American Psycho, the slick new musical treatment of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel of the same name serves two purposes: to recall the excessive greed which dominated the eighties, and to evoke a painful realization that not much has changed when it comes to our continued obsession and appreciation of all things material. Substance be damned; we want it all, and we want it now! Take, for instance, the complaint fielded by the house manager of the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater during a preview performance of the show; A lady seated in the front was unexpectedly splashed by fake stage blood, which landed on her cashmere scarf and Louis Vuitton bag—Oh! The irony! Not to mention our incessant addiction to Amazon prime. Why wait for our goods for two weeks when we can get it in a single day? Instant gratification is the current cocaine. [Read more…] about Theater Review: American Psycho- The Musical
All you need to know about Manhattan culture and so much more...
