Perfect Crime Off-Broadway — Photo Coverage

Joe Pallister Joins Cast of PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild • Aug 24, 2026

Joe Pallister has joined the Off-Broadway cast of Perfect Crime at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater, taking on the role of W. Harrison Brent in the long-running production.

PERFECT CRIME, FRIENDS! and SINGFELD! to Extend Off-Broadway Runs

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Jul 29, 2026

New tickets are now available for The Theater Center's three resident Off-Broadway productions: Perfect Crime: New York's Longest Running Play, Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody and Singfeld! An Unauthorized Musical Parody About Nothing!

PERFECT CRIME Celebrates 39th Anniversary Off-Broadway

by A.A. Cristi • Apr 23, 2026

Perfect Crime, starring Catherine Russell, celebrated its 39th anniversary at The Theater Center with over 15,547 performances. Russell holds a Guinness World Record for appearing in nearly every show since 1987.

Jon Reinhold Joins PERFECT CRIME Cast Off-Broadway

by Chloe Rabinowitz • Apr 2, 2026

Jon Reinhold joined the Off-Broadway cast of Perfect Crime, on April 2, 2026, stepping in as Inspector James Ascher during Curt Bouril's absence, as the production marks its 39th anniversary.

David Butler Concludes Historic Run in PERFECT CRIME Off-Broadway

by Stephi Wild • Jan 21, 2026

David Butler has ended his remarkable tenure in Perfect Crime, having delivered over 8,000 performances as W. Harrison Brent in the Off-Broadway production.

Photos: PERFECT CRIME's John Schneider Receives Sardi's Caricature

by Bruce Glikas • Jan 16, 2025

John Schneider, who is currently starring in Perfect Crime Off-Broadway, recently received his caricature at the iconic Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the unveiling of the portrait. Check out photos here!

Photo Coverage: Meet the New Star of PERFECT CRIME- Gary Busey!

by Walter McBride • Nov 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 • Nov 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

Photo Coverage: PERFECT CRIME Celebrates its 25th Anniversary

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy • Apr 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!

Photo Flash: PERFECT CRIME 22nd Anniversary And Guinness Induction Celebration

by Charlie Piane • Apr 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.