Kal Penn
Latest News on Kal Penn:
THE LARAMIE PROJECT 25th Anniversary Readings Begin Tomorrow at Audible Theater (Dec 3, 2025)
Video: HBO Drops Teaser Trailer for INDUSTRY Season 4 (Nov 24, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2025- OEDIPUS First Look and More (Nov 14, 2025)
THE LARAMIE PROJECT 25th Anniversary Readings Begin Tomorrow at Audible Theater (Dec 3, 2025)
Video: HBO Drops Teaser Trailer for INDUSTRY Season 4 (Nov 24, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2025- OEDIPUS First Look and More (Nov 14, 2025)
BIO
Kal Penn is an actor, comedian, and former White House staff member in the Obama administration. As an actor, he is known for his role portraying Lawrence Kutner on the television program House, as well as the character Kumar Patel in the Harold & Kumar film series. He is also recognized for his performance in the film The Namesake.
From 2016 to 2019, he played Seth Wright in the political drama Designated Survivor, he also served as a consultant on the show.[7] and served as host of the game show Superhuman. In 2019, Penn portrayed Garrett Modi in the NBC sitcom series Sunnyside.
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BWW Exclusive: 'Matilda' Star Mia Sinclair Jenness Sings 'The Fanciest Midnight' on Disney Channel's FANCY NANCY
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-23 12:56:33
VIDEO: Kal Penn Shares His Puppet Pal on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-10-07 09:23:37
VIDEO: Watch a Promo for Hillary Clinton on KAL PENN APPROVES THIS MESSAGE
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-23 09:27:16
VIDEO: Kal Penn Talks About His Baby Shark Costume on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-03-11 21:14:55
VIDEO: Watch Kal Penn Discuss Throwing the First Pitch at a Mets Game on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-09-26 21:49:59
VIDEO: truTV Shares First Look at Comedic Documentary THE PROBLEM WITH APU
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-09-28 07:46:43
VIDEO: Sneak Peeks - 'Genius Knows No Boundaries' Episode of SUPERHUMAN
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-27 12:53:35
VIDEO: Watch Two Sneak Peeks at Tonight's Episode of SUPERHUMAN, Airing on FOX
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-24 11:50:30
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Contestants Showcase Their Incredible Skills on Next SUPERHUMAN
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-07-07 07:51:25
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Believe the Unbelievable' on Next Episode of SUPERHUMAN
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-23 14:55:03
VIDEO: Sneak Peeks - Mike Tyson & More Set for New FOX Series SUPERHUMAN
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-09 07:47:59
VIDEO: Amanda Peet & Max Minghella Reveal Celebrity Crushes on LATE LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-04-26 08:03:27
VIDEO: First Look - Opening Scene from New Comedy SPEECH & DEBATE
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-31 13:35:27
STAGE TUBE: Watch the Trailer for Stephen Karam's SPEECH AND DEBATE Film, Starring Sarah Steele!
by Stage Tube - 2017-02-01 17:12:24
VIDEO: All-New Clips from Aaron Tveit-Led Comedy BETTER OFF SINGLE
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-09-30 12:21:35
News
THE LARAMIE PROJECT 25th Anniversary Readings Begin Tomorrow at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Audible Theater will present the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Audible Theater will present the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.
Video: HBO Drops Teaser Trailer for INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
The fourth season of the HBO Original drama series Industry will debut Sunday, January 11, on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Check out the newly released teaser trailer now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025
The fourth season of the HBO Original drama series Industry will debut Sunday, January 11, on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Check out the newly released teaser trailer now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2025- OEDIPUS First Look and More
by - Nov 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley, Kal Penn and More to Star in THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
Audible Theater has revealed the cast for a special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, including Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025
Audible Theater has revealed the cast for a special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, including Ethan Slater, Samira Wiley and more.
John Lloyd Young to Launch Centenary Stage Company 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! Gala concert performance by John Lloyd Young. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! Gala concert performance by John Lloyd Young. Learn more and see how to attend.
Centenary Stage Company Launches 2025-26 Season With John Lloyd Young
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! concert performance by John Lloyd Young in September. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Centenary Stage Company's 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! concert performance by John Lloyd Young in September. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
Exclusive: Martin Short Previews MATCH GAME Feat. Selena Gomez, Tituss Burgess, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025
In this exclusive featurette, Tony Award-winner Martin Short discusses the new season of Match Game, which features celebrity contestants such as Selena Gomez, Tituss Burgess, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025
In this exclusive featurette, Tony Award-winner Martin Short discusses the new season of Match Game, which features celebrity contestants such as Selena Gomez, Tituss Burgess, and more.
