Bowen Yang
Latest News on Bowen Yang:
- Betty Gilpin Recalls Meryl Streep Watching Her in OH, MARY! on BroadwayAug 7, 2026
- OH, MARY! Understudy Details Going on as Mary for a Disappointed Audience — and Winning Them OverAug 7, 2026
- OH, MARY! Actor Reveals Dresser Offered to Get Her a ‘Diaper’ Due to Lack of ‘Potty Breaks’ in the ShowAug 6, 2026
BIO
Bowen Yang is a comedian, writer, and actor based in Brooklyn, NY. He is currently a multi Emmy-nominated cast member on Saturday Night Live, where he wrote for one season before moving on-screen. In 2019 and 2021, Bowen was featured in TIME 100. He has also been seen on Comedy Central’s Awkwafina is Nora From Queens and in Paramount’s The Lost City, starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Bowen has appeared in Searchlight Pictures comedy Fire Island and Universal Pictures’ Bros with Billy Eichner. He will next appear in the film adaptation of Wicked, with Part One set for release in November 2024.
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Videos
Betty Gilpin Recalls Meryl Streep Watching Her in OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Rachel Stone - 2026-08-07 06:25:42
Video: Scott and Mark Hoying Make Cameo in TITANIQUE on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-07-22 12:44:18
Video: Ben Platt Covers FRIENDS Song 'Smelly Cat' for Lisa Kudrow at Las Culturistas Awards 2026
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-18 10:31:23
Video: Rachel Zegler Performs Addison Rae's 'Fame is a Gun' at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-18 10:25:17
Video: Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Join TITANIQUE Curtain Call After Tony Nominations
by Michael Major - 2026-05-06 09:58:30
Video: Sandra Oh, Bowen Yang, & More in Trailer for New HBO Doc THE A LIST
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-29 16:09:02
Video: Lorne Michaels Spotlighted in New Trailer for LORNE Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-05 10:11:24
Video: Cut WICKED Scene With Shirtless Jonathan Bailey & Ethan Slater Released
by Michael Major - 2025-12-26 11:59:10
Video: WICKED: FOR GOOD Cast Join THE TONIGHT SHOW for WICKED Beat Bit
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 10:21:14
Video: Behind the Scenes of WICKED: FOR GOOD with Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-10 12:12:52
Video: Ethan Slater & Bowen Yang Dazzle in 'Dancing Through Life'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 13:03:50
Video: WICKED Star Bowen Yang Auditions for THE VOICE Coaches in New Promo Video
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-03 14:52:24
Video: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Perform 'What Is This Feeling?' in WICKED: ONE WONDERFUL NIGHT Sneak Peek
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-03 10:46:06
Video: Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James Reprise WICKED Characters in New Secret Commercial
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-25 12:37:24
Video: Bill Hader Is THE CAT IN THE HAT in Teaser for Dr. Seuss Animated Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-01 12:31:58
Video: Prime Video Shares THE SECOND BEST HOSPITAL IN THE GALAXY Season 2 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-09 14:15:51
News
Betty Gilpin Recalls Meryl Streep Watching Her in OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Betty Gilpin described discovering Meryl Streep was in the audience during her OH, MARY! run and being mistaken for Jodie Comer during a stop on THE TONIGHT SHOW.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Betty Gilpin described discovering Meryl Streep was in the audience during her OH, MARY! run and being mistaken for Jodie Comer during a stop on THE TONIGHT SHOW.
OH, MARY! Understudy Details Going on as Mary for a Disappointed Audience — and Winning Them Over
by Michael Gioia - Aug 7, 2026
Hannah Solow explains why there is no pre-show announcement at Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!' and how she tries to deal with ‘soul-crushing’ audience reactions.
by Michael Gioia - Aug 7, 2026
Hannah Solow explains why there is no pre-show announcement at Broadway's 'Oh, Mary!' and how she tries to deal with ‘soul-crushing’ audience reactions.
