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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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STAGE CREDITS

Matilda the Musical Matilda the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Miss Trunchbull [Replacement]
Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Sky Masterson
Modern Orthodox
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Ben Jacobson
Little Mary Sunshine
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Capt. "Big Jim" Warrington
Intrigue with Faye
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Frank (Special Video Appearance)
Thou Shalt Not
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Laurent LeClaire
The Music Man
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Harold Hill

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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
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
[ 1998 ] Lacerda
Sour Grapes
[ 1998 ] Richie Maxwell
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
Louder Than Words
[ 2013 ] Eddie Stolzenberg
If I Had Wings
[ 2013 ] Geoff Taylor
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
Girl from the North Country
[ 2024 ]
Girl from the North Country
[ 2024 ]
D(e)ad
[ 2025 ] Daniel

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
Curb Your Enthusiasm
[ 2024 ] Man in Theatre
Grey's Anatomy
[ 2025-2025 ] Dr. Joseph Chase

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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News

BONKERS IN THE BOROUGHS To Play Bay Street Theater Photo
BONKERS IN THE BOROUGHS To Play Bay Street Theater
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026

Bay Street Theater, in association with Caiola Productions and Cyrena Esposito, will welcome Joy Behar and a company of Broadway, film and television performers for Bonkers in the Boroughs, five original short comedies written by Behar.
Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT Will Make U.K. Premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Fest Photo
Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT Will Make U.K. Premiere at the 70th BFI London Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg's new theater-themed film, The Debut, will close the 70th BFI London Film Festival in October. Learn more about the film and its UK premiere here.
Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT Gets December Release Date Photo
Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT Gets December Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026

A24 will release Jesse Eisenberg's new theater-themed film, The Debut, for a limited theatrical run beginning December 11, before a wide release on Christmas.
Video: Watch the First Trailer for THE DEBUT Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatt Photo
Video: Watch the First Trailer for THE DEBUT Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026

The first trailer is here for The Debut, Jesse Eisenberg’s forthcoming musical comedy starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti. In addition to directing the A24 feature, Eisenberg wrote the screenplay, original songs, and also stars in the film. Watch it now.
How CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Turned Celebrity Memoirs Into Broadway Comedy Photo
How CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Turned Celebrity Memoirs Into Broadway Comedy
by Sidney Paterra - May 21, 2026

BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at the history of Celebrity Autobiography, including where the show has played, which stars have appeared over the years, which memoirs have been featured, and who is appearing in the Broadway production now.
Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Cast Set for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com playing just in time for the holiday season. Learn more!
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August Photo
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 
Photos: Richard Kind, Christie Brinkley and More Lead CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At Guil Photo
Photos: Richard Kind, Christie Brinkley and More Lead CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY At Guild Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025

The international comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography returned to Guild Hall in East Hampton, New York for one night only on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This Drama Desk Award-winning show featured a star-studded cast reading from the most jaw-dropping celebrity memoirs—verbatim. Check out photos from the show.
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Returns to Guild Hall for One Night Only This July Photo
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Returns to Guild Hall for One Night Only This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025

The internationally acclaimed comedy sensation Celebrity Autobiography will return to Guild Hall for one night only on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with two performances at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Lee Roy Reams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Lee Roy Reams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee Roy Reams and more. See the full lineup here!
Interview: BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Brings Song & Never-Told Stories to 54 Below Photo
Interview: BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Brings Song & Never-Told Stories to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 2, 2025

We spoke with Charles Kirsch, host of the theater podcast Backstage Babble, about the 7/7 show, featuring Broadway luminaries Len Cariou (SWEENEY TODD), Annie Golden (XANADU) and more reprising songs they originated and sharing stories.
Craig Bierko, Len Cariou, Penny Fuller & More to Appear in BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE at 5 Photo
Craig Bierko, Len Cariou, Penny Fuller & More to Appear in BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

54 Below will present the return of Backstage Babble Live! on Monday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m. The live edition of Charles Kirsch’s hit podcast returns by popular demand, featuring a cast of Broadway favorites performing songs from their past roles and sharing stories from decades onstage.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Coming to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Following its debut on PBS's Great Performances in May, the official proshot of Broadway's Girl From the North Country will be making its way to physical media in the UK.
Craig Bierko, Madeleine Martin and More to Star in UNCLE VODKA Industry Presentations Photo
Craig Bierko, Madeleine Martin and More to Star in UNCLE VODKA Industry Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

8180 Films will present a private, by-invitation-only industry presentation of Uncle Vodka, a new play written by McAdoo Greer and Rebecca Reynolds. Learn more here!
THE RIGHTEOUS Reading to Take Place at The Center At West Park Photo
THE RIGHTEOUS Reading to Take Place at The Center At West Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

The cast is complete for Drama Desk Award winner Jeff Cohen's historical drama 'The Righteous' - a reading to benefit The Center at West Park. See who is starring and learn more!
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere Photo
Video: Behind the Scenes of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Ahead of PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

PBS Great Performances has released a new video highlighting the new proshot of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, director and playwright Conor McPherson, orchestrator Simon Hale, and movement director Lucy Hind all discuss the production and the challenge of bringing Bob Dylan's songs into 1930s Minnesota. Watch the video!
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane' Photo
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Hurricane'
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Joe Scott (Austin Scott) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane.' Watch it now!
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone' Photo
Video: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Performs 'Like A Rolling Stone'
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

PBS Great Performances has just shared a clip from the live capture of the Tony Award-winning musical Girl From the North Country. In the video, Elizabeth (Mare Winningham) and the cast of the show perform Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone.' Watch it now!
THE RIGHTEOUS A New Play By Jeff Cohen is Coming to Miami New Drama Photo
THE RIGHTEOUS A New Play By Jeff Cohen is Coming to Miami New Drama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

 In honor of Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day - Yiddishkayt Initiative will present a staged reading of Drama Desk Award-winner Jeff Cohen's (The Soap Myth) new play The Righteous. Learn how to attend.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere Photo
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Recording Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

Girl From the North Country, the Tony-award winning musical featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, will be coming to PBS this May. The live capture of the Broadway musical will premiere as part of Great Performances on Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
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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?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Music Man, Performace (Theatre World Awards) for The Music Man and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man.

What awards has Craig Bierko won?

Craig Bierko has received recognition throughout his Broadway and entertainment career. His accolades include Tony Award nominations for his performances in major productions, acknowledging his contributions to theatre. Beyond Broadway, he has been recognized by various entertainment industry organizations for his work in television and film. His nominations and wins reflect his versatility as a performer across multiple platforms, including dramatic roles, comedic performances, and musical theatre work.

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