Men Cry in the Dark: The Play
 

This past weekend, along with Soror #1Leading Lady and Beauty08, I went to see Men Cry in the Dark starring ALLEN PAYNE (G-Money and Lance and Jason), Christopher Williams, Monifah, and Rhona Bennett.

The play was TERRIFIC!! Outstanding!! All that!! 2 snaps and a circle.

The play is based on the book by Michael Baisden. Read it first and then see the play.

FYI: Allen Payne was topless in one scene and I almost fainted. :o :p

The play's info can be found here: http://www.michaelbaisden.com/stage_play.htm

Future Cities
New York City, NY
Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC.

Re: Men Cry in the Dark: The Play
 

Hey CT4! :D Hope you don't mind me posting on your board! ;)
I also went to see the play Men Cry in the Dark a couple of months ago! I thought it was great. I wish it could have been longer so they could have gone more into depth with the other characters.
Girl I know what you mean about Allen Payne. I was like Lawd Jesus when he took his shirt off! :o
Now that is definitely someone who could make me just pass out for real!! http://www.plaudersmilies.de/pfohnmacht.gif
Just want to take him in a back room and http://www.plaudersmilies.de/knuddel.gif.....let me stop! :D ;)

Put YO hands where I can see
 

:mad: 2Discrete, please don't make me hurt you. http://www.plaudersmilies.de/rough/flaming.gif

I forgot to tell y'all. Them people can saaaaaaaaaaaaang especially Rhona Bennett from Jamie Foxx Show and Marcus Cole from Commissioned.

Also I touched Christopher Williams but before I saw his fiancee.:(

Re: Put YO hands where I can see
 

Aw dang...I get burnt like that! :(
Girl you got me at my desk cracking up!
:D ;) :p

Girl but you aren't lying about them singing! That song with Monifa and the guy (I'm assuming Marcus Cole) was off the chain!
They were all doing their thing! :D
What was the comedian's name who played big Ben? OMG! He was hilarious!!! :D :D

Re: Re: Put YO hands where I can see
 

LaVell Crawford (Bug Eyes) was the comedian.

I don't remember Monifah dueting with Marcus but I do remember her and Christopher Williams.

When Pretty Tony (Christopher Williams) proposed to Monifah, that song gave me chills.

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Ok, LaVell Crawford was hilarious! :D

And it was a duet with Monifah and Chris Williams....that's the one I was talking about. When he proposed to her was the best. Almost had me in tears... http://www.plaudersmilies.de/sad/suru.gif

And didn't Marcus sing a song by himself? I think that's what I was thinking about. :D He tore it up!

I read the book. It was definitely off the hook. When it hits the area, I'll have to be sure to check out the play since you all are giving it such rave reviews. :)

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Yeah his song was the one that convicted ALLEN PAYNE'S character to GET UP out of his drunken stupor. That song had me ready to get up. LOL.

Soror Baby Girl, it is coming to MD area soon. Go to Website for dates and details.

Re: Put YO hands where I can see
 

CT4 what fiancee: MOI? ummm you think that young girl not much older than Rra Kelly's fling was his fiancee?:mad:

OH, an ALLEN PAYNE waved at me and gave me a smile!!!:D
Also me and CT4 were in hands reach of his rump shaka!!!

Re: Re: Put YO hands where I can see
 

:mad: :mad: WHEN DID HE DO THAT!!?!?!?!!?
I am about to WRECK SHOP!??!?:mad: :p

Re: Re: Re: Put YO hands where I can see
 

When he walked in to Dave's FinishLine:D but back to the original question what about Christopher's Fiancee? What fiancee? Did my Amaretto Sours make me woozy or what?

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Yeah that girl was his fiancee. I saw the ring, no BOBBY BROWN 7 KT. diamond more like Richard Brown, the neighborhood gas station attendant. :p she looked in her 20s.

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*doin the running man* Thanks Soror!! I'll definitely check it out!!!:D

The Maintenance Man
 

As I sit here recalling Allen Payne in his TOPLESS glory :D I need to tell you all that they are working on making The Maintenance Man into a movie.

**gotta pull that thread back to the top**

It's BACK ON THE ROAD
 

The musical stage version of Michael Baisden's hit novel about four friends from the South Side of Chicago.

Men Cry in the Dark is an exhilarating, hilarious and spiritually uplifting musical drama that transcends the only known barrier left to man. This dazzling, spectacular play gives an unparalleled insight into dating, family devotion and most importantly relationships.

