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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 Rocky Horror Show
[Broadway]
2026
Swing (Swing)
The Imaginary Invalid
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Performer () [Replacement]
Urinetown Urinetown
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2025
Tiny Tom ()
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
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2014
Ensemble

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Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Gets Ready to Spice Up Broadway Photo
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Gets Ready to Spice Up Broadway
by Luka Vonier - Mar 3, 2026

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge recently spoke with the company of The Rocky Horror Show to discuss what it means to them to bring the show to the stage! 
Photos: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Revival Photo
Photos: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Revival
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 3, 2026

The cast of the upcoming Broadwy revival of The Rocky Horror Show recently met the press ahead of the show's first preview next month. Check out photos and learn more here!
Andrew Durand Reveals Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Andrew Durand Reveals Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

Andrew Durand has revealed his final performance in Little Shop of Horrors. Following the announcement that he would be playing 'Brad' in the upcoming Rocky Horror Show revival, he will be playing his last show as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S..
Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE Photo
Rachel Dratch, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis & More Join THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 29, 2026

It's time to meet Broadway's new creatures of the night! Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the complete cast for Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, with direction by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.
T.R Knight, Julie Halston and More Complete the Cast of THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE at Red Photo
T.R Knight, Julie Halston and More Complete the Cast of THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed the full cast of the one-night-only, benefit performance of the beloved musical The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.
Santino Fontana, Bonnie Milligan and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Concert Photo
Santino Fontana, Bonnie Milligan and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

Red Bull Theater has revealed additional details of the one-night-only, benefit performance of The Boys From Syracuse, starring Santino Fontana, Nikki Renee Daniels and more.
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading Photo
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

RED BULL THEATER has revealed further details of the 2025-’26 season, kicking off with the world premiere of Richard II. Learn more about the season here!
Ana Gasteyer, Mary Louise Parker, Ethan Slater and More Set for BROADWAY IN BATTERY P Photo
Ana Gasteyer, Mary Louise Parker, Ethan Slater and More Set for BROADWAY IN BATTERY PARK CITY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Ana Gasteyer, Mary Louise Parker, and more will take part in Broadway in Battery Park City. Learn more about the event here and see how to purchase tickets!
Review Roundup: Red Bull Theater's THE IMAGINARY INVALID Photo
Review Roundup: Red Bull Theater's THE IMAGINARY INVALID
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2025

RED BULL THEATER is presenting the Off-Broadway production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger. Mark Linn-Baker and Sarah Stiles lead the cast, along with Arnie Burton, Russell Daniels, Manoel Felciano, Emilie Kouatchou, Emily Swallow, and John Yi.Check out what the critics are saying.
Photos: THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens at New World Stages Photo
Photos: THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens at New World Stages
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 3, 2025

RED BULL THEATER is presenting the Off-Broadway production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger. See photos from opening!
Performances of THE IMAGINARY INVALID at Red Bull Theater Begin This Week Photo
Performances of THE IMAGINARY INVALID at Red Bull Theater Begin This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Performances will begin on Wednesday May 21st for RED BULL THEATER's Off-Broadway production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Red Bull Theater's THE IMAGINARY INVALID Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of Red Bull Theater's THE IMAGINARY INVALID
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 28, 2025

RED BULL THEATER will soon present the Off-Broadway premiere of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger, the team that created the acclaimed comedies The Government Inspector and The Alchemist. Check out photos of the cast here!
Mark Linn-Baker & Sarah Stiles To Lead THE IMAGINARY INVALID At Red Bull Theater Photo
Mark Linn-Baker & Sarah Stiles To Lead THE IMAGINARY INVALID At Red Bull Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the Off-Broadway premiere of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Jesse Berger.
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 At City Center Photo
Photos: URINETOWN Starring Jordan Fisher, Rainn Wilson And More 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. 
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How many Broadway shows has John Yi been in?

John Yi has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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John Yi has not appeared in the West End.

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