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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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STAGE CREDITS

The Big Gay Jamboree The Big Gay Jamboree
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Ensemble
KPOP KPOP
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Danny
Snow in Midsummer Snow in Midsummer
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Performer
Notes From Now Notes From Now
[Off-Broadway]
2022
Performer
Soft Power Soft Power
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater New York Premiere, 2019
Performer (Swing)
KPOP KPOP
[Off-Broadway]
Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Ensemble

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Photos: City Center Encores! URINETOWN Final Curtain Call Photo
Photos: City Center Encores! URINETOWN Final Curtain Call
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2025

Urinetown played its final performance this week as part of The New York City Center Encores! season. See photos from the production's final curtain call here! 
Video: Rainn Wilson Sings 'Don't Be the Bunny' in URINETOWN at New York City Center Photo
Video: Rainn Wilson Sings 'Don't Be the Bunny' in URINETOWN at New York City Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 13, 2025

Watch Rainn Wilson (as Caldwell B. Cladwell), best known by audiences as Dwight Schrute from The Office, perform 'Don't Be The Bunny' from New York City Center's Encores production of URINETOWN. The production is now on stage through February 16th, 2025.
Video: New Clips from URINETOWN with Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and More Photo
Video: New Clips from URINETOWN with Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and More
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2025

What is Urinetown? Urinetown is now! Check out more scenes from Urinetown at New York City Center Encores!, including 'Mr. Cladwell,' 'Follow Your Heart,' and 'Privelege to Pee' in this video and see why Urinetown is making waves.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores! Photo
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 7, 2025

Performances are now underway for Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.
Review Roundup: URINETOWN Opens at New York City Center Encores! Photo
Review Roundup: URINETOWN Opens at New York City Center Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2025

The New York City Center Encores! season kicks off with Urinetown, which stars Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson and more. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.
Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson, And More Opens At City Center Photo
Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson, And More Opens At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Get a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown! Check out new production photos featuring Jordan Fisher (Bobby Strong), Keala Settle (Penelope Pennywise), Rainn Wilson (Caldwell B. Cladwell), and more. 
Video: URINETOWN Takes the Stage At City Center Photo
Video: URINETOWN Takes the Stage At City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Get a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher (Bobby Strong), Keala Settle (Penelope Pennywise), Rainn Wilson (Caldwell B. Cladwell), and more. The video features highlights from the starry production, opening tonight and running through February 16.
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Sing 'Run, Freedom, Run!' in URINETOWN at Encores! Photo
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher Sing 'Run, Freedom, Run!' in URINETOWN at Encores!
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2025

Watch a first look at Encores! City Center's production of Urinetown, featuring Jordan Fisher, Keala Settle, Rainn Wilson, and more. The video features Fisher singing 'Run, Freedom, Run,' along with a montage of the cast in action.
Video: In Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores! Photo
Video: In Rehearsals for URINETOWN at Encores!
by Joey Mervis - Jan 29, 2025

Watch in this video as we take you inside rehearsals with the cast and creative team of Urinetown at Encores! as they give a special sneak peek of 'Follow Your Heart' and 'Privilege to Pee.' 
Videos: Watch Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher & More Sing From URINETOWN Photo
Videos: Watch Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher & More Sing From URINETOWN
by Michael Major - Jan 28, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Urinetown at New York City Center with Keala Settle, Jordan Fisher, Stephanie Styles, Kevin Cahoon, and more! Watch videos of the cast performing 'It's a Privilege to Pee' and 'Follow Your Heart.'
Photo: URINETOWN Begins Rehearsals at NEW YORK CITY CENTER Encores! Photo
Photo: URINETOWN Begins Rehearsals at NEW YORK CITY CENTER Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

Rehearsals began today for NEW YORK CITY CENTER Encores! Urinetown. Learn more about the upcoming show and see a photo of the company in rehearsals here!
Greg Hildreth to Replace Taran Killam as Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN; Christopher Photo
Greg Hildreth to Replace Taran Killam as Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN; Christopher Fitzgerald Joins
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

New York City Center has revealed that Greg Hildreth will be replacing Taran Killam in the role of Officer Lockstock in the Encores! production of Urinetown. Learn more about the production and see additional casting updates.
Rainn Wilson, Kevin Cahoon, & More Complete URINETOWN Cast at Encores! Photo
Rainn Wilson, Kevin Cahoon, & More Complete URINETOWN Cast at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed the complete cast for Encores! Urinetown, playing this February. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date Photo
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

The Big Gay Jamboree will play its final performance off-Broadway next month. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets for its final weeks here!
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Take Over Marie's Crisis With MARLA’S CRISIS Photo
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE to Take Over Marie's Crisis With MARLA’S CRISIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

The Big Gay Jamboree is shining a big, gay bat signal for the entire theatre community by hosting, “Marla’s Crisis,” a one-night-only takeover of the famed piano bar, Marie’s Crisis. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation After BIG GAY J Photo
Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation After BIG GAY JAMBOREE Song
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2024

Marla Mindelle has released a video on The Real Housewives of Dubai's cancelation after a song in The Big Gay Jamboree poked fun at it. The musical shows Stacey (Midelle) wanting to star on Bravo. A song, 'Real Housewife,' joked about RHODubai.
Photos: Andy Cohen Visits THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Photo
Photos: Andy Cohen Visits THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

The Big Gay Jamboree's Stacy, played by Marla Mindelle, reached a milestone in her quest to become a Real Housewife when Bravo personality and Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen visited The Big Gay Jamboree this week. Check out photos from the visit below!
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Extended Off-Broadway Through Late March Photo
THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Extended Off-Broadway Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Off-Broadway musical The Big Gay Jamboree has extended by popular demand. The production is directed and choreographed by Connor Gallagher, with a book by Mindelle and Jonathan Parks-Ramage, and music & lyrics by Mindelle and Philip Drennen. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Celebrates Ga(y)la Performance Photo
Photos: THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Celebrates Ga(y)la Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

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 Photo
Video: Alex Moffat Talks Starring in THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Off-Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

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!
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