Nurse John
The Short Staffed Tour

Nurse John
The Short Staffed Tour
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DateOct 12 2025
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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VenueChrysler Hall
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On SaleOn Sale Now
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DateOct 12 2025
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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VenueChrysler Hall
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On SaleOn Sale Now
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Seating MapView Seating Map
Nurse John
The Short Staffed Tour
The Stage Left Lounge includes:
- Early entry to Chrysler Hall 90 minutes before the performance
- Two complimentary premium beer, wine, or mixed/soft beverages
- A delicious selection of hors d’oeuvres and desserts
- Convenient access to private restrooms
- Opportunity to meet your fellow theater, music, and comedy fans
Stage Left Lounge passes must be accompanied by their corresponding event ticket for entry. Please note that one Stage Left Lounge pass covers one person. For entry, each person in your party must purchase a Stage Left Lounge pass.
Know Before You Go
Mobile Tickets
SevenVenues utilizes mobile tickets for all eligible shows. With mobile entry, patrons can only access their tickets on their phones via the Ticketmaster app or mobile wallet. For the continued safety of our customers, patrons can no longer utilize Ticketmaster.com to scan into a performance.
Visit our Box Office page for information on mobile ticketing or instructions on downloading a mobile ticket.
Parking
There are more than 3,500 parking spaces available to patrons of Scope Arena and Chrysler Hall. However, during large or multiple events, the Scope Garage fills quickly, so arriving at least an hour early is recommended.
In the event the parking garage reaches capacity, the following options are available to patrons:
Parking Facility | Walking Distance | Special Event Rate* |
Scope Garage | 1 min. | $10.00 |
Bank St. Garage | 5 min. | $10.00 |
Brambleton Lot | 8 min. | $10.00 |
MacArthur Center (N Garage) | 10 min. | $2.00** |
St. Pauls Lot | 12 min. | $10.00 |
York Street Garage | 10 min. | $10.00 |
*Special event parking rates vary depending on the event.
**Entry to the MacArthur Center North garage after 6 p.m. is $2.00. Before 6 p.m., the special event rate is $10.00
For information on accessible parking and additional transportation options, refer to our Directions & Parking page.
Security
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment, all patrons are subject to metal detector screening and physical and/or physical inspection of their person and belongings. Failure to consent to an inspection will result in the denial of entry.
Suspicious activity, disruptive patrons, and guest-related problems should be reported to an usher or police officer immediately. SevenVenues reserves the right to ask any individual to leave if his or her behavior is deemed disruptive.
For more information on security measures, visit our Venue Policies page.
Event Details
John Dela Cruz’s (a.k.a Nurse John’s) comedy is like talking to your work bestie; you trauma dump, cry, scream, and laugh together through all the high and the lows of working in the service industry. It’s the feeling of relatability and instant relief that you are not crazy from experiencing all the roller coaster of emotions working short staffed while being underpaid, undervalued, and underappreciated. His relatable humor helped him garner over 12 million besties & followers across the globe and growing each day in all his social media platforms. John also hosts ‘I Beg Your Pardon’; one of the top comedy podcasts in North America that currently has 3 million downloads and serves as a weekly therapy for many. It highlights all the good, the bad, and the ugly of working in healthcare and the service industry. An actual nurse by profession and an accidental comedian at heart, his portrayal of life working in healthcare has proven hilariously relatable to those both in and out of the healthcare industry.
John’s ability to combine reality, truth, and entertainment continues to inspire millions around the world that with enough caffeine, medication, and hydration…you too can make it to your next short staffed shift.
FAQs
Additional Ticket Information
Don't get ripped off! The Scope Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster are the only authorized sellers of tickets.
SevenVenues is not responsible for tickets purchased anywhere other than Ticketmaster or through the Scope Arena Box Office and will not honor, exchange, or refund counterfeit, duplicate, or invalid tickets.
Ticket prices are subject to change.
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Age Policy
This event is for ages 18+
Reschedule Policy
The April 12, 2025 performance on Nurse John’s The Short Staffed Tour at Chrysler Hall has been rescheduled for October 12, 2025.
All tickets for the original performance will be honored at the new date, so please hold on to your tickets. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you can request a refund from your original point of purchase. Refunds are available until Wednesday, April 30.
Please Note: To be eligible, you must have purchased your tickets through Ticketmaster and not have transferred, posted or sold them. If the tickets were transferred to you, you will need to transfer them back to the original purchaser in order for them to take advantage of the above.
If requested, your refund will be processed to the original method of payment used at time of purchase. It should appear on your account within 5-7 business days, depending on your bank's processing time.
Stage Left Lounge
Join us for a relaxing preshow experience! The Stage Left Lounge is the spot for pre-show hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Located on the third floor of Chrysler Hall, the Stage Left Lounge opens 90 minutes before the show and offers a spacious bar and beautiful ambiance while overlooking the Norfolk city skyline.
Purchase your show tickets and opt in to add your Stage Left Lounge ticket at checkout. Please note that one Stage Left Lounge ticket covers one person. For entry, each person in your party must purchase a Stage Left Lounge ticket.
For additional information, visit the Stage Left Lounge page.