Je’Caryous Johnson Unveils Next Theatrical Masterpiece: Games Women Play—A Star-Studded Event of Love, Power, and Shocking Twists
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?
Presale tickets go live on Thursday, January 16th at 10:00 AM LOCAL and end at 11:59 PM LOCAL (Use password: JJE). Regular ticket sales begin Friday, January 17th at 10:00 AM LOCAL.
For a full list of cities, ticket information, and to secure your seat, click [www.GamesWomenPlay.com].
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About Je’Caryous Johnson
Je’Caryous Johnson has transformed the world of urban theatre and propelled himself into mainstream notoriety and success. It all started for him with his forward thinking to turn African-American romance novels into stage plays. The four-time national championship playwright is a recipient of the NAACP 2007 Trailblazer Award and is the youngest producer/playwright to garner national media attention. Some of Johnson’s hit plays have included Love Overboard with R&B hit makers Avant & Keke Wyatt, Men Cry in the Dark with Allen Payne, The Maintenance Man with Billy Dee Williams, Friends and Lovers and Cheaters with Grammy Award winning singer Brian McKnight, Confessions with the late Gerald LeVert, Men, Money & Gold Diggers with actress Robin Givens, Whatever She Wants with Boris Kodjoe and Richard Roundtree, 3 Ways To Get A Husband with legendary actor Billy Dee Williams, Cheaper to Keep Her with Vivica A. Fox, Marriage Material with Jill Marie Jones and Things Your Man Won’t Do with Tichina Arnold, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Leon. Johnson is also the visionary for shows Such as Married But Single, Married Single Too, Redemption of a Dogg with Snoop Dogg, Set It Off, Two Can Play That Game, The Rick James Story “Super Freak”, and more.
