New Review up for SF show. Seems you were right. www.broadwayworld.com/san-francisco/article/BWW-Review-AMERICAN-PSYCHO-THE-MUSICAL-at-The-Victoria-Theatre-is-a-slick-campy-well-executed-musical-adaptation-of-the-shocking-Bret-Easton-Ellis-novel-20190518?fbclid=IwAR31TT_JcsjhvoE8ZN4MmgxNPhFhdqxzfn_SOTWZVdhJu-YhPt7_Uo8yytA
I hate that this show never went anywhere. Duncan Sheik really knows how to make depressing lyrics sound far more upbeat and catchier than they should be and it's PERFECT for this kind of creepy Fosse style choreography.
Benjamin's voice was incredible, closest to Christian Bale's but I really wanted to see more of the London Cast version with Jonathan Bailey and Matt Smith, there aren't any videos at all!
it’s also the fact that this musical isn’t really for Broadway. it would have faired much better as an off-broadway show, then potentially transferring to broadway. it’s very experimental and darkly comedic. i think if it had waited a few months, or even years, it probably would have gone over better. hopefully someone will do an off-broadway revival, because it definitely deserves a second chance. while i don’t LOVE the fact that Riverdale has used its songs, i will say that i’m happy it’s helping more people discover American Psycho.
Benjamin Walker is a tremendous talent. I first saw him in The War Boys and was very impressed with his acting. I had no idea he could also sing and dance.
I think the Late Show did more harm than good to the show with this clip, and that's absolutely not the fault of the cast and creative team. This probably looked amazing onstage with the original lights and staging, but the Late Show's setup doesn't do it justice. The dancers are too visible, the strobe lighting doesn't really hit as well as it should, and the camera captures the dancers from all of these awkward angles and linger on them when they're supposed to be covered in darkness. I really would have loved to see this onstage in its intended form.
I really hope the show picks up again. It was fantastic and so damn enjoyable. I still got the fake money from when i saw the Broadway run with Mr. Walker
Ah, a Sony Walkman with mega bass and Dolby noise reduction with 2 band graphic equaliser. Excellent. I think an upgrade to a discman with anti skip feature once again with mega bass feature would be appropriate.
This guy seems alright as Bateman but I much prefer the British version with Matt Smith, he had a really creepy and obsessive tone to his voice, every word felt calculated.
Greenleaf Productions Just managed to watch a bootleg of Ben Walkers performance as Bateman, and having seen him in the full context of the show and I completely agree with you, both actors approach the role from a very different angle but both manage to give an incredible performance. Walker plays the more charming, almost overly hammy side to Bateman's personality, he excels at delivering the humor, while still giving a great dramatic turn. Matt Smith on the other hand was much more dramatic and arguably a much scarier and less relatable character for it but once again still amazing in the role. It's kind of like Walker plays Bruce Wayne, while Smith plays Batman.
In 2016 when this aired on Stephen Colbert's CBS broadcast, I liked it. I have zero experience with theater or dance or anything like this production. But they had me when with the electropop sawtooth bass synthesizer. Ahahaha. The music piece "Selling Out" is a fairly nice droning piece. A lot of the same resonance over and over. I like junk like that! :) Thanks for the fun music, Duncan!
@@Giger_essay The film is on Australian Netflix, or at least it was a few months ago. And there was a stage version of this in Australia but Covid prevented me from being able to go to see it, so I hope they bring it back soon.
So why did London get a cast recording, but not us? And I’m talking about the Broadway cast. They never released one. And I wanted this version of Selling Out.
Because it was workshopped in London before the Broadway run. It did extremely well in London but producers got overzealous upon transitioning it to Broadway. This musical is much better suited for Off Broadway audiences
Never ever saw this musical but I listened to the soundtrack sooo much when it came out. American Pyscho fits so well as a musical. Over the top, silly, comedic, and a good way of doing a dark comedy.
