The much anticipated and talked about award winning play turned film, “For Colored Girls”, movie preview was released today. With lots of black female star power, the movie features Whoopi Goldberg, Lorreta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, Thandie Newton, Phylicia Rashad, Anica Noni Rose, and Kerry Washington.

In the preview; music, pictures, and emotions are relayed but little is revealed in the means of what to expect from the storyline, characters, and writing style and more importantly whether this is Tyler Perry’s moment in which he shows a more diverse production/writing ability compared to his past films in which he has been criticized by some over. One thing is for sure, the movie theatres will be packed with black families when the date arrives.

Take a peek at the preview and let us know your thoughts!

Barbara Walters has released some of her “Most Fascinating People” of 2009 and Atlanta’s own filmmaker/producer/playwrighter/actor Tyler Perry is in the midst along with American Idol Adam Lambert, Sarah Palin, Kate Gosselin, Fox News Glen Beck, Lady Gaga, and NFL Star Bret Favre. Her #1 fascinating person will be announced on her ABC special on December 9th. Congrats to Tyler!!!!

In other Tyler Perry news, if you’re like me and can’t get enough of Madea “LIVE” on stage well your wishes have been granted. Madea goes back to her roots with a BRAND NEW PLAY called “Madeas Big Happy Family”. In an email to his fans Tyler wrote:

Big Announcement!

I wanted to tell you this before the tickets went on sale in most
places….Madea is officially going on tour!  That's right, a Madea play,
live on tour!  I have managed to carve out about a year to go on the road
and see you all again.

I gotta tell you, I have missed you.  There is nothing like a live
performance and if you've never seen a Madea play, then you haven't seen
Madea at all.  It is an experience, just ask someone who's seen it…..SMILE

It's been 5 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…clear my head.  There is no better way to do that than to come out
and see your faces and be reminded of where this all started.

The show is called MADEA'S BIG HAPPY FAMILY.  I'm going to come through as
many cities as I can.  I know I can't get to all of them but I'll try and
get as close as I can.  Get your tickets early!  I want you to have the
opportunity to get good seats first before the rest of the country hears
about the advertising, ok?

I can't wait to see you!  This play is going to be amazing!

Below You Will Find The City Dates:


Denver, CO - January 5 - Pepsi Arena
Colorado Springs, CO - January 6 - World Arena
Sacramento, CA - January 8 - Arco Arena
Seattle, WA - January 10 - Key Arena
Portland, OR - January 11 - Memorial Coliseum
San Diego, CA - January 13 - Sports Arena
Fresno, CA - January 14 - Save Mart Center
Oakland, CA - January 16-18 - Paramount Theatre
Los Angeles, CA - January 20-24 - Kodak Theatre
New York, NY - January 28-31 - WAMU
Raleigh, NC - February 3-5 - RBC Center
Fayetteville, NC - February 6 - Crown Coliseum
Charlotte, NC - February 7 - Crickett Arena
Macon, GA - February 9 - Macon Centreplex Coliseum
Charleston, SC - February 10-11 - North Charleston Coliseum
Columbia, SC - February 12-13 - Colonial Life Arena
Augusta, GA - February 14 - James Brown Arena
Nashville, TN - February 25 - Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Memphis, TN - Febuary 27-28 - Orpheum Theatre
Chicago, IL - March 2-6 - Arie Crown Theatre
Milwaukee, WI - March 16 - US Cellular Arena
Hartford, CT - March 19-21 - The Bushnell Theatre
Greenville, SC - March 25-26 - Bi-Lo Center
Dayton, OH - April 6 - Nutter Center
Cincinnati, OH - April 7 - Cintas Center
Louisville, KY - April 8 - Freedom Hall
Chicago, IL - April 9-11 - Arie Crown Theatre
Atlanta, GA - April 13-18 - Fox Theatre
Baltimore, MD - April 22-25 - Lyric Theatre
Philadelphia, PA - April 27-May 2 - Liacouras Center
Detroit, MI - May 6-9 - Fox Theatre