'Daily Show' host Josh Johnson adds second Tampa show this weekend

Portrait of a smiling Black man with short braids, wearing a gray zip-up hoodie, holding a small bouquet of red and yellow flowers against a solid purple background. Josh Johnson, who plays Tampa Theatre in Tampa, Florida on Nov. 8, 2025. Credit: Courtesy / Tampa Theatre

Stand-up comedian and “The Daily Show” writer-performer Josh Johnson brings his sharp humor to Tampa this weekend for two performances—including a sold out 7 p.m. show.

Armed with relatable storytelling, keen topical humor and progressive sensibilities, Johnson turns the bleak everyday into disarming laughs. The Louisiana native got his start performing at open mics in Chicago before landing writing roles on “The Tonight Show” and TDS, where he now also appears as a correspondent.

Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch,” Johnson continues to earn acclaim for his specials “# (Hashtag)” and “Up Here Killing Myself,” praised for biting humor with empathetic heart.

Tickets to Josh Johnson’s 4 p.m. matinee at Tampa Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 8 are still available and start at $35.

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