3 White Guys Named John

The fantastical and totally true solo show of how John Hughes, John Mayer and Jon Bon Jovi inspired Andrea Coleman, a black woman from the south, at pivotal moments in her life to go where she felt terrified to go. The music and movies of three white guys named John transcended race and lived experience to act as Divine messengers leading Andrea on the path of her destiny dropping lyrical and cinematic breadcrumbs along the way.

Written & Performed by Andrea Coleman

Audience Praise

"Loved that it's a show about courage and finding one's purpose. So incredibly inspiring."

“I was so, so moved by your show. Perfectly written and perfectly performed. It's honest, funny, moving, and incredibly profound.”

“It was a moving show with a lot of real visual moments and vivid scenes. It was well crafted…Gave me a lot to think about.”

“Ever since I saw Andrea’s show I’ve been obsessed with Jon Bon Jovi”

“I cannot overstate how much I enjoyed your show last night. It was funny and deeply touching.”

“You have a tremendous ability to connect with an audience.”

Show Photos

Pictures taken at the live performances of "3 White Guys Named John"

LimeFest, NYC

photo credit: JT Anderson

Caveat, NYC

photo credit: JT Anderson

SoloCom Fest, NYC

photo credit: Mary-Alice McNab

Caveat, NYC

*also featuring T-shirt merch

photo credit: JT Anderson

Caveat, NYC

photo credit: JT Anderson

The Tank, NYC

photo credit: JT Anderson

The PIT, NYC

photo credit: Kat Stickler

Caveat, NYC

photo credit: JT Anderson

Edinburgh Fringe, Scotland

photo credit: A. Torraco

Edinburgh Fringe, Scotland

photo credit: A. Torraco

Edinburgh Fringe, Scotland

photo credit: A. Torraco

Edinburgh Fringe, Scotland

photo credit: A. Torraco

Audience Reviews

In 2025, Andrea had a wildly succesful month long run of "3 White Guys Named John" at the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. Below are some of the reviews left for the show by members of the international audience.