After producing and starring in several film versions of his plays featuring Madea, Tyler Perry is bringing his signature character back to the stage in a new production set to tour in 2010. ‘Madea’s Big Happy Family’ marks character’s first stage outing in five years. (picture above is Tyler Perry with his late mother, Maxine Perry).

picture source: Actor Tyler Perry arriveswith his mother Maxine at the Lionsgate Premiere Of ‘Madeas Family Reunion’ held at the Arclight Cinemas on February 21,2006 in Hollywood, California.  ( February 20, 2006 – Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Entertainment)