Carrie Coon is captivating in skin-crawling rendition of Tracy Letts’ cult-classic play
The Samuel J. Friedman Theater was rippling with gasps as the show played out, concern palpable in the air. Have they lost their minds? Is this really happening? There was some cowering in seats, some shielded eyes and a general atmosphere of dread. But even if you do avert your eyes from some of the more gruesome developments, it’s near impossible not to peek through your fingers: Bug is all absorbing.
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