Since the show, which started nearly 40 minutes late, is a part of Hart's "What Now?" tour, fans were told to expect footage of themselves when Hart releases a movie later this year. McDougle said he can't come up with one particular moment or catchphrase that describes Kevin Hart. "And he was like, 'Stand behind me, because it's about to go down!'" Wilson said. Nicole Wilson's favorite Kevin Hart joke, she said, is one where he follows his mom's instruction to use several curse words when he addresses the teach at school the next morning. Before walking inside, other excited ticket holders cited their favorite Kevin Hart sketch or catchphrase. Sunday night's performance was part of his "What Now?" Tour. McDougle and others said it's hard not to love Kevin Hart, who's become a Hollywood A-lister, compiling movie credits in "Get Hard" and "Ride Along," as well as comedy specials playing on streaming sites and cable TV. "You know, everything he says is funny," said Michael McDougle, with his ticket in hand as the doors to the Civic Center opened and fans flocked inside. Before Sunday's performance even started, several fans said they were excited and couldn't wait to laugh until their insides were hurting. The comedian, born and raised in Philadelphia, stopped at Ed's on Sunday afternoon for a quick meal and to snap a picture with some of the restaurant's employees. COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - One of Hollywood's biggest stars took the Columbus Civic Center stage to perform for thousands of fans live in the Fountain City.īefore stepping into the spotlight, however, Kevin Hart paid a visit to Ed's Country Cooking and Barbecue in Phenix City.