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.
Benjamin Walker is so great for this role! I just saw him in the Choice he is an incredible actor! I wish I could go see this show!!! That would be absolutely amazing!
There is a clear Christian Bale influence in the way Benjamin portrays Patrick, and it's a great thing, because he's not just imitating. It's like every time he talks, every gesture he makes, is with a mental image of Bale's Bateman in his head.
Coming back to watch this because I only managed to catch the second-to-last show and I'm so disappointed in myself that I didn't go earlier. RELEASE A CAST ALBUM!!!
This video pales in comparison to what I saw live on Thursday 3/24. It was hilarious, unnerving, and I wish I could afford to go see it again. In short, they absolutely nailed it.
Hill Yeah! red eye'd from L.A. on Sat 6/4 just to catch the last show on 6/5 Sun 2PM. Shame, I couldn't stay to meet and greet because I had to head back home the same night and also pick up some momofuku for the fam. Freakin' awesome show. I'm in love with American Psycho - The Musical, especially the Broadway cast. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience!
I think that no matter how talented you are, it still doesn't mean you can play Patrick Bateman and pull it off. Both Matt Smith and Benjamin Walker were perfect for the role.
People are on both sides of the spectrum about this show...I can't decide if I love or hate it...like the electric sound is so different and great for theatre but the lyrics are sometimes a bit dumb?
+Haute and Holly I saw the show on Broadway last week and everything about it was amazing-this video is a very early performance before they have the final set and the final set utilities projectors and it's so visually pleasing and the songs and singing are all excellent
i kind of like the fact that the lyrics are so dumb. it’s the writers letting the audiences know that they understood that the original content was satirical.
Anyone who's been with a narcissist/psychopath, this play, even the movie will give you triggers and much needed laughter. The assholery of the self indulgent self absorbed void of a human being in the form of a play is hilarious sick and twisted all in one.
Can you imagine being like a classical theater fan and sitting down to this? I can imagine my grandfather just confused, watching a bunch of people walk in circles while singing "no no no no no no"
he didnt do too bad at describing himself but he rushed through it. his demeanor and how he held himself was almost spot on. other than that this was a mistake.
I like the songs--- but the actor playing Bateman isn't quite right and the staging is weird. Having a crowd of people dance around doesn't work with this story.
this just doesn't capture the dramatic intensity of the film or book. the opening monologue when he describing the morning routine is wrong. he speaks like he's speaking with colleagues when in the movie he's describing the mundane practices that he does just to feel like he's fitting in.
+Kyle Cottrell nah. I'm writing my own stuff. but anyway I don't know a lot about the theater side of the stage. I just know that this scene in general doesn't translate into another medium well for me. I know more about musical theater music than I thought I ever would. but do you think something like requiem for a dream would translate well? I think the wall would. I think black Swan should. but I'm gonna go see it and decide then.
As far as trying to attract an audience, I'm not sure the show is shown to advantage in this clip. You have a cast that's up to snuff...and then some...but a rehearsal background that is decidedly not.
+Sam Seleznow I saw the first production in London a couple of years ago. It was hilarious and amazing. I've read the book and seen the movie. It's in safe hands, don't worry :D.
The pedestrian style choreography used in this so called musical, and others like it (Ghost, Bare, and the Carrie revival) is in no way theatrical. The music is in no way dramatic. The direction doesn't invite any kind of character. This is not theater. It's not even a good music video. It's just ... not good.
I feel like that's the point though. I was recently in a production of Carrie and the choreo was supposed to feel and look natural because we were all high school students. While choreography is definitely a crucial aspect of any musical, sometimes it is the right choice to go with something more natural and less rigid than strict choreography
malepointe1 SO is a play not theatre because the movement is sometimes practical instead of choreographed??? Don't be ignorant, theatre comes in many forms. If every show was sung and danced like singin in the rain or anything goes or take your pick of another classic the community wouldn't be diverse
Carrie and Bare had choreography to reflect the environment and the characters and situations. It was perfect for that show. I am not saying all Broadway shows should look like that, I'm just saying that every show has it's own style and that you shouldn't criticize artistic choices to make the show more interesting or different.
Goodness. This is horrible. It might be fun, though. Maybe? No. But if I come across rush tix, I'd go. But hope is low. The movie wasn't even able to do much of the book and it kicked ass. This movie is gonna totally sanitize the book.
Benajmin Walker is so bad in his acting I am totally cringe watching this. He cannot play a Psycho, since he is too kind in his face and his singing ability beyond bad. This guy will never win an Oscar or become anything great. He will soon fade into nothingles and everyone will forget his name and his bad acting.