Many do not know that beneath the rough and stoic texture of the Black man, there has always resided a sensitive and passionate side that few women have ever been privileged to experience. It is a secret region that men still regard as their last frontier-the un-chartered territory where women are forbidden to tread.

Back by popular demand, Men Cry In The Dark will tour again
beginning in September 2002.

First stop will be Houston, Texas starting September 10 and
running thru September 15.
Location in Houston will be the Verizon Theatre (formerly Aerial Theatre).

Additional cities that Men Cry In The Dark will appear are:
Oakland, CA
Washington, DC
New York, NY

http://www.michaelbaisden.com/home.asp

I am so jealous because that play will probably NEVER come to Minnesota. I read that book about three years ago and fell in love. It's ALL THAT! It's time for Michael Baisden to drop another book. And we won't even get into The Maintenance Man...WHEW! I need to read those books again!

He does have a new book. more details @ the website above.

Thanks soror CT4!

Sorry... gotta go against the flow
 

I saw Men Cry in the Dark with my link and her mom, and I think the play was typical and mediocre. (don't hit me... don't hit me) Don't get me wrong, I am glad I went, but the plot has been done, done, and done some more. The acting was great, and the singing was also great. But here are some of my questions...
1) Why was Germanicia (sp?) so ghetto? Do we have to keep the stereotype alive?
2) Although I enjoyed the eye candy, but why did Christopher WIlliams have to strip and lay all on the floor at the proposal.

Also, will someone explain Chris. Williams's fiance? Is she in the play? Did the ring look nice?

Re: Sorry... gotta go against the flow
 

That's fine that you went against the flow. This plot might be overworked but it is still a plot that folks enjoy and can relate to.

There are women like Germanicia as well as the other women in the play. Baisden, as other authors, showed that there are different types of women and they all need love from a good man.

Chris was just pouring out his heart and soul during his song to Tracey and I did not mind ONE bit.

Chris' fiance was seen at the club, the after party, in REAL LIFE by myself and those I went to the after party with.

HOT DIGGITY
 

I am going to get my play on this spring. :D


The Maintenance Man National Tour Schedule

(tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com)

Jan. 7-12
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Dallas, TX
Black Academy of Arts & Letters

Jan. 16 -19
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Miami, FL
James L. Knight

Jan 21 - Feb. 2
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Detroit, MI
Music Hall

Feb. 7-10
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Hampton, VA
Hampton Coliseum

Feb. 15-16
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Greensboro, NC
War Memorial

Feb. 18-23
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Philadelphia, PA
Merriam Theatre

March 6-10
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Memphis, TN
Orpheum

March 13-16
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Columbus, SC
Township

March 20th-23rd
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
St. Louis, MO
Fox Theatre

April 10th-13th:D
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Charlotte, NC
Ovens

April 15th-20th
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Atlanta, GA
Civic Center

April 29th- May 11th
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Chicago, IL
Regal Theatre

The Cast of the Play
 

from EURWEB:

Author Michael Baisden also returns with a new play. On his second effort, Baisden presents a theatrical production of his book, “The Maintenance Man.” The play, which kicked off January 16th in Dallas, stars the lady’s man himself, Billie Dee Williams, actor Darius McCrary (“Family Matters”), comedian Arnez J (“Comicview”) and actress/gospel singer D’Atra Hicks (“Madea’s Family Reunion”). The play is in Detroit this week, and has scheduled dates in Philadelphia, Houston, Memphis, and Hampton, VA. For details visit MichaelBaisden.com.

This CLUCKA
 

is NOT coming to Charlotte, BOOOOOO HISS!! However, another play starring Leon and Lenny Williams is but I want to see Billy Dee. :(

New for 2003 "The Maintenance Man" the National Stage Play

The Maintenance Man "Taking The Nation By Storm" The Tour

(tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com)

Feb. 27 - Mar 2
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Miami, FL
James L. Knight Ctr.

March 6-9
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Memphis, TN
Orpheum

March 11-16
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Aerial Theater
Houston, TX

March 18th-19th
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Kansas City, MO
TBA

March 20th-23rd
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
St. Louis, MO
Tickets are available through MetroTix (314/534-1111) or www.metrotix.com

April 1st-2nd
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Pittsburgh, PA
Benedum Center

April 3rd-5th
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Trenton, NJ
TBA

April 6th
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Hampton, VA
Hampton Coliseum

April 8th-13th
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Atlanta, GA
Fabulous Fox Theatre

April 29th- May 11th
The Maintenance Man
Stage Play
Chicago, IL
New Regal Theatre