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Run Time:
One hour and 55 minutes
Ages: 14+
Opened: April 18, 2021

Off-Broadway Schedule:

Mondays: 8:00pm Tuesdays: 8:00pm Fridays: 8:00pm Saturdays: 2:00pm and 8:00pm Sundays: 3:00pm and 7:30pm

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Warren Manzi's Perfect Crime is a sexy, funny and fast-paced thriller that makes for a great night of whodunit. The longest-running play in NYC history, it tells the story of psychiatrist and potential cold-blooded killer Margaret Brent, her rich husband, a deranged patient, and the handsome detective who's falling in love with her.


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Photo Coverage: Meet the New Star of PERFECT CRIME- Gary Busey!
by Walter McBride - November 11, 2016


Academy Award & Golden Globe Nominated and BAFTA Award Winning Actor Gary Busey will star on stage next month, joining the cast of the longest running Off Broadway play in NYC history, the murder mystery Perfect Crime. Mr. Busey will step into the funny, romantic thriller to take on the role of Lionel McAuley, a brilliant, charismatic serial killer for a limited two-week engagement, November 21st to December 4th at The Theater Center, 1627 Broadway. www.perfect-crime.com 

FREEZE FRAME: Gary Busey Meets the Press for PERFECT CRIME
by Walter McBride - November 10, 2016


Academy Award & Golden Globe Nominated and BAFTA Award Winning Actor Gary Busey will star on stage next month, joining the cast of the longest running Off Broadway play in NYC history, the murder mystery Perfect Crime. Mr. Busey will step into the funny, romantic thriller to take on the role of Lionel McAuley, a brilliant, charismatic serial killer for a limited two-week engagement, November 21st to December 4th at The Theater Center, 1627 Broadway. www.perfect-crime.com

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME Offering 'HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER' Exhibit for Halloween
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016


Would you commit a crime, even murder, if there were a real likelihood that you could get away with it?

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME Marks 12,000th Performance Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2016


NYC's longest running funny romantic thriller, PERFECT CRIME playing in Times Square at The Theater Center, will perform a record breaking 12,000th performance tonight, July 16th at 8:00PM. 

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME to Mark 12,000th Performance This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2016


NYC's longest running funny romantic thriller, PERFECT CRIME playing in Times Square at The Theater Center, will perform a record breaking 12,000th performance on Saturday, July 16th at 8:00PM. 

PERFECT CRIME Playwright Warren Manzi Dies at 60
by Michael Dale - February 15, 2016


With over 11,000 performances, PERFECT CRIME is New York's longest running straight play.

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME to Celebrate 29th Anniversary Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - April 17, 2015


PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' that New York Magazine calls "a true New York murder mystery" and the New York Times calls "a crackling thriller" will turn 29 years old on Saturday, April 18th - continuing on as the longest running play in the city's history. The smart, funny and fast-paced thriller at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater in The Theater Center in Times Square (1627 Broadway) will have played over 11,482 performances since it first opened in 1987 - to much fanfare, worldwide.

Off-Broadway's PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 11,000th Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2014


PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit' that New York Magazine calls 'a true New York murder mystery' and the New York Times calls 'a crackling thriller' will celebrate a record breaking 11,000 performances today, February 19th at 2PM - continuing its record as the longest running play in NYC history.

PERFECT CRIME Enters 27th Year Off-Broadway
by Kelsey Denette - April 16, 2013


PERFECT CRIME, the Off-Broadway 'whodunit,' is turning 27 on April 18th - continuing on as the longest running play in the city's history. The smart, funny and fast-paced thriller at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater in the Snapple Theater Center in Times Square will have played over 10,648 performances since it first opened in 1987 - to much fanfare, worldwide.

PERFECT CRIME to Perform 10/30 & 10/31 Despite Hurricane Sandy
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2012


PERFECT CRIME, NYC's longest running play, will have a performance tonight at 8 PM and tomorrow at 2 PM. Despite Hurricane Sandy's destruction in New York and beyond, producer's of Perfect Crime have decided to run the show tonight and continue their legacy. The play, a romantic thriller, often compared to Agatha Christie's Mousetrap, has run for 25 years in New York and will not let a hurricane stop their record-breaking run.

