Craig Bierko Will Join Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at Long Wharf Theatre

Tony Award-nominee Craig Bierko will join the cast of the world premiere of Steve Martin's Meteor Shower, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein, running from September 28 through October 23, 2016.

Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald, played by Bierko, and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime Meteor Shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The couples begin to flirt and insanity reigns. Martin, using his trademark absurdist humor, bends the fluid nature of time and reality to create a surprising and unforgettably funny new play.

Craig currently stars in the series regular role of 'Chet Wilton' in UnREAL for Lifetime.

Bierko most recently appeared in Anthony Fabian's feature film LOUDER THAN WORDS opposite David Duchovny, Hope Davis and Timothy Hutton. The film is based around the compelling true story of John and Brenda Fareri who after the unexpected death of their daughter, work to build a state-of-the-art children's hospital where families are welcomed into the healing process. Craig's other motion pictures credits include THE CHANGE UP (Universal), The Three Stooges (20th Century Fox), SCARY MOVIE 4 (Weinstein/Disney), Christopher Guest's FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, Ron Howard'sCINDERELLA MAN (Universal), Renny Harlin's LONG KISS GOODNIGHT and FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS (Universal), amongst several others.

In the theatre, Craig appeared in the 2012 New York Philharmonic's performance of Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY directed by Lonny Price. He also starred in Des McAnuff's Tony-Nominated Broadway production of GUYS & DOLLS in the role of 'Sky Masterson', as well as, the critically acclaimed Broadway run of MerEdith Wilson's THE MUSIC MAN in the role of 'Professor Harold Hill'. For his extraordinary talent, he received a nomination for the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama League Award. He was the winner of The Theater World Award for that same year.

Bierko's other television credits include large roles in the Farrelly Brothers' sitcom UNHITCHED (FBC) and David E. Kelley's BOSTON LEGAL (ABC).Additionally, Craig had guest appearances on DAMAGES (FX), THE GOOD WIFE (CBS), NECESSARY ROUGHNESS (USA) and SEX AND THE CITY(HBO).

For more information about the play, or to purchase tickets, visit longwharf.org or call 203-787-4282.