Perfect Crime
A sexy, compelling thriller with plenty of laughs!
In London, it's The Mousetrap; in New York, it's Perfect Crime... NYC's little mystery thriller that could
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In London, it's The Mousetrap; in New York, it's Perfect Crime... NYC's little mystery thriller that could
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Perfect Crime
A sexy, compelling thriller with plenty of laughs!
Why see Perfect Crime?
A New York Theatre Staple!
A staple of New York theatre, much like The Mousetrap across the pond in London, this show goes far and beyond the traditional mystery play. It is a sexy, compelling comedy-thriller, with well-timed surprises and laughs that relieve a growing dramatic tension. The main character is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist accused of bumping off her wealthy, foppish British husband.
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
The story is set in an affluent Connecticut town where a suspected murderess conducts her practice out of her secluded mansion. The handsome detective assigned to the case must overcome his own love nterest in the woman as he seeks to discover who murdered her husband, if indeed he was murdered at all.Or is it all an elaborate ruse leading up to The Perfect Crime? You'll have to see to find out - you'll find no spoilers here....
Perfect Crime opened in April 1987 and has enjoyed over 8,000 performances to date! This mystery thriller continues to entertain patrons right in the heart of Times Square.
Key Information
Audience
Perfect Crime is appropriate for children aged 10 and over. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Snapple Theatre.
Run Time
One hour and 55 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Dates
Showing until Dec 22
Cast
Catherine Russell as Margaret Thorne Brent
David Butler as W. Harrison Brent
Dan Sharkey as Lionel McAuley
Patrick Robustelli as David Breuer
Robert Newman as Inspector James Ascher (May 24th - June 16th)
Grant Aleksander as Inspector James Ascher
Creative
Author - Warren Manzi
Director - Jeffrey Hyatt
Scenic Design - Jay Stone and Warren Manzi
Lighting Design - Joe Hodge
Costume Design - Nancy Bush
Sound Design - David Lawson
Production Stage Manager - Kim Moore
Reviews
Customer reviews
8 reviews, average rating: (2.0 Stars)
Robyn
Greatly enjoyed A Perfect Crime
My first impression was poor because the theater is worn and drab. The show itself was entertaining. But the answer key (given out at the end of the play) provided us additional entertainment. We laughed at the clues we missed and/misunderstood. And we realized that the play was really well written. ... Read more
Marisa Wiener
Very good
Kept me chuckling and interested throughout the entire show! 4 stars ... Read more
News
News Desk, October 17th, 2016
Despite his lengthy film career, Oscar nominee Gary Busey hasn't played the New York stage. That all changes this November when he makes his Off-Broadway debut in mystery-thriller The Perfect Crime, from Nov 21 - Dec 4....
Read more Perfect Crime updates cast
News Desk, October 17th, 2016
Despite his lengthy film career, Oscar nominee Gary Busey hasn't played the New York stage. That all changes this November when he makes his Off-Broadway debut in mystery-thriller The Perfect Crime, from Nov 21 - Dec 4....
Read more Upcoming Performances
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