Rob Sedgwick Joins PERFECT CRIME as 'Lionel McAuley' Through October 20
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2012


Rob Sedgwick, accomplished New York actor, will join the cast of Warren Manzi's Perfect Crime, the longest running play in the history of New York theater, as Lionel McAuley, the deranged patient of physiatrist Margaret Brent. Sedgwick will perform a special limited run beginning Oct. 15 and running through Oct. 20.

Catherine Russell Receives Legend of Off Broadway Award
by Kelsey Denette - June 20, 2012


Catherine Russell, who has starred in the Off Broadway thriller PERFECT CRIME for the past 25 years, received the Legend of Off Broadway Award at The Off Broadway Alliance's annual awards ceremony on June 19, 2012.

Photo Coverage: PERFECT CRIME Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - April 21, 2012


PERFECT CRIME, Warren Manzi's long-running funny, romantic thriller, celebrated its 25th anniversary Off Broadway last Wednesday, April 18, 2012, with performance number 10,233. PERFECT CRIME is the longest-running play in the history of New York theater. See photos from the celebration below!

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 25th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2012


PERFECT CRIME, Warren Manzi's long-running funny, romantic thriller, will celebrate its 25th anniversary Off Broadway today, April 18, 2012 with performance number 10,233. PERFECT CRIME is the longest-running play in the history of New York theater.

FANTASTICKS, PERFECT CRIME Celebrate Valentine's with Audience Participation, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2011


Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Snapple Theater Center, where you can fall in love- or shoot your husband! The Snapple Theater Center is offering audience members the chance to celebrate by becoming part of the show.

FANTASTICKS, PERFECT CRIME Celebrate Valentine's with Audience Participation, 2/14
by Meghan Schuler - February 8, 2011


Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Snapple Theater Center, where you can fall in love- or shoot your husband! The Snapple Theater Center is offering audience members the chance to celebrate by becoming part of the show.

John Hillner Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME, 11/23
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2009


John Hillner, who starred on Broadway as Georges in the Tony Award-winning 2004 revival of La Cages Aux Folles, will join the cast of Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York history, on Monday, November 23, 2009. He assumes the role of Harrison Brent and replaces Randy Kovitz, who will play his final performance on Sunday, November 22.

John Hillner Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME, 11/23
by Jessica Lewis - November 18, 2009


John Hillner, who starred on Broadway as Georges in the Tony Award-winning 2004 revival of La Cages Aux Folles, will join the cast of Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York history, on Monday, November 23, 2009. He assumes the role of Harrison Brent and replaces Randy Kovitz, who will play his final performance on Sunday, November 22.

Photo Flash: PERFECT CRIME 22nd Anniversary And Guinness Induction Celebration
by Charlie Piane - April 20, 2009


Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in the history of New York theater, celebrated its historic 22nd Anniversary and 9,000th performance with a two-day celebration April 17-18 2009. The event recognized Catherine Russell, star and general manager of Perfect Crime, for her record-breaking twenty two-year run in Perfect Crime and her induction into The Guinness Book of World Records.

Perfect Crime To Celebrate 22nd Anniversary & 9,000th Performance 4/17-18
by Charlie Piane - April 16, 2009


Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in the history of New York theater, will celebrate its historic 22nd Anniversary and 9,000th performance with a two-day celebration beginning tomorrow, Friday, April 17, 2009. Catherine Russell, star and general manager of Perfect Crime, will appear in an 8:15am segment on Good Day New York with anchors Rosanna Scotto and Greg Kelly. She will discuss her record-breaking twenty two-year run in Perfect Crime and her induction into The Guinness Book of World Records.

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How long has Perfect Crime been running Off-Broadway?
Perfect Crime opened at the Snapple Theatre Center on Sunday Apr 18, 2021 and has now been running for 3 years.

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