Wicked, Bowen Yang and SNL

Bowen Yang says watching final “Wicked ”cut with “SNL” costars was 'so special': 'All of us were in shambles'
Bowen Yang watched the final cut of Wicked with some of his Saturday Night Live costars — and the movie left them all a blubbering mess. The comedian, who plays Pfannee in the new big-screen musical,
Wicked Star Bowen Yang Reveals What Is SNL's Holiday Garbage Party; Find Out Who Started The Tradition
Bowen Yang opened up about the SNL’s unique holiday celebrations, where the halls are decorated with garbage. Scroll down to read the details of the party in the SNL studios.
Bowen Yang Reveals How He and His Parents Manifested His “Wicked”, “SNL” Success Story 20 Years Ago (Exclusive)
Bowen Yang ’s banner year has been more than two decades in the making. The comedian, 34, who is celebrating his sixth season as a Saturday Night Live cast member, also stars alongside Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey in the highly anticipated film adaption of Wicked as one of Glinda’s trusty sidekicks, Pfannee.
Bowen Yang’s Royal Fumble Nearly Cost Him His SNL Role: “The first thing out of my mouth… was a vibe killer”
Iconic actor and comedian Bowen Yang, who is known for his highly controversial and political comedy, talked about how he was rejected in SNL!
Video: Bowen Yang Shares How Ariana Grande Helped Him Star in WICKED
In a new interview on TODAY, Wicked star and SNL cast member Bowen Yang shared that he asked Jon M. Chu for a part in the new film. He also credits Ariana Grande for helping him get permission from SNL boss Lorne Michaels to miss shows.
Thank Ariana Grande When You See Bowen Yang In 'Wicked'
Ariana Grande has worked in the industry since she was 15 years old. She started on Broadway, a difficult feat to achieve at any age but especially a young one. From there, she made her way to Nickelodeon,
Bowen Yang Recalls Being "A Vibe Killer" During ‘SNL' Audition With Lorne Michaels
Seven years after he joined the talented lineup of Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang is revealing how creator Lorne Michaels warmed up to him. The 4x Emmy nominee recently recounted his awkward first encounter with Michaels from his 2017 final audition for the NBC sketch comedy show,
Video: Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, & More Impersonate Celebrities in WICKED Movie Audition Sketch on SNL
Watch Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, Dana Carvey, and more do impressions of celebrities as they audition for the Wicked movie on the November 16th episode of SNL in the video here!
Bowen Yang Bombed His First ‘Saturday Night Live' Screen Test After Interaction With Lorne Michaels
Bowen Yang is looking back on bombing his first Saturday Night Live screen test after an interaction with Lorne Michaels. The SNL standout stopped by Hot Ones ahead of the release of Wicked, in which he stars as Pfannee.
Bowen Yang's first screen test for “SNL” was a 'disaster' due to Lorne Michaels interaction: 'I didn't get the job'
Bowen Yang 's first screen test with Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels might have been frostier than the iceberg that sank the Titanic. Appearing on the newest Hot Ones with host Sean Evans, Yang recalled his first ever conversation with the series creator and producer,
Bowen Yang Describes the ‘Wicked’ Scene That Gave Him a Panic Attack
Bowen Yang appeared on the latest episode of 'Hot Ones' to talk about 'Wicked,' his favorite pop albums of 2024 and more.
“He’s A Big Deal!”: Bowen Yang Defended Himself After People Online Said He Writes About Troye Sivan Too Much On “Saturday Night Live”
The SNL star addressed a hilarious viral tweet after a user online posted, “Troye Sivan has the SNL writers in a chokehold,” ...
Bowen Yang Says His First ‘SNL’ Screen Test Was a ‘Disaster’ After Lorne Michaels Interaction: ‘I Pandered to His Canadianness’
Bowen Yang says his first 'SNL' screen test was a 'disaster' after his one-on-one meeting with Lorne Michaels.
The 4 Biggest Surprise Cameos in 'Wicked'
While Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande dominated the screen with their excellent portrayals of Elphaba and Glinda, ...