“Howard and Winger have real chemistry, a push-pull dynamic that runs the gamut from flirtatious to downright nasty.”
Off-BwayPlayRevival
OFF-BROADWAYPLAYREVIVALNOW PLAYING
The Gin Game
Housing Works Bookstore · 2h 15m · Opened Jul 15, 2026 · Closes Aug 9, 2026
Critics' Take
Winger and Howard deliver strong performances in an intimate revival, but critics are divided on whether Coburn's Pulitzer winner has aged well, with some finding it still resonant and others viewing it as dated.
Critic Scorecard
4 reviewsSort:
“It does provide the opportunity for this indelible experience of watching two terrific, well-known actors performing their hearts out practically within arm’s reach.”
“Yet in its latest incarnation, at Soho’s Housing Works Bookstore, this vehicle, like its characters, shows marked signs of rust.”
“The production ultimately feels as flat as a fallen house of cards.”
Audience Scorecard
228 audience reviews
B+
Liking It
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about The Gin Game?
Winger and Howard deliver strong performances in an intimate revival, but critics are divided on whether Coburn's Pulitzer winner has aged well, with some finding it still resonant and others viewing it as dated. (CriticScore 60/100 from 4 reviews.)
Is The Gin Game worth seeing?
Only if you're a devoted fan. Critics are mixed on The Gin Game (60/100 from 4 reviews). Most suggest you could skip it.
What is the CriticScore for The Gin Game?
The Gin Game has a CriticScore of 60/100 based on 4 professional reviews. This show is rated "Mixed".
Is The Gin Game still running Off-Broadway?
Yes, The Gin Game is currently playing at Housing Works Bookstore Off-Broadway. It is scheduled to close on August 9, 2026.
Where is The Gin Game playing Off-Broadway?
The Gin Game is playing at Housing Works Bookstore, located at 126 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012.
How long is The Gin Game?
The Gin Game has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes with no intermission.
Cast
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
Creative Team
- D.L. CoburnPlaywright
- David BlumDirector
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 60/100 (4 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 9, 2026
- Running
- 1 month Off-Broadway
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Theater
- Housing Works Bookstore — 126 Crosby St, New York, NY 10012
- Synopsis
- Two elderly residents of a nursing home, Fonsia and Weller, strike up an unlikely friendship through a game of gin rummy. As the game progresses, their innocent pastime reveals deeper truths about their lives, loneliness, and the harsh realities of growing old. The Gin Game is a poignant exploration of the human condition, where the stakes are high, and the players must confront their own demons.
- Data Last Updated
- August 8, 2026
