Perfect Crime is a 1987 murder mystery / thriller Off Broadway play written by Warren Manzi. It is currently the longest running play in New York history either on or Off Broadway with over 9,000 performances. The leading lady, Catherine Russell has remained with the show from the very first performance back in 1987.
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The story is about Margaret Thorne Brent, an accomplished psychiatrist and a potential killer who may have committed the perfect crime. She gets caught in the middle of a terrifying game when her wealthy husband, W. Harrison Brent turns up dead. If Agatha Christie and Philip Roth collaborated on a murder mystery, the result might be the Perfect Crime.
The play takes in the sitting room of the Brent home in a Connecticut neighborhood. Over several nights the mystery unfolds as Psychiatrist Margaret, Thorne Brent is on the verge of best-selling, Oprah Winfrey success. A secret from her past threatens comes up trying to effect her present.
James Ascher is a local police inspector who’s interested in the case and possibly more. He is sent to investigate whether or not Margaret murdered or husband.
Perfect Crime is the longest running play in the history of New York theater, either on or Off-Broadway. The cast has changed over the years but leading lady Catherine Russell has remained with the show from the very first performance in 1987.
Perfect Crime goes well beyond traditional mystery play. It is a sexy, compelling thriller, with well-timed surprises and laughs that relieve a growing dramatic tension. Richard Shoberg from the TV hit series, All My Children plays the inspector.
The musical will keep you guessing with who did it and why did they do it, and it will certainly keep you on your toes to add to your enjoyment. You will hear and see pistols and rifles throughout the show, so if the sound of gunfire bothers you, then you have been warned.
Make sure you get your tickets right away so you don’t miss out on this exciting mystery. Be ready to see if you can solve the mystery.
