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John Yi

Birth Place: Atlanta, GA

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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Ensemble

[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


News


Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Celebrates Ga(y)la Performance

Just yesterday, The Big Gay Jamboree held its Ga(y)la Performance, celebrating the hard work from the cast and creative team behind the brand-new musical, now playing at the Orpheum Theatre. Check out photos from inside the special night.
Video: Alex Moffat Talks Starring in THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Off-Broadway

Alex Moffat, star of the new off-Broadway musical The Big Gay Jamboree, visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his experience with the new production. Watch the interview now!
Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Off-Broadway

Get a first look at photos of Marla Mindelle’s The Big Gay Jamboree. The Big Gay Jamboree centers on Stacey, who after blacking out from 18 Jägerbombs, wakes up hungover in the most terrifying place of all: an Off-Broadway musical. Learn more!
Video: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Press Preview

Performances begin this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. Get a first look at footage from the show's press preview!
Photos: Marla Mindelle & Company Give Sneak Peek of THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE

Performances begin later  this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree and the show's cast and creative team recently gave a special sneak peek. Check out photos here!
Photos: The Cast of THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Meets the Press

Performances begin this week for Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. The show's cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Photos: In Rehearsals for Marla Mindelle's THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE

Marla Mindelle’s brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree is getting ready for its world premiere! Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals.
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Will Offer $20 Lottery Tickets

A limited number of $20 tickets will be available via a TodayTix lottery for the first ten performances of Marla Mindelle's brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree.
Alex Moffat, Constantine Rousouli & More Join THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere production of Marla Mindelle’s brand new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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!

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