OH, MARY! Actor Reveals Dresser Offered to Get Her a ‘Diaper’ Due to Lack of ‘Potty Breaks’ in the Show
by Michael Gioia - Aug 6, 2026
Playing Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ is no easy task — just ask understudy Hannah Solow, who revealed she ‘oftentimes take an Imodium before the show.’
by Michael Gioia - Aug 6, 2026
Playing Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ is no easy task — just ask understudy Hannah Solow, who revealed she ‘oftentimes take an Imodium before the show.’
Bowen Yang's OH, MARY! Broadway Debut Featured on GMA
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026
GMA's Pop News spotlighted Bowen Yang's Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!, starting September 15 at the Lyceum Theatre.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026
GMA's Pop News spotlighted Bowen Yang's Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!, starting September 15 at the Lyceum Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 5, 2026- RAGTIME and THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Break Box Office Records and More
by - Aug 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 5,2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 5,2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Bowen Yang Will Make Broadway Debut in OH, MARY! This Fall
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026
The Saturday Night Live alum takes over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln beginning September 15.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026
The Saturday Night Live alum takes over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln beginning September 15.
GHOSTLY, GLITCHY, AND GAUCHE: THE SONGS OF SPENCER ROBELEN will come to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
A cabaret celebrating composer Spencer Robelen's decade of work will play The Green Room 42, featuring songs from his projects ANDROIDS and OVERTURES.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
A cabaret celebrating composer Spencer Robelen's decade of work will play The Green Room 42, featuring songs from his projects ANDROIDS and OVERTURES.
TITANIQUE Off-Broadway Cast Members Russell Daniels and Terrence Williams Jr. Will Join Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Russell Daniels and Terrence Williams, Jr., who appeared in the off-Broadway production of Titanique, will join the Broadway cast of the musical next month. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
Russell Daniels and Terrence Williams, Jr., who appeared in the off-Broadway production of Titanique, will join the Broadway cast of the musical next month. Learn more here!
BATTLE ROYALE to Screen in 4K for Final Weekend
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
The cult classic film BATTLE ROYALE is set to screen in a 4K presentation during its final weekend of engagements.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
The cult classic film BATTLE ROYALE is set to screen in a 4K presentation during its final weekend of engagements.
Video: Scott and Mark Hoying Make Cameo in TITANIQUE on Broadway
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026
Scott and Mark Hoying made a guest appearance on the TITANIQUE on Broadway. Watch the video of them onstage with Constantine Rousouli and Melissa Barrera.
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026
Scott and Mark Hoying made a guest appearance on the TITANIQUE on Broadway. Watch the video of them onstage with Constantine Rousouli and Melissa Barrera.
NEURODIVERGENT SUMMER CABARET to Launch Annual Fundraiser at The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present the 1st Annual Neurodivergent Summer Cabaret Fundraiser, benefiting Neurodivergent Plays' 2026-2027 season of readings by neurodivergent playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present the 1st Annual Neurodivergent Summer Cabaret Fundraiser, benefiting Neurodivergent Plays' 2026-2027 season of readings by neurodivergent playwrights.
LOVERBOY: A CELEBRATION to Make Solo Debut at The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Off-Broadway actor Juan Castro will make his solo concert debut at The Green Room 42 with LOVERBOY: A CELEBRATION, a one-night-only show exploring love through songs from the Great American Songbook, Sondheim, and iconic divas.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Off-Broadway actor Juan Castro will make his solo concert debut at The Green Room 42 with LOVERBOY: A CELEBRATION, a one-night-only show exploring love through songs from the Great American Songbook, Sondheim, and iconic divas.
Patton Oswalt, Tony Hale, Atsuko Okatsuka and More to Star in BEVERLY HILLS at Dynasty Typewriter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
Michael Ausiello's Beverly Hills will present a two-year anniversary performance at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, featuring Patton Oswalt, Tony Hale and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2026
Michael Ausiello's Beverly Hills will present a two-year anniversary performance at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, featuring Patton Oswalt, Tony Hale and more.
