Melbourne’s theatre scene is set to get a shot of adrenaline, when the musical revival of ‘American Psycho’ hits Chapel Off Chapel.
The show hits Melbourne just in time for the 25th anniversary of the Christian Bale film based on Bret Easton Ellis’ provocative novel. . . Plus, there’s a remake of the film currently in production and directed by Luca Guadagnino.
‘American Psycho – The Musical’ will pull no punches in its critique of capitalism, consumerism, and excess. With a fresh lens in 2025, where Bateman’s idol Donald Trump and favourite book ‘The Art Of The Deal’ hit a little too close to home, the story feels more eerily relevant than ever.
Patrick Bateman is a young, wealthy investment banker. . . With a taste for designer suits by day, and something far more sinister by night. It’s set in the money-obsessed Manhattan of the late 1980s, and soundtracked by GRAMMY and Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik, alongside iconic tracks from the likes of Phil Collins, Tears For Fears, New Order and Huey Lewis and the News.
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Conor Beaumont will take on the lead role of Patrick Bateman, while the rest of the cast is made up of Sam Ward (Paul Owen/Detective Kimball), Montana Sharp (Jean), Jordan Malone (Evelyn Williams), Jake Ameduri (Timothy Price, others) and Ellie Nunan (Mrs Bateman, others).
“This cast is fearless, and we can’t wait to watch them bring this story to life and leave audiences reeling long after they leave the theatre,” Director Mark Taylor says.
“This talented company is diving headfirst into a show that dares to go where most musicals don’t: it holds a mirror up to toxic masculinity, status obsession and the warped idea of what success and masculinity should look like.”
Tickets are on sale now.
‘American Psycho – The Musical’ is on at Chapel Off Chapel (Melbourne) 4-20 September.
