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John Mulaney announces new standup tour 'Mister Whatever' — from the backseat of his kidnappers' car

John Mulaney announces his new standup tour Mister Whatever, featuring guest appearances from Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson, and Martin Short. Tickets go on presale April 23.

Comedian John Mulaney teases his upcoming Mister Whatever tour in a hilariously staged promo, appearing bound and blindfolded in the backseat of a car. Photo: People
Comedian John Mulaney teases his upcoming Mister Whatever tour in a hilariously staged promo, appearing bound and blindfolded in the backseat of a car. Photo: People

Comedian John Mulaney is hitting the road once again with a brand-new standup tour titled 'Mister Whatever'.

This announcement comes after the success of his 2023 Netflix special, BABY J, for which he earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Variety Special and won for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.

John Mulaney's humorous announcement

John Mulaney made the announcement for his new tour in a funny promo video where you can see him blindfolded and with his hands bound sitting in the back of a car along with 2 men with blurred faces and distorted voices announcing deadpan the upcoming tour.

“I’m so excited to finally be given a platform to share my thoughts,” Mulaney says in the video, showing us the kind of humor we can expect from the show.

John Mulaney's 'Mister Whatever' special guests

John Mulaney's fans are in for a treat with this show, as it will showcase Mulaney's latest insights, and sometimes self-depreciating humor. They will also enjoy many special guests at the show like:

  • Jon Stewart
  • Pete Davidson
  • Martin Short

'Mister Whatever' tour dates

Mulaney’s "Mister Whatever" tour presale ticket are available for purchase since Wednesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. local time,

  • June 27th, 2025 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Arena – North 2 Shore Festival with Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson 
  • June 28, 2025 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone 
  • June 29, 2025 – Lennox, MA – Tanglewood Theatre
  • July 18, 2025 – Hinckley, MN – Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheatre 
  • July 19, 2025 – Winnipeg, MB – Assiniboine Park – Confirmed Great Outdoors with Martin Short
  • July 20, 2025 – Edmonton, AB – Kinsmen Park – Confirmed Great Outdoors with Martin Short
  • August 7, 2025 – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl with Fred Armisen, Mike Birbiglia, and Nick Kroll
  • August 8, 2025 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts with Fred Armisen, Mike Birbiglia, and Nick Kroll
  • August 9, 2025 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena – with Fred Armisen, Mike Birbiglia, and Nick Kroll
  • August 10, 2025 – Halifax, NS – Halifax Citadel Garrison Grounds – Great Outdoors with Fred Armisen, Mike Birbiglia, and Nick Kroll
  • September 5, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
  • September 6, 2025 – Rochester, NY – CMAC
  • September 13, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Brockton Oval – Confirmed Great Outdoors with Fred Armisen, Mike Birbiglia, and Nick Kroll
  • September 18, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
  • September 25, 2025 – Boston, MA – Wang Theater
  • October 4, 2025 – Durham, NC – DPAC 
  • October 5, 2025 – North Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center
  • October 10, 2025 – Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery
  • October 11, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – Dolby Live Park Theatre
  • October 12, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Rady Shell
  • October 16, 2025 – Detroit, MI- Fox Theatre
  • October 23, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center
  • October 24, 2025 – Cleveland, OH – Playhouse Square – Palace Theatre
  • November 7, 2025 - Grand Prairie, TX - Texas Trust
  • November 8, 2025 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Center
  • November 13, 2025 - Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall
  • November 22, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – Masonic
  • December 6, 2025 – Tampa, FL – Morsani Hall
  • December 7, 2025 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Hollywood
  • December 11, 2025 – Orlando, FL – Disney Theatre
  • December 12, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
  • December 18, 2025 – Washington, DC – Anthem