On Friday night, renowned comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, delivered a sold-out performance at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville as part of her global The Family ReunionTour.
Ahead of the performance, leading comedy media company 800 Pound Gorilla presented Johnson-Reyes with a special plaque commemorating 30 million combined views of her hit specials Say I Won’t and Technically Not Stalking across their network.
On working with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Damion Greiman, Co-Founder of 800 Pound Gorilla, shares “Anjelah’s a force in comedy and a good friend of ours. Technically Not Stalking and Say I Won’t are two great specials, and we’re proud to help share them with more comedy fans.”
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes adds “I’m so grateful that my specials have found a second home with 800 Pound Gorilla!”
Solidifying herself as a standout comedic force, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes has racked up six comedy specials streaming across multiple platforms and a track record of selling out theaters worldwide. Her most recent special, Say I Won’t, debuted on YouTube in May 2023 and has already surpassed 9.4 million views. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes recently released a Spanish translation of Say I Won’t via 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube channel. She is the first comedian from the 800 Pound Gorilla catalog to dub a full special, making it more accessible to a Spanish speaking audience.
Born and raised in San Jose, California, and of Mexican and Native American descent, Johnson-Reyes has made an impact far beyond the stand-up stage. Her television credits include Life & Beth, Superstore, The Shield, Ugly Betty, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. On the film side, she has appeared in Enough Said, Our Family Wedding, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
In 2022, she added “author” to her résumé with her debut memoir, Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams. Johnson-Reyes most recently starred alongside Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross in the Amazon Prime feature Candy Cane Lane.
In 2024, she returned for Season 2 of Hulu’s Life & Beth and hosted the 8-episode Tubi original series My Crazy Quince. In 2024 she also launched Funjelah, her comedy-meets-mental-health podcast where she and her guests explore gratitude and personal growth through humor and heart.
Johnson-Reyes is currently in the midst of her massive “The Family Reunion Tour”, set to span more than 100 shows across major theaters worldwide throughout 2025–2026.
Upcoming “The Family Reunion Tour” Dates:
Nov 21 @ Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN (SOLD OUT)
Nov 22 @ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA
Nov 23 @ Walker Theatre in Chattanooga, TN
Jan 18 (5:00 PM) @ San Jose Civic in San Jose, CA
Jan 18 (8:00 PM) @ San Jose Civic in San Jose, CA
Jan 22 @ Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel in Tacoma, WA
Jan 23 @ Legends Casino Hotel in Toppenish, WA
Jan 24 @ The Fox Theater in Spokane, WA
Jan 29 @ Tower Theatre in Bend, OR (SOLD OUT)
Jan 30 @ Craterian Theater in Medford, OR (SOLD OUT)
Jan 31 @ McDonald Theatre in Eugene, OR
Feb 1 @ ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, WA
Feb 6 @ Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, CA
Feb 7 @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, CA
Feb 19–20 @ Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland, CA
Feb 21 (5:00 PM) @ The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA
Feb 21 (8:00 PM) @ The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA
Feb 28 (5:00 PM Special Taping) @ El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA (SOLD OUT)
Feb 28 (8:00 PM Special Taping) @ El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA (SOLD OUT)
Mar 13 @ Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, CA
Mar 14 (4:30 PM) @ Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino in Chandler, AZ
Mar 14 (8:00 PM) @ Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino in Chandler, AZ (SOLD OUT)
Mar 27 @ Castle Theater in Kahului, HI
Mar 28 @ Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu, HI
Apr 10 @ Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, MS
Apr 11 @ Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, WV
