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Craig Bierko BIO

For his role in The Music Man (dir. Susan Stroman), Bierko was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and won the 2000 Theatre World Award. Other theatre: Modern Orthodox (dir. James Lapine), Thou Shalt Not (dir. Susan Stroman). Film: Bill, For Your Consideration, Scary Movie 4, Cinderella Man, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Kate & Leopold, The Suburbans, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Long Kiss Goodnight, 'Til There Was You. TV: "Unhitched," "Boston Legal," "Law & Order: SVU," "Sex and the City," "Ally McBeal," "Mad About You." Bierko is a graduate of Northwestern University.

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Craig Bierko STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Miss Trunchbull [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Sky Masterson

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Ben Jacobson

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Capt. "Big Jim" Warrington

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Frank (Special Video Appearance)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Laurent LeClaire

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Harold Hill


Craig Bierko Movies

Victimless Crimes
[ 1991 ] Terry Sullivan
Johns
[ 1996 ] Christm Preacher on Radio
The Long Kiss Goodnight
[ 1996 ] Timothy
'Til There Was You
[ 1997 ] Jon Ha
Sour Grapes
[ 1998 ] Richie Maxwell
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
[ 1998 ] Lacerda
The Thirteenth Floor
[ 1999 ] Dougl Hall, John Ferguson, David
The Suburbans
[ 1999 ] Mitch
I'm with Lucy
[ 2002 ] Peter
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
[ 2003 ] George Finney
Hair High
[ 2004 ] Sarge
Cinderella Man
[ 2005 ] Max Baer
Danika
[ 2005 ] Randy Merrick
For Your Consideration
[ 2006 ] Talk Show Host
Scary Movie 4
[ 2006 ] Tom
Company
[ 2011 ] Peter
The Change-Up
[ 2011 ] Valtan
The Three Stooges
[ 2012 ] Mac
If I Had Wings
[ 2013 ] Geoff Taylor
Louder Than Words
[ 2013 ] Eddie Stolzenberg
Equity
[ 2016 ] Benji Akers
Catfight
[ 2016 ] The Talk Show Host
Fair Market Value
[ 2019 ] Luc
Scenes from an Empty Church
[ 2021 ] The Sinner
Before I Go
[ 2021 ] Walt

Craig Bierko TV Shows

Boston Legal
Jeffrey Coho
Hot in Cleveland
Donald
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Bobby D'Amico, Deputy Marshal Andy Eckerson
Leap Year
Andy Corvell
Madman of the People
B.J. Cooper
The Michael J. Fox Show
Bill
The Temp Life
Eddie Chiapetta
UnREAL
Chet Wilton

Craig Bierko Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Craig Bierko, The Music Man


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Theatre World Awards - 2000 - Performace

Craig Bierko, The Music Man

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Craig Bierko, The Music Man

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Craig Bierko News


Northwestern University to Celebrate THE MEE-OW SHOW 50th Anniversary


Northwestern University will present a day-long celebration in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of The Mee-Ow Show. See when and where the show is taking place and learn

Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDOWS


 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Urban Stages to Present 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS Featuring 22 Shows and Over 100 Performers


Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!

Winter Rhythms 2023 @ Urban Stages Will Present Two "Algonquin" Themed Events Hosted By Michael Colby


Winter Rhythms @ Urban Stages has announced two very special upcoming events as part of its “2023 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater.

Hunter Parrish, Erin Davie & More to Lead BALLAD OF DREAMS Industry Presentation


Based on the best-selling novel, Ballad of Dreams a new musical, will get an invite-only industry presentation on October 12, 2023, at Pearl Studios. 

Photos: Inside Opening Night of PAY THE WRITER At Pershing Square Signature Center


Craig Bierko, Bebe Neuwirth, Maryann Plunkett, Jay O. Sanders, Maulik Pancholy, Noah Ricketts, Sharon Brown, Seth Rudetsky, Erik Bottcher, Julian Elijah Martinez, Kevyn Morrow, and Frank Wood among others, attended Opening Night of Pay the Writer on August 21, 2023. See photos from the opening night celebration!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 18th, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 18, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Photos: Inside Opening Night of KING JAMES at Manhattan Theatre Club


Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group's production of King James. Check out photos from opening night!

