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A Madea Christmas (musical play)

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A Madea Christmas
Written byTyler Perry
CharactersMadea, Aunt Bam, Lillian, Margaret, China, Japan, Eric, Hattie, John, George, Lucy and Bobby
Date premieredMay 13, 2011 (2011-05-13)
Place premieredAtlanta
Original languageEnglish
SubjectFamily, Holidays
GenreComedy-Drama
SettingThe Hamptons
Tyler Perry Plays chronology
Madea's Big Happy Family Aunt Bam's Place

A Madea Christmas is a 2011 American stage play created, produced, written, and directed by Tyler Perry. It stars Tyler Perry as Mabel "Madea" Simmons and Cassi Davis as Aunt Bam. The play also marks the debut appearance of Hattie Mae Love, played by Patrice Lovely. The live performance released on DVD on November 22, 2011 was recorded live in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in May 2011. This was Perry's first production that wasn't available on tour and had only 2 premiere performances.

Plot

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The members of the Mansell family—who can be identified without fear of stereotyping as mean mother Lillian, pompous father John, restless daughter China, and virginal son Japan —prepare for the holiday feast with the help of their saintly maid Margaret and their mouthy chef Hattie. Eager to impress China's super-rich beau/presumed fiancé Bobby, Lilian forces Margaret to work on Christmas instead of celebrating with her family. So China secretly invites the whole disreputable brood: Madea, Aunt Bam, and grown children Lucy, George, and Eric. China was once in love with Eric; his reappearance lets her rethink her relationship with Bobby.

Cast

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The Band

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  • Ronnie Garrett - Musical Director & Bass Guitar
  • Derek Scott - Guitar
  • Marcus Williams - Drums
  • Michael Burton - Saxophone
  • Justin Gilbert - Keyboards
  • Aaron Draper - Percussion
  • Jeff Bradshaw - Trombone
  • Natalie Ragins - Keyboards & Organ
  • Melvin Jones - Trumpet
  • Sheryl Boyd - Background Vocals & Lucy (Understudy)
  • Natasha Evans - Background Vocals
  • Tony Hightower - Background Vocals

Musical Numbers

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All songs written and/or produced by Tyler Perry and Elvin D. Ross.

  • "What About Us?" - Japan & China
  • "That's My Little Girl..." - John
  • "Lord I Need You More Than Ever Before" - Lillian
  • "Please Be The Man" - China

Film adaptation

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The film Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas was released in theaters on December 13, 2013. However, the film version is only connected to the stageplay via name-only. Otherwise, it has a completely different storyline and different characters.

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