Bug on Broadway tickets
About Bug
Get Bug tickets to see Emmy and Tony Award nominee Carrie Coon (The White Lotus, The Gilded Age) in the long-awaited Broadway debut of Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts's sexy psychological thriller. The New York Times advises, "Buckle up and brace yourself because Bug is obscenely exciting."
A lonely waitress (Coon) and a mysterious drifter (Namir Smallwood) meet in a motel. The place has a pest problem, the couple has relationship problems, and the combination pulls them into a fear-filled downward spiral. A fierce and taut drama about paranoia and intimacy, Bug finally crawls onto Broadway 30 years after its debut.
Know before you go
To protect the privacy of our performers, performances are phone-free. Upon arrival, all phones must be powered off and locked in Yondr pouches. Guests maintain possession of their phones and can unlock them at intermission as needed.
Run time
1hr 55min. Incl. 15min intermission.
Categories
Age
Ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Start date
December 16th, 2025
End date
March 8th, 2026
“Intense descent into madness with powerhouse performances”
A Disturbing Masterclass in Paranoia
Bug delivers a polarizing but undeniably powerful theatrical experience that showcases extraordinary acting, particularly from Carrie Coon, who audiences praise as giving a must-see masterclass perfor...
What It Feels Like
- Claustrophobic
- Psychologically gripping
- Unsettling
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate fearless, committed acting performances
- You enjoy dark psychological dramas that challenge you
- You value bold, unconventional Broadway experiences
Carrie Coon is amazing in this tale of paranoia and the search for truth.
A powerful exploration of elemental ideas with a remarkable performance to boot
You're drawn in from the very beginning; reveals are well-placed and you feel fully immersed in the twisted intimacy of the relationships. Brilliantly acted, this is a fantastic piece of theater though it made me more than a little squeamish.
Stars on stage
Carrie Coon
Namir Smallwood
Randall Arney
Jennifer Engstrom
Steve Key
Bug cast and creative team
By: Tracy Letts
Director: David Cromer
Cast list: Carrie Coon (as Agnes White), Namir Smallwood (as Peter Evans), Randall Arney (as Dr. Sweet), Jennifer Engstrom (as R.C.), Steve Key (as Jerry Goss)
Sets: Takeshi Kata
Costumes: Sarah Laux
Lighting: Heather Gilbert
Sound: Josh Schmidt
Other info: Hair and makeup design by J. Jared Janas; dialect and vocal coaching by Gigi Buffington; intimacy coordination and fight direction by Marcus Watson
Venue
Accessibility
Elevator access, wheelchair access, assisted listening devices, on-demand closed captioning, open captioning, audio description, Braille and large print Playbills
More information about Bug
Though this is the first Broadway production for Bug, Tracy Letts has worked on Broadway both as a writer and performer, winning Tony Awards in both categories — as the playwright of August: Osage County and as a star of a 2012 revival of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Carrie Coon made her debut in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, was nominated for a Tony Award, and is now known for her many starring TV roles in hit HBO series.
Bug is the third play in short order to transfer to Broadway from Chicago’s acclaimed Steppenwolf Theater Company, following Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose, which won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play, and Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road, on Broadway in fall 2025.
What to watch for
- Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts aren't just artistic collaborators: They're married in real life!
- Bug debuted in London in 1996 and played off Broadway in 2004, so its Broadway debut is decades in the making.
- David Cromer is one of today's most sought-after directors; he also staged Caroline and Meet the Cartozians off Broadway in fall 2025.
- Tracy Letts is known for playing affable men, as in Lady Bird, while also writing for fierce women, as in August: Osage County.
Additional information
- Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
- No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
- All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.
- The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Bug?
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What is the running time of Bug?
Bug runs for 1hr 55min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What is the age recommendation for Bug?
Ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
What is Bug about?
Making its long-awaited Broadway debut, Bug is a taut drama, set in a seedy motel, about paranoia, surveillance, and — yes — bugs.
Who wrote Bug?
Tracy Letts, a Pulitzer winner, wrote this drama.
Who directs Bug?
David Cromer, a Tony Award winner for The Band's Visit, directs.
Tickets
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