My god this whole production has such amazing potential, it just needed to be introduced at the right time, and in the right way, with the right lead. Which isn’t an insult to Benjamin walker, he was absolutely phenomenal in Andrew Jackson, he just isn’t the physically intimidating, coldly calculated, narcissistic Bateman that I think would really sell this show. I just think with a higher budget, better cast, and more political commentary, this show could do amazing things, even if it doesn’t completely translate the vibe of the novel
We had our West Coast premiere in San Francisco, Ray-Of-Light Theatre! I had not previously seen it & was impressed by the amazing social insights that are still relevant in our materialistic ideas of success....ironic considering that this success in limited to the One PerCent & wager earners (teachers) can no longer afford to live here. We bought into something that we can't afford, that is unsustainable.
@@GreenleafPro no problem at all. always happy to support my fellow content creators. I am looking forward to improving on my own current video format I have uploaded and, in the future, trying to create content as good as yours in the long term.
I think this had a lot of good intentions but it never really took off. That "Uh-Oh" chorus and some of he rhyme schemes a little clunky. The staging and performances were very good but the song was underwhelming to me. It's difficult subject matter so I applaud it didn't go the dissonant Sondheim route or the melodramtic Jim Steinman rock opera shtick but I was rooting for this but lost interest half way through.
What's with the out-of-the-box casting for Patrick? It's cool, but it's interesting that they go from Hipster nerd Matt Smith to Ben Walker, who totally did not look like Patrick Batemen before this XD. He's very good though
Oh for sure. It's just remarkable to see his transformation from the old photos of him I googled. Same for Matt SMith in the London Production, especially considering this was his first major singing role.
Oh absolutely. We can attest to the fact that Ben worked his tail off to get in shape for this. Playing objective perfection is no easy task. We were trying to get the whole cast an Equinox campaign because every one of them was in incredible shape. Thanks for the note, Angela. Hope you had a chance to see the show.
Unpopular opinion but I think the London opening number is so much better and fitting for the show. I still think this is good, but it feels too.. basic? But I understand changes had to be made for the transition to broadway
yeah, without the intense synths, it’s less dramatic. especially after the opening line about his skin being dry. although, it’s still kept in for the official broadway show, this is simply a neatened version for general audiences on television. i mean, it’s the late show.
Is there anyway to see more clips of Walker as Bateman? I know it closed, and they didn't make an album, but fuck! I like him better than Smith (Sorry Whovians!).
Whenever he showers -- sometimes twice, sometimes three times a day -- he uses a honey-almond wash on his ripped body, and an exfoliating spearmint gel on his face. He applies Clinique moisturizer before before he shaves, with a razor and cream by Pour Hommes. No cologne on the face, ever, as the high alcohol content dries out your skin, and makes you look... _[sucks in breath]_ *_...older_* . He is 26 years old, living in New York City at the end of the century, and this is what being Patrick Bateman _means to him..._
ARE YOU SERIOUS?! These musicals are similar to Hollywood's answer to constantly remaking & rebooting movie franchises. The only exception has to be Hairspray.
Don't believe that American Psycho was a franchise, and this was based on the Bret Easton Ellis book, but agree that Hairspray was a great adaptation, as was this.
Look, people, neither the movie nor this monstrosity represent the book. You don't get to say a peep about what American Psycho is about until you read it, and even then, most of you probably won't get it. But then again, maybe you will, and then you will see why this "thing" is so absurd. One thing is for sure, if you don't read it you'll never know. BTW: I'm not being a prick. I'm just a guy who's been teaching this book for 20 years.
I believe that in the near future that this musical will be revived on Broadway and people will take notice.
I’m currently in rehearsals for a production in SF (West Coast premiere) playing Tim Price and it’s great. Show is super underrated
Opening in Sydney tonight. The omens are good. Excellent cast and creative team.
Let's hope so.
@@mattskinner846That's awesome! I'm incredibly jealous; you all must me having so much fun.
New Review up for SF show. Seems you were right.
www.broadwayworld.com/san-francisco/article/BWW-Review-AMERICAN-PSYCHO-THE-MUSICAL-at-The-Victoria-Theatre-is-a-slick-campy-well-executed-musical-adaptation-of-the-shocking-Bret-Easton-Ellis-novel-20190518?fbclid=IwAR31TT_JcsjhvoE8ZN4MmgxNPhFhdqxzfn_SOTWZVdhJu-YhPt7_Uo8yytA
I hate that this show never went anywhere. Duncan Sheik really knows how to make depressing lyrics sound far more upbeat and catchier than they should be and it's PERFECT for this kind of creepy Fosse style choreography.
