John Cariani

John Cariani is an actor and a playwright. As an actor, he has appeared in plays and musicals on and off-Broadway and at regional theatres across the country. He’s been nominated for a Tony Award (Fiddler on the Roof), two Grammy Awards (Something Rotten! and Caroline, or Change) and appeared in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical The Band’s Visit. Well known for his work in television, John has had recurring roles on TV’s Law & Order, Numb3rs and The Onion News Network, and he has appeared in several films. As a playwright, John is best known for his first play, Almost, Maine, which has become one of the most popular plays in the world. It has received nearly 8,000 productions to date and has been translated into over a dozen languages. His other plays (LOVE/SICK, cul-de-sac and Last Gas) have been produced over 500 times around the world and have also been translated into several languages. His newest play, Darker the Night, Brighter the Stars, is published by Concord Theatricals. John is also a novelist. Almost, Maine – a novel was published in 2020 by MacMillan and is now available in paperback. Originally from Presque Isle, Maine, John lives in the Bronx.