John Crist, one of today's rapidly emerging stand-up comedians, is set to perform at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. With over one billion video views and more than five million fans on social media, Crist has established a robust presence in the comedy scene. His sold-out shows from coast to coast have earned him a spot on Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold.
Crist is widely recognized for his viral videos such as “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” and “Brands that need to be CANCELLED”, among hundreds of others. He has performed across the globe and in 2021 initiated his multi-city national theater tour called “Fresh Cuts.” This tour saw him selling out theaters throughout the United States.
Crist's work has been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed. He also hosts a weekly podcast titled “Net Positive.”
When asked about his inspiration for writing jokes, Crist shared his unique background: “I grew up in the deep south; my dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-filA. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!” He is currently touring.