Dude this musical was so underrated it wasn’t made for that audience
Feel it would thrive with the right theatre and scale show in a revival like Carrie did
It was a remarkable musical and I am deeply sad it wasn't a huge hit. My guess, too dark. But it was a WOW experience.
It didn't help to open in the year of Hamilton, but yes, it was a very special experience.
@@GreenleafPro and the score to Hamilton was terrible!
Benjamin's voice was incredible, closest to Christian Bale's but I really wanted to see more of the London Cast version with Jonathan Bailey and Matt Smith, there aren't any videos at all!
it’s also the fact that this musical isn’t really for Broadway. it would have faired much better as an off-broadway show, then potentially transferring to broadway. it’s very experimental and darkly comedic. i think if it had waited a few months, or even years, it probably would have gone over better. hopefully someone will do an off-broadway revival, because it definitely deserves a second chance. while i don’t LOVE the fact that Riverdale has used its songs, i will say that i’m happy it’s helping more people discover American Psycho.
You never can tell with these things. Lots of great shows never find their audience.
Btw I think I would have done uncommon man on the show instead.
Remember when everybody thought that this performance was an April fool’s day prank?
Whut
Benjamin Walker is a tremendous talent. I first saw him in The War Boys and was very impressed with his acting. I had no idea he could also sing and dance.
He’s also one heck of a vampire slayer.
He’s a southern boy of course he can dance. The singing is a surprise to me, not the dancing, lol!
I think the Late Show did more harm than good to the show with this clip, and that's absolutely not the fault of the cast and creative team. This probably looked amazing onstage with the original lights and staging, but the Late Show's setup doesn't do it justice. The dancers are too visible, the strobe lighting doesn't really hit as well as it should, and the camera captures the dancers from all of these awkward angles and linger on them when they're supposed to be covered in darkness. I really would have loved to see this onstage in its intended form.
I really hope the show picks up again. It was fantastic and so damn enjoyable. I still got the fake money from when i saw the Broadway run with Mr. Walker
Ah, a Sony Walkman with mega bass and Dolby noise reduction with 2 band graphic equaliser. Excellent. I think an upgrade to a discman with anti skip feature once again with mega bass feature would be appropriate.
He has the face of a Disney King of yore. Magnanimous, noble, unusually sensitive..reminds one of Eric Bana even Superman !
I need this to come back so bad. I think it would do ten times better now.
Man, I soooooooo wanted to see this show, but it closed before I could get to NY! I love the composer & the lead actor.
This guy seems alright as Bateman but I much prefer the British version with Matt Smith, he had a really creepy and obsessive tone to his voice, every word felt calculated.
I have the CD of the British one and Damn Matt Smith is awesome in it and his singing just blow's my mine.
Two very different takes, two excellent performances.
KHWendy28 where can I get the CD?
Abi Lawrence I got mine on amazon!
Greenleaf Productions Just managed to watch a bootleg of Ben Walkers performance as Bateman, and having seen him in the full context of the show and I completely agree with you, both actors approach the role from a very different angle but both manage to give an incredible performance.
Walker plays the more charming, almost overly hammy side to Bateman's personality, he excels at delivering the humor, while still giving a great dramatic turn.
Matt Smith on the other hand was much more dramatic and arguably a much scarier and less relatable character for it but once again still amazing in the role.
It's kind of like Walker plays Bruce Wayne, while Smith plays Batman.
Benjamin Walker. that's all i need.
I hope the musical gets a revival. It's everything I want in my musicals. Blood, good music, and great production.
Its got a clear crisp sound
In 2016 when this aired on Stephen Colbert's CBS broadcast, I liked it. I have zero experience with theater or dance or anything like this production. But they had me when with the electropop sawtooth bass synthesizer. Ahahaha.
