The play revolves around a struggling New York artist, Arthur, who has a secret involving a certain pair of socks.
[1] The play premiered Off-Broadway in a production by the Manhattan Theatre Club in January 1997 (previews), officially on February 26 and closed on April 20, 1997.
[2][3][4] The production featured Andrew McCarthy (Arthur), Park Overall, Daniel Gerroll and Edward Herrmann (Dr. Block),[5] with direction by Daniel Sullivan, sets by Derek McLane and costumes by Jane Greenwood.
[2] One reviewer noted that "to a certain extent, Psychopathia Sexualis is a farce, one that affectionately mocks the human condition as a whole.
"[6] The Los Angeles Times reviewer wrote that "through its sleek first act, a smart new comedy about men and their befuddlements and a shrink who may just be the personification of evil.