Event & Arena News

Playwright, director, producer and actor Tyler Perry brings another colorful story of “Madea” Simmons to life in his latest gospel musical comedy, “Madea’s Class Reunion,” with one show only on Sunday, October 5 at 7 p.m. at Nationwide Arena.

With seven innovative stage productions to his name, Tyler Perry has single-handedly redefined the genre of Urban Theater. In this incarnation of “Madea,” the Southern term for grandmother or matriarch, Perry tells the hilarious story of outspoken, gun-wielding, 68-year old Mabel (Madea) Simmons as she and an unforgettable cast of characters attend their 50th class reunion. Once again, Tyler will be starring as two different characters including the incomparable Madea.

Tickets are on sale now at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office and through Ticketmaster. Tickets are $38.50, $32.50 and $29.50 (prices include $1 facility fee). Tickets may be purchased at the Nationwide Arena Ticket Office, at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at (614) 431-3600.