The music piece "Selling Out" is a fairly nice droning piece. A lot of the same resonance over and over. I like junk like that! :) Thanks for the fun music, Duncan!
Saw it twice on stage. Amazing!!
I find this extremely catchy
It was an amazing production.
Well it is pop. xD Popular.
its honestly one of my new musical obsessions....why? i have no idea. but its SO GOOD.
Wish I'd seen this on stage, it looks amazing ;_; Hopefully I'll be able to catch the Australian version
It left an impression, that's for sure.
I think that's unlikely since the book has been age restricted and the film all out banned in Australia, but I would to see this.
@@Giger_essay The film is on Australian Netflix, or at least it was a few months ago. And there was a stage version of this in Australia but Covid prevented me from being able to go to see it, so I hope they bring it back soon.
Just watched the choice and was curious to see him on broadway… OMG - hes amazing!
AWESOME SHOW,,,,,,,,INCREDIBLE CAST......THRILLED I SAW IT
He looks exactly like how Doug Mahnke or Pat Gleason would draw Superman. Has anyone considered him for the role yet?
So why did London get a cast recording, but not us? And I’m talking about the Broadway cast. They never released one. And I wanted this version of Selling Out.
Because it was workshopped in London before the Broadway run. It did extremely well in London but producers got overzealous upon transitioning it to Broadway. This musical is much better suited for Off Broadway audiences
Wow, does Stephen Colbert grab everyone's upper back like that when he shakes their hand?
Ha! Only psychopaths.
I keep coming back to this and hoping the revive it.
So glad I got to see this before it closed
I'm so jealous
Lucky woman. I hope they bring it back out
Never ever saw this musical but I listened to the soundtrack sooo much when it came out. American Pyscho fits so well as a musical. Over the top, silly, comedic, and a good way of doing a dark comedy.
Ben has played Andrew Jackson , Abe Lincoln and now Pat Bateman. I wonder what's next
As it turns out, an Elven King for Amazon 😌
I KNEW I RECOGNIZED HIS NAME FROM SOMEWHEREEEE IT'S BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON OMG
I want this back so badly
My god this whole production has such amazing potential, it just needed to be introduced at the right time, and in the right way, with the right lead. Which isn’t an insult to Benjamin walker, he was absolutely phenomenal in Andrew Jackson, he just isn’t the physically intimidating, coldly calculated, narcissistic Bateman that I think would really sell this show. I just think with a higher budget, better cast, and more political commentary, this show could do amazing things, even if it doesn’t completely translate the vibe of the novel
God I love Duncan.
Yup
I had front row tickets, for a date two weeks after they closed the show. I was so heart broken
To help, there are some ‘slime tutorials’ on YT of the Broadway production…
Bring it back😭
This musical speaks out to the current situation in the US, that's for sure. 2022...
We had our West Coast premiere in San Francisco, Ray-Of-Light Theatre! I had not previously seen it & was impressed by the amazing social insights that are still relevant in our materialistic ideas of success....ironic considering that this success in limited to the One PerCent & wager earners (teachers) can no longer afford to live here. We bought into something that we can't afford, that is unsustainable.
Well said.
Benjamin Walker kinda looks awkward when he dances but he’s damn hot though haha
magnificent video Greenleaf Productions. I killed that thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the very good work.
Thank you, this was one of our favorites...
@@GreenleafPro no problem at all. always happy to support my fellow content creators. I am looking forward to improving on my own current video format I have uploaded and, in the future, trying to create content as good as yours in the long term.
Saw it in previews in April 2016. I'm still waiting for this cast recording to be released. Where is it? I want it all.
Broadway cast never released one 😡
This song sounds like something Sharpay would sing in High School Musical.
Hill Yeah! Damn great performance it was!
Seems very intriguing. A bit of a Carrie vibe.
wanna see that show so bad
It closed already!
Nooooo fuck
Good news, it may be coming back to London.
When people say white people cant dance I show them this
Ha!
