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Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes
Opened: November 29, 2017
Closing: January 21, 2018

Meteor Shower - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

Get ready for the unexpected when Norm and his wife Corky invite another couple to their Ojai backyard to watch a meteor shower in the night sky. As the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, cocktails flow, tempers flare, and sparks fly-literally. Steve Martin's surprising new comedy takes an offbeat and absurdist look at the comic anxiety lurking just beneath the surface of modern marriage.


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Up on the Marquee: METEOR SHOWER
by Walter McBride - August 16, 2017


Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER will be coming to Broadway's Booth Theatre this fall starring Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian Amy Schumer, Tony-winner Laura Benanti, another Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Keegan-Michael Key, and Alan Tudyk.

Breaking: Amy Schumer, Laura Benanti, Keegan-Michael Key, and Alan Tudyk to Lead Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER on Broadway
by Matt Tamanini - August 7, 2017


BroadwayWorld has just officially learned that Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER will be coming to Broadway's Booth Theatre this fall starring Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian Amy Schumer, Tony-winner Laura Benanti, another Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Keegan-Michael Key, and Alan Tudyk.

Breaking: Steve Martin Eyes Amy Schumer & Laura Benanti to Lead METEOR SHOWER on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - June 15, 2017


According to the New York Post, Steven Martin has his eye on Amy Schumer and Laura Benanti to take his new play to Broadway. Meteor Shower, which broke box office records at San Diego's Old Globe last summer and went on to play at the Long Wharf Theatre, will be directed by 2017 Tony nominee Jerry Zaks and produced by Joey Parnes.

Josh Stamberg Rounds Out Cast of Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at Long Wharf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016


Just announced, Josh Stamberg will join the cast of Long Wharf Theatre's world premiere production of Meteor Shower by Steve Martin, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER Begins Tonight at Long Wharf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016


Long Wharf Theatre, in conjunction with The Old Globe in San Diego, presents the world premiere of Steve Martin's Meteor Shower, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein, running from tonight, September 28, through October 23, 2016. The press opening will take place on Saturday, October 8 at 8 pm.

World Premiere of Steve Martin's Comedy METEOR SHOWER Shatters Ticket Sales and Attendance Records
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2016


The Old Globe world premiere of Steve Martin's new play Meteor Shower, which finished its highly acclaimed run on Sunday, has broken multiple Globe box office records and has become one of the most successful shows in Globe history. The adult comedy now ranks as the highest-grossing show in the theatre's in-the-round space (which includes both the original Cassius Carter Centre Stage and the current Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center). 

Patrick Breen, Sophina Brown and Arden Myrin Join Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at Long Wharf Theatre; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2016


Long Wharf Theatre, in conjunction with the Old Globe in San Diego, presents the world premiere of Steve Martin's Meteor Shower, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein, running from September 28 through October 23, 2016. The full cast has just been announced!

Craig Bierko Will Join Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at Long Wharf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016


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.

Review Roundup: Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at The Old Globe
by Review Roundups - August 10, 2016


The Old Globe presents the world premiere run of Steve Martin's new play Meteor Shower, running now through September 18, 2016, with opening night on August 7. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: First Look at Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER, Starring Jenna Fischer at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - August 4, 2016


The Old Globe presents the world premiere run of Steve Martin's new play Meteor Shower, running now through September 18, 2016, with opening night on August 7. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Steve Martin Chats New Play METEOR SHOWER and More at The Old Globe Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 4, 2016


The Old Globe will present a one-night-only event, Barry Edelstein In Conversation with Steve Martin, tonight, August 4 at 6:00 p.m

Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER, Starring Jenna Fischer, Begins Tonight at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2016


The Old Globe presents the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star. It will be directed by Gordon Edelstein in a co-production with Long Wharf Theatre, where Edelstein serves as Artistic Director (and no, he is not related to Barry).

Steve Martin's Starry METEOR SHOWER Extends Again at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2016


The Old Globe today announced that, due to popular demand, another additional week has been added to the world premiere run of Steve Martin's new play Meteor Shower, which will now play July 30 - September 18, 2016, with opening night on August 7.

THE OFFICE's Jenna Fischer and More to Star in Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - July 5, 2016


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team of the world premiere of Steve Martin's new play METEOR SHOWER, an adult comedy, marking his welcome return to the Globe following the great success of Bright Star.

The Old Globe Extends World Premiere of Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2016


The Old Globe today announced further news about its 2016 Summer Season, which will feature new and familiar works directed by four major American stalwarts.

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2016   San Diego, CA (Regional) The Old Globe World Premiere Production
San Diego, CA (Regional)
2017   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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Meteor Shower - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Laura Benanti
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Amy Schumer
2018 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Steve Martin
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Amy Schumer

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