Since the first show in April 1987, Russell has stared in all but four performances in the Off-Broadway play "Perfect Crime". Length, Intermission & Audience Information 1:45 including intermission. While performing in Perfect Crime, she has also managed to appear on-stage (after 10:30pm or on her nights off) in The Queen of the Parting Shot, Pas de Deux, Stages, I'll See You In Hell, Guardian Star and, most recently, Some Enchanted Evening as well as several films including Soundman and Remedy. Russell is the star of the smash hit off Broadway play Perfect Crime, which is now entering its 30 th year. West End; New York City. I never expected that it would run as long as it has. I think people really like thrillers too. Catherine Russell can be seen in the off-Broadway play Perfect Crime in The Anne L Bernstein Theater, New York City. Tweet from the episode: On this week's episode of Reply All, how does Perfect Crime magically exist outside the laws of Yelp and the universe? It tells the story of Margaret Thorne Brent, an accomplished Connecticut psychiatrist and potential cold-blooded killer who may have committed "the perfect crime." We did a season of plays with Warren Manzi as the artistic director. One of the most frequent associations with the play is the story of its leading lady since 1987, Catherine Russell. In a weird way, I’ve been able to carve out that stability in an unstable business. This thriller is performed at the Duffy Theatre in Times Square. I love being part of it all. "When her … We once had a kid in the second row projectile vomit onto the stage. CR: The guys watch Jeopardy, I run the box office and take tickets for The Fantasticks and then run upstairs to do the show. For the past 32 years she has been playing the role of Margaret Thorne Brent - a psychiatrist who might also be a cold-blooded killer in the long running off-Broadway play Perfect Crime. The cast of Perfect Crime Catherine Russell’s love for the theatre makes this play legendary. Review by Darren Dalglish Sep 2001 . May 2, 2011 - New York City’s longest-running play Perfect Crime, a thriller by Warren Manzi, celebrated its 24th anniversary on April 18, having played 9,818 performances since its premiere in 1987. And then, an epic Yes Yes No spanning an entire galaxy of internet fights. The complex, twisty story unfolds in the secluded Connecticut mansion of Harvard-educated psychiatrist Margaret Brent, who's accused of murdering her wealthy British husband, and soon finds … Her attendance record has even set a world record. At the time of this writing, she has missed only 4 performances, earning her a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.. Where do you get all this energy? And then, an epic Yes Yes No spanning an entire galaxy of internet fights. It’s been staged in eight theaters, and performed consecutively over 11,000 times, making it the longest running play in New York history. Download . And by many, many accounts, it's awful. Russell also holds the world record for the most performances as the same character (Margaret Thorne Brent) in that play. Perfect Crime's Catherine Russell poses with Cal Ripken, Jr. Photo courtesy of Andy Kropa. It’s difficult to imagine repeating yourself nearly 12,000 times—unless you’re Catherine Russell. The fact that I’m in the Guinness Book of World Records is a selling point, but I certainly don’t feel as though I’m the only one who can play the role. [5], Catherine Russell at the 2016 Broadway in, "Most Theatre Performances – Same Role (Female)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Catherine_Russell_(American_actress)&oldid=867804376, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 8 November 2018, at 03:15. Perfect Crime is the longest running play on or Off-Broadway - ever. The Story In terms of my involvement, I was in a theater company called the Actors Collective. Catherine Russell, Off-Broadway’s maid-of-all-work, has learned to drive a truck, tar a roof, and put audiences at the edge of their seats in her record-setting 30 years at Perfect Crime. This has a small cast and one set, so the costs are relatively low. 1627 Broadway, NYC. People mad at aperol. Poseidon Theatre Company’s ‘DRAMA – an aural experience’, Reopenings, Delays and More from London’s West End, Goodman Theatre Unveils 8-Play 2021 Season. Written by Warren Manzi Directed by Jeffrey Hyatt. It’s difficult to imagine repeating yourself nearly 12,000 times—unless you’re Catherine Russell. I’m not being false modest when I say this, but my life is pretty boring. The Story Every night, Catherine Russell puts on a wig, picks up a gun, and defies the logic of Yelp. Catherine Russell and I were in several shows together (all right we were 16 years old) She is a real trooper and I love her