Based on the controversial book by Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho The Musical has slayed its rivals to take home nine Sydney Theatre Awards, including Best Independent Musical, Best Direction of a Musical (Alexander Berlage) and the Judith Johnson Award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Ben Gerrard).
The co-production by BB Arts Entertainment and Two Doors Productions in association with Hayes Theatre Co, also won the awards for Best Choreography in a Musical (Yvette Lee), Best Musical Direction (Andrew Worboys), Best Sound Design of an Independent Production (Nicholas Walker), Best Lighting Design of an Independent Production (Alexander Berlage), Best Costume Design of an Independent Production (Mason Browne) and Best Stage Design of an Independent Production (Isabel Hudson).