TikTok sensation and comedian Nurse John will be making several New York stops on his “The Short Staffed Tour: Shift’s Getting Real” tour this year. With the real name of John Dela Cruz, the Filipino Canadian nurse practitioner gained recognition on TikTok during the pandemic while posting about the emotional challenges of nursing during that time.
Now on tour for his stand-up show, Nurse John’s comedy show combines real-life nursing experiences with humor and sold out its initial 32 shows.
The tour also compliments Nurse John’s popular podcast, ” I Beg Your Pardon .” Only launching last year, the podcast has already gained international recognition with earning a spot in South Korea’s Top 40 podcasts.
Here’s what to know.
Where will Nurse John be performing in NY?
Nurse John’s “The Short Staffed Tour: Shift’s Getting Real” tour will be stopping in four upstate New York cities. Here’s the list:
- University at Buffalo’s Center for the Arts in Buffalo on April 3, 2025
- The Broome County Forum Theater in Binghamton on April 4, 2025
- The Palace Theatre in Albany on April 18, 2025
- The Crouse-Hinds Theater in Syracuse on April 19, 2025