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Bug: Tracy Letts’ Conspiracy Thriller Lands on Broadway
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Bug at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Tracy Letts’ psychological thriller about loneliness, paranoia, and conspiracy thinking. We break down how the plot unfolds in a single motel room, how David Cromer’s direction shapes the tension, and why the story feels especially pointed in today’s political climate.
We discuss what’s working with the cast, including Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood, Jennifer Engstrom, Steve Key, and Randall Arney, and how each performance supports the play’s blend of intimacy…
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