American Psycho - closing week audiences

Hi,

Has anyone been to the show this week? I hope audiences are "getting it" (the humor/satire elements) and giving big ovations to the hard working cast during their final week.

I'm going tonight -- will be rooting for them! It's too bad such an original, DIFFERENT bway experience couldn't catch on -- but not a huge surprise.

I went last night. Mezzanine was sold out, and the audience was very responsive: laughing throughout, big response to many songs (especially You Are What You Wear and Killing Spree), immediate standing ovation when the lights went out.


Also, I have never seen so many younger (probably 35 and under) men at a Broadway musical. It may not have lasted long, but it looked like they were bringing in some people who wouldn't otherwise want to go to a show, and they seemed excited about it based on the intermission and post-show chatter.

Updated On: 6/3/16 at 12:53 PM

I've heard it's been full and fantastic.

I was also there last night (right mezz, row H) and the house was definitely buzzing. Massive applause. A lot of laughs. I even heard a couple screams during the opening and one person behind me had a very visceral reaction to all of the blood in I Am Back. Perfectliar is correct, as there were two business executives sitting next to me who definitely were not regular theatre goers but seemed excited and giddy about seeing the material on stage. I know we keep saying it, but it's truly such a shame this is going. If it had more time, it definitely could've become a cult success.

Going on Sunday night for Patrick's final slaughter.

PThespian said: "I was ushering up in the Mezz last night in the center/left.

.The house count was 960 about 90 mins prior to opening. I'm sure it reached 1000+ with last minute ticket sales.

The reaction was much more enthusiastic than I have seen previously during Act One. I was dealing with an internal issue during Act Two so didn't watch most of it.

I agree that the demographics for the show are quite interesting.



I think you may have helped me find my seat! I was Row B, seat 5.

Bettyboy72 said: "Is any of the merch discounted?


Good question. I'm going tomorrow and it wouldn't hurt to save some money.

Just back from the Friday night show. Only t-shirts that are left are XL and XXL. Didn't see any empty seats, audience was clearly there to cheer the show on - noisy and heartwarming response. Ben's ankle is still taped, Music volume was subdued, a bit of a shock given the previous audio onslaughts.

I'll be there for the final show, and I intend to do a post-mortem (pardon the pun) afterwards. I'll be sporting one of the show shirts.

Updated On: 6/4/16 at 03:08 AM

I was dealing with an internal issue during Act Two so didn't watch most of it.

Sounds painful...

Ben's ankle is still taped, Music volume was subdued, a bit of a shock given the previous audio onslaughts.

I noticed Ben's ankle was taped when I saw the show. Was he injured in one of the performances?

Going to the matinee today. I'm already buying a t shirt no matter what size!

Jane2 said: "Going to the matinee today. I'm already buying a t shirt no matter what size!"

Correction - if you have a hard body, they still had those shirts in medium (it's printed on the back). No guarantees on what will be left by now, though.

Jane2 said: "thanks! If I have to, I always buy a huge size and wear it as a nightshirt."

Charming! And you're certainly not the first person to sleep with a psycho.

Saw the matinee today. Everyone was giving 100%. Benjamin walker was stellar. Helene Yorke was comedic gold. Walker, Ripley, and Yorke all got entrance applauses. After waiting 3 years to see the show, it definitely exceeded my expectations and more. And just to get a little superficial, but their bodies are freaking unreal in person. Lastly, I need a cast recording!!!!