Award-winning playwright and producer Je’Caryous Johnson is back, redefining the stage play experience with his latest original production, Games Women Play. Directed by the legendary Carl Payne—making his highly anticipated theatrical directorial debut—this electrifying story promises a rollercoaster of laughs, gasps, and jaw-dropping moments that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Step into a world where love battles ambition, trust is pushed to its limits, and secrets lurk behind every smile. Games Women Play takes you on an unforgettable ride through the intricate maze of modern relationships and the high-stakes games we all play in the pursuit of love, power, and self-discovery.
Featuring a star-studded cast, including Carl Payne (Martin, House of Payne), Jill Marie Jones (Girlfriends), Flex Alexander (One on One), Demetria McKinney (House of Payne), Chico Bean (Wild ‘N Out), Claudia Jordan (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), and Brian J. White (Stomp the Yard), this is a 12 city touring stage play (including Los Angeles, DC, Chicago, and Atlanta) you don’t want to miss!
“This is not just a play; it’s an experience. It’s about peeling back the layers of love and ambition and realizing how intertwined they really are.” – Carl Payne
Games Women Play is a dynamic mix of comedy, drama, romance, and shocking twists that reveal the lengths people go to protect what they hold dear. With love, money, and ambition on the line, who’s playing who—and who will walk away with it all?
“Games Women Play is a labor of love and a bold exploration of human connection. I’m thrilled to bring this story to life with such an incredible cast and creative team,” says Je’Caryous Johnson. “Audiences should prepare to laugh, cry, and question everything they thought they knew about love.”
Be part of this theatrical phenomenon and witness a story that will have you laughing one minute, crying the next, and constantly asking: Am I playing the game—or is the game playing me?