Tyler Perry's "Madea's Farewell Tour"

It's been twenty years since we first met the formidable, unforgettable Mabel "Madea" Simmons. She's taught us much—about reunions, getting a job, dealing with neighbors, undergoing witness protection, going to jail, and now—saying goodbye. 

Creator and actor Tyler Perry announced in October that in 2019 he was hanging up the wig for good, saying: "I don't want to be her age, playing her." 

He, and she, sure won't go out without a bang though. This year Perry is embarking on his final stage tour—giving audiences a chance to say goodbye to the iconic, if ornery, character—and he's making a stop in Baton Rouge at the Raising Canes River Center Arena. 7 pm. $45–$95. raisingcanesrivercenter.com.