Reworked American Psycho

[macbeth]

Posted: 1/24/26 at 11:44am

Just saw the reworked American Psycho back where it all began — and wow, this thing still slaps.

I’d forgotten how bold this show is, and this new production leans into that confidence hard. The score largely stays intact (thankfully), but one of the biggest surprises for me was the return of the “Sri Lanka” material — now reframed as “The Death of Downtown.” It fits the show’s thesis better than ever.

The book has been subtly but smartly refreshed, sharpening the political satire and threading the Trump-era commentary more clearly through Bateman’s world. It doesn’t hit you over the head — it just quietly makes everything feel more unsettlingly current.

Visually, the production is anchored in the TUNNEL nightclub, with LED flooring doing a lot of storytelling work. It’s slick, immersive, and occasionally disorienting in exactly the right way. Rupert Goold may have dialed back the literal blood (no ponchos this time), but don’t worry — the imagery is still brutal, disturbing, and often genuinely shocking.

Arty Froushan absolutely owns the role of Patrick Bateman. It’s a cooler, more internal performance than some past iterations, but it simmers constantly, and when it boils over, it’s chilling.

Hearing this score again reminded me how audacious American Psycho really is — cynical, stylish, uncomfortable, and unapologetic. This revival feels tighter, smarter, and somehow even more relevant. I really hope this version finally gets the extended life the show has always deserved.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 1/24/26 at 11:49am

God, I can barely sit still I’m so excited to see this in a few weeks. 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 1/24/26 at 12:15pm

I loved the Broadway production and glad to hear the new revival seems to have learned from its previous iterations. I’d love to see it, but won’t make it to London. Doubtful it comes over here, but fingers crossed all the same.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 1/24/26 at 12:21pm

I adored the Broadway production and saw it multiple times. Glad to hear the reworked production sounds good so far.

[Hey, Zelda!]

Posted: 1/24/26 at 4:04pm

There was that recent production in Houston for which the writers made some revisions, no? It'll be interesting to hear from the Psycho-faithful if any of those changes have stuck.

[mridley2]

Posted: 1/24/26 at 8:54pm

Jordan Catalano said: "God, I can barely sit still I’m so excited to see this in a few weeks."

you and me both.  I have a week of London theater in early March. This show along with INTO THE WOODS was the impetus for the whole trip.  Cannot wait! 

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 1/25/26 at 1:16am

Hey, Zelda! said: "There was that recent production in Houston for which the writers made some revisions, no? It'll be interesting to hear from thePsycho-faithful if any of those changes have stuck."

The writer's used Houston (a one-off version staged similarly to the original) to hear some changes before making additional edits to London's intended revised first rate production. 

Our understanding is the new London Almeida Goold production will will very come to NYC.  Broadway or another larger venue.