I think this had a lot of good intentions but it never really took off. That "Uh-Oh" chorus and some of he rhyme schemes a little clunky. The staging and performances were very good but the song was underwhelming to me. It's difficult subject matter so I applaud it didn't go the dissonant Sondheim route or the melodramtic Jim Steinman rock opera shtick but I was rooting for this but lost interest half way through.
and what, prove them right?
Cryptic Strander they barely danced here tho
@@chocolatesouljah I agree
Wish I had seen this show on Broadway.
Wish we still could.
I would give anything to go back in time to see this with Walker in the main role.
He plays Bateman *so well*.
We saw it when it was in previews on Broadway and it was phenomenal
He can play Superman
He could indeed.
This Selling Out > London's Selling Out
the sexiest show on Broadway history!
The most perfect body. Adonis & Superman in one. :D
Pretty talented, too.
@@GreenleafPro Indeed. :)
hahaha Abraham Lincoln vampire hunter..that voice...
Don't tempt him to come for you!
Greenleaf Productions lol hahaha
What's with the out-of-the-box casting for Patrick? It's cool, but it's interesting that they go from Hipster nerd Matt Smith to Ben Walker, who totally did not look like Patrick Batemen before this XD. He's very good though
Lots of things go into casting, but we loved Ben's Patrick, unequivocally. He was pretty outstanding.
Oh for sure. It's just remarkable to see his transformation from the old photos of him I googled. Same for Matt SMith in the London Production, especially considering this was his first major singing role.
Oh absolutely. We can attest to the fact that Ben worked his tail off to get in shape for this. Playing objective perfection is no easy task. We were trying to get the whole cast an Equinox campaign because every one of them was in incredible shape. Thanks for the note, Angela. Hope you had a chance to see the show.
Fun fact: Ben Walker was involved with the development of the musical before Matt Smith was casted in the London production
I think I'll go.. to ferragamo
Benjamin is SOOOO HOT!!
Unpopular opinion but I think the London opening number is so much better and fitting for the show. I still think this is good, but it feels too.. basic? But I understand changes had to be made for the transition to broadway
yeah, without the intense synths, it’s less dramatic. especially after the opening line about his skin being dry. although, it’s still kept in for the official broadway show, this is simply a neatened version for general audiences on television. i mean, it’s the late show.
i’m sure you have, but if not do you want some links to the broadway ‘slime tutorials’?
@@wormrocket I’ve watched it plenty of times, but thank you! Every so often I become re-obsessed with this musical.
Oh,may~ann!!! Benjamin Walker eez dah may~ann!!!😉
Wow I completely missed this musical
Damn, I didn't know Jeremy Fragrance had a broadway career
SEXY SWEET YUMMY
I didn't see this coming!
Is there anyway to see more clips of Walker as Bateman? I know it closed, and they didn't make an album, but fuck! I like him better than Smith (Sorry Whovians!).
Lysander Lindsthworth it might be too late, but there is a bootleg on RUclips
There’s a a bootleg of the whole show on tumblr
@@xx_rai510_xx3 any chance of a link?
@@taylor11111 ruclips.net/video/uPLMcSdUkDA/видео.html :)))
Kinda want to see Aaron Tveit as Patrick ❤
Interesting...
I honestly keep thinking the same thing. I don’t care that he’s nearing 40 and Bateman is supposed to be 26. I still want to see it happen.
Ok cool but like I just want a play version of the hip to be square scene
It was in the show. Fantastic scene.
Plot twist: "Patrick Bateman" never existed, he is the elter ego of Timothy Bryce!
Does anyone else see Alice Ripley in this
Performance of is it just me?
daniel tice she was his mother during the Broadway production. Many of the characters introduced later are background characters.
He forgot he was on a late night talk show. The look on his face at the end
I think Stephen would make a memorable Bryce or McDermott in AP.
anyone automatically thinks of him being Christian Grey? like damn, he can punish me if I roll my eyes. he would have been damn good for it.
you need Jesus
So you want an abusive psychopath who follows you around and doesn’t listen to your boundaries? Healthy relationship that one.
I definitely didn't know about this show until I saw it on tiktok and I'm mad that I missed it lol
Wait- oh god did the bad kind of tiktok find it-?
