Duncan Sheik's American Psycho Musical Axed From Second Stage Season

Second Stage Theatre's upcoming off-Broadway production of the new musical American Psycho has been canceled.

"We are disappointed that we will not be producing ‘American Psycho’ this season, but the rights holders, Act 4 Entertainment, have decided to not move forward with the production at Second Stage," artistic director Carole Rothman said in a statement.

Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's new musical is inspired by Easton Ellis' 1991 novel. The production is directed by Rupert Goold, who helmed the show's world premiere at London's Almeida Theatre in December 2013. That production starred Matt Smith (Dr. Who) as Patrick Bateman, along with Ben Aldridge and Susannah Fielding. No casting for the Second Stage production had been announced, though it was expected that Benjamin Walker would lead the company.

American Psycho was scheduled to begin performances in February.