Today, March 8, 2026, two Broadway productions concluded their runs. All Out: Comedy About Ambition played its final performance at the Nederlander Theatre after 95 regular performances, and Bug closed at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following 23 previews and 69 regular performances.
Broadway Closings
The Nederlander Theatre will soon host Schmigadoon!, while The Balusters will take the stage at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. It is not uncommon for shows to close early in the recent year, according to available information.
Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of Bug starred Carrie Coon as Agnes White, Namir Smallwood as Peter Evans, Randall Arney as Dr. Sweet, Jennifer Engstrom as R.C., and Steve Key as Jerry Goss. The play centers on an intense romance between a waitress and a drifter, which devolves into a psychological thriller involving paranoia and conspiracy.
All Out, directed by Alex Timbers and featuring music by Lawrence, featured a rotating cast including Sarah Silverman, Heidi Gardner, Jason Mantzoukas, Craig Robinson, ERIC ANDRE, Ike Barinholtz, Abbi Jacobson, Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Ben Schwartz, Wayne Brady, Cecily Strong, Beck Bennett, and Mike Birbiglia. The show, written by Simon Rich, showcased comedic stories about New Yorkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What shows closed on Broadway today?
All Out: Comedy About Ambition and Bug both closed today, March 8, 2026.
Where did Bug play its final performance?
Bug played its final performance at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Who wrote All Out?
All Out was written by Simon Rich.
What factors contribute to a Broadway show closing?
