Bug on Broadway Tickets
Opens 17th December
Pulitzer winner Tracy Lett’s thrilling drama about sex, paranoia and isolation in a seedy motel makes its Broadway debut.
Bug on Broadway in New York City!
Steppenwolf Theatre’s acclaimed staging of Bug, by Pultizter and Tony-winning playwright Tracy Letts, makes its Broadway debut. This dynamic “obscenely exciting” (New York Times) play about the romance and paranoia shared by two broken people comes to the Samuel J Friedman Theatre, in the heart of Times Square, this winter. Bug is sexy, scintillating and “a reminder of all the things to love about live theater” (New City Stage) - secure your tickets today.
What is the play Bug on Broadway about?
When a lonely cocktail waitress, Agnes, and a mysterious young drifter, Peter, meet in a seedy motel room in a small town in Oklahoma, a connection soon sparks between the two damaged people. But what begins as a way for the two to escape their troubled lives quickly spirals into something much more sinister. As Peter shares his conspiracy theories with Agnes, his paranoia and delusions begin to infect her, and the couple’s grip on reality begins to slip.
Bug premiered at the Gate Theatre, London, 1996 and later made its US debut in 2000, transferring off-Broadway in 2004. The off-Broadway run won several Obie and Lucille Lortel awards, and the play was adapted into a movie of the same name starring Michael Shannon, who originated the role of Peter. Bug has since become a cult favorite, and has received several revivals both in the US and overseas. In 2020, Steppenwolf Theatre’s revival received critical acclaim, despite having to pause the production mid-run until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Chicago Tribune declaring it as “thrilling—the greatest Bug ever”. Now, this Broadway premiere transfers Steppenwolf’s explosive production from Chicago to New York.
Bug on Broadway Cast
Main Cast:
- Agnes White — Carrie Coon
- Peter Evans — Namir Smallwood
- Dr. Sweet — Randall Arney
- R.C. — Jennifer Engstrom
- Jerry Goss — Steve Key
The company of Bug are all reprising their roles from the 2020-21 production.
Who are the creative team of Bug on Broadway?
Bug is written by Tracy Letts. Letts is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winning playwright and actor, best known for his work on August: Osage County, Mary Page Marlowe, and Killer Joe. Letts and Coon have been married since 2013.
David Cromer directs. Cromer is a Tony, Obie and Lucille Lortel Award-winning director. His credits include Prayer for the French Republic, The Band's Visit, and The Adding Machine.
Tickets for Bug on Broadway at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre!
"Buckle up and brace yourself because Bug is obscenely exciting." (New York Times). This darkly thrilling psychological drama mingles sensuality and sex with paranoia, and isolation to make a “bloody, unconventional love story” (Chicago Sun Times) that will make your skin crawl. You won't want to miss this explosive play from Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts as it makes its Broadway debut. Book your tickets for Bug on Broadway at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre today.
Please note Bug contains violence, drug use, profanity, sex and full frontal nudity as well as blood, electronic cigarettes and loud noises.
Full dates for this production are to be confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bug playing in New York?
Bug on Broadway is playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W 47th St, New York, New York, NY 10036.
Can I buy tickets for Bug on Broadway at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for Bug are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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