NEURODIVERGENT SUMMER CABARET to Launch Annual Fundraiser at The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present the 1st Annual Neurodivergent Summer Cabaret Fundraiser, benefiting the upcoming season of Neurodivergent Plays at its New York City venue.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
The Green Room 42 will present the 1st Annual Neurodivergent Summer Cabaret Fundraiser, benefiting the upcoming season of Neurodivergent Plays at its New York City venue.
Interview: London Mays And Isaiah Barafwala, Austin's representatives at the 2026 JIMMY AWARDS
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 9, 2026
Austin's theatre community has plenty to celebrate. After representing the Heller Awards at the 2026 Jimmy Awards, London Mays, a national finalist, and Isaiah Barafwala, who earned a featured Character Medley solo, reflect on Broadway, community, and the future in our exclusive interview.
by Sabrina Wallace - Jul 9, 2026
Austin's theatre community has plenty to celebrate. After representing the Heller Awards at the 2026 Jimmy Awards, London Mays, a national finalist, and Isaiah Barafwala, who earned a featured Character Medley solo, reflect on Broadway, community, and the future in our exclusive interview.
PEPPER SLIT: LIVE IN HER LIVING ROOM Will Debut This Summer, Written By and Starring SNL's Chloe Troast
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
SNL alum Chloe Troast will write and star in PEPPER SLIT: Live in Her Living Room, a 4-week limited engagement at the East Village Basement blending music, nostalgia, and comedy for audiences of just 35 per night.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
SNL alum Chloe Troast will write and star in PEPPER SLIT: Live in Her Living Room, a 4-week limited engagement at the East Village Basement blending music, nostalgia, and comedy for audiences of just 35 per night.
Feature: Samia Posadas Found More Than A National Award
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Jun 28, 2026
Minutes later, the Salpointe Catholic High School graduate would hear her own name announced as the winner of the 2026 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress, one of the nation's highest honors for high school musical theatre performers. After spending nearly an hour talking with Samia, however, I realized the image that stayed with me wasn't the trophy or the oversized $25,000 check. It was the choice to hold hands before anyone knew who would win, and a moment that made more sense the longer we talked.
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Jun 28, 2026
Minutes later, the Salpointe Catholic High School graduate would hear her own name announced as the winner of the 2026 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress, one of the nation's highest honors for high school musical theatre performers. After spending nearly an hour talking with Samia, however, I realized the image that stayed with me wasn't the trophy or the oversized $25,000 check. It was the choice to hold hands before anyone knew who would win, and a moment that made more sense the longer we talked.
BroadwayWorld Gets a Makeover — Plus a $6B Theater Deal in the Works
by Alex Freeman - Jun 29, 2026
This week's newsletter is a big one for BroadwayWorld — we've launched a fully redesigned website and new On Demand TV apps, bringing our content to over 700 million televisions worldwide. On Broadway, Maybe Happy Ending is on track to become the longest-running show in Belasco Theatre history, while the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards crowned Jake James and Samia Posadas as its top performers at the Minskoff.
by Alex Freeman - Jun 29, 2026
This week's newsletter is a big one for BroadwayWorld — we've launched a fully redesigned website and new On Demand TV apps, bringing our content to over 700 million televisions worldwide. On Broadway, Maybe Happy Ending is on track to become the longest-running show in Belasco Theatre history, while the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards crowned Jake James and Samia Posadas as its top performers at the Minskoff.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2026- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS To Open On Broadway In 2027 and More
by - Jun 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
2026 Jimmy Awards Recap: Full Performance Videos, Winners, and Highlights
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2026
Just last night, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang. As BroadwayWorld reported, Jake James (Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards) and Samia Posadas (The Monte Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2026
Just last night, the most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 17th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang. As BroadwayWorld reported, Jake James (Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards) and Samia Posadas (The Monte Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.
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