John Lloyd Young Returns To Feinstein's Stage For Two Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025
Tony and Grammy Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG will return to the FEINSTEIN'S stage with Mostly Soul. Beloved Hits from Motown to Broadway. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2025
Tony and Grammy Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG will return to the FEINSTEIN'S stage with Mostly Soul. Beloved Hits from Motown to Broadway. Learn more here!
Jewish Comedic Elon Gold Takes the Stage in Aventura
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter as the hilarious comedian, actor and writer, Elon Gold, takes the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center for two performances .
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter as the hilarious comedian, actor and writer, Elon Gold, takes the stage at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center for two performances .
Comedian Elon Gold Comes to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024
Comedian Elon Gold will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Sunday, September 22, at 7:00 P.M.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024
Comedian Elon Gold will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark on Sunday, September 22, at 7:00 P.M.
Kal Penn Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW This Week
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2023
The comedian’s return is a part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchise. This week will feature Taraji P. Henson discussing The Color Purple.
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2023
The comedian’s return is a part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchise. This week will feature Taraji P. Henson discussing The Color Purple.
Charlamagne Tha God & Kal Penn To Guest Host Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2023
Charlamagne Tha God and Kal Penn will return to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show as part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondents and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late-night franchise.
by Michael Major - Nov 28, 2023
Charlamagne Tha God and Kal Penn will return to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show as part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondents and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late-night franchise.
EDINBURGH 2023: Kiran Deol Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 2, 2023
BWW catches up with Kiran Deol to chat about bringing Joysuck to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 2, 2023
BWW catches up with Kiran Deol to chat about bringing Joysuck to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
John Lloyd Young Returns to Cafe Carlyle Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023
John Lloyd Young, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning original star of Jersey Boys, returns to the Café Carlyle, March 28 through April 1, with an all-new set of Golden Era classics.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023
John Lloyd Young, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning original star of Jersey Boys, returns to the Café Carlyle, March 28 through April 1, with an all-new set of Golden Era classics.
Al Franken Makes Guest Host Debut on THE DAILY SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023
Al Franken kicks off his guest host week of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. The former politician and comedian’s debut tonight is a part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchise in the coming weeks.
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023
Al Franken kicks off his guest host week of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. The former politician and comedian’s debut tonight is a part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchise in the coming weeks.
President Joe Biden to Appear on THE DAILY SHOW This Week
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2023
Tonight, President Joe Biden will join guest host Kal Penn for an in-depth interview on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Penn, who previously served in the Obama Administration, joined President Biden for a sit-down interview at the White House along with a special tour of the Oval Office. Watch a video preview!
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2023
Tonight, President Joe Biden will join guest host Kal Penn for an in-depth interview on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Penn, who previously served in the Obama Administration, joined President Biden for a sit-down interview at the White House along with a special tour of the Oval Office. Watch a video preview!
JOHN LLOYD YOUNG To Play Café Carlyle March 28 Through April 1
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2023
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning original star of JERSEY BOYS returns to the Café Carlyle with an all-new set of Golden Era classics.
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2023
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning original star of JERSEY BOYS returns to the Café Carlyle with an all-new set of Golden Era classics.
Video: Tina Fey, Erika Dickerson-Despenza & More Honored at 2023 PEN America Literary Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023
Watch video of Tina Fey and more being honored at the 2023 PEN America Literary Awards!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023
Watch video of Tina Fey and more being honored at the 2023 PEN America Literary Awards!
Erika Dickerson-Despenza and Vinod Kumar Shukla to be Honored at PEN America Literary Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2023
PEN America has announced recipients of two monumental career achievement honors to be presented live at the 59th Annual PEN Literary Awards, March 2 at The Town Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2023
PEN America has announced recipients of two monumental career achievement honors to be presented live at the 59th Annual PEN Literary Awards, March 2 at The Town Hall.
Kal Penn to Host 2023 PEN America Literary Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Kal Penn, the acclaimed actor, author, and former Obama White House aide, will host the 60th annual PEN America Literary Awards, to be held Thursday, March 2, at The Town Hall in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Kal Penn, the acclaimed actor, author, and former Obama White House aide, will host the 60th annual PEN America Literary Awards, to be held Thursday, March 2, at The Town Hall in New York City.
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