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Our story opens very early on a Monday morning, at the home of Grandma Hattie Mae. Hattie has allowed her daughter and son in law to move into her home with their son Wallie. The morning silence is broken by the ring of the telephone. Hattie is afraid to answer. The bank has given her three days to pay up the mortgage, or the struggling family will be evicted. Tensions are rising for Frank who feels responsible as the man of the house. Frank has been out of work for months, causing the family to be supported by the sole income of Rose who works as a maid for a wealthy real estate giant, Louis Willis.

After months of avoiding phone calls from the bank, Frank finally gets a break when Louis hires him to be a handyman at the Willis estate. Rose is elated that her prayers have finally been answered. Frank is cautiously optimistic, but excitedly prepares for his new job as a handyman. That morning at the Willis home, Floyd, played by Palmer Williams Jr., is hilariously negative about Rose allowing Frank to work for the wealthy couple. Floyd is convinced that Louis’ much younger wife, Diane, will snatch Frank right from under Rose’s nose.

It soon becomes painfully clear that Floyd’s madness was not craziness at all. Diane goes after Frank the moment she sees him. Rose is completely unaware of the depths to which her boss Diane will stoop when trying to satisfy her insatiable appetite for strapping young men. While Rose and Frank consume themselves with saving the home that Hattie has lived in for over thirty years, Wallie has been deeply affected by the fears of being homeless. Only Hattie is aware that Wallie has been running the streets at night. It is not until Wallie is arrested for shoplifting that Rose discovers that her honor roll son has decided to walk a different path.

Frank and Wallie finally face off when Frank overhears his son lashing out about how Frank is a sorry husband and father. Wallie has learned on the streets that all men have a side hustle, and are always able to support their families. It is a bitter pill to swallow when Frank realizes that his son has lost respect for him, and blames him for the family’s impending doom.

It is under these circumstances that the struggling family will have to pray for a miracle when their worlds begin to spiral out of control. Hattie, an old woman who has survived a mountain of challenges, finds herself more afraid than she has ever been. Rose, the strong and virtuous matriarch of her family, stands firmly on her faith when she tells Hattie that she has to meet God for the first time. At the end of her rope, Hattie lifts her arms in a miraculous and desperate show of faith and power. It will take both of the women to battle the principalities coming against their family unit.

Meanwhile Frank is put in a treacherous situation when Diane maligns Rose with lies and deceit, while offering to write a check to Frank in exchange for sexual favors. Frank is tested like never before when he is presented by an opportunity to save his family by betraying the sacred relationship he has with his wife.

Frank’s impeccable character lifts him out of the situation in time to discover that Wallie has become a money making drug dealer. When Frank finally discovers the stacks of cash and drugs, he is ready to give everything he has to fight for his son’s life. Wallie has been so brainwashed by the streets that it will take the strength and love of a tough father to win the heart of his son back to the principles he was raised with.

It almost appears that Diane may have been successful in breaking up a happy home when Louis finally sees his young wife for what she is. Troubled by the truth, Louis must make the hardest decision he has ever had to make. Seeing the love that Frank and Rose have for one another, Louis intervenes to help the couple who are about to lose everything they have. In doing so, Louis experiences firsthand the power and the beauty of a family’s love.

Tyler Perry’s “The Haves And The Have Nots” is a powerful story of love and honor told with honesty and brutal truth. The show features powerful new music written by Tyler Perry, and a cast of extraordinary singers and actors who make the evening a heartfelt experience. Hattie, played by Patrice Lovely, and Palmer Williams Jr. as Floyd offer up enough laughs to keep audiences chucking for the rest of the year.

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  • deborah Montgomery,Al

    I saw this production on last evening an I truly laughed until I cried, Being in a similar position, in losing something like my home whiched I have worked hard to keep,It gave me hope an strength in my faith, I am a cancer survivor, an I have been in finanical strains for a while. Mr. Perry your productions alway give others the ability to see that all is possible thru Christ, Continue to keep your goals an dreams, you are an inspiration to many.

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  • Ramona Los Angeles, Ca.

    When r u coming back to Los Angeles? I love your plays. I don't know of any that deal with so many tough issues, but still make you laugh at the same time. Will we get advance notice so we the people on your mailing lists can get good seats? I see this play is not coming to L.A. Will there be a dvd?

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  • Tiffany H. Sacramento, CA

    We Love You In Cali T.P. It Would Nice If The Show Came Here

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  • Gayle Soders Missouri City, Texas

    Would love it if you came to Houston.

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  • Tiffany c Brooklyn, NY

    Hey Mr. T. Perry, What happen to coming to new york? New Yorkers love your plays too!!!! I can't never see your plays until you bring it out on Dvd. Please try and have one of your plays done in new york (Crossing my Fingers) but if you cant its okay I' ll still love you !!!!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  • Katrina Baltimore, MD

    Hey Mr. Perry, Why are you not bringing your new play to B-more? We love you too...we support you. What's up?

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  • Socknee Cummings GA

    I love all your plays and movies. I wish this was coming to Atlanta, Augusta, or even Columbus, SC.

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  • Jackie Dillard Panama City, FL

    I am going to miss you this time Tyler because I move from Birmingham, AL on last year to Panama City, FL. I went to Madea's Big Happy Family Play when you were in Birmingham, AL, but you don't have any tour dates for Panama City, Fl. I hate that I can't see it close up and person, were I can laugh so hard until it hurts, just like I did at Madea's Big Happy Family.

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    • Jann fron Dallas Dallas, TX #1558115

      It sounds like another tremendous blessing. Let it rip. I can hardly wait. My Dad who is 75 loves your stuff. He lives in Mississippi. You are one of the few he will support. He said, "I don't know how he can play so many parts. My mind said urk! Don't ask? I'm thinking he only played Madea? I just said, yeah Daddy he is talented. Thanks Tyler for blessing us all. God keep you!

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  • marilyn jones lowellville

    Mr. Perry, Is there a reason why you and your crew don't bring your plays to youngstown , ohio. thank you for your time

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  • Charles Norristown, PA

    Can't wait to till you get to Philly sounds hilarious!!!!

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  • Ruth Jackson South Carolina

    Just reading the new play, are you coming to Florence, South Carolina. I enjoy all your plays and movies. Thank God for you. I love you Tyler.

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  • james douglas lufkin,tx

    ARE YOU BRINGING THIS PLAY TO HOUSTON TEXAS ?

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    • Rachelle Houston Texas #1557957

      Im in agreement with other Houstonians.... Why is it u guys aren't coming to Houston????

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    • Carol J D Missouri City, TX #1557967

      Yes, James is correct. He might have sent his message first, however, please send my tickets first...lol...we truly enjoy the work you do for us...luv ya' bunches.

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