Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector Reunite at Gilded Age-Inspired Bug Premiere
The Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts’ acclaimed play “Bug” took place on January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, presented by the Manhattan Theatre Club. This marks the first Broadway production of the play, which previously enjoyed a successful run at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in 2021.
Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector’s Gilded Age Reunion
In a notable reunion, Carrie Coon, known for her role in “The Gilded Age,” was seen attending the opening night alongside her co-star Morgan Spector. Both actors have established significant careers in theater and television.
Production Details
- Director: David Cromer
- Opening Date: January 8, 2023
- Preview Start: December 16, 2022
- Extended Run: Originally ending February 8, extended to February 22, 2023
Cast and Crew
The cast features Coon as Agnes White and Namir Smallwood as Peter Evans, reprising their roles from Chicago. Other notable members include:
- Randall Arney as Dr. Sweet
- Jennifer Engstrom as R.C.
- Steve Key as Jerry Goss
Understudies for the production are Ian Duff, Michael Laurence, and Kristen Sieh. The casting was managed by JC Clementz, with assistance from Caparelliotis Casting and Kelly Gillespie.
About “Bug”
Set in a seedy Oklahoma motel room, “Bug” explores the complex relationship between a waitress and a paranoid drifter. Their conversation leads to emotional turmoil and deepening neuroses. The original version premiered in 1996 at the London’s Gate Theatre and received both the Lucille Lortel and Obie Awards for Best Play.
Production Design
| Design Aspect | Designer |
|---|---|
| Scenic Design | Takeshi Kata |
| Costume Design | Sarah Laux |
| Lighting Design | Heather Gilbert |
| Sound Design | Josh Schmidt |
| Hair and Makeup | J. Jared Janas |
Coon, who has predominantly worked on screen, is returning to Broadway for the first time since her role in the 2012 revival of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”. Her recent television appearances include the hit series “The Gilded Age” and “The White Lotus.”
The critical response to this production has been positive, and theater enthusiasts are encouraged to attend before the show’s extended finale.
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