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Benjamin Walker, Alice Ripley, Jennifer Damiano Open in Broadway's American Psycho

The new musical is written by Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.

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Benjamin Walker takes his opening night bow in American Psycho.
Benjamin Walker takes his opening-night bow in American Psycho.
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Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's new Broadway musical American Psycho celebrated its opening night at Broadway's Schoenfeld Theatre on April 21.

Alice Ripley, Benjamin Walker, Heléne Yorke, Drew Moerlein, and Jennifer Damiano come out for curtain call.
Alice Ripley, Benjamin Walker, Heléne Yorke, Drew Moerlein, and Jennifer Damiano come out for curtain call.
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The show, which is directed by Rupert Goold (King Charles III), stars Benjamin Walker (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) as 1980s banker/serial killer Patrick Bateman.

American Psycho choreographer Lynne Page, director Rupert Goold, songwriter Duncan Sheik, and original author Bret Easton Ellis join the cast on stage.
American Psycho choreographer Lynne Page (center front), director Rupert Goold, songwriter Duncan Sheik, and original author Bret Easton Ellis join the cast onstage.
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The cast also includes Tony winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal) in the roles of Patrick Bateman's mother and Mrs. Wolfe, alongside Jennifer Damiano (Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark) as Jean, and Heléne Yorke (Bullets Over Broadway) as Evelyn Williams.

Benjamin Walker and Alice Ripley star in American Psycho on Broadway.
Benjamin Walker and Alice Ripley star in American Psycho on Broadway.
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The company also includes Drew Moerlein as Paul Owen, Krystina Alabado as Vandan, Dave Thomas Brown as David van Patten, Jordan Dean as Luis Carruthers, Anna Eilinsfeld as Victoria, Jason Hite as Sean Bateman, Ericka Hunter as Sabrina, Holly James as Christine, Keith Randolph Smith as Detective Kimball, Alex Michael Stoll as Craig McDermott, and Morgan Weed as Courtney Lawrence. The ensemble includes Sydney Morton, Anthony Sagaria, Neka Zang, Theo Stockman, and Brandon Kalm.

American Psycho reunites Next to Normal favorites Alice Ripley and Jennifer Damiano.
American Psycho reunites Next to Normal favorites Alice Ripley and Jennifer Damiano.
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American Psycho is inspired by the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis and had its world premiere at the Almeida Theatre in London in December 2013. The production features choreography by Lynne Page, music direction by Jason Hart, music supervision and vocal arrangements by David Shrubsole, scenic design by Es Devlin, lighting design by Justin Townsend, video design by Tony Award winner Finn Ross, costume design by Katrina Lindsay, and sound design by Dan Moses Schreier.

Heléne Yorke takes on the role of Evelyn in the new musical.
Heléne Yorke takes on the role of Evelyn in the new musical.
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Following the performance, the cast, creative team, and guests headed to Stage 48 to toast the occasion.

Morgan Weed and Jordan Dean play Courtney Lawrence and Luis Carruthers in the production.
Morgan Weed and Jordan Dean play Courtney Lawrence and Luis Carruthers in the production.
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The men of American Psycho are thrilled to celebrate their opening night.
The men of American Psycho: Brandon Kalm, Dave Thomas Brown, Moerlein, Jordan Dean, Jason Hite, and Anthony Sagaria.
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The ladies of American Psycho walk the red carpet at the opening-night afterparty.
The ladies of American Psycho: Anna Eilinsfeld, Neka Zang, Ericka Hunter, Holly James, and Krystina Alabado.
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Alex Michael Stoll, Ericka Hunter, Keith Randolph Smith, and Theo Stockman complete the cast.
Alex Michael Stoll, Sydney Morton, Keith Randolph Smith, and Theo Stockman complete the cast.
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American Psycho is directed by Rupert Goold and features songs by Duncan Sheik.
American Psycho is directed by Rupert Goold and features songs by Duncan Sheik.
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American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis supports the Broadway musical version of his novel.
American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis supports the Broadway musical version of his novel.
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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is the proud book writer of American Psycho.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is the proud book writer of American Psycho.
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Guinevere Turner and Mary Harron cowrote the screenplay (which Harron directed) for the film version of American Psycho.
Guinevere Turner and Mary Harron cowrote the screenplay (which Harron directed) for the film version of American Psycho.
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Tony winner Bryan Cranston poses for photos on his way into American Psycho.
Tony winner Bryan Cranston poses for photos on his way into American Psycho.
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Chef Bobby Flay arrives to cheer on his girlfriend, American Psycho cast member Heléne Yorke.
Chef Bobby Flay arrives to cheer on his girlfriend, American Psycho cast member Heléne Yorke.
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Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz appeared in Spring Awakening, penned by American Psycho songwriter Duncan Sheik.
Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz appeared in Spring Awakening, penned by American Psycho songwriter Duncan Sheik.
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Mr. Robot star Christian Slater arrives to see American Psycho.
Mr. Robot star Christian Slater arrives to see American Psycho.
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Difficult People favorite Julie Klausner is ready for a night at the theater.
Difficult People favorite Julie Klausner is ready for a night at the theater.
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Randy Jones of the Village People smiles for the cameras.
Randy Jones of the Village People smiles for the cameras.
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American Psycho Music Assistant Benjamin Rauhala shares a photo with Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez.
American Psycho music assistant Benjamin Rauhala shares a photo with Broadway favorite Krysta Rodriguez.
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Calvin Klein arrives to see a fashionable Broadway show.
Calvin Klein arrives to see a fashionable Broadway show.
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Lindsay Mendez walks the red carpet with her boyfriend, Philip Wakefield.
Lindsay Mendez walks the red carpet with her boyfriend, Philip Wakefield.
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It's date night for Nathan Johnson and Laura Osnes.
It's date night for Nathan Johnson and Laura Osnes.
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Artist Mark Kostabi gets a name-check in Broadway's American Psycho.
Artist Mark Kostabi gets a name-check in Broadway's American Psycho.
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