Dallas, Texas, August 19, 2025
News Summary
Cristela Alonzo’s latest comedy special, Upper Classy, will be available worldwide on Netflix. Filmed at The Majestic Theater in Dallas, this special marks the conclusion of her class-themed trilogy detailing her journey through personal growth and happiness. Alonzo continues to expand her storytelling as she addresses themes of family and self-care while reflecting on her evolving life perspective.
Dallas — Netflix will release Cristela Alonzo’s new comedy special Upper Classy globally on September 23, 2025. The special was filmed at The Majestic Theater in Dallas, Texas, and completes a trilogy of specials that examine Alonzo’s experiences with class and personal growth.
Key release details
Upper Classy will be available worldwide on Netflix on September 23, 2025. The special was recorded live at The Majestic Theater in Dallas and is the third Netflix original stand-up special from Cristela Alonzo, following Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy (2016) and Cristela Alonzo: Middle Classy (2022).
Creative team and production
Cristela Alonzo is credited as an executive producer on the special. Production leadership also includes Page Hurwitz and Wanda Sykes, working through Push It Productions. Page Hurwitz served as director for the filmed performance.
Themes and content
The material in Upper Classy centers on themes of happiness and personal change. Alonzo draws on recent experiences such as surpassing a high school bully, prioritizing self-care with a spa visit, and taking her family on their first vacation. The special serves as the concluding installment of a three-part exploration of class, identity, and the comedian’s evolving life perspective.
Where this fits in her body of work
Upper Classy follows two earlier Netflix specials that used a class-based framework to stage personal stories and social observations. The trilogy maps a trajectory from earlier struggles to the present focus on contentment and family life. The new special arrives after a period in which Alonzo took a multi-year break from stand-up and then returned to comedy with renewed priorities reflected in both Middle Classy and the upcoming Upper Classy.
Career background and public work
Cristela Alonzo’s career spans stand-up comedy, television, voice acting, writing, and producing. She created and starred in the ABC sitcom Cristela, marking the first time a Latina comedian both created and led a network sitcom. Early in her path, she studied theater at Webster University but left college to support her family, working as a caregiver. She began testing stand-up material while working as an office manager at Addison Improv in the early 2000s.
Alonzo’s national profile expanded after reaching the semi-final round on a televised comedy competition in 2010. She has since appeared on late-night and comedy showcase programs, and has voice credits in projects including His Dark Materials and Cars 3. In 2019 she published a memoir, Music to My Years: A Mixtape-Memoir of Growing Up and Standing Up.
Representation and advocacy
Alonzo is represented by WME, Artists First, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. In recent years she has been active in advocacy and civic engagement efforts, including voter registration initiatives. Her comedy often addresses the experiences of immigrants and marginalized communities, blending specific personal detail with broader social commentary.
Production and promotion context
Alonzo serves in a dual creative and production role on Upper Classy, underscoring her increasing involvement behind the camera as well as onstage. Producers have noted the special’s place as a trilogy capstone. Alonzo has also cited the importance of audience support and broader promotion in ensuring her work reaches viewers, referencing past challenges in how earlier specials were promoted.
What to expect
Viewers can expect a stand-up special that combines autobiographical storytelling, cultural observation, and reflections on growth. The performance is positioned to resonate with audiences familiar with Alonzo’s prior specials as well as new viewers encountering her work for the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Upper Classy be available?
Upper Classy is scheduled for global release on Netflix on September 23, 2025.
Where was the special filmed?
The filmed performance took place at The Majestic Theater in Dallas, Texas.
Is this Cristela Alonzo’s first Netflix special?
No. Upper Classy is her third Netflix original special, following Lower Classy (2016) and Middle Classy (2022).
Who produced and directed the special?
Cristela Alonzo, Page Hurwitz, and Wanda Sykes are listed as executive producers through Push It Productions, and Page Hurwitz directed the special.
What themes does the special cover?
The special focuses on happiness, personal growth, family experiences, and reflections related to class and identity.
How does this special relate to Alonzo’s past work?
Upper Classy completes a thematic trilogy that began with Lower Classy and continued with Middle Classy, continuing Alonzo’s exploration of class, personal history, and social issues.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Upper Classy |
| Release Date | September 23, 2025 (Global on Netflix) |
| Filming Location | The Majestic Theater, Dallas, Texas |
| Creative Leads | Cristela Alonzo (Executive Producer), Page Hurwitz (Director/EP), Wanda Sykes (EP) |
| Series Context | Concludes class-themed trilogy following Lower Classy (2016) and Middle Classy (2022) |
| Main Themes | Happiness, family, self-care, personal growth, class and identity |
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Additional Resources
- Deadline: Cristela Alonzo’s Upper Classy Premiere Date
- The Futon Critic: Cristela Alonzo Returns with Upper Classy
- Texas Monthly: No Glass Ceilings Left for Cristela Alonzo
- Cosmopolitan: Interview with Cristela Alonzo
- Wikipedia: Cristela Alonzo
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