Overview
- A representative confirmed Wednesday’s stoppage of Act 2 at the matinee and the cancellation of the evening’s final preview because of an illness, with refunds expected.
- Manhattan Theatre Club says opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre remains scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 8.
- Previews that began Dec. 17 have drawn strong business, with the week ending Jan. 4 at 96% capacity and $446,806 in grosses for eight performances.
- Directed by Tony winner David Cromer, the Manhattan Theatre Club staging is the Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts’ Bug, transferred from Steppenwolf’s acclaimed production.
- Carrie Coon stars as Agnes White opposite Namir Smallwood’s Peter Evans, joined by Randall Arney, Jennifer Engstrom, and Steve Key, marking Coon’s first Broadway role since her 2012 Tony-nominated performance.