On December 15, social media sensation and long-time Toronto comedian Tom Hearn will per-form at the Rabbit Box on his holiday-inspired "Barefooting Through the Snow" tour. The SGN spoke with Hearn about his artistic motivations, viral impersonations, and his tour stop in Seattle.

"Barefooting Through the Snow" transports audiences into what appears to be 2003 Food Network holiday crossover episode featuring all of the channel's best hosts. On this tour, Hearn will grace the stage in the form of the Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten (Christmas Cosmo); Martha Stewart (Ultimate Gift Wrapping); Reba McEntire (holiday stories); James Corden (improvised holi-day movie magic); and original characters' sketches and musical numbers. New to this tour is an added holiday Brat number that Hearn will perform as Charli XCX.

Hearn's comedy impressions have recently gone viral, most notably, that of Garten ─whose per-sona he can snap into with a slightly exaggerated, but convincing, recital of her signature line: "And how fabulous is that?"

Inspired by the era of television he was raised on, including the likes of Friends and Trading Spaces, Hearn's impersonations of all-star TV show hosts like Garten and McEntire seem to have tapped into an era of a generation's collective nostalgia.

"Recently, I've been doing things that don't seem like they're super zeitgeisty or top of mind at this moment but people are deeply passionate about," he said. "I think my characters are successful because there is an appetite online for nostalgic millennial content."

According to Hearn, his Garten impression received instant virality when he decided to post a clip during the early pandemic. "Overnight," he said, "the first clip saw about three million views." He has since seen continuous positive engagement on other impersonation clips, including an ap-proving comment on a Martha Stewart bit from Martha Stewart herself.

Before his online takeoff, Hearn cut his teeth at Toronto's Comedy Bar and others for 15 years. His newfound virtual fame led to the decision to take "Barefooting through the Snow" ─which first de-buted in 2023 with a sold-out workshop performance─ on tour.

Apparently, demand for a Seattle stop was quite high. Hearn also prefers smaller city markets. "There's something to be said about going to a smaller city," he said. "Especially with a show that is so heavily focused on queerness."

With a popped collar and a raised cosmopolitan, Hearn can't wait to share this ode to "the queen Ina Garten" and "all things Holi-Slay" with Seattle.

"Plus," he said, "you never know who might drop by for a Holiday Cosmo."

"Barefooting Through the Snow" will take place at the Rabbit Box on Saturday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Find tickets and additional information at https://www.therabbitboxseattle.com/events/barefooting-through-the-snow Follow Tom Hearn on Instagram @isthattomhearn and on TikTok at @isthattomhearn4real