BUG Reviews — Page 2

Finally was able to get the online rush ticket yesterday, all thanks to the frigid temps i assume. The choice was between The Disappear or Bug. I'm very pleased I went with Bug. Carrie Coon of course is impeccable, but Namir Smallwood's portrayal of "quiet" psychosis with the 2nd act full unraveling was absolutely incredible. Maybe it helped that I got a rush ticket in the first row and was able to see clearly every face expression, but I was fully engrossed in this play.

sppunk: …The performances are all top notch. But I wanted more.

I loved all the performances but relate to wanting more. I saw it a few weeks ago and I think one of the things that I loved the most is its build. Plus since we did not have our phones, I meticulously watched how the stage crew had to set up the scene for act 2 which is so different. I felt swept away in act 2. All the while remembering the red canisters.

I also have to say that if I ever become a crack addict I want Jennifer Engstrom to be my dealer/ friend. She was just terrifically scary friendly.

I would say that if you go, do not sit in the top row of the mezzanine. I regret not sitting closer so I could see facial expressions. I’m sure I would’ve appreciated the acting more. That being said, spending two hours with two characters intertwined in addiction, codependency and mental illness was not really my cup of tea.

Fordham2015 said: "From MTC on Instagram:

"Time's almost up - and we want you in the house! We're releasing 50 great seats in each remaining performance of BUG for only $50 each, now through March 8. Use code FINAL50 and come see the show on everyone's mind.""

$59, including fees.

Rudy2 said: "I’ve seen the play listed as being 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Can anyone attest to this?

I am trying to figure out whether I should go late to an event downtown at 4 after the performance of “Bug” this Sunday or just consider it a loss and not even bother."

When I opened my Yondr pouch my phone said 10:01 so I think that time is accurate.

Yes. When I saw it, retrieving my phone added maybe 3 seconds to my exit.

So glad I caught this one. Carrie and Namir are both excellent, especially in act 2 when things really turn up to 11. Both set changes in the second act were amazing.

Also, a first for me with a mid-show swing-on. Kristen Sieh played RC in act 2 and was terrific.

Everyone in the cast except Sieh stage doored. Carrie was especially lovely, taking a lot of time with everyone.

Updated On: 3/8/26 at 07:49 PM

Sieh was on tonight, was quite good in the small role. She also covers Agnes and I bet she kills it.

But few can come close to Carrie Coon's performance here. I thought Act 1 was slow going- especially the first few scenes, with long pauses and forced laughter from the audience. Hard forgive that much dead space, but Act 2 is a wild ride, and Coon's big breakdown is one of the best performances I have seen in a long time.

I like what Letts was doing here- the descent into conspiracy theory madness--but there are a few hardly believable missteps that undermine the piece. Not my favorite of his works but this production makes the most of it. Nice to see it sold out for its almost final performance.