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BIO

Jeena Yi is an actor and playwright born in Los Angeles but who now calls New York City home. Broadway: Network. Off-Broadway: The Beastiary (Ars Nova), Good Enemy (Audible), Daphne (LCT3), Judgement Day (Park Ave Armory), Cymbeline (NAATCO), Somebody’s Daughter (Second Stage). Regional: Heart Sellers (Studio DC), Today is My Birthday, Girls (Yale Rep), Vietgone (OSF/Seattle Rep). Television/Film: “Nyad” (Netflix), “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu), “The Resident” (Fox), “Succession” (HBO). Jeena will make her playwriting debut Off-Broadway with Ma-Yi at The Public Theater in Spring 2026.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Balusters
[Broadway]
2026
Melissa Han
Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
2025
The Beastiary The Beastiary
[Off-Broadway]
Ars Nova Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Ensemble
Daphne Daphne
[Off-Broadway]
LCT3 Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Piper
Good Enemy Good Enemy
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2022
Jiahua
Judgment Day Judgment Day
[Off-Broadway]
Park Avenue Armory Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Performer
Network Network
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Technician
The Rape of the Sabine Women, By Grace B. Matthias The Rape of the Sabine Women, By Grace B. Matthias
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Realm World Premiere, 2017
Monica
Somebody's Daughter Somebody's Daughter
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Original Production, 2017
Kate Wu

Writing

Jesa
Writer

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Photos: Tom Hanks Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE and THE BALUSTERS Photo
Photos: Tom Hanks Visits JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE and THE BALUSTERS
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

Tom Hanks recently paid a visit to two Broadway productions, Joe Turner's Come and Gone and The Balusters. The actor, who was last seen on stage in This World of Tomorrow in 2025, posed with cast members at both shows. Check out photos here!
Photos: Annette Bening and Ella Beatty Visit THE BALUSTERS Photo
Photos: Annette Bening and Ella Beatty Visit THE BALUSTERS
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

Annette Bening and Ella Beatty recently paid a visit to The Balusters, which is now playing on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The pair posed with the cast backstage after the performance. Check out the photos here!
Video: Watch a Scene from THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch a Scene from THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, The Balusters has extended for an additional two weeks and will now run through Sunday, June 7 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch a scene from the new play in this video!
THE BALUSTERS Extends Broadway Run Through June Photo
THE BALUSTERS Extends Broadway Run Through June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle-nominated play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, has extended its run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Video: Anika Noni Rose Praises Diverse Perspectives in THE BALUSTERS: 'We Are Running Photo
Video: Anika Noni Rose Praises Diverse Perspectives in THE BALUSTERS: 'We Are Running the Gamut'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose is back on Broadway in The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire. The performer is also releasing a new children's book this September, and spoke about both projects on TODAY. Watch her interview.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Luka Vonier - Apr 27, 2026

The world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, officially opened at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Watch in this video as the whole cast and creative team celebrate the special night!
Photos: THE BALUSTERS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: THE BALUSTERS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

The world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Kenny Leon, is now open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE BALUSTERS Opens On Broadway Starring Anika Noni Rose, Richard Tho Photo
Review Roundup: THE BALUSTERS Opens On Broadway Starring Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

The critics are weighing-in on the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Read the reviews and learn more about this new comedy now at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in our review roundup!
Photos: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More in THE BALUSTERS Photo
Photos: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas and More in THE BALUSTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos for the world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, now in previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway! Photo
Meet the Cast of THE BALUSTERS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Performances are now underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Meet the cast of The Balusters here!
Photos: First Look at THE BALUSTERS Broadway Marquee Photo
Photos: First Look at THE BALUSTERS Broadway Marquee
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 27, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club will soon present the world premiere of THE BALUSTERS, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee here.
Photos: THE BALUSTERS In Rehearsal Starring Anika Noni Rose, Marylouise Burke and Mor Photo
Photos: THE BALUSTERS In Rehearsal Starring Anika Noni Rose, Marylouise Burke and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

Manhattan Theatre Club has released rehearsal photos for The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Kenny Leon, the production will begin previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The cast includes Marylouise Burke and Anika Noni Rose.
Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals here.
Review Roundup: JESA Opens at The Public Theater Photo
Review Roundup: JESA Opens at The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026

Read reviews for JESA at The Public Theater, the world premiere play by Jeena Yi. The production follows four sisters navigating family tensions during a traditional ritual. Critics are weighing in on the new play directed by Mei Ann Teo.
NAATCO's HENRY VI Joins The Public Theater's Summer Season Photo
NAATCO's HENRY VI Joins The Public Theater's Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

The Public Theater and NAATCO will present a remount of NAATCO’s production of Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts, making its Public Theater premiere this summer.
Video: Meet the Broadway Ensemble at the Heart of THE BALUSTERS Photo
Video: Meet the Broadway Ensemble at the Heart of THE BALUSTERS
by Luka Vonier - Mar 9, 2026

The Balusters is coming to Broadway! David Lindsay-Abaire’s new play is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club. Watch in this video as the full company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Ma-Yi Theater and The Public Theater Extend JESA Photo
Ma-Yi Theater and The Public Theater Extend JESA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater have announced a one-week extension for the world premiere of JESA, written by Jeena Yi in her playwriting debut.
Spotlight on Plays: March 2026 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: March 2026
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026

The Spring 2026 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in March 2026.
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE BALUSTERS Meet the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of MTC's THE BALUSTERS Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 2, 2026

The cast of the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters recently met the press. Check out photos and learn more about the production here!
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway Photo
Anika Noni Rose Replaces Renée Elise Goldsberry in THE BALUSTERS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose will replace previously announced Renée Elise Goldsberry in the upcoming Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s The Balusters.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jeena Yi been in?

Jeena Yi has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jeena Yi been in?

Jeena Yi has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Jeena Yi written?

Jeena Yi has written 1 shows including Jesa (Writer).

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