“It’s a brutally effective metaphor for the treatment of older Americans who do not command a mountain of capital.”
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The Gin Game
Housing Works Bookstore · 2h 15m
Opened Jul 15, 2026 · Closed Aug 9, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
1 Rave
1 Positive
2 Negative
Critics' Take
Mixed reviews for this intimate revival, with critics divided on whether the Pulitzer winner has aged well. Strong performances from Winger and Howard earn praise, though some find Coburn's nursing home drama feels dated.
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Critic Scorecard
4 reviews1 Rave
1 Positive
2 Negative
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“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.”
By Frank ScheckJul 20, 2026Full Review
Rated4/5 stars
“Yet in its latest incarnation, at Soho’s Housing Works Bookstore, this vehicle, like its characters, shows marked signs of rust.”
By Elysa GardnerJul 21, 2026Full Review
“The production ultimately feels as flat as a fallen house of cards.”
By Charles IsherwoodJul 23, 2026Full Review
