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John Yi

Birth Place: Atlanta, GA

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John has been with KPOP for eight years since the first workshop in 2014. In 2017, John originated the role of ‘Bobo’ in the Off-Broadway world premiere of KPOP at Ars Nova. This past Spring, John starred as ‘Handsome Zhang’ in Snow in Midsummer at Classic Stage Company. Off-Broadway: Notes From Now (Prospect & 59E59), Soft Power (The Public), Oliver! (NAAP). Tours: Cinderella (1st national), Miss Saigon. TV: “Jigsaw” (Netflix & Scott Free Productions), “The Other Two" (HBO Max), "Mr. Robot" (USA). Film: Over The Moon (Netflix). Teach For America alum (HOU' 11). Gratitude to DGRW. 우리가족들 너무 감사하고, 엄마 아빠 사랑해요! This one’s for you, Bean. mrjohnyi.com. Broadway debut.

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John Yi STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Danny

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater New York Premiere, 2019
Performer (Swing)

[Off-Broadway]
Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Ensemble


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Video: Cast of George Street Playhouse's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Performs 'Real Life'


Watch 'Real Life' performed by John Yi, Cathryn Wake & Daniel Marconi from George Street Playhouse's production of tick, tick...BOOM! in the video here!

Video: Cast of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse Previews 30/90


Watch as Daniel Marconi (Jonathan), Cathryn Wake (Susan) and John Yi (Michael) give a special preview performance of 30/90 from Tick, Tick.. Boom! with accompaniment by Andrew David Sotomayor.

Cast Set for TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for tick, tick…BOOM!. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Annaleigh Ashford, Mark Linn-Baker & More to Star in Red Bull Theater's IMAGINARY INVALID


RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Imaginary Invalid by Molière.

John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater


RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater


RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; NEXT TO NORMAL, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Ashland Productions & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; NEXT TO NORMAL, ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Ashland Productions & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More


RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards December 5th Standings; NEXT TO NORMAL Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards; SIDE SHOW Leads Best Musical!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Minneapolis / St. Paul Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's THE NIGHTINGALE Comes to Joe's Pub This Weekend


Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's musical The Nightingale will have two performances at Joe's Pub this month.

Cast Set for Leviathan Lab's Industry Presentations of TWO NIGHTS & THREE DAYS


Check out the full cast and creative team for Leviathan Lab's industry presentations of TWO NIGHTS & THREE DAYS. Don't miss this new musical, featuring a talented ensemble of actors, as it takes the stage in New York City.

Melissa Errico & Alex Lugo Join Lineup for Howard Ashman and Alan Menken Tribute at 54 Below


Tony nominee Melissa Errico has joined the lineup for the upcoming concert A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken on July 2 and 3.

Amber Gray, Carolina Rial, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Review: INTO THE WOODS at Guthrie Theater


What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Guthrie Theater?

A TRIBUTE TO HOWARD ASHMAN AND ALAN MENKEN Announced At 54 Below


54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents A Tribute to Howard Ashman and Alan Menken on July 2 and 3. Celebrate the rhymes and rhythms of Ashman and Menken, the composer and lyricist duo responsible for the soundtrack to millions of childhood dreams (and thrills!).

Music Review: KPOP Kast ReKording Komes Klose, But No Kick For KPOP


In the end, what you have in the cast album of KPOP is a fine KPOP album with lots of fun danceable music being sung by Broadway-caliber voices.

John Yi FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is John Yi next theatre project?

John Yi's next show will be KPOP which opens on 11/20/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has John Yi been in?

John Yi has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has John Yi been in?

John Yi has not appeared in the West End.

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