play “Perfect Crime” “The play’s leading lady, Catherine Russell, has performed the role of Margaret Thorne Brent since the beginning of the play’s run in 1987. She has missed only four performances (to attend her siblings' weddings). That … On April 18th, 1987, Catherine Russell first performed the role of Margaret Thorne Brent in the play, Perfect Crime. A Hundred Different Ways, March, 2020. I can do about 180-200—not bad for a 60-year-old! BB: Has there been anything unexpected, funny and/or traumatic that has happened in the 30 years of doing the show? Cast Catherine Russell as Margaret Brent Catherine Russell, dubbed the "Cal Ripken of Broadway" by People Magazine, originated the role of Margaret Brent and has played every performance but four since the play opened in April of 1987 which recently earned her a spot in the Guinness World Records. Her name is Catherine Russell, and since 1987, Ms. Russell has performed the role of psychiatrist and possible killer, Margaret Brent, in the Off-Broadway thriller called "Perfect Crime." Particularly because it's a play — it relies on new people going to see it again and again. [3] She is a Christian Scientist.[4]. It’s difficult to imagine repeating yourself nearly 12,000 times—unless you’re Catherine Russell. It is a small theatre that seats around 200. BB: Well, your pep definitely comes across in the performance. She is best known for having never taken a sick or vacation day in the Off-Broadway play Perfect Crime since its opening in 1987. Choose your file Higher quality (128kbps) Lower quality (64kbps) Release date: 15 October 2020. People mad at aperol. All Right Reserved. Tweet from the episode: Showering is classist now. Follow him on Twitter @Ry_Runner or on Facebook. I mean, it’s not like this is a prison, but I just like to work a lot. The subject of Russell's longevity has been covered by People, Playbill, Today, and Entertainment Tonight. It tells the story of Margaret Thorne Brent, an accomplished Connecticut psychiatrist and potential cold-blooded killer who may have committed "the perfect crime. It’s a genre that people understand and the title lets people know exactly what to expect. Mar 3, 2020 - #2033. LEADING LADY: “Perfect Crime” star Catherine Russell and her fiance own a five-story brownstone; they rent out all but the ground level, a combo of two railroad flats. Perfect Crime and We Didn't Start The Fire originally ran in January 2016 and May 2019, respectively. Perfect Crime "Perfect Crime" started its long life modestly, Russell recalls. The lead, Catherine Russell, has acted in every performance, except for four (she had some weddings to attend). My dress has fallen off. happiness lifestyle Rewire Me moment. Russell also holds the world record for the most performances as the same character (Margaret Thorne Brent) in that play. Plus, Alex Goldman reveals a dark, personal secret. Every night, Catherine Russell puts on a wig, picks up a gun, and defies the logic of Yelp. Her attendance record has even set a world record. Catherine Russell (born 1956) is an American stage actress, professor, general manager, and producer. Russell is the star of the smash hit off Broadway play Perfect Crime, which is now entering its 30th year. CR: (laughs) I can do a lot of pushups, I’ll say that. Ms. Russell has played leading lady Margaret Thorne Brent in NY’s longest running play, Perfect Crime, a thrilling murder mystery that leaves audiences on the edge of their seats as they work … CR: Not really. Richard Shoberg and Catherine Russell in ‘The Perfect Crime.’ (Photo: Graham Dougherty via The Broadway Blog.). For me, those two hours, eight times a week is wonderful. PJ: And this is what is actually crazy about Perfect Crime. Tweet from the episode: And then, an epic Yes Yes No spanning an entire galaxy of internet fights. She is also the general manager of The Theater Center and an executive producer of The Fantasticks. Russell teaches at NYU and Baruch College. She is best known for having never taken a sick or vacation day in the Off-Broadway play Perfect Crime since its opening in 1987. And then, an epic Yes Yes No spanning an entire galaxy of internet fights. Starring in Perfect Crime is the wonderful Catherine Russell. BB: Do you foresee an end point for your involvement in the show or will you be with it for as long as it runs? Catherine Russell Marc J. Franklin The murder mystery Perfect Crime has been running Off-Broadway since 1987, and a lot of things have changed in the last 30 years. Off-Broadway Heats Up with Three Summer Hits, One Night Only: ‘Tales of the City’ on Broadway. Russell’s dedication to the role rewards her with professional notoriety and stability. BB: I think what puts you on the map is that you have done this production for so long and it’s a huge achievement. Its star, Catherine Russell, is known as the "Cal Ripkin of Broadway" because she has missed only four performances in over 22 years - all for her siblings' weddings. 