@@HeartThrobThePony no I think it was just a "musicals for Halloween" thing
@@kaned5543 we are safe for now
At least give us the cast album!
We were so close...
@@GreenleafPro wait what happened. Why wasnt there a cast recording?
A musical playing out in the late 1980's with modern music kinda feels dropping the ball at conception but idk
The rest of the music is so good 😭 they changed the original opening number to this when it went on broadway but it’s so much worse.
Ich freu mich so das das bei den AMusicals in Gelsenkirchen gemacht wird 💜
Do you have a link?
+Greenleaf Productions for the AMusicals you mean?
Yes. Are you saying it is being performed in Gelsenkirchen?
+Greenleaf Productions yep, it's in Germany
Ahh. Not our production of the musical, but looks like something exciting.
the issue with a musical and sociopaths... is that an emotionally muted sociopath singing a broadway song looks.. weird.
Lo amo 🤭
hot hot hot....him be big star soon 1!!!!!!
С дълга коса е много
по-симпатичен! 🙂
С къса коса се губи много от чара му! 🙋🇧🇬
G R E A T .
Why is Morphious there?
Ha! It's the 80s. Where do you think Morphious got his style from?!
Name of the first song
It's called "Selling Out."
The first one is Morning Routine
He's kinda sorta attractive.
Why does Benjamin Walker look like Benedict Cumberbatch?
Actually, I see him as more of a young Liam Neeson.
👀👀💦💦💦✔✔💦💦👌🏼💦💦👏👏👏daddy
🥵🥵🥵
lmao what
Whenever he showers -- sometimes twice, sometimes three times a day -- he uses a honey-almond wash on his ripped body, and an exfoliating spearmint gel on his face. He applies Clinique moisturizer before before he shaves, with a razor and cream by Pour Hommes. No cologne on the face, ever, as the high alcohol content dries out your skin, and makes you look...
_[sucks in breath]_
*_...older_* .
He is 26 years old, living in New York City at the end of the century, and this is what being Patrick Bateman _means to him..._
The fuck...
Bro EXACTLY ITS SO BAD 😭
I love Musicals. I love American Psycho. This was bad.
Damn, 21st century broadway is really just making anything into a musical, huh?
It was one of the most exciting and innovative musicals in a long while.
yikes...
ARE YOU SERIOUS?!
These musicals are similar to Hollywood's answer to constantly remaking & rebooting movie franchises.
The only exception has to be Hairspray.
Don't believe that American Psycho was a franchise, and this was based on the Bret Easton Ellis book, but agree that Hairspray was a great adaptation, as was this.
This is pretty terrible. I can see why they stopped it
You only think it's terrible because the notion of one of your favorite movies being turned into a "cringy musical" upsets you.
I think this is one of the weakest songs in the show. They changed it when it came to broadway. I would recommend checking out the rest of it!
Look, people, neither the movie nor this monstrosity represent the book. You don't get to say a peep about what American Psycho is about until you read it, and even then, most of you probably won't get it. But then again, maybe you will, and then you will see why this "thing" is so absurd. One thing is for sure, if you don't read it you'll never know. BTW: I'm not being a prick. I'm just a guy who's been teaching this book for 20 years.
Oh, and Bateman would never be caught dead with that much body fat. ;)
And yet Bret Easton Ellis loved it, so there's that.
oh dear pedantry 🙄 yes we know you think you are better and more cultured than everybody else, now off you go genius.
Oh yes, you are special someone indeed...only you are qualified to pass your judgement on this
tes you're soooo much smarter than us, you're so awesome
you're nothing but an eyeroll. be quiet.
(rolls eyes) This musical was/is so very unnecessary.
And meanwhile this was just posted, so guess it's all subjective... facebook.com/Broadway/videos/10156021213368885/
Is this a prank? This is objectively bad and lifeless. It looks like it was produced by failed high school drama teacher.
Thanks for your feedback. www.usatoday.com/story/life/theater/2016/04/21/musical-american-psycho-arrives-broadway-bloody-triumph/83232758/
this shouldn't be a musical ... to people who know the movie and book inside out - this is tragic
Dan H more money for B E Ellis