Writer-director Tyler Perry also stars as the titular Madea in his hilarious yet touching play, about the madness and mayhem that ensues when the extensive Simmons family gathers for a funeral, wedding and reunion over the same weekend. Recorded in New Orleans, this live stage presentation precedes the 2006 feature film adaptation. D'Atra Hicks, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Zakiya Williams, Regina McCrary, Gary Jenkins and James Tittle IV co-star.