Tyler Perry hits road with new ‘Madea’ stage play
(Photo by Robb Cohen, for the AJC)
Enough with the enormously successful movies. Tyler Perry misses the stage.
“There is nothing like a live performance,” he told fans in a recent blog posting. “It’s been five years since I’ve been on the road and the timing just happened to fall right into place. I needed to get away from Hollywood for a second (and) clear my head.”
The head-clearing starts in January, as a live touring production of the new play “Madea’s Big Happy Family” launches in Denver. The show makes it back to Georgia for a Feb. 14 performance at the James Brown Arena in Augusta, plays the Savannah Civic Center April 13-14 and will be at the Fox Theatre April 15-18. (Tickets are $41.55 to $126.95; see www.foxtheatre.org).
“Get your tickets early,” Tyler told fans. “I want you to have the opportunity to get good seats first before the rest of the country hears about the advertising, okay?”
Uh, okay.
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cyndi
December 5th, 2009
12:41 am
I live in Denver and cannot find anywhere to purchase tickets. Can anyone help me out with the info on the tickets!!!!!!
Tami
December 7th, 2009
1:15 pm
We live in a Diverse world people!!!!…Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and to what they like and dislike. Personally,not only do I like his work,but I also admire the struggles he had to overcome to get there and the fact that he is now blessing others in their struggle. So whatever your opinion is about his work, dont let that take away from the larger picture..
jawbonin.com
December 7th, 2009
11:38 pm
Love Tyler Perry and respect his work. I think people who make accusations of stereotyping are just repeating what they hear in the media. Regrettably, when these people make comparisons to Amos & Andy, do they honestly understand the history of Amos & Andy? Who the actors were who played Amos & Andy? The history of the minstrel show and why it existed in both black & white? Do the same people who say that Tyler Perry is a disgrace to the black race, feel the same about about a generation of televised programming on BET, MTV and now VH1’s “Reality TV” shows with its depiction of African American images? I wonder why do these same highly educated people do not attack those who truly make a mockery of their race and find it easier to be a crab in the barrel and attack ONE Tyler Perry AND NOT the entertainment, news & marketing industries that portray Black people in a negative light 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
And That’s what I’m jawbonin’ about!
http://www.jawbonin.com/ check the vids and check out the blogs at jawbonin.com
Tyler Fan
December 8th, 2009
8:00 am
Tyler, I love your work and most of all your work ethic. For those who are ashamed of Tyler it is only because he is puttng your family business in the street. Yeah,he talking about your crackhead sister, do anything for a dollar cousin, and your lying stealing brother. Don’t get mad, get a ticket and take your folks to the show so they can see how they really look. Love ya Tyler and keep up the great work.
derla mannings
December 9th, 2009
4:28 pm
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deshenelle wade
December 9th, 2009
6:07 pm
i’m so srry dat ure mother had died and i know dat u didn’t exspect 4 it to happened so we will keep her in good pray and she she is in heaven so no more sickness i just heard on the news wendsdayso 1nce again i’m sorry 4 ure lost. p. s. to mi favorite movie producer writter.
Cynthia Williams (Orlando)
December 10th, 2009
9:07 am
I have really enjoyed all of Tylers shows and movies as well as the TV show “THE HOUSE OF PAYNE”. I am so proud of Tyler not just because he is a black man but because of his struggles and still he persevered in smite of. Tyler my prayers are with you and your siblings in the loss of your mother. Keep up the good work Tyler. Love you.
Cora
December 10th, 2009
2:34 pm
Tyler Perry, Astonishing, Superb, and I submit Kudos for how he has endured the struggles in his life and went on to be the man that he is. He is blessed by God. I praise him for how his character Madea, just keeps me laughting. In addition, Tyler – I just love your smile.
I offer sympathy in the passsing of your mother. Know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Shay
December 10th, 2009
3:16 pm
Tyler, may God’s blessing be upon you and your family in the loss of your mother. Keeping you and you family in prayer. I know she will truly be missed.
The Hills
December 12th, 2009
11:39 am
Mr Perry you and your family have our depest sympathy at the passing of your mother.
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latonya brown
December 15th, 2009
10:51 am
i just want to say thanks to your mom because of the great things she did .have a chance some great work from her son.i to know what it feels like to loose a mother because in january of 1995 i lost my mom and i will be the first to tell you that yes it does hurt but you will survive because i did!thank you and you and your family will be in my prayers.
CAROL
December 22nd, 2009
9:10 pm
WAITING NEARLY 2 MONTHS TO SEE LAUGH TO KEEP FROM CRYING. WOULD OF SEEN BOTH PLAYS BUT NO LETS CANCEL LAUGH AND PUT OUR NEWEST,RIGHT NOW. NOT COOL TO EXPECTANT FANS.
virginia from shreveport
January 5th, 2010
8:35 pm
tyler keep doing what you do best. you are a good, faithful man who wants to keep god in his movies and plays. forget about these crazy people that make all of these negative comments. people are so jealous. you are talented beyond belief, and they can’t stand it. keep up the good work. you make me laugh, but you help so many people, because your movies are about us, relationships, keeping the faith. you are spreading god’s word and this is what is important. you are doing what god intended for you to do. be safe. love you tyler. you will always have my support. this is virginia from shreveport, la
Tanya Hill from ATL
January 7th, 2010
8:00 am
Tyler love what your doing always have my only problem is what’s up with the tickets and the change of the show in midstream??? We all were ready to see Laugh To Keep From Crying and them it was taken down ad now our money is in limbo?
Carla P from San "D"
January 7th, 2010
8:06 am
Does anyone know when does The Clean Up Woman come to San Diego? The so FINE Christopher Williams is in it.
Mrs. J Miller
January 7th, 2010
8:36 am
The name of the show is The Clean Up Woman. I saw it with my cousin in Washington D.C. the show was hysterical. It was written and directed by JD Lawrence who plays like 10 characters LOL and it also stars the fine Christopher Williams, Jackee’ Harry, Ali Woodson and Telma Hopkins. (www.jdlawrencepresents.com)
sallie mae mckenney
August 23rd, 2010
12:52 pm
i love your show i would love to meet you one day iam a big fan