It was recently announced that TikTok star Nurse John will be bringing his comedy to Las Vegas as part of "The Short Staffed Tour." The show, set for May 23 at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, promises to deliver plenty of laughs to both healthcare workers and comedy fans. Tickets for this extension of his sold-out stand-up tour went on sale December 6, starting at an affordable $35, according to FOX5 Vegas.
Known to his fans as Nurse John but born with the tag John Dela Cruz, this Filipino Canadian's rise to internet stardom was no accident. He churned out a dose of reality with a side of giggles, covering the grueling life within hospital walls during the pandemic-peak on TikTok. And lest you think his talents stop there, Nurse John's also peddling chuckles elsewhere, having just announced an addition of dates into 2025, reaching audiences as far as Ottawa, Toronto, and even — not kidding — Columbus, according to a report by The Columbus Dispatch.
March 20 is when the nurse outfits become optional and laughter becomes the best medicine at Mershon Auditorium in Columbus. Nurse John will hit the stage to decipher nursing's cryptic handwriting into legible punchlines. Want first dibs on tickets? They'll be up for grabs on Ticketmaster starting at 10 a.m. this Friday, but there's a presale for artsy types at 9 a.m. the day before, for those who know their way around a presale code.
But wait, there's more to this healthcare hero turned humor healer. Nurse John's also giving your eardrums something to smile about with his popular podcast, "I Beg Your Pardon," a new kid on the block that's already kicking it with the big boys by snagging a top spot in South Korea's podcast charts. He's looking to check the pulse of his fans in a live setting, so if you witness people lining up at 6 p.m. for an 18 and older comedy show, make sure you spot the venue; it's not your regular clinic—it's for Nurse John's show, as per The Columbus Dispatch.
