Madea's Class Reunion

March 26 - 27

Phenom Perry at the Head of the Class with Madea

Six years ago Tyler Perry didn’t know where his next meal was coming from. He was homeless and brilliant, starving and talented. Now one of Urban Theater’s most powerful voices, the 34 year-old playwright, director, producer and actor is bringing his critically acclaimed musical Gospel tour to Austin.

A New Orleans native, Perry’s first hit musical stemmed from a series of letters he wrote to himself in a cathartic effort to free himself from childhood pain. After a string of empty theaters, “I Know I’ve Been Changed” finally gained national recognition in 1998 after a sold-out performance at Atlanta’s famed House of Blues. Hailed as one of the most successful shows of its genre, “I Know I’ve Been Changed” sold out repeatedly in Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Miami.

In “Madea’s Class Reunion,” Perry takes on the roles of Madea Simmons, a 68 year-old foul-mouthed, gun-toting grandmother and Dr. Willie Leroy. Since January 2003, “Madea” has sold out twice in theaters along the East Coast and throughout the Midwest. In addition, Tyler has been nominated for the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role as Madea, making him the first Urban Theater actor to be nominated for such a prestigious award.

Tickets for “Madea’s Class Reunion” at the Frank Erwin Center, Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. Tickets prices and show times: $29.50 & $35.50 for Friday, March 26 at 8PM and Saturday, March 27 at 3PM performances, and $34.50 and $39.50 for Saturday, March 27 at 8PM performance. THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE; NO DOUBLE DISCOUNTS; $3 off groups of 20 or more for all performances, except the Saturday, March 27 performance at 8PM. Groups should call the Group Sales Department at 512/471-7744. Convenience charges may apply. All information is subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and university lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. The Nextel Emergency Message Center is available on the arena concourse during this event. For emergencies only call 512/845-4213. uterwincenter.com