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Perfect Crime Ready to Celebrate 12,000th Performance

The long-running show plays at the Theater Center in Times Square.

Psychiatrist Margaret Brent (played by Catherine Russell) is interviewed by Inspector Ascher (Richard Shoberg) in a scene from Perfect Crime.
Psychiatrist Margaret Brent (played by Catherine Russell) is interviewed by Inspector Ascher (Richard Shoberg) in a scene from Perfect Crime.
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Perfect Crime, the longest-running play in New York City's history, will have its 12,000th performance today at 8pm. The production runs at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater in The Theater Center in Times Square.

This murder mystery tells the story of attractive psychiatrist and suspected cold-blooded killer Margaret Brent, her wealthy husband, deranged patient, and the handsome detective who's falling in love with her.

Warren Manzi's Perfect Crime features Catherine Russell, who has starred in the show since its first performance. The show's current cast also includes Richard Shoberg (All My Children), David Butler, Hugh Hysell, and Patrick Robustelli. Jeffrey Hyatt directs.

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