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 coundn' t agree more
I SO BADLY want to learn the choreo for this show. Its incredible.
bruh SAME, especially the choreography in this number
Benjamin Walker is so great for this role! I just saw him in the Choice he is an incredible actor! I wish I could go see this show!!! That would be absolutely amazing!
I just watched The Choice last night. It was a fantastic movie. Benjamin is such a talented fella, and I love his voice
The opening monologue was enough to make me hopeful for this show
This needs to be revived. I think it would do so much better nowadays.
this reminds me of those high school theater shows on SNL
Oh my god yes 😂😂
+Musicals&Typewriters HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH ur so funny YOU should write for SNL
OOMG I WAS THINKING THAT THE ENTIRE TIME ITS SO TRUE
+Musicals&Typewriters Yes! A Thousand Times, Yes!
I shouldn't, but I fucking love this.
I BEEN FOLLOWING THIS SHOW SINCE IT WAS IN THE WEST END. I REALLY WANNA SEE IT SO BAD
There is a clear Christian Bale influence in the way Benjamin portrays Patrick, and it's a great thing, because he's not just imitating. It's like every time he talks, every gesture he makes, is with a mental image of Bale's Bateman in his head.
Looks great. Wish I could have seen the original London production starring Matt Smith.
I saw the west end version, it was brilliant. So I know this is going to be brilliant.
I agree. I love me some Matt Smith, but I am willing to give Ben a chance
+Ginny Weasley He's fuckin brilliant, just saw it in previews the other night.
Me too! Or that there were even videos out there. They are impossible to find 😭
Thank God, now I can get a reservation at Dorsia.
Coming back to watch this because I only managed to catch the second-to-last show and I'm so disappointed in myself that I didn't go earlier.
RELEASE A CAST ALBUM!!!
I love Benjamin Walker so much. He was amazing in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and I just know he's going to kill this show.
This video pales in comparison to what I saw live on Thursday 3/24. It was hilarious, unnerving, and I wish I could afford to go see it again. In short, they absolutely nailed it.
Damn, I love musicals.
I give it six weeks
Hill Yeah! red eye'd from L.A. on Sat 6/4 just to catch the last show on 6/5 Sun 2PM. Shame, I couldn't stay to meet and greet because I had to head back home the same night and also pick up some momofuku for the fam. Freakin' awesome show. I'm in love with American Psycho - The Musical, especially the Broadway cast. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience!
"It has picture in picture capabilities." I love this guy.
Not the first time Benjamin Walker has been covered in blood
Saw this in broadway, this was one of my favorite performances from this play
Bloody bloody Andrew Jackson
I think that no matter how talented you are, it still doesn't mean you can play Patrick Bateman and pull it off. Both Matt Smith and Benjamin Walker were perfect for the role.
I hope that they go on a national tour! PLEASE GO ON A NATIONAL TOUR!!!!
I love that Ben still hasn’t learned how to say Ralph Lauren yet. He gets it right in the show tho 😂
I’m so looking forward to seeing this when you guys come to London oh my god!
fabulous video Broadwaycom. I crushed the thumbs up on your video. Keep up the quality work.
People are on both sides of the spectrum about this show...I can't decide if I love or hate it...like the electric sound is so different and great for theatre but the lyrics are sometimes a bit dumb?
I think you're right...but that's why I can't decide whether it's good! +ctn04132
+Haute and Holly I saw the show on Broadway last week and everything about it was amazing-this video is a very early performance before they have the final set and the final set utilities projectors and it's so visually pleasing and the songs and singing are all excellent
i kind of like the fact that the lyrics are so dumb. it’s the writers letting the audiences know that they understood that the original content was satirical.
Honestly the Broadway version changed a lot of the original lyrics (the west end version is the best and the original)
Anyone who's been with a narcissist/psychopath, this play, even the movie will give you triggers and much needed laughter. The assholery of the self indulgent self absorbed void of a human being in the form of a play is hilarious sick and twisted all in one.
Duncan is an asshole narcissist/psychopath. Guess it fits.
Man I feel called out. Not as a psycho but as someone who had to deal with one. Worse for a while he was my brother in law lol
I can’t believe it was 7yrs ago April this show premiered, wow time has flown by fast!!
I was dubious about this show,but I am now looking forward to it.
