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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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HBO and Boiler Room to Host INDUSTRY Season 4 Party in New York City
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2026

On January 29, HBO and music platform Boiler Room will come together for “Boiler Room x HBO’s Industry: New York,” an exclusive New York City event in celebration of the fourth season of HBO Original drama series Industry.
Video: HBO Shares Episode 4 Sneak Peek of INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 26, 2026

HBO has shared a sneak peek from the upcoming episode of the hit drama series Industry. Titled '1000 Yoots, 1 Marilyn,' the fourth episode of Season 4 will air on Sunday, February 1, at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. Check out the promo now.
Video: Check Out a Sneak Peek of Episode 3 of INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

HBO is previewing the latest episode of Industry with a new sneak peek from the series. Check it out now, and tune into the third episode of Season 4 on Sunday, January 25 at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
Cole Escola, Cynthia Nixon, and Others Join NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani's Inaugural Committee
by Gillian Blum - Dec 27, 2025

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced the members of his inaugural committee, including familiar theater faces like Cole Escola, Cynthia Nixon, John Turturro, and Julio Torres.
Video: HBO Drops Final Trailer for INDUSTRY Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 22, 2025

HBO Max has released the final trailer for Season 4 of the drama series Industry, debuting on Sunday, January 11, on HBO. Check out the trailer for the new season now.
Photos: John Gallagher Jr., Samira Wiley and More in THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

This weekend, Audible Theater presented the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See photos!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 .
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.
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.
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. 
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.
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.

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