MANATEE — Playwright Tyler Perry of “Madea’s Family Reunion” fame creates characters that make his audiences laugh and later, perhaps, make them think. Local playwright duo Clatha Reaves and Katie ...

As Tyler Perry continues to make the rounds in his final days portraying Madea, the Atlanta-based media mogul had an unexpected moment during a recent sound check. At the “Madea’s Farewell Play Tour” ...

If writer-director-star Tyler Perry makes good on his threat to make “A Madea Family Funeral” the final film featuring his larger-than-life comedic heroine, then Madea will going out with a whimper ...