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Opened: October 6, 1977
Closing: December 31, 1978

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Photo Coverage: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Take Opening Night Bows in THE GIN GAME
by Walter McBride - Oct 15, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winnersJames Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opened last night, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night bows!

Photo Coverage: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Celebrate Opening Night of THE GIN GAME!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 15, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opened last night, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night after party!

Review Roundup: THE GIN GAME Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Oct 14, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, THE GIN GAME, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opens tonight, October 14, at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). Let's see what the critics had to say...

THE GIN GAME, Starring James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, Opens on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, THE GIN GAME, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opens tonight, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

Photo Flash: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Play THE GIN GAME on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opens tomorrow, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. Below, check out a first look at the cast in action!

What Other Famous Pairs Would You Like To See In THE GIN GAME?
by Michael Dale - Oct 9, 2015


Jessica Tandy & Hume Cronyn, Maureen Stapleton & E.G. Marshall, Julie Harris & Charles Durning, Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones... Who's next?

VIDEOS: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Laugh and Reminisce at THE GIN GAME Photoshoot
by Michael Dale - Oct 6, 2015


Cicely Tyson reminds James Earl Jones of the first time they appeared on stage together, then see how the leading man loves to make his leading lady laugh.

THE GIN GAME, Starring James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, Begins Previews on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, begins previews tonight, September 23. Opening night will be on Wednesday, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

Up on the Marquee: THE GIN GAME Gets a Makeover
by Walter McBride - Sep 18, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, will start previews on Wednesday, September 23. Check out the marquee at the Golden Theatre below!

STAGE TUBE: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Enjoy THE GIN GAME Photoshoot
by Michael Dale - Aug 20, 2015


Talent like that never gets old.

Broadway Revival of THE GIN GAME Sets New Opening Night
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2015


The producers for the new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, have announced a change for first preview and opening night dates. The production, originally scheduled to start previews on September 18, will start previews on Wednesday, September 23.

Tickets Now Available for Broadway-Bound THE GIN GAME, with James Earl Jones & Cicely Tyson
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2015


Tickets are now on sale at Telecharge.com for the new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson.   The Gin Game, directed by Leonard Foglia (Master Class, Thurgood) opens Tuesday, October 13 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).  Previews begin Friday, September 18.  The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. 

Peggy Cosgrave & Robert Rutland to Star in White Heron Theatre Company's THE GIN GAME
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2015


The White Heron Theatre Company announces the opening of its first play of the 2015 season - the timeless Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn, running from July 6th through July 22nd at White Heron's 2015 summer home -  Nantucket's Dreamland Theater on Water Street.

Up on the Marquee: THE GIN GAME
by Walter McBride - Jul 8, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, will begin previews on Friday, September 18. The Gin Game, directed by Leonard Foglia (Master Class, Thurgood) opens Tuesday, October 13 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. Check out photos of the marquee below!

THE GIN GAME Broadway Revival Sets Pre-Sale, General on Sale Ticket Dates
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 23, 2015


Pre-sale for Citi cardmembers and Audience Rewards members has been announced for the new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson. The Gin Game, directed by Leonard Foglia (Master Class, Thurgood) opens Tuesday, October 13 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). Previews begin Friday, September 18. The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016.

White Heron Theatre's 2015 Summer Season to Feature 'VANYA AND SONIA' & More
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2015


The White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket announces their 2015 summer season of professional repertory theatre performances including the Tony award winning play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike directed on Nantucket by Tony award winner Martin Platt; Pulitzer prize- winning play The Gin Game; a new play by an established playwright in the Long Wharf Theatre New Plays Collaborative and impromptu pop-up theatre around the island.

Breaking News: Cicely Tyson & James Earl Jones Will Return to Broadway in D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize Winner THE GIN GAME
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2015


Legendary actors James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson will share a Broadway stage for the first time in almost fifty years in a new production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Gin Game, directed by Leonard Foglia (Master Class, Thurgood).  The production opens Tuesday, October 13 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).  Previews begin September 21.

Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Julie Harris Tomorrow Night
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2013


The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated stage, screen and television actress Julie Harris, who passed away on Saturday at age 87. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 28th, at exactly 7:45 p.m. for one minute.

THE GIN GAME Begins Tonight at Barter Stage II
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013


Two familiar faces take the stage at Barter-as you've never seen them before. Richard Rose and Mary Lucy Bivins star in 'The Gin Game,' beginning tonight, June 19 at Barter Stage II. This explosive play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1978, and Barter's production proves that it is even more relevant today than when it debuted.

THE GIN GAME Set for Barter Stage II, Beg. 6/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013


Two familiar faces take the stage at Barter-as you've never seen them before. Richard Rose and Mary Lucy Bivins star in 'The Gin Game,' beginning June 19 at Barter Stage II. This explosive play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1978, and Barter's production proves that it is even more relevant today than when it debuted.

Photo Flash: First Look at Allen Nause and Vana O'Brien in Artists Rep's THE GIN GAME
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2013


Artists Rep will present The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn, starring Allen Nause and Vana O'Brien, directed by JoAnn Johnson. This two-person, two-act play is a 1978 Pulitzer Prize winner and garnered multiple Tony Award nominations both with its original 1977 production and the Broadway revival in 1997. This play replaces the originally planned production of The Invisible Hand by Ayad Akhtar. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

THE GIN GAME Runs at Artists Rep, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 26, 2013


Artists Rep will present The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn, starring Allen Nause and Vana O'Brien, directed by JoAnn Johnson. This two-person, two-act play is a 1978 Pulitzer Prize winner and garnered multiple Tony Award nominations both with its original 1977 production and the Broadway revival in 1997. This play replaces the originally planned production of The Invisible Hand by Ayad Akhtar.

THE GIN GAME to Replace THE INVISIBLE HAND at Artists Rep, 3/26-4/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2013


Artists Rep will present The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn, starring Allen Nause and Vana O'Brien, directed by JoAnn Johnson. This two-person, two-act play is a 1978 Pulitzer Prize winner and garnered multiple Tony Award nominations both with its original 1977 production and the Broadway revival in 1997. This play replaces the originally planned production of The Invisible Hand by Ayad Akhtar.

American Rep Theater of WNY Presents THE GIN GAME 1/20-2/12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2012


The American Rep Theater of WNY starts the New Year and the second-half of the 2011-12 season with a production of D.L. Colburn's classic work, THE GIN GAME, to be presented at the Buffalo East, 1410 Main Street, January 20th through February 12th.

The Gin Game FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Gin Game have there been?
The Gin Game has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1997 and Broadway which opened in 2015.
What Tony Awards has The Gin Game been nominated for?
Best Play , , Best Direction of a Play for Mike Nichols.
What awards has The Gin Game been nominated for?
The Gin Game has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Revival - Play at the Drama Desk Awards. James Noone was nominated for Outstanding Set Design - Play for his work on The Gin Game. The play itself, written by D.L. Coburn, was nominated for Best New Play at the Drama Desk Awards. Ronald Wallace was also nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design for his work on The Gin Game. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that The Gin Game has received in the theater industry.

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