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Bug

Name: Bug
Start: 2026-01-21T14:00:00+0000
Location: Samuel J Friedman Theatre

January 21, 2026 2:00 pm

Samuel J Friedman Theatre
261 W 47th St,, New York, NY 10036

Prepare for a provocative and unsettling theatrical experience with Bug, a gripping psychological thriller playing at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre in New York City. This intense production explores themes of paranoia, isolation, and the human psyche, with a mature content warning for violence, drug use, profanity, and other adult themes.

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Why We Like It

Acclaimed playwright Tracy Letts' searing drama delivers a taut, suspenseful narrative that will leave you questioning the nature of reality.
The talented cast delivers powerful, emotionally-charged performances that immerse you in the characters' unraveling mental states.
The production utilizes innovative staging and lighting to create an unsettling, claustrophobic atmosphere that heightens the tension.

Who Should Attend

Bug is recommended for mature audiences aged 14 and up who are interested in thought-provoking, boundary-pushing theater. It will particularly appeal to fans of psychological thrillers, character-driven dramas, and productions that explore the darker aspects of the human condition.

In the Spotlight

Tracy Letts

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright behind the gripping script for Bug, known for his exploration of complex, troubled characters.

Ashley Judd

The acclaimed film and television actress taking on the lead role in this production, delivering a powerful, emotionally raw performance.

About the Venue

Samuel J Friedman Theatre

A historic Broadway theater located in the heart of New York City's Theater District, the Samuel J Friedman Theatre provides an intimate, immersive setting for this intense production.