FEBRUARY 3 - 9, 2010 UCW 11
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Some people are known for saying the things that everyone else is
thinking but are afraid
to say. In a free and
unrestricted way they have
no qualms with telling the
truth, whether it's brutal
or not, without so much
as a fl inch. Love them or
hate them, these types of
people receive a high level of
respect because even though
the truth hurts, it keeps
others connected
to reality which many
secretly appreciate.
Audiences have come
to learn that it doesn't get
more real than Madea. Tyler
Perry is back as Madea
with a talented cast for his
fi rst stage appearance in
fi ve years. After gracing the
silver screen while achieving
Hollywood blockbuster
status with comedic and
inspirational movies such
as Madea's Family Reunion and Madea Goes to Jail, the cast returns to the
place it all started — center stage.
Staying true to Perry's passion to inspire positive change in the community
by tackling social issues in an entertaining way, this story addresses the
importance of strong family ties and unconditional love for people the people
who are a part of our lives.
This time, Madea and others come together after a family member
announces that she has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Each person
brings his own bit of drama that begins to collide with the complex situations of
the others who have gravitated to the same place to be supportive of their dying
relative. During a time that they are supposd to be pulling together to rekindle
the love and family values, complications arise out of selfi shness, poor conduct
and special needs. This brings Madea to the forefront as she takes charge of the
situation in a way that only she can; integrating her unapologetic way of telling
it like it is with the powerful love and concern of a matriarch.
"Loved it. This play made me laugh so hard I cried. Tyler Perry was
excellent. The singing was amazing and the acting, perfect. The only problem
with this play was.....I wanted more!" posts a reviewer on Tickmaster's Web site
after seeing the production in one of 50 cities the show has traveled to during
this exciting tour.
People of Fayetteville and surrounding areas who want to be uplifted and
entertained can seize the opportunity to experience Madea and company as
they send a message to the audience — that the truth doesn't always hurt,
sometimes it's hilarious!
Tyler Perry's 12th stage play, Madea's Big Happy Family
is coming to the Crown Coliseum on Saturday Feb. 6 at 3
p.m. and 8 p.m. For tickets
and more information, call
910-438-4100 or visit www.
atthecrown.com.
Madea Takes Time From the Silver Screen to
Grace the Fayetteville Stage
by CHANEL COLEMAN
$2 Margaritas
$2 Long Islands
& Dom. Bottles
$3 Sex on the Beach
$3 Jager
$2 Wells
Latin Night
with Guest Latin DJs!
LADIES FREE B4 11pm LADIES FREE B4 11pm
KARAOKE!!!
$2 Pint
Domes
$5 Domestic
Pitchers
$3 Jack & Coke
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KARAOKE
500
CA$H
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