Phil Johnson

You can expect an experienced performer who's easy to work with, punctual, and professional. I'm happy to write some custom material for your event to augment my regular material.

I can give you a clean show or get a little naughty if that's what you need. A lot of my material is about being someone a little out of the ordinary and being misunderstood in a variety of ways. So it's relatable to anyone who's ever felt out of the place. (That's most people.)

I'm also very comfortable doing hosting, announcement, or auctioneering duties. And happy to jump in wherever I can help to make your event better.

Need a multi-comedian show? I know every good comic in the area and will be happy to put together a whole show for you.

Here's a little of what others have said about me:

"Phil Johnson is a PRO who rips the crowd in any spot on the line-up! His act keeps the audience energized and he has become a crowd favorite at The Comedy Palace, we always look forward to having him back." Zach Miller, The Comedy Palace

Phil Johnson brings it to every performance! If you book Phil you can count on him to promote his appearance. He will understand the room and your needs and exceed your expectations. Phil shows up on time and is prepared. He works clean and smart. He is easy going and when he’s on the slate there is one less thing to worry about. Phil is an experienced performer who connects with his audience. He has solid material and is able to think on his feet. If you book Phil, you can rest assured your audience will laugh and they will applaud.
Rhonda Lucile Hicks, Producer and Comedy Talent Buyer, Red Dragonfly Productions

Phil Johnson is a man who gets mistaken for a woman, but only by those not paying attention. That revelation kicks off a battle for self-awareness where comedy and music are the weapons of choice. It's a battle that has taken Phil to such esteemed festivals as the Edinburgh Fringe and Sundance Film Festivals and the Top 8 Finals of the World Series of Comedy.

"I've always been the guy who isn't quite what people expect," says Phil. Using that experience, Phil pokes holes in the medical marijuana argument, discusses being a white guy at a hip hop show (and the innocent gestures that can get him in trouble), and reveals why Hawaii isn't the paradise we think it is.

From Shakespearean bees to redneck vampires to anthropomorphic cell phones with weight issues, Phil Johnson fills the stage with quirky characters that combine social satire with absurdist flights of fancy. Then the guitar comes out and kicks the show into an even higher gear with songs about the bright future (and dark past) of babies and what he would do if he woke up one morning as an actual woman.

On stage, Phil's playful humor and likeable, endearing manner allow him to shake things up without antagonizing the audience. In the end we can only be who we are, try to understand others, and hope they understand us.

My general requirements are a basic sound system including mic, mic stand, and a direct input for my guitar if that's going to be part of the show.

I can also supply a sound system with all of the above if needed.