A Comedy Show That Feels Like a Reunion With 300 Friends
Each stop on the HERO Comedy Tour brings community together in unforgettable ways. You’ll hear jokes from people who’ve been where you’ve been and leave feeling a little lighter and a lot more connected.
2026 Tour Schedule:
Many stops. One unforgettable launch. We’re hitting cities near bases, hospitals, schools, and precincts to meet HEROs where they are.
Next Show:
February 7, 2026, Fayetteville, NC.
Details coming soon!
The Lineup:
Tom Cotter
Crowd-Favorite with National Recognition
Bio Snapshot: Tom Cotter rose to fame as the first comedian finalist—and runner-up—on Season 7 of America’s Got Talent. He’s headlined at top clubs (Comedy Cellar, Improv), starred in his own Comedy Central special, and toured globally.
HERO Connection: His quick-fire observational comedy appeals across generations, making him a hit with busy professionals—from healthcare to education—craving smart, universal laughs.
Relevance & Role: As a recognizable face and former police officer, Tom elevates the tour’s profile while providing polished, inclusive humor that unites diverse HERO groups through shared laughter.
dennis vee
Deadpan Delivery. Deep Roots.
Bio Snapshot: Known for his sharp veteran POV and no-patience stage presence, Dennis Vee has built a loyal following with his blend of dark humor and hard-earned honesty. A former New York comic who took a 20-year detour through the U.S. Army, and then retired to teach middle school, because apparently he hates peace… He draws on military life, the classroom, and aging to deliver comedy that hits funny because it’s painfully true.
HERO Connection: His humor connects with veterans, military families, teachers, and first responders, the people who’ve seen some things, don’t sugarcoat reality, and laugh at the realities of life just to get through the day
Relevance & Role: As a retired Army veteran and former middle school teacher, Dennis brings a hard-earned perspective and unfiltered relatability. He helps HERO audiences see themselves in the laughter, whether it’s service, the classroom, or just surviving adulthood, while lighting up the room with honesty, edge, and zero sugarcoating.
Greg “G” Williams
Nurse. Veteran.
Humorist with a Heart
Bio Snapshot: Greg “G” Williams served in the Army during Desert Storm and later became a nurse, before launching his stand-up career with Nurse’s Night Out—touring nationally to bring laughter to his fellow medical professionals.
HERO Connection: As both a former service member and a healthcare worker, Greg intimately understands the burnout, underappreciation, and emotional load of HERO professions.
Relevance & Role: Greg brings authentic insider humor and heartfelt connection to the tour’s healthcare focus. He embodies the bridge between service and healing, making the comedy therapeutic as well as entertaining.
Robin Phoenix Johnson
Executive Producer, CEO, Best Medicine Brigade
Bio Snapshot: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Robin Phoenix Johnson served over 20 years in the U.S. Army, including 5 combat deployments, before turning to stand-up comedy and creating the HEAL*ARIOUS therapeutic humor program. Robin is a Hoover Institution Veteran Fellow at Stanford University and a Certified Humor Professional, accredited by the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. She is widely recognized for harnessing humor as a strategic tool to sharpen problem-solving, enhance cognitive performance, and foster resilient, positive organizational cultures.
HERO Connection: Her story mirrors the journeys of many servicemembers—transition, purpose search, healing. Her military roots deliver instant credibility and emotional resonance with veteran and first-responder audiences.
Relevance & Role: As executive producer, her presence signals that this is more than entertainment—it’s impact-driven comedy crafted by someone who’s walked the walk.
Behind the Scenes
Come backstage with us. Our team of veterans and creatives brings every stop to life with care, purpose, and joy. See the full team, follow the journey, and join us for the ride.