PodSubs / Podcasting News / Criminal Announces 13-City “Don’t Worry” North American Live Tour News briefCriminal Announces 13-City “Don’t Worry” North American Live TourPhoebe Judge will bring an all-new Criminal stage show to 13 North American cities beginning November 17 in Chicago, with public ticket sales opening September 24. By Vox Media — · Published September 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM UTC · Announcement date 2026-09-21 Original source date: September 21, 2026Vox Media has announced a 13-city North American tour for Criminal, the long-running true-crime podcast hosted by Phoebe Judge. The new live show is titled Don’t Worry and begins November 17 in Chicago. Criminal Plus members received an early ticket window on September 21, while general public sales are scheduled to open September 24 at 10 a.m. Eastern.The stage show shifts the focus toward Judge’s own family history. Vox Media says the production will use previously unheard personal stories about growing up in Chicago, family secrets and the experiences that helped shape the point of view behind Criminal. That makes the tour more than a live replay of the regular feed: it gives existing listeners material designed specifically for the room.For creators considering live extensions, the announcement shows why a stage version needs its own promise. A live audience is paying for an experience, not simply for the convenience of hearing an episode early. Criminal is using host history, exclusivity and a touring format to create something adjacent to the podcast while keeping the show’s established voice at the center.SourcesVox Media — Report a correction · Have podcast news? Submit it free for review