Jonathan Van Ness is an Emmy-winning television personality, three-time New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, comedian, celebrity hairstylist and founder of JVN Hair. He stars on Netflix’s Emmy Award-winning reboot series Queer Eye, where he shines as the hair guru and self-care advocate; and he hosts the popular podcast, Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness.
Jonathan also starred on the Emmy-nominated web series Gay of Thrones, a witty social commentary series recapping HBO’s Game of Thrones. Launched in 2013, the series ran for eight seasons and garnered three Emmy nominations for ‘Outstanding Short Form Variety Series.’ Fresh off two successful worldwide comedy tours, Jonathan Van Ness: Road to Beijing and Imaginary Living Room Olympian, Jonathan is bringing their new show, Hot & Healed, to cities around the US, Canada and abroad. Unfiltered comedy, wildly entertaining and fun, the show is a celebration of joy and a showcase for all the sides of JVN you have never seen before.
The Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed Tour is for ages 18+. Contains Mature Content.
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