WHY CAN'T I BUY THIS VERSION OF THIS SONG ANYWHERE
I like this version more than the one on the London Cast Recording album
The movie was incredible, I've enjoyed it. The theatrical has to be amazing as well..can't wait to see it
Interesting how they had the actors use/memorize the original lines and lyrics from the London version before ultimately changing a plethora of things
Can you imagine being like a classical theater fan and sitting down to this? I can imagine my grandfather just confused, watching a bunch of people walk in circles while singing "no no no no no no"
She’d be really confused when the “Hip to be Square” scene came up.
Its the best of all the scenes they released so far. I really want it to be good but...
Songs catchy though
Did anyone ever get a cast recording please
This is so me when I was in high school
Cast this guy as Harvey Dent
STUD
Oh theres dave thomas brown
where can i find alice ripley in here????
+shimmy1962 you can see her walking on the left turntable but sadly we have no clips of her singing... :(
i swear the girl in the blazer and the grey jeans is from carmilla, does anyone know ?
I love the music, but the lyrics are ya
burdened
Why does this look/ sound almost like a clone of Ghost?
He's married to Kaya omg
he didnt do too bad at describing himself but he rushed through it. his demeanor and how he held himself was almost spot on. other than that this was a mistake.
I like the songs--- but the actor playing Bateman isn't quite right and the staging is weird. Having a crowd of people dance around doesn't work with this story.
this just doesn't capture the dramatic intensity of the film or book. the opening monologue when he describing the morning routine is wrong. he speaks like he's speaking with colleagues when in the movie he's describing the mundane practices that he does just to feel like he's fitting in.
+Daniel Zutler okay well then why dont you write the script
+Kyle Cottrell nah. I'm writing my own stuff. but anyway I don't know a lot about the theater side of the stage. I just know that this scene in general doesn't translate into another medium well for me. I know more about musical theater music than I thought I ever would. but do you think something like requiem for a dream would translate well? I think the wall would. I think black Swan should. but I'm gonna go see it and decide then.
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As far as trying to attract an audience, I'm not sure the show is shown to advantage in this clip. You have a cast that's up to snuff...and then some...but a rehearsal background that is decidedly not.
I'm not sure if the writers of this fully understood that the source material was SATIRICAL. Tongue in cheek.
+Sam Seleznow I saw the first production in London a couple of years ago. It was hilarious and amazing. I've read the book and seen the movie. It's in safe hands, don't worry :D.
+Sam Seleznow
I think they get it.
+Sam Seleznow Just saw the OBC last week. Don't worry they get that it's satire haha
+Sam Seleznow What about this number gives you that impression?
it takes itself way too seriously.
What in the fuckery
I like the music but the lyrics sound lazy.
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The pedestrian style choreography used in this so called musical, and others like it (Ghost, Bare, and the Carrie revival) is in no way theatrical. The music is in no way dramatic. The direction doesn't invite any kind of character. This is not theater. It's not even a good music video. It's just ... not good.
I feel like that's the point though. I was recently in a production of Carrie and the choreo was supposed to feel and look natural because we were all high school students. While choreography is definitely a crucial aspect of any musical, sometimes it is the right choice to go with something more natural and less rigid than strict choreography
+malepointe1 who are you to decide what is good theater lol
malepointe1 SO is a play not theatre because the movement is sometimes practical instead of choreographed??? Don't be ignorant, theatre comes in many forms. If every show was sung and danced like singin in the rain or anything goes or take your pick of another classic the community wouldn't be diverse
Carrie and Bare had choreography to reflect the environment and the characters and situations. It was perfect for that show. I am not saying all Broadway shows should look like that, I'm just saying that every show has it's own style and that you shouldn't criticize artistic choices to make the show more interesting or different.
I hate musicals to death.
Well then why did you watch this video?
Cringe. Was it really necessary to make this a Broadway show?? The book (amazing) and film were enough!
Goodness. This is horrible. It might be fun, though. Maybe? No. But if I come across rush tix, I'd go. But hope is low. The movie wasn't even able to do much of the book and it kicked ass. This movie is gonna totally sanitize the book.
Holy shit! Just terrible, why was this fucking needed in the world?
+lunaticfit were u fucking needed in the world?
Totally.
Trust me, the final product with lighting and costumes is better
This is absolutely terrible. TERRIBLE. Given the book and the movie, making a musical out of this is the dumbest idea.
Christian Bale wins.
Benajmin Walker is so bad in his acting I am totally cringe watching this. He cannot play a Psycho, since he is too kind in his face and his singing ability beyond bad. This guy will never win an Oscar or become anything great. He will soon fade into nothingles and everyone will forget his name and his bad acting.
Official Filmilen Harsh words. Was he mean to you in high school?
Unlike you, you're really gonna be somebody.