luis Carruthers), Matt Smith (Patrick Bateman), Ben Aldridge (Paul Owen), Charlie Anson (Craig McDermott) and Eugene McCoy (David Van Patten)
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The cast Matt Smith (Patrick Bateman) and Jonathan Bailey
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Matt Smith (Patrick Bateman) and Jonathan Bailey (Tim Price)
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Eugene McCoy (David Van Patten), Tom Kay (Sean Bateman), Holly James (Christine), Ben Aldridge (Paul Owen), Hugh Skinner (Luis Carruthers) and Charlie Anson (Craig McDermott)
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Matt Smith (Patrick Bateman), Charlie Anson (Craig McDermott), Eugene McCoy (David Van Patten), Ben Aldridge (Paul Owen), Hugh Skinner (Luis Carruthers) and Jonathan Bailey (Tim Price)
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Charlie Anson (Craig McDermott), Eugene McCoy (David Van Patten), Matt Smith (Patrick Bateman), Hugh Skinner (Luis Carruthers) and Jonathan Bailey (Tim Price)