TUCSON, Ariz. (October 1, 2024) — Desert Diamond Casino welcomes Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to the Diamond Center on Saturday March 1, 2025.Tickets start at $35 and go on sale Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. through Etix and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Anyone exhibiting COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, or with recent exposure to a person with COVID-19, is asked to stay home.
Johnson-Reyes is one of the most successful stand-up comedians today with six comedy specials streaming on various platforms and selling out theaters across the world. Her most recent special, “Say I Won’t,” debuted on YouTube with more than 3.8 million views. Johnson-Reyes published her first memoir, “Who Do I Think I Am?: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams,” in March 2022.
Born and raised in San Jose, California, and of Mexican and Native American descent, Johnson-Reyes has guest starred on shows such as “Life & Beth,” “Superstore,” “The Shield,” “Ugly Betty,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Her film roles include “Enough Said,” “Our Family Wedding,” and “Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.” Most recently, Johnson-Reyes joined Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross in the Amazon Prime feature, “Candy Cane Lane.” In February, she returns for the second season of the Hulu original series, “Life & Beth,” and will be the host of the Tubi original series, “My Crazy Quince,” which will be out in April.
Treena Parvello, Director of Government and Public Relations for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “Desert Diamond Casinos is excited to welcome the hilarious Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to the Diamond Center on DATE. Comedy fans have seen her on some of their favorite television shows and can now see her perform live and in-person for as little as $35!”
Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment, with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why) and one in the West Valley, is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional information can be found at www.ddcaz.com or by calling 866-DDC-WINS. Follow Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment on Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), Facebook (@DDCAZ), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos).