Nathan Johnson is a queer performer/playwright/artist. He was a finalist for the Dramatists Guild Fellowship, a recipient of the National Queer Theatre-WIO Fellowship and a recipient of the Mary Louise Rockwell Scholarship from Primary Stages. 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....Favorite Stories:
- John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin Cassette Roulette - I mean, it's John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin!
- Shining in Misery - The show was hysterical and I know it's going to have a long life.
- Orfeh at Cafe Carlyle - Because Orfeh is a FORCE OF NATURE!
- Review: John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin's CASSETTE ROULETTE at Joe's Pub Is a Winner! -
- Review: NIGHTMARE DOLLHOUSE at Teatro SEA @ The Clemente is a thrill! -
Review: MAMIE PARRIS - SURRENDER : AN ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER THRILL RIDE Is All That and More at The Green Room 42
November 10, 2023
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!
October 18, 2023
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
October 16, 2023
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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