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Jonathan Van Ness, also known commonly by his initials, JVN, is an American hairdresser, podcaster, activist, author, and television personality. He is internationally known as the grooming expert on the Netflix series Queer Eye, for his work on the web series parody Gay of Thrones, and for hosting the Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast.



Van Ness is non-binary. His gender pronouns are he/him/his, but he has indicated that he is okay being referred to with she/her or they/them as well.

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Jonathan Van Ness Sets 2026 UK Tour with Comedy Show 'Hot & Healed' Photo
Jonathan Van Ness Sets 2026 UK Tour with Comedy Show 'Hot & Healed'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

Queer Eye star and beloved global icon Jonathan Van Ness is heading back to the UK with their brand new solo show Hot & Healed, coming to stages across the country in May. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2025- HAMILTON Tops the Grosses and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 22, 2025- HAMILTON Tops the Grosses and More
by - Oct 22, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 22, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Tony-Winner Beth Leavel Joins Breaking The Binary Theatre Star-Studded THE D Photo
Photos: Tony-Winner Beth Leavel Joins Breaking The Binary Theatre Star-Studded THE DROWSY CHAPERONE In Concert At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Check out brand-new photos of Breaking the Binary Theatre’s one-night-only concert presentation of The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall! The concert kicked off the 2025 Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival.
Exclusive: Jonathan Van Ness Backstage at THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Carnegie Hall Photo
Exclusive: Jonathan Van Ness Backstage at THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Carnegie Hall
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025

Go backstage at Breaking the Binary Theatre's The Drowsy Chaperone with Jonathan van Ness! The Emmy-winner took BroadwayWorld backstage at the one-night-only Carnegie Hall performance with new photos.
Full Cast Set For Fourth Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival Photo
Full Cast Set For Fourth Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

Breaking the Binary Theatre has announced the complete casting for the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for THE LEAST PROBLEMATIC WOMAN IN THE WORLD Openin Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for THE LEAST PROBLEMATIC WOMAN IN THE WORLD Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 8, 2025

Dylan Mulvaney's The Least Problematic Woman in the World, an autobiographical solo play, directed by Tim Jackson has officially opened Off-Broadway. See photos from opening night here!
LEA SALONGA & More Lead New York's Fall 2025 Top Cabaret Shows Photo
LEA SALONGA & More Lead New York's Fall 2025 Top Cabaret Shows
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 6, 2025

Check out our top cabaret shows for Fall 2025 in NYC from Lea Salonga (star of MULAN, ALADDIN) to a concert reading of William Finn's final work and more.
Best Cabaret in October 2025: Maria Bamford, Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye & More Photo
Best Cabaret in October 2025: Maria Bamford, Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2025

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out.
Breaking the Binary Theatre Reveals Additional Programming for 4th Annual Festival Photo
Breaking the Binary Theatre Reveals Additional Programming for 4th Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed programming for the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. Learn more about the programming here!
Max Mendoza Crumm, Dylan Mulvaney and More to Star in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Concert Photo
Max Mendoza Crumm, Dylan Mulvaney and More to Star in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025

Breaking the Binary Theatre has revealed the complete cast for the organization’s one-night-only concert of The Drowsy Chaperone at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Cabaret Roundup: Fall 2025- Lea Salonga, Shoshana Bean, Margaret Cho and More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: Fall 2025- Lea Salonga, Shoshana Bean, Margaret Cho and More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 16, 2025

Get tickets to some of the hottest shows in NYC for Fall 2025 before they sell out! We scoured the fall listings for can’t-miss events you’ll want to get your tickets to way, way in advance: Halloween-themed treats, standup, Broadway stars & more
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August Photo
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2025
by - Jul 15, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness and More to Star in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Concert Photo
Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness and More to Star in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness, and more will star in The Drowsy Chaperon benefit concert! Learn more about the concert and see how to attend the performance!
Netflix's QUEER EYE to Conclude with 10th and Final Season Photo
Netflix's QUEER EYE to Conclude with 10th and Final Season
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2025

Netflix’s Emmy-winning series Queer Eye has announced its 10th and final season, which has just began production in Washington, D.C. The final season will celebrate the show’s legacy and impact, spotlighting heroes from the nation’s capital.
Lee Roy Reams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Lee Roy Reams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee Roy Reams and more. See the full lineup here!
Norm Lewis, Michael James Scott, and More Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Muny Photo
Norm Lewis, Michael James Scott, and More Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

Norm Lewis, Michael James Scott, Cameron Anika Hill, Terence Archie, Allison Blackwell, Troy Iwata, Michael Hartung and Meghan Murphy will star in La Cage aux Folles when the musical returns to The Muny this summer after nearly four decades.
Sierra Boggess and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Sierra Boggess and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond including Sierra Boggess, Lea DeLaria and more! 
Jonathan Van Ness to Perform at Paramount Theatre in October Photo
Jonathan Van Ness to Perform at Paramount Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Comedy Works Entertainment will present JONATHAN VAN NESS: HOT & HEALED at Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO. Learn more and see how to attend the performance!
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May Photo
See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 
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How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Van Ness been in?

Jonathan Van Ness has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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