Madea Gets a Job is a 2012 American stage play created, written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry. It stars Tyler Perry as Madea "Mabel" Simmons and Patrice Lovely as Hattie. The live performance released on DVD on February 5, 2013 was recorded live in Atlanta at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in June 2012.
Plot
Hard times (and the judge) caught up with Madea and she is forced to come out of retirement to go to work. Remember, since she is still on probation, Madea is not a star candidate for employment. A job at a nursing home would make Madea's employer never be the same after one day. The comically outspoken Madea gives counseling and advice to nursing home residents, staff, and family which positively improves their outlook and personal relationships.
Tour Dates
Cancellations and rescheduled shows
Cast
Tyler Perry as Madea
Patrice Lovely as Hattie
Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley as Carla Montgomery
Chandra Currelley-Young as Barbara
Melonie Daniels-Walker as Mrs. Watson
Tony Grant as Allen
Tamar Davis as Dalia
Tony Hightower as Malik
Maurice Lauchner as Carson
Jeffery Lewis as Sam
Stephanie Ferrett as Sue Ellen
Alexis Jones as Rebecca
The Band
Ronnie Garrett - Musical Director/Bass Guitar
Derek Scott - Guitar
Marcus Williams - Drums
Michael Burton - Saxophone
Justin Gilbert - Keyboards
Darius Fentress - Percussion
Natalie Ragins - Keyboards
Melvin Jones - Trumpet
Saunders Sermons - Trombone
Greg Kirkland - Background Vocals
Zuri Craig - Background Vocals
Latayvia Cherry - Background Vocals
Musical numbers
All songs written and/or produced by Tyler Perry and Elvin D. Ross. "Grandma's Hands" – Entire Cast "Unbelievable" – Malik and Dalia "All I Want Is Love" – Carla "They Just Left Me" – Barbara and Carson "Where Did The Time Go" – Hattie "Run to Me" – Allen "Please Don't Pass Me By" – Entire Cast