Nathan Johnson

Nathan Johnson

Nathan Johnson is a queer performer/playwright/artist. He was a finalist for the Dramatists Guild Fellowship and a recipient of the National Queer Theatre-WIO Fellowship. His plays have been performed and/or received finalist positions at The SAUK, American Stage, Woven Theatre, Meanwhile Park Playwriting Prize, Bite Sized Theatre, The Chain Theatre, and The Magnetic Theatre.

As an actor, he’s worked in off Broadway, television, and film (My Big Gay Italian Wedding, The Party planner with David Tutera, One Life to Live). He has done makeup for hundreds of celebrities including Paul McCartney, Liza Minnelli, Kate McKinnon, Lea Michele, Paula Abdul, Annette Bening—and his most beloved Charles Busch and Julie Halston. He is most recognized from his time as the on-air artist on two seasons of Project Runway. He has been featured as a writer/expert in Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Brides, New Beauty and many others.

He earned his MFA at Columbia University. @nathanwalnut on all the socials.




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First Show:

Cats!

Favorite Show:

Kinky Boots, Waitess, Kimberly Akimbo....



MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

Review: SAUNA BOY at Laurie Beechman Theatre is Fun and Deep
Review: SAUNA BOY at Laurie Beechman Theatre is Fun and Deep
April 20, 2024

In SAUNA BOY, Dan Ireland-Reeves offers audiences a captivating and intimate glimpse into London’s gay bathhouse culture. Dan effortlessly draws laughter from the audience as we follow his journey from his initial interview at the sauna to its climactic final days. Dan seamlessly embodyies a variety of vivid and fully realized characters.

Review: Adam Sank's BAD DATES at The Stonewall Inn Is Queer Comedy Gold
Review: Adam Sank's BAD DATES at The Stonewall Inn Is Queer Comedy Gold
April 9, 2024

Adam Sank is a comedy mainstay in the queer community, so it's no surprise that BAD DATES was awarded not just one, but two BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards last year. With sold-out runs in NYC, Wilton Manors, and Palm Springs, and now two encore performances, I had to see what all the fuss was about. It all boils down to one simple factor: Adam Sank.

Review: Orfeh Shines the Brightest at Café Carlyle with 'MY OTHER GREAT LOVES'
Review: Orfeh Shines the Brightest at Café Carlyle with 'MY OTHER GREAT LOVES'
March 23, 2024

In a city with no shortage of stars, Orfeh shines among the brightest. Catch her at Café Carlyle on 3/23. Equal parts class and sass, Orfeh sings like a master, exuding calm, cool, and effortless charm. Despite the awe-inspiring vocal pyrotechnics, the petite powerhouse never breaks a sweat. The evening was nothing short of perfect.

Review: THE TITANS OF MEDIA TRILOGY: MARTHA STEWART at Joe's Pub is a Good Thing
Review: THE TITANS OF MEDIA TRILOGY: MARTHA STEWART at Joe's Pub is a Good Thing
March 2, 2024

THE TITANS OF MEDIA TRILOGY: MARTHA STEWART is a delight for the senses. From the moment Rafferty steps onto the Joe’s Pub stage, the atmosphere crackles. His infectious energy is a firecracker of joy and passion and once that fuse is lit, there’s no going back.

Review: THE LOVE BALL Is a Masterclass in Drag Excellence at Warsaw
Review: THE LOVE BALL Is a Masterclass in Drag Excellence at Warsaw
March 4, 2024

The Love Ball is a spectacle of wigs, fashion, makeup, body, and talent. It’s part concert, part pageant, part Paris Fashion Week, part multimedia Broadway-level production, with first-class performers at the top of their game that needs to be seen to be believed.

Review: A ROBERT BANNON CHRISTMAS SPECIAL at Chelsea Table + Stage is Merry and Bright!
Review: A ROBERT BANNON CHRISTMAS SPECIAL at Chelsea Table + Stage is Merry and Bright!
December 13, 2023

The 70-minute show kicked off with the festive'Happy Holidays,' establishing the cheerful tone for the entire night. By the second song, the entire audience was joyfully singing along, creating a sense of community that held until the final bow.

Review: John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin's CASSETTE ROULETTE at Joe's Pub Is a Winner!
Review: John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin's CASSETTE ROULETTE at Joe's Pub Is a Winner!
November 20, 2023

When the charismatic bartender at Joe’s Pub takes it upon himself to kick off the evening with an unprompted “I've seen this show three times. It's unbelievable,” you just know you're in for an extraordinary experience. And let me assure you, he wasn't exaggerating. It's not just great; it's freakin' awesome.

Review: David Dean Bottrell Teaches A Master Class In Storytelling With THE DEATH OF ME YET at Pangea
Review: David Dean Bottrell Teaches A Master Class In Storytelling With THE DEATH OF ME YET at Pangea
November 16, 2023

If I were to ask a hundred people, 'Who wants to attend an eighty-minute show about death?' I'm reasonably certain that at least ninety-percent would say, “I’m busy!' In most instances, those ninety percent would have saved themselves from a dull evening. However, in the unique case of David Dean Bottrell, they would have been dead wrong.

Review: MAMIE PARRIS - SURRENDER : AN ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER THRILL RIDE Is All That and More at The Green Room 42
Review: MAMIE PARRIS - SURRENDER : AN ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER THRILL RIDE Is All That and More at The Green Room 42
November 10, 2023

We are only just seeing the tip of the stardom that Mamie Parris is destined to achieve.

Review: NIGHTMARE DOLLHOUSE at Teatro SEA @ The Clemente is a thrill!
Review: NIGHTMARE DOLLHOUSE at Teatro SEA @ The Clemente is a thrill!
October 18, 2023

Psycho Clan and ETR Ventures' latest immersive horror venture, 'Nightmare Dollhouse,' is chilling, to say the least. With twenty-one seasons under their belt, it's safe to say they know a thing or two about delivering spine-tingling thrills. What sets this venture apart is its unique concept. While haunted houses often feature the expected blood, gore, monsters, and zombies, I've never encountered one 'inspired by the weirdest and scariest roadside oddities.'

Review: MARK NADLER'S CRAZY 1961 Strikes All The Right Chords at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Review: MARK NADLER'S CRAZY 1961 Strikes All The Right Chords at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
October 16, 2023

There are people who entertain, and then there are those destined to take the stage. Mark Nadler is undeniably the latter. His show, 'Mark Nadler, Crazy 1961,’ is a testament to his innate talent, making him one of the most outstanding (and ‘Crazy’) figures to emerge from that remarkable year.






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