Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson at The Fillmore - Detroit

Saturday at five is an early start for a comedy outing, but Josh Johnson gives fans a reason to make the time. His career spans television writing, stand-up and podcasting; this performance puts his own comic voice in front of the audience.

Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer and correspondent on The Daily Show, with earlier writing and performing work on The Tonight Show. Those credits give television viewers a connection to the name on the bill. Seeing his stand-up is a way to follow the personality beyond a segment and build an evening around your interest in his own work.

His creative outlets include the special #(Hashtag), the comedy/music mixtape Elusive, and podcast The Josh Johnson Show. Each offers a different introduction. That range gives longtime fans plenty to connect with, while newcomers can choose the live comedian as their starting point. Come for Johnson’s comic perspective rather than a promised reprise of something you’ve already heard.

Start Saturday's comedy early and keep the rest of the night open. Josh Johnson's 5:00 performance gives fans a reason to head downtown.