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Russell debuted Off-Broadway in 1980 as Nicola Davies in Stephen Poliakoff's City Sugar and has also appeared Off-Broadway in Miss Shumann's Quartet, A Resounding Twinkle, The Award And Other Plays and Creeps. Russell is the star of the smash hit off Broadway play Perfect Crime, which is now entering its 30 th year. She has never taken a sick day or a vacation day. At the time of this writing, she has missed only 4 performances, earning her a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. Perfect Crime has been running, nonstop, for 28 years. West End; New York City. Helpful Links. Perfect Crime and We Didn't Start The Fire originally ran in January 2016 and May 2019, respectively. It’s been staged in eight theaters, and performed consecutively over 11,000 times, making it the longest running play in New York history. Since Perfect Crime opened in 1987, leading lady Catherine Russell has spent collectively 17,000 hours on stage, shot 89 different men, and kissed 57 others — all without taking a single day off. I try to use gravitas from my own life experience and draw on that. Anne L. Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center Its star, Catherine Russell, is known as the "Cal Ripkin of Broadway" because she has missed only four performances in over 22 years - all for her siblings' weddings. Catherine Russell (born 1956) is an American stage actress, professor, general manager, and producer. May 2, 2011 - New York City’s longest-running play Perfect Crime, a thriller by Warren Manzi, celebrated its 24th anniversary on April 18, having played 9,818 performances since its premiere in 1987. Rightfully so, her incredible work has landed her a spot in the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records. She has also appeared in New York as Masha in Three Sisters, Rose in Incommunicado, Edie in Lunch Girls, Missy in Home on the Range, and Cathy Cakes in Inserts. Catherine Russell (American actress) (born 1956), American actress, known for her long-running appearance in the play Perfect Crime Catherine Russell (actress) (born 1965), British actress Catherine Russell (singer) (born 1956), jazz singer Catherine M. Russell (born 1961), US federal government official Every night, Catherine Russell puts on a wig, picks up a gun, and defies the logic of Yelp. Catherine Russell in PERFECT CRIME (Message Board) Skip to main content Skip to footer site map. The play had its 12,000th performance on July 16, 2016. Plus, Alex Goldman reveals a dark, personal secret. It keeps thing in perspective. The ticket prices are less expensive and seats are much closer because of the intimate space. CR: Everything that could possibly go wrong has gone wrong. Twenty-five years later, Russell estimates that two and a half years of her life have been spent on stage playing this role. Her workload also includes teaching English at New York City’s Baruch College and NYU. Catherine Russell is about to be the first actress in theater history ever to reach a milestone 30 years performing in the same role, in the Off-Broadway play, PERFECT CRIME. One of the most frequent associations with the play is the story of its leading lady since 1987, Catherine Russell. It is the longest running play in New York City. The play's leading lady, Catherine Russell, has performed the role of Margaret Thorne Brent since the beginning of the play's run in 1987. Now in its 29 th year, the old-fashioned murder mystery is the longest running play in New York and its star, Catherine Russell, has appeared all but four times in its history, earning her a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as … Do you exercise or is this show your workout? Since the first show in April 1987, Russell has stared in all but four performances in the Off-Broadway play "Perfect Crime". Russell holds the world record for the most performances as a character in a play. What is appealing about this play is that the same actress Catherine Russell has been playing the same part in the play since it opened 13 years … I look out and see the lights on Broadway and I’m glad to be a tiny part of the theater world in New York. The impact of performing, … Because crime dramas are so prevalent on TV, this is something that they recognize when they choose live entertainment. Every night, Catherine Russell puts on a wig, picks up a gun, and defies the logic of Yelp. And by many, many accounts, it's awful. CR: Yes. BB: And you’re not only the star of the show, but you also manage the theater yourself, produce the