Tyler Perry Announces Tour Dates
Tyler Perry has been understandably quiet since the passing of his beloved mother, and now he feels it’s time to get back to work. January 4, 2010 will be the start of a very busy year for Tyler as he starts his tour that day in El Paso, Texas entitled MADEA’s BIG HAPPY FAMILY.
On December 26, Tyler addressed on his website what he has been going through grieving for his beloved mother as well as his need to keep busy and surprising an unsuspecting woman with a wrongly dialed telephone call:
A few months ago, I said I was taking off the rest of 2009. The reason for
that, although I didn’t say it at the time, was so I could spend my
mother’s final days at her side. I am so glad I did. It made all the
difference in the world to me. Thank you for all of your condolences. As
you know, my mother was the apple of my eye, so this has been difficult to
say the least. I’ll say more about her as I am able. It’s just to soon to
talk publicly about it. It is still very raw. All I’ll say is this, take
care of your mothers…you only get one. I’ve got to stop talking about
this, sorry.You have no idea how much I need to go to work right now, for no other
reason than to just to be busy. January 4th can’t get here soon enough.
If you think I’ve been working at a crazy pace before, you ain’t seen
nothing yet!…SMILE. I’m telling you, if I walk these dogs one more time, I
think they’re going to cuss me out!….LOL. Y’all know I can’t sit still.Anyway, I am so glad I have decided to go out on tour. You can’t image
how much I need to be in front of the people right now. To get that
give-and-take, I am so looking forward to it. Can you believe it’s been 5
years since I’ve toured? So I’m coming to make you hurt yourself in a good
way…LOL. MADEA’s BIG HAPPY FAMILY is my new play. Trust me when I tell
you, I need to laugh and make you laugh even harder. All I want to say is
that if you have not seen “MADEA” live on stage you haven’t seen Madea at
all. In the movies, I’m limited but on stage….FREEEEDDOMMMM!!! LOL.This is truly my BIGGEST and BEST PLAY EVER! I’ve done some things in this
show that have never been seen in a play before. The show is hilarious! I
mean, it’s so funny that we can’t get through rehearsals. We’re trying to
get it all out now. And the music! The music is off the chain. So come on
out, I’d love to see you there. It’s bigger and better than anything I’ve
ever done. I’m excited about it, I really am. Can you tell?Here are the tour dates for the first leg.
Jan 4th, 2010…El Paso, TX….Don Haskins Center
Jan 5th, 2010…Phoenix, AZ….Dodge Theatre
Jan 6th, 2010…San Diego, CA….San Diego Sports Arena
Jan 9th, 2010….Seattle, WA….Key Arena
Jan 10th, 2010….Portland, OR….Memorial ColiseumClick the link below to view all scheduled dates. Oh yeah, if you don’t
see your city, just remember this is only the first leg…more cities will
be added.http://tylerperry.com/newplay
God Bless and thank you again.
I almost forgot, on Christmas Eve, I misdialed a number and started
talking to a lady who I didn’t know. Her name is Irene Toliver. She
didn’t believe it was me so here’s your proof …SMILE. You and your
husband seem like very nice people. I hope you got your cooking finished
in time. Didn’t mean to take up your time, but you reminded me of my
mother. God bless you.Tyler Perry
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my condolencense goes out to and your family. sorry for lost, and your right u only have one mother love and respect them always any body and elders for that matter. We are hoping u are coming to the roc (rochester new,york) for sure soon we love everything u do. U definitely represent the black culture.hope to hear from u soon.
While physically disabled (5 knee surgeries in 4 yrs.), I got addicted to your work. I think I’ve seen everything by you except “Mud Pies” and the “Plays”. I have watched every “House of Payne” and “Meet the Browns” episodes that I could. Now that I am back in the productive world, I can say that one of the biggest blessings during my very dark experience was that I got to know God and myself better…because of you. Yup, I learned about forgiveness, mercy and grace, and about the God of not only 2nd chances, but the God of MANY chances. It is crazy when someone (me) prays along with TV characters as they pray…and one actually FEELS the presence of God!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! (One thank you is usually enough, but I do think 3 is better!)
JUST WONDING WHEN IF YOU ARE BRINGING MADEA\’S HAPPY FAMILY TO WASHINGTON OR NEAR BY
PEACE AND BLESSING TO YOU
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU COME TO FLORIDA LIKE MRAIANNA WE ARE A SMALL TOWN THAT LOVES YOU AND GOT TO BUY MORE MONEY TO GET TO YOU ARE COME TO DOTHAN ALA. SO EMAIL ME BACK SO I CAN TELL THE PEOPLE IN TOWN THAT YOU ARE COMING DON’T LET ME DOWN WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.
we love you in marianna florida.
SEE YOU SOON!
Hi Tyler
I was so excited to see Madea in person; this was my very first time that I was able to attend one of your plays. I was in the audience in Macon, GA and it was quite an experience for me. You guys really put on a good Show. I trust that this Tour gives you all that you need to help with your grieving. But always remember that your mother lives on in your heart and that she is still looking down on her little boy and an Angel is assigned to protect and keep you in perfect harmony in all aspects of your life. May God continue to bless you as you continue to bless others.
HI TYLER I\’ VE NEVER BEEN TO ONE OF YOUR LIVE PLAYS. BUT I\’M REALLY TRYING TO GET TO MOBILE, ALABAMA TO SEE YOU ON MARCH 28TH. I DON\’T BUY BOOTLEG MOVIES OF YOUR WORK I HAVE TO MUCH RESPECT FOR THE MAN AND HIS WORK. OH YA TYLER I\’M ALSO FROM THE SMALL TOWN OF MARIANNA ,FLORIDA LOCATED 72 MILES WEST OF TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, AND 30 MILES FROM DOTHAN, ALABAMA
tyler, i’ve seen all your plays and movies 2 or more times. because of my finances i’m not able to pay for tickets. please give me tickets for the show in pa. thanking you in advance
louise hadicap seats
I saw the play Madeas Miserable Family in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Cintas Center
The play was awesome but here in Cincinnati we like to go to the Taft Theater, Music Hall or the Aronoff Center.
I have been goint to Tyler Perry’s plays since 1991 here in Cincinnati.
Tyler Perry thought we were late coming to the play late but the Cintas Center was not set up for the event. They did have enough people working to get us in to the play on time.
I went with my cousins and we had a wonderful time.
I too lost my mother in June/2008 I still am struggling with this death.
Tyler you need some more time to grieve. If you do not when this really hits you it will knock you down like a ton of bricks.
I could not shake it. I had to go to grieve conseling. It takes time to get over this loss, a long time at least for me it did.
I especially love the mother that passed away and went to heaven and was an angel.
The angle was beautiful.
Love you Tyler
Barbara Brown Cincinnati, Ohio
To my beloved brother in Christ, please know although you would never meet me you, truly are in my prayers. I have been where you are and as time goes by if it had not been for the love of my heavenly \"Father\" and extended family I would not have made it, know that the Lord will see you through this HE is faithful!
Love your sis.in Christ
I am sorry for your loss but know that your mother is at peace and in no more pain she is with Jehovah God @ Gods son our christ Jesus. she would want you to keep us laughing it is your god given talent that helps others like me thru your gifts to us like your plays ect. keep up the good work you are a good man with good things to share with the world. we walk by faith not by site. stay strong my brother.
We in york pa. would love to see one of your plays done here at our strand @ capital theater. your plays are loved here. we are a real small town 30 miles or so from pa.s capital harrisburg. we would all come to see you. take care. hope you can come here some day soon.