Samuel J. Friedman
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Photos: Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal Visit BUG on Broadway (Feb 17, 2026)
Exclusive: Tracy Letts Talks Portraying Family History Onstage in FINDING YOUR ROOTS (Feb 9, 2026)
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway (Feb 6, 2026)
Photos: Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal Visit BUG on Broadway (Feb 17, 2026)
Exclusive: Tracy Letts Talks Portraying Family History Onstage in FINDING YOUR ROOTS (Feb 9, 2026)
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway (Feb 6, 2026)
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Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Laura Linney returning to Broadway in a haunting new solo play, "My Name Is Lucy Barton", adapted by Rona Munro from the bestselling novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Laura Linney Brings MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of James Graham's "Ink" , directed by Rupert Goold, and starring Bertie Carvel and Jonny Lee Miller at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on April 22, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on Broadway's Marquees of 2019
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Video: Carrie Coon Reveals Medical Scare That Led to Cancelled BUG Performances
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-16 10:32:49
Video: Carrie Coon Reflects on Audience Reactions to Broadway's BUG
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-15 15:24:09
Video: Carrie Coon Shares How THE WHITE LOTUS Role Led to Broadway's BUG
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-12 11:02:10
Video: Tracy Letts Shares Why BUG No Longer Feels Like Science Fiction
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-07 13:20:44
Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks Returning to Broadway in THE BALUSTERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 17:13:01
Video: Bernadette Peters Discusses Her Friendship with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-15 14:59:00
Video: Bernadette Peters Reveals Her Favorite Stephen Sondheim Song
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 17:34:48
Video: Darren Criss Recalls Hilarious Red Carpet Story with Bernadette Peters
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 11:13:45
Video: Inside Opening Night of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - 2025-04-09 12:42:01
Video: Watch Highlights from STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-03-31 15:20:31
Video: Watch Bernadette Peters Sing 'Broadway Baby' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - 2025-03-13 10:05:06
Video: Bernadette Peters Says STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS Is a 'Musical Journey'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-06 10:39:32
Video: In Rehearsal with the Cast of STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS
by Joey Mervis - 2025-01-27 13:30:58
Photos & Video: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-05 13:13:51
Video: First Look at Rachel McAdams & More in MARY JANE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-04-25 12:38:39
Video: Cast Members Rachel Handler and Christian Prentice on Philadelphia Theatre Company's COST OF LIVING
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-13 10:39:49
Video: Stars Come Out to Celebrate Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-17 11:48:18
VIDEO: Watch a New Commercial for PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Now Open on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-01-13 15:43:38
News
Photos: Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal Visit BUG on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2026
Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal recently paid a visit to Bug on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment when the brother-and-sister pair met with the cast backstage. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2026
Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal recently paid a visit to Bug on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment when the brother-and-sister pair met with the cast backstage. Check out photos here!
Exclusive: Tracy Letts Talks Portraying Family History Onstage in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026
Playwright Tracy Letts is exploring the relationship between his family background and his theater work in an exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026
Playwright Tracy Letts is exploring the relationship between his family background and his theater work in an exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots. Check it out now.
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will replace previously announced Renée Elise Goldsberry in the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026
Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will replace previously announced Renée Elise Goldsberry in the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters.
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Extends for a Second Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for the second time.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for the second time.
Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Katrina Lenk and More to Join Reading of Tracy Letts Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will take place at Circle in the Square Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026
Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will take place at Circle in the Square Theatre.
Video: Carrie Coon Reveals Medical Scare That Led to Cancelled BUG Performances
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
Carrie Coon is setting the record straight about the recent cancelled performances of Bug on Broadway. While on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the performer shared insight into the illness that led to the cancellation of an Act 2 matinee and the final preview performance. Watch the conversation now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
Carrie Coon is setting the record straight about the recent cancelled performances of Bug on Broadway. While on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the performer shared insight into the illness that led to the cancellation of an Act 2 matinee and the final preview performance. Watch the conversation now.
