Feb
12
Thu

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Feb
17
Tue

After premiering Off-Broadway last season, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance
Sensation’ returns to stages across the USA in 2026, performing the show that has entertained
thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for
this generation.
Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the
Dance and Riverdance, 'A Taste of Ireland’ transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s
tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend
melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling.
Featuring revamped classics of Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, Wild Rover, and many more well known
songs, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of
the live dance cast. 'A Taste of Ireland’ merges cultural traditions, modern flair, and craic galore,
to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet
for the last decade.
With over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews, 'A Taste of Ireland’ is exactly what
it promises: a taste of everything you love about Ireland with a generous helping of more! 'A
Taste of Ireland’ is a show with 100% live singing and dancing that bridges the gap between
storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap and contemporary dance to tell a historic story, live on
stage.
With a strictly limited USA run, see ‘A Taste of Ireland’ this spring for limited performances
before it takes off around the globe once again.
‘Witness the birth of a nation told through rhythm and beat, with the cry of the Vikings as they
were brought to defeat, the rise and fall of the rebellion the show tells the tale, trapped were the
Irish, watch them dance from the jail. For the nation fought free from Dundalk to Tralee, they sing
and they dance through the night full of glee. For Ireland, there was not a nation quite like her,
hold on to your seat, feel Ireland’s passion and fire.’


**Please note: musical instruments are subject to change from performance to performance
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7:30 PM
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Feb
19
Thu

Norton Auditorium does not have an elevator.
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Jun
05
Fri

Outback Presents JOHN CRIST LIVE!

 

Friday, June 5, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Norton Auditorium

 

Tickets start at $29.75 plus tax and fees

VIP tickets include meet and greet, photo opportunity, and commemorative VIP laminate.

About the Artist: 

John Crist is one of today's fastest-rising stand-up comedians, earning more than one billion video views, more than 7.9 million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast and continuously charts as one of Pollstar's Top 10 Global Touring Comedians. John has sold out the majority of his 2025 U.S. 'Jokes For Humans' dates and recently launched a Fall extension – which kicked off at Las Vegas’ Encore Theater and will visit cities like Austin, Louisville, Cleveland and more later this year.

His latest comedy special John Crist: Emotional Support (February 18), showcases his skills in delivering witty, pop culture commentary through clean humor. Filmed just six miles from his childhood home in Lilburn, GA, John Crist: Emotional Support sees the viral comedian diving into the ever-changing dynamics of growing up Christian in the 90s, navigating family group texts, mediating fights on the neighborhood Facebook page and more. In its first three weeks, the special earned more than 2.1 million stand-alone views, with social media clips surpassing 20 million views, as it continues to grow in viewership.

Crist’s latest comedy special follows a record touring year in 2024 and his 2023 special John Crist: Would Like To Release A Statement (available on YouTube), which amassed more than 4.2 million views and more than 200 million views across social media clips. In 2022, his independently-released special What Are We Doing? racked up more than 100 million views across platforms and is now available to stream on Hulu.

Crist’s Net Positive Podcast regularly charts on Spotify and Apple's top podcast charts and is filmed in downtown Nashville. It has featured a variety of guests including Matt Rife, Leanne Morgan, Michael W. Smith, Creed Lead Singer Scott Stapp, Dave Ramsey, Kirk Herbstreit, David Crowder, Brett Cooper, Breland, Ernest, Trey Kennedy, Tyler Hubbard, Warren Zeiders, Chelcie Lynn (“Trailer Trash Tammy”), Michael Knowles, John Delony, Clay Travis, Jenn Johnson, Matt Walsh and more. 

Earlier this year, Crist made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and he has also made appearances on ESPN's SEC Network "SEC Gameday” as a co-host, Good Morning America, SHERRI, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports,  Buzzfeed and Theo Von's This Past Weekend just to name a few. For more information, visit johncristcomedy.com.

Norton Auditorium does not have an elevator.
Please note that only one companion seat can be purchased with the sale of each accessible seat.
Event not affiliated with the University of North Alabama
All sales are conducted online.

Outback Presents is an independent company and is not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, or sponsored by the University of North Alabama.
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