Nurse John at San Diego Civic Theatre

Known for his hilarious takes on hospital life, NURSE JOHN found himself amidst glitter and gold. Amassing 12M+ followers on social media, fans can’t get enough of his relatable content on the daily struggles and frustrations of our hard-working nurses. It’s a short-staffed industry, that’s for sure. Dominating your FYP, he’s seizing the chance to bring his best material to the live stage. Kicking off his first-ever live trek, John Dela Cruz is proud to present THE SHORT-STAFFED TOUR across North America. With new tour dates announced, the SHIFT’S GETTING REAL!

A couple of shows marked done — it’s a hit! With theaters jam-packed with nurses, family, and friends who relate to his wild stories, it’s an uplifting event that gives each other a pat on the back. These healthcare professionals have changed and saved lives, and they really feel the challenges, frustrations, and stress that comes along. Sometimes, all they need is a time to catch up and vent with a work bestie. This is where Nurse John comes in.

“The reason I became a nurse is I want to be part of a change in someone's life, and I would never have thought that social media would give me this power and influence,” he told CTV News. “For me, I still see this as nursing. nursing you... through your phone while you're swiping, you're laughing, you're forgetting your stress.”

Showcasing authentic experiences of nurses — dancing, crying, laughing, and all at once, it’s a MOOD! “It's like, me in the bathroom at work having a mental breakdown, hyping myself up because of what we do, 'Okay, we keep going, we got this,” he said.

To the nurses out there, you got this! In the meantime, Nurse John is out here holding special shows to have you rolling in joy and laughter. On stage, you’ll see the REAL deal — his impersonations, stories, patient scenarios, dancing, and more of his hilarious antics.

“I have never imagined in my life that I would one day be on stage, doing stand-up and making my besties laugh, cry, and feel seen! It is so surreal but it's here and I am excited,” Dela Cruz said in a statement. “I have worked so hard to create the comedy experience of a lifetime and I can't wait to share it with everyone. Get ready to be short-staffed!”

Stoked to meet all of you on tour, he’s all set to take over San Diego this spring. The San Diego Civic Theatre will definitely have its hall bursting with laughter in the air as his best jokes, punchlines, and stories have all of you rolling. Its comfortable seats and high-quality sound system makes it the perfect venue for a night of stand-up comedy. Located in the heart of the city, it’s an accessible venue for the perfect night out with tons of restaurants and pubs nearby.

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