Inspired by his own story, Tyler Perry has created his 12th stage play.  The live stage production of "Madea’s Big Happy Family" brings entertainment and music, telling the stories of the real life situations we all encounter in our own families.  It delivers powerful messages of love, hope and immense expectations from beyond through Perry’s signature style which blends hilarious comedy and emotional tears.  It is filled with great singing, great acting and of course takes us back to where it all began with the one and only Madea, who is in rare form.  

The production consists of 14 cast members, state of the art lighting and staging, two video screens and a 12-piece orchestra band that includes three backup singers to compliment the show.   Tyler Perry, starring as Madea, has a cast of familiar and new characters.  Cassi Davis (Aunt Bam) is Ella from House of Payne.  Cassi is a two-time nominated NAACP Image Award and a 2010 winner!  Cheryl “Pepsii” Riley (Joyce) and Chandra Currelley (Shirley), both stellar R&B artists, have been in several of Mr. Perry’s plays and movies; Palmer Williams, Jr. (Uncle Monroe) from House of Payne and other previous productions; Tamar Davis (Kimberly) and Crystal Collins (Tammy) both from previous productions as well.  Two new members of the cast, Jeffery Lewis (Byron) and Zuri Craig (Donnie) were discovered on YouTube!

GROUPS of 20+ save $5 per ticket.  For group tickets phone 616-742-6185, e-mail groupsales@smggr.com, or click here to order online.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10 AM. Tickets may be purchased at the Van Andel Arena box office, Ticketmaster centers, including D & W stores and select Family Fare locations, charge by phone: 1.800.745.3000 or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.