musical The Fantasticks (housed in the same complex), and you teach college English and Theater as well. Afterwards, I take out the garbage. And then, an epic Yes Yes No spanning an entire galaxy of internet fights. BB: What is about the show and you that endures? Perfect Crime has been running, nonstop, for 28 years. Russell (surname) Kate Russell (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists … It is the longest running play in New York City. Richard Shoberg and Catherine Russell in PERFECT CRIME (Photo credit: Courtesy of DDPR) Since its opening Off-Broadway in 1987, PERFECT CRIME has become a record breaker. New York City based actress Catherine Russell has much to celebrate this spring, as she reaches an important milestone in her career – being the first actress in theater history to perform 30 years in the same role. Catherine Russell. Tweet from the episode: Perfect Crime's Catherine Russell poses with Cal Ripken, Jr. Photo courtesy of Andy Kropa. Ms. Russell has played leading lady Margaret Thorne Brent in NY’s longest running play, Perfect Crime, a thrilling murder mystery that leaves audiences on the edge of their seats as they work … The first clue comes when you meet the star of the play, Catherine Russell. CATHERINE RUSSELL is the general manager of the longest running play in NYC history – Perfect Crime. Uber strike. Like this season's Voices in the Dark, Perfect Crime has lots of sexy talk and gun-toting action. Appropriate for children ten and older. Russell plays Margaret Thorne Brent, a Connecticut psychiatrist accused of killing her husband and she has been with the project from its’ inception. [2], Russell's longevity has been covered by People and Entertainment Weekly. Uber strike. Housed at the Anne L. Bernstein Center, it is the longest running play in the history of New York theater, on or off Broadway. The suit is being led by Catherine Russell, who runs the Theater Center and also stars in Perfect Crime, and Michael Sgouros of the Players Theater. PJ: And this is what is actually crazy about Perfect Crime. She has been a general manager, producer, theater builder and actress in NYC since 1980. It was at 39 Grove Street. Perfect Crime premiered at the Courtyard Playhouse on April 18, 1987. Plus, Alex Goldman reveals a dark, personal secret. It may be interesting only to theater people. Tweet from the episode: writer = Warren Manzi date of premiere = April 18 1987 Country of Origin = United States original language = English "Perfect Crime" is a 1987 Off Broadway play in the murder mystery/thriller genre written by Warren Manzi. And then, an epic Yes Yes No spanning an entire galaxy of internet fights. Catherine Russell. CR: Thank you but isn’t it sad that we value people who show up to work every day. Perfect Crime is the longest running play on or Off-Broadway - ever. Date: September 1, 2001. Review by: Darren Dalglish. To find out about Rose’s thoughts on how to live a happier life, click here. Catherine Russell almost takes in stride that on April 18 she will have starred in Warren Manzi's "Perfect Crime" since its first performance 25 years ago. Meet the Cast: “You Can’t Take It With You” Exclusive! writer = Warren Manzi date of premiere = April 18 1987 Country of Origin = United States original language = English "Perfect Crime" is a 1987 Off Broadway play in the murder mystery/thriller genre written by Warren Manzi. Every night, Catherine Russell puts on a wig, picks up a gun, and defies the logic of Yelp. Every night, Catherine Russell puts on a wig, picks up a gun, and defies the logic of Yelp. Ms. Russell, who is also the show's general manager, runs a consulting firm that -- surprise -- helps theater people create and manage long-running shows. For more than 27 years, the mystery-thriller "Perfect Crime" has kept audiences guessing with its comic, romance-filled take on the whodunit, making it the longest-running non-musical play in New York City history. Its leading lady, Catherine Russell, has only missed four of those 9,818 performances, a feat which recently landed her … "Off-Broadway's 'Perfect Crime' celebrated a record-breaking 11,000 performances on February 19, 2014, continuing its record as the longest running play in NYC history. This makes her the record holder for the highest number of performances as a specific character in a play. Catherine Russell (born 1956) is an American stage actress, professor, general manager, and producer. I tend to get offered roles similar to the character I play in Perfect Crime, which is nice, but it would be great to have an opportunity to play someone completely different. So what happens when a … Perfect Crime. CR: I’m a proponent of the off-Broadway economic model. Your work ethic is extremely impressive. LEADING LADY: “Perfect Crime” star Catherine Russell and her fiance own a five-story brownstone; they rent out all but the ground level, a combo of two railroad flats. On this week's episode of Reply All, how does Perfect Crime magically exist outside the laws of Yelp and the universe? The first row leaned forward and dodged it, but we just kept going. Next post: The Science Behind Enjoying Emotions August 17, 2015. For more than 32 years, the mystery-thriller "Perfect Crime" has kept audiences guessing with its comic, romance-filled take on the whodunit, making it the longest-running non-musical play in New York City history. Don’t Miss: ‘You I Like: A Musical Celebration... Last Chance: Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s ‘Peter Pan’. She co-produced Piggy Nation the Musical. The lead, Catherine Russell, has acted in every performance, except for four (she had some weddings to attend). The complex, twisty story unfolds in the secluded Connecticut mansion o . Since Perfect Crime opened in 1987, leading lady Catherine Russell has spent collectively 17,000 hours on stage, shot 89 different men, and kissed 57 others — all without taking a single day off. Plus, Alex Goldman reveals a dark, personal secret. It started as a showcase that ran for 16 performances, and then it moved Off Broadway and has moved nine times. Previous post: 8 Ways To Prevent A Midlife Crisis August 16, 2015. She is best known for having never taken a sick or vacation day in the Off-Broadway play Perfect Crime since its opening in 1987. We used to have a glass table in the first scene and the actor who gets shot accidentally shattered it. "Perfect Crime" is the longest-running play in New York, and its star, Catherine Russell, is in the Guinness Book of World records for playing the same lead part since its premiere in 1987. Perfect Crime premiered at the Courtyard Playhouse on April 18, 1987. Equity member Catherine Russell, who heads the cast, has never taken a sick or vacation day in the past 27 years. One Role, With 10,000 Variations - The New York Times Read more at nytimes.com And then, an epic Yes Yes No spanning an entire galaxy of internet fights. Cabaret; Off-Broadway; Off … CR: Quite honestly, I’m not sure. BB: So you go from the not so glamorous, to the glamorous, back to the not so glamorous. Since 1987, Catherine Russell has been repeating the same lines in the role of Margaret Thorne Brent in the off-Broadway production of Warren Manzi’s murder mystery “Perfect Crime.” The Broadway Blog recently talked to her about this stalwart that has been thrilling audiences since 1987. BB: Have you thought about putting your experience of this show into a memoir? Like this season's Voices in the Dark, Perfect Crime has lots of sexy talk and gun-toting action. Things have broken; guns haven’t been placed on stage. Since 1987, Russell has held the Guinness World Record for the most performances in a role — more than 11,000 to date in the “Perfect Crime,” at New York City’s Snapple Theater, where she is also general manager. Show less . Catherine Russell, the star and general manager of Perfect Crime, is also celebrating 22 years and 9,000 performances: The actress has been starring in the lead role of Margaret Brent in the murder mystery since the show opened in 1987. Opened April 18, 1987. Catherine Russell is about to be the first actress in theater history ever to reach a milestone 30 years performing in the same role, in the Off-Broadway play, PERFECT CRIME. Rightfully so, her incredible work has landed her a spot in the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records. Her name is Catherine Russell, and since 1987, Ms. Russell has performed the role of psychiatrist and possible killer, Margaret Brent, in the Off-Broadway thriller called "Perfect Crime." In 1991 she renovated a strip club at 46th St and Broadway (now the American Eagle store) where Perfect Crime ran for 13 years and in 2005 transformed 20,000 square feet of raw space into the Theater Center at 50th … Ryan Leeds is a freelance theater journalist who lives in Manhattan. [1] Russell also holds the world record for the most performances as the same character (Margaret Thorne Brent) in that play. Perfect Crime and We Didn't Start The Fire originally ran in January 2016 and May 2019, respectively. The first clue comes when you meet the star of the play, Catherine Russell. BB: Wow! @2017 - PassportMagazine. "Perfect Crime" started its long life modestly, Russell recalls. Particularly because it's a play — it relies on new people going to see it again and again. She has shared her tips and tricks to her success with Women's Health. BB: Do you ever think you’d like to do other roles, or are you satisfied in this one? 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