Cristela Alonzo Shoots Third Netflix Special in Dallas

Cristela Alonzo Heads To Dallas

Cristela Alonzo, the Mexican-American comedian behind ABC’s sitcom Cristela and two previous Netflix specials, landed in Dallas this week to tape her third stand-up special. In an Instagram post, Alonzo thanked Dallas Morning News reporter Uwaede Osifo for covering her visit. She instructed fans to grab tickets for the 9:30 PM show—still available via her website—after joining protests by day.

Protest By Day, Laughter By Night

Alonzo’s caption read, “Go protest No Kings Day in the morning, come celebrate with the Queen at night. ✊🏽” No Kings Day refers to local demonstrations scheduled against the so-called “Chuck E. Cheese military parade,” a tongue-in-cheek protest her earlier posts described as targeting Trump-era pageantry.

Fans are encouraged to join a daytime rally—details remain subject to local organizers—then head to The Majestic Theatre for Alonzo’s taping. The comedian recently reminded followers that seats are still open for the 9:30 PM set, available at cristelaalonzo.com.

A Trailblazing Career

Born January 6, 1979, in San Juan Capistrano, California, Alonzo rose from open-mic nights to national acclaim. In 2014 she became the first Latina creator, writer and star of a U.S. broadcast sitcom. Her first Netflix special landed in 2017, followed by a second in 2019. This upcoming taping marks her third collaboration with the streaming service.

Alonzo’s humor often weaves in her upbringing in a low-income household, family struggles and her perspective as a Mexican-American woman. Critics have praised her for blending social commentary with crowd-pleasing storytelling. Variety noted her “refreshingly honest style,” while The New York Times called her “one of the most promising voices in modern stand-up.”

Behind The Scenes Prep

In the run-up to the Dallas shoot, Alonzo ran through her hour-long set at Los Angeles’s Ice House Comedy Club. In another Instagram update she wrote, “Thank you to everyone that came out to the Ice House tonight. Ran the hour one last time before I shoot it on Saturday. ✊🏽” That rehearsal helped fine-tune material destined for the big screen.

A snapshot from rehearsals shows Alonzo backstage at The Majestic, mic in hand, while stage lights sweep the empty auditorium. Fans can expect a blend of sharp one-liners and deeper reflections—hallmarks of her previous specials.

Ticket Info And Final Notes

Alonzo’s post makes it clear: protest in the morning, then settle into a plush seat at The Majestic. The 9:30 PM performance promises to be a packed house, but tickets remain on her website and through official Majestic Theatre outlets.

With her third special, Cristela Alonzo continues to expand her footprint on Netflix’s stand-up roster. Between civic calls to action and comedic relief, she’s keeping audiences engaged on both fronts.

Alonzo’s Dallas edition joins a string of Netflix tapings in major U.S. cities this year. For fans who want both activism and after-dark laughs, this dual-agenda evening may be the event of the season.

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Cristela Alonzo faced significant challenges early in her life, including growing up in a low-income family as the daughter of immigrants.

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