Perfect Crime tickets
About Perfect Crime
Warren Manzi's record-breaking play has been a reliable presence on the New York theatre scene for more than 30 years. After moving between six theatres in its early years, the show settled at The Theater Center, where it continues to thrill murder mystery fans — and still features the same actress that played the lead role on opening night. Get Perfect Crime tickets now.
The perfect show for Law & Order and CSI fans, Perfect Crime is a play about a psychiatrist, Margarent Brent, who seems to have killed her rich husband (until he shows up very much alive). Figuring out who really did it gets complicated when the detective who is trying to solve the supposed murder falls in love with the primary suspect, not to mention the presence of the psychiatrist's charming but unstable patient who seems to have killed a few people himself. There are Agatha Christie-like twists and turns in the plot of this funny, romantic thriller which keep people guessing until the final gunshot.
Perfect Crime off Broadway is the longest-running play in New York, having played more than 12,000 performances to date. Its lead actress, Catherine Russell, has starred in every performance apart from four since its opening in 1987. In 2008, she set a Guinness World Record for playing the most performances of the same female role, hitting 8,820 in that year and only adding to the total since. Following the Covid-19 shutdown of theatres, Perfect Crime reopened in April 2021 and was considered to be the start of New York's theatrical bounceback.
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Run time
2hr. Incl. 1 intermission.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 10+.
Start date
April 18th, 1987
“A twisty whodunit that demands your full attention”
A Divisive Mystery With Devoted Fans
Perfect Crime delivers an intricate murder mystery experience in an intimate setting that sharply divides audiences. Fans praise the fast-paced twists, energetic performances, and the unique thrill of...
What It Feels Like
- Mind-bending
- Intimate
- Polarizing
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy puzzling out complex murder mysteries
- You appreciate intimate off-Broadway experiences at accessible prices
- You don't mind a plot that keeps you guessing until the answer sheet
My daughter fell on the stairs on the way out… one of actors was unknowingly right behind us and offered to help her up. He was very kind & that left and even bigger greater impression on us
It’s a stupid fun way to spend 2 hours
The characters seemed ill-developed and not well thought out. The acting is not very good and the story needs work.
Perfect Crime cast and creative team
By: Warren Manzi
Producer: Armand Michael Hyatt
Cast list: Catherine Russell (as Margaret Brent), Adam Bradley (as Inspector James Ascher), Drew Brock Baker (as Lionel McCauley), Randolph Curtis Rand (as W. Harrison Brent), Patrick Robustelli (as David Breuer)
Design: Jay Cail Stone
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Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | - | - |
| Thursday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Friday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What is Perfect Crime about?
Perfect Crime is a record-holding New York staple, as the longest-running play in New York history and still featuring the same actress who opened the show in 1987. A woman is suspected of murdering her husband, but did she really do it, or did someone else commit the perfect crime? Stay guessing until the end when you get Perfect Crime tickets.
How long is Perfect Crime?
The running time of Perfect Crime is 2hr. Incl. 1 intermission.
Where is Perfect Crime playing?
Perfect Crime is playing at The Theater Center. The theatre is located at 210 West 50th Street, New York, 10019.
How much do tickets cost for Perfect Crime?
Tickets for Perfect Crime start at $47.
What's the age recommendation for Perfect Crime?
The recommended age for Perfect Crime is Ages 10+..
How do you book tickets for Perfect Crime?
Book tickets for Perfect Crime on New York Theatre Guide.
Is Perfect Crime on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
Perfect Crime is playing Off Broadway.
Who is in the cast of Perfect Crime?
The cast of Perfect Crime includes Catherine Russell (as Margaret Brent), Adam Bradley (as Inspector James Ascher), Drew Brock Baker (as Lionel McCauley), Randolph Curtis Rand (as W. Harrison Brent), Patrick Robustelli (as David Breuer).
Who wrote Perfect Crime?
Perfect Crime was written by Warren Manzi.
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