Photos: Go Inside THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night After-Party


Check out photos from the opening night after-party at The Thanksgiving Play!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares SEX/LIFE Season Two Trailer


The series stars Sarah Shahi (Billie Connelly), Mike Vogel (Cooper Connelly), Adam Demos (Brad Simon), and Margaret Odette (Sasha Snow). The cast also includes Cleo Anthony (Kam), Craig Bierko (Mick), Darius Homayoun (Majid), Dylan Bruce (Spencer is Cooper's brother), Jonathan Sadowski (Devon), and more. Watch the video trailer now!

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS


While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

Album Review: Minchin's Matilda Musical Makes Move To Movies On MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie Soundtrack


That aside, Minchen & Co have adapted the score to suit the film medium, the cast has made good meals of their singing assignments, and the additional instrumental scoring by Nightengale is, quite frankly, gorgeous.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Second Stage's Fall Gala, With Michael Urie, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brittney Mack, and More!


Second Stage Theater' held itsFall Gala honoring Second Stage Board Chair Terry Lindsay and her husband, bob lindsay, Co-Founder and Chairman of Lindsay Goldberg, on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 583 Park Avenue. Check out photos!

Michael Urie, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brittney Mack & More Set for Second Stage Theater's Fall Gala


Second Stage Theater’s Fall Gala celebration will honor Second Stage Board Chair Terry Lindsay and her husband, Bob Lindsay, Co-Founder and Chairman of Lindsay Goldberg. The gala event will take place on Monday, October 17, 2022. The event will feature Michael Urie, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Brittney Mack and more.

Album Review: THE MUSIC MAN (THE 2022 BROADWAY CAST RECORDING) Is A New Kind Of MUSIC MAN For A New Generation… Kind Of


The additional track of the cut barbershop quartet song, IT’S YOU is a real bonus and so is the extra extended cut of Jackman and Shuler Hensley’s clowning fun on THE SADDER BUT WISER GIRL FOR ME.

Photos: BROADWAY ACTS FOR ABORTION Raises Over 100K In Starry Benefit at 54 Below


Dianna Bush Photography shares some beautiful photos of an important event with Broadway World Cabaret.

Charleston Light Opera Guild Announces Auditions For THE MUSIC MAN


The Music Man, a co-production with the Clay Center, will play at the Maier Performance Hall on October 28-30 and November 4-6, 2022.

Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents THE MUSIC MAN in October


The Music Man, a co-production with the Clay Center, will play at the Maier Performance Hall on October 28-30 and November 4-6, 2022.

Full Cast Announced for Industry Reading of BELVA �" DON'T GIVE UP BEFORE THE MIRACLE


Tony Award winning producer Michael A. Jenkins today announced the cast for the special by-invitation-only industry reading for the new musical BELVA - Don’t Give Up Before the Miracle on Friday June 10th at Pearl Studios (500 Eighth Avenue).

VIDEO: Mare Winningham & Jeannette Bayardelle Discuss Their Meeting With Bob Dylan on WENDY


Mare Winningham and Jeannette Bayardelle sat down with Sherri Shepherd on the Wendy Show to discuss starring in Girl From the North Country on Broadway. During the interview, the stars reacted to their Tony nominations, revealing how they found out, and detailed their meeting with Bob Dylan, whose music is used in the show.

Craig Bierko FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Craig Bierko been in?

Craig Bierko has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Craig Bierko been in?

Craig Bierko has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Craig Bierko been nominated for?

Craig Bierko has been nominated for several awards for his performance in "The Music Man," including Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards, a Performance award by the Theatre World Awards, and a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Craig Bierko won?

Craig Bierko won a Theatre World Award for his performance in The Music Man.

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