Bowen Yang Wants Cher to Come See Oh, Mary!
Summary
Bowen Yang joins The Run-Through to discuss his Broadway debut in Mary, sharing insights on balancing SNL and theater while comparing the two performance styles. The conversation covers his passion for Faye Dunaway, who inspired his Instagram handle, and his dream of casting Cher as the next Mary. They also explore Bowen’s cultural habits, including his love for Celine Dion and reading, alongside lighthearted chats about theme parks and gift-giving.
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Intro: Merch, pens, and theme park banter
Stoner aesthetic and wide berth
Outsourcing gift giving and assistant help
Faye Dunaway photos and Mary Todd comparisons
Welcome Bowen Yang and early SNL days
Fuck, marry, or kill: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln
Choosing to play Mary Todd Lincoln
Process and Jeremy Strong comparisons
Clown archetypes and Mary's character
Mary X: Broadway debut and legacy
Literary nature and Tony Kushner's praise
Backstage fun and Cher as Mary
Kiki Palmer and future casting dreams
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Health routines and rider requests
Unlearning tools for live theater
SNL after parties and dancing on tables
Lip syncing art and Diane Keaton tribute
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Podcast format: galaxy brain deep dives
Childhood lipstick incident at Clinique
Gucci sneakers and red carpet drama
Friendship, canceling plans, and pressure
Veneers, volcel, and 4 a.m. mania
Cultural diet: Survivor and growth narratives
Reading Middlemarch and Cynthia Erivo
Apple earbuds and Las Culturistas
Malala and studio relocation lore
Post-Mary project: The Rules of Culture
No Ma'am and low maintenance living
Subway etiquette and Exit Strategy app
Mandarin HSK levels and Flagstaff
Celine Dion and Canadian treasures
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Podcast format recap
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