‘Bug’ Review: Carrie Coon Is Superb in an American Gothic Tale
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- Tracy Letts’s play "Bug," recently revived on Broadway starring Carrie Coon, explores the psychological descent into conspiracy theories and paranoia, capturing the eerie and unsettling nature of such mindsets.
- The original 2000 production featured Michael Shannon as the intense conspiracy theorist Peter, while the new version presents a more nuanced and tender portrayal by Namir Smallwood, shifting focus to Agnes, played powerfully by Coon.
- The play delves into themes of loneliness, trauma, and the human need for connection amid chaos, with Coon’s character embodying a complex mix of anger and vulnerability.
- Directed by David Cromer, the current production maintains the shocking elements of the original but feels more intimate and relevant, reflecting
