Bret Easton Ellis News

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, 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 -- has welcomed Theo Stockman (American Idiot, Hair) and Brandon Kalm (American Idiot on tour) to the cast, it was announced today.

Sacha Wares will be returning to Almeida Theatre to direct the world premiere of Leo Butler's new play Boy, after her directorial success with the critically acclaimed production, Game, by Mike Bartlett, in 2015.  Boy will run at the Almeida Theatre from 5 April until 28 May 2016, with press night on 12 April 2016. Director Sacha Wares is joined by a formidable creative team, including two powerhouse contemporary designers, Miriam Buether for set design (Wild Swans, Sucker Punch, My Child, Generations), who worked with Sacha on Game at the Almeida in 2015, and Ultz for costume (Jerusalem, Hobson's Choice, Fallout, Pied Pier), who will be collaborating with Miriam, on design, for the very first time. Further creative credits include movement by Leon Baugh, lighting by Jack Knowles and sound by Gareth Fry.

Below, get a first look at AMERICAN PSYCHO's Benjamin Walker in the lead role of Patrick Bateman

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.

With a handful of new pieces set to bow before the Tony Awards deadline in April, BroadwayWorld brings you a look at those currently set to bow on the Great White Way this year!

AMERICAN PSYCHO just announced that Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley(Next to Normal), Tony Award nominee Jennifer Damiano (Next to Normal) and Helene Yorke (Bullets over Broadway, 'Masters of Sex') will join previously announced Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) in the cast of the highly-anticipated musical. Directed by Rupert Goold (King Charles III), AMERICAN PSYCHO, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, has music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Duncan Sheik, a book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ('Glee') and choreography by Lynne Page (La Cage Aux Folles).

American Psycho is still months away from its Broadway debut, but that doesn't mean you have to wait that long for a taste of Duncan Sheik's new music. The show's official website is featuring clips from some of the songs, including: 'Selling Out,' 'You Are What You Wear,' 'Not a Common Man,' 'Killing Spree,' and 'This Is Not an Exit.' CLICK HERE to listen now!

The producers of the American premiere of AMERICAN PSYCHO announce that tickets will go on sale exclusively to Audience Rewards members this coming Monday, October 19th. The pre-sale allows members of the rewards program an opportunity to purchase full price tickets to AMERICAN PSYCHO from Monday, October 19th - Thursday, October 22nd, before tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 23rd.

Grammy and Tony award-winning musician Duncan Sheik recently premiered 'Birmingham' from his new album LEGERDEMAIN. Listen to the track below! The album is out worldwide today, October 9 on Kobalt Music and is available now for order via iTunes and Amazon.

Grammy and Tony award-winning musician Duncan Sheik's forthcoming album LEGERDEMAIN is exclusively streaming on NPR Music's 'First Listen.' The album will available worldwide this Friday, October 9, via Kobalt Music and is offered via pre-order via iTunes and Amazon. NPR Music says '...ambition, meet economy - Duncan Sheik has a happy home for both of you' you can read the full post HERE.

The China Doll will be followed by an AMERICAN PSYCHO. Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, AMERICAN PSYCHO the musical will start previews Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at The Gerald Schoenfeld Theater at 236 West 45thStreet. The production will star BENJAMIN WALKER (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as Patrick Bateman.

The Dirty Blondes present an extended run of THE AMERICAN PLAY, an American Psycho themed drama/thriller byAshley J. Jacobson as part of the 2015 Fringe Encore Series starting Thursday, September 17 at SoHo Playhouse. Darren Johnston directs. The cast includes Michael DeBartolo, John Charles Nagy and Jen Jacob (HBO's Girls).

Grammy and Tony award-winning musician Duncan Sheik just premiered 'Birmingham' from his forthcoming album LEGERDEMAIN. Listen to the track below!

The producers of the new musical AMERICAN PSYCHO just announced the show will make its Broadway premiere this season with previews set to start Friday, February 19th, 2016and an official opening night on Monday, March 21st, 2016 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, January 11th, 2016. The production will star BENJAMIN WALKER (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as Patrick Bateman.

The Dirty Blondes present THE AMERICAN PLAY, an American Psycho themed drama/thriller by Ashley Jacobson as part of the 2015 New York International Fringe Festival starting Sunday August 16th at The Steve & Marie Sgouros Theatre. Darren Johnston directs. The cast includes Michael DeBartolo, John C. Nagy III and Jen Jacob (HBO's Girls).

Grammy and Tony award-winning musician Duncan Sheik's new video for "Photograph," a song off his forthcoming album Legerdemain, is premiering exclusively on Billboard.

According to the show's official website, the new musical AMERICAN PSYCHO will bow on Broadway in February 2016.

Grammy and Tony award-winning musician Duncan Sheik is heading out on a full U.S. tour this fall performing selections from his diverse back catalogue which surround the theme "Songs From New York City From Bleeker Street To Broadway." Please see the full list of tour dates below. Tickets for select shows are available now.

What ever happened to Abigail Williams? Combining a provocative parable of sin and redemption with a good, old-fashioned ghost story, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Carrie, Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark, Fox's Glee) explores what might have come next for the real-life Puritan villainess at the center of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. ICT artistic director caryn desai [sic] directs the West Coast premiere of Abigail/1702, opening tonight, May 1 at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Two low-priced previews are set for April 29 and 30.