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Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey meet on the porch of their nursing home and strike up a friendship, with Weller teaching Fonsia how to play gin rummy. As they play, they share stories about the lives they led in the outside world. But when Fonsia wins every hand, Weller becomes increasingly frustrated, until their gin games and conversations become a battleground, with each player exposing the other’s failures, disappointments and insecurities.

*Please note: Cicely Tyson will not perform on December 5 or 6, 2015.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jan. 10, 2016.

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About The Gin Game

Weller Martin and Fonsia Dorsey meet on the porch of their nursing home and strike up a friendship, with Weller teaching Fonsia how to play gin rummy. As they play, they share stories about the lives they led in the outside world. But when Fonsia wins every hand, Weller becomes increasingly frustrated, until their gin games and conversations become a battleground, with each player exposing the other’s failures, disappointments and insecurities.

Video! Up the Ante at the Opening Night of The Gin Game on Broadway
On the Scene
Video! Up the Ante at the Opening Night of The Gin Game on Broadway
Photos! James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Open in The Gin Game
Photo Op
Photos! James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Open in The Gin Game
The Gin Game, Starring James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson, Opens on B’way
Broadway Ink
The Gin Game, Starring James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson, Opens on B’way
First Look! See Legends Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones in The Gin Game
First Look
First Look! See Legends Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones in The Gin Game
Photos! James Earl Jones Honored at the American Theatre Wing's Gala
Photo Op
Photos! James Earl Jones Honored at the American Theatre Wing's Gala
James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Begin Previews in The Gin Game
Curtain Up
James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Begin Previews in The Gin Game
New Beginning & Opening Dates Set for The Gin Game
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New Beginning & Opening Dates Set for The Gin Game
Tix Now Available for James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson-Led The Gin Game
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Tix Now Available for James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson-Led The Gin Game
Tony Winners Cicely Tyson & Rita Moreno Are Among Kennedy Center Honorees
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Tony Winners Cicely Tyson & Rita Moreno Are Among Kennedy Center Honorees
New Start Date & Creative Team Set for Broadway’s The Gin Game
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New Start Date & Creative Team Set for Broadway’s The Gin Game
James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Will Star in The Gin Game on Broadway
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James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson Will Star in The Gin Game on Broadway
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