Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

It’s been a transformational few years for stand-up comedian, actress, author and podcaster Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, whose comedy career was ignited after her “Nail Salon” stand-up bit went viral on YouTube over a decade ago. She wrapped up a sold-out 100-plus show stand-up comedy theater tour across the United States, self-produced and financed her sixth comedy special — “Say I Won’t” — at the historic Ryman Auditorium, which racked up over 5.9 million views on YouTube and counting and most importantly, she became a mother for the first time.

With all this momentum at her wings, she’s soon embarking on the first leg of “The Family Reunion” global stand-up comedy tour, which will span 150-plus shows in major theaters across the world in 2025 and 2026. In this brand-new family-friendly hour of stand-up comedy, Anjelah finds herself at an exciting crossroads — moving towards a new season in her life as a mother and family matriarch. She joyfully frames her relatable new hour of comedy around diving headfirst into motherhood in her forties while interweaving stories about the most important people in her life — her husband, daughter, family and friends.

“Family reunions are all about coming together — laughing, eating, drinking, catching up and remarking on how everyone has changed — and that’s exactly how my shows feel,’” said Johnson-Reyes. “You all truly feel like family to me — you’ve been with me since the start 17 years ago when that one video blew up. In many ways, we’ve all grown up together, and now we’re officially the adults — the tias and tios! Couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this next hour of comedy and tour than to host a family reunion in each city and celebrate with you all! So, bring your entire family, and let’s have some fun and laugh together!” 

“We’re excited to bring Anjelah to Pittsburgh,” said Shannon Redmond, vice president of marketing for Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. “Her upcoming performance at our casino in Virgina has already sold out, and we expect another great turnout here.”

In April 2023, Anjelah wrapped up her most successful comedy tour so far in major theatres across North America. In Los Angeles, she sold out The Wiltern four times, with over 8,000 tickets sold. In Texas, she sold over 25,000 tickets across Houston, Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, San Antonio and El Paso. As part of her special tapings, she sold out the historic Ryman Auditorium twice, with over 4,000 tickets sold.   

Anjelah recently launched her comedy and wellness podcast — “Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes,” on YouTube and all major audio platforms — where she and a guest recount the things that they are grateful for and dive deep into how those gratitudes affect their lives. She recently appeared opposite Eddie Murphy in the Amazon Prime holiday film “Candy Cane Lane” and in season two of Amy Schumer’s “Life & Beth” on Hulu. Earlier this year, she hosted the eight-episode Tubi original series, “My Crazy Quince,” which premiered in May 2024.