Illness Cancels BUG’s Final Broadway Preview
Manhattan Theatre Club has canceled the final preview of the play Bug due to illness within the company. This cancellation affects the performance set for January 8, 2026, which was supposed to be the official opening night. The announcement was confirmed by a representative from the production.
Details of the Cancellation
In addition to the preview cancellation, the second act of Wednesday’s matinee was halted at intermission due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Audience members were promptly informed of the disruption, and refunds are anticipated. However, no specific information regarding the individual who fell ill has been released.
About the Production
Bug is a psychological thriller that explores a tense relationship between a waitress and a mysterious drifter in an Oklahoma motel. The play is written by Tracy Letts and directed by the Tony Award winner David Cromer. This production is notable for being the Broadway premiere of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s acclaimed staging.
Cast and Crew
- 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
Background Information
The play was originally produced in 1996 and later adapted into a film in 2006. Directed by William Friedkin, the film starred Michael Shannon, who is expected to be present at the Broadway opening.
Despite the recent setback, the production is still on schedule to open as planned on January 8, 2026, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The community eagerly anticipates the full performance of this gripping narrative.
