MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY Tour Cancelled

By: Oct. 15, 2010
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Tyler Perry's "Madea's Big Happy Family" tour has been cancelled. The show had originally been scheduled for two performances at Joe Louis Arena on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 3:00 p.m. ad 8:00 p.m.

The following statement is from Tyler Perry:

"You have no idea how hard this is for me to do but I wanted you to hear it from me first. After 125 performances in 126 days last spring, and doing two movies back-to-back this summer, then coming right back on tour and doing another 30 performances in as many days it's all become too much. I'm truly so exhausted.

So, with that said, unfortunately starting next week, October 19th, I am going to have to cancel some dates of the "encore leg" of the MADEA's BIG HAPPY FAMILY tour. I know a lot of you worked really hard to buy those tickets and I want to assure you that you will be refunded for the ticket price at your point of purchase.

I feel terrible about this and hope you can understand but right now I'm not capable of giving you the show you want and deserve. I hope one day soon I will be able to make it up to you.

I want to thank the nearly 750,000 fans who bought tickets and have crowded these arenas and theaters across the country this year, and made this one of the most special tours I've ever had. With me dealing with so much personal grief after the loss of my mother, it could not have come at a better time. You all helped me through it and feeling the love and support of the people who started it all was just what I needed. I felt it and I still do. Thank you.

I am so sorry, but I am starting to realize that I am human and I have to know when to slow down. Again, I am so sorry. I feel like I've let you down. ---Tyler"

Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase, starting Monday, Oct. 18 at noon. For Ticketmaster Customer Service, please call (800) 653-8000.

 


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