Video: Carrie Coon Reflects on Audience Reactions to Broadway's BUG
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026
Bug star Carrie Coon recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about her experience in the show, along with the response she has received from audience members. Check out the discussion now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026
Bug star Carrie Coon recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to talk about her experience in the show, along with the response she has received from audience members. Check out the discussion now.
Video: Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts Talk Love of Theater on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026
During an interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Carrie Coon shared how her success in shows like The White Lotus and The Gilded Age led to her return to Broadway after 14 years. Watch the segment, also featuing her husband, Bug playwright Tracy Letts.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026
During an interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Carrie Coon shared how her success in shows like The White Lotus and The Gilded Age led to her return to Broadway after 14 years. Watch the segment, also featuing her husband, Bug playwright Tracy Letts.
Character Breakdown: BUG Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2026
From Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony Award-winning director David Cromer comes the Broadway premiere of Bug, now running at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2026
From Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony Award-winning director David Cromer comes the Broadway premiere of Bug, now running at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
BUG on Broadway Starring Carrie Coon Will Extend for Additional Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an additional two weeks.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, will extend its run for an additional two weeks.
Review Roundup: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More Star in BUG on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Read reviews for the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the first Broadway production of Tracy Letts' Bug, the sci-fi thriller written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Read reviews for the production!
27 Best Restaurants in the Theatre District in NYC
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 8, 2026
Who knows better about where to eat in the theatre district than the people who hang out the most in the theatre district? We've asked the experts- BroadwayWorld readers/avid theatregoers to weigh in on which restaurants are their favorites to grab a bite before or after a Broadway show. The results are in...
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 8, 2026
Who knows better about where to eat in the theatre district than the people who hang out the most in the theatre district? We've asked the experts- BroadwayWorld readers/avid theatregoers to weigh in on which restaurants are their favorites to grab a bite before or after a Broadway show. The results are in...
BUG Cancels Final Broadway Preview Due To Illness
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has canceled the final preview performance of BUG due to an illness in the company. The Broadway production, starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood, is still scheduled to open January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026
Manhattan Theatre Club has canceled the final preview performance of BUG due to an illness in the company. The Broadway production, starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood, is still scheduled to open January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Video: Tracy Letts Talks Conspiracy Theories and the Relevance of BUG
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
During a visit to The Late Show, playwright Tracy Letts spoke about the Broadway premiere of his play Bug, and why it has gained a newfound relevance in the years since he originally wrote it. Check out the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
During a visit to The Late Show, playwright Tracy Letts spoke about the Broadway premiere of his play Bug, and why it has gained a newfound relevance in the years since he originally wrote it. Check out the interview now.
Photos: Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More in BUG on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
You can now get a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's Bug. Bug stars three-time Emmy Award nominee and Tony Award nominee Carrie Coon as Agnes White, Namir Smallwood as Peter Evans.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
You can now get a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's Bug. Bug stars three-time Emmy Award nominee and Tony Award nominee Carrie Coon as Agnes White, Namir Smallwood as Peter Evans.
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
Photos: Ethan Hawke Visits Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and More in BUG
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 29, 2025
See photos of Ethan Hawke visiting Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and more in Bug on Broadway! Performances are underway for Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 29, 2025
See photos of Ethan Hawke visiting Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood and more in Bug on Broadway! Performances are underway for Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 24, 2025- MAMMA MIA! Posts Its Highest Grosses Yet and More
by - Dec 24, 2025
Merry Christmas Eve, BroadwayWorld! It is December 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 24, 2025
Merry Christmas Eve, BroadwayWorld! It is December 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Namir Smallwood
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 23, 2025
It's a very merry Christmas for Namir Smallwood, who after five years away, returns to Broadway this season! Smallwood is currently starring opposite Carrie Coon in Bug, which opens January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. He took a break from rehearsals to tell us all about one of his favorite holiday movie traditions...
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 23, 2025
It's a very merry Christmas for Namir Smallwood, who after five years away, returns to Broadway this season! Smallwood is currently starring opposite Carrie Coon in Bug, which opens January 8 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. He took a break from rehearsals to tell us all about one of his favorite holiday movie traditions...
Meet the Cast of BUG, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Meet the cast of Bug here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Bug, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Meet the cast of Bug here!
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