The Only Game in Town (play)
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Written byFrank D. Gilroy
CharactersFran
Joe
Thomas
Joe
Thomas
Date premieredMay 20, 1968
Place premieredBroadhurst Theatre, Manhattan, New York City
| The Only Game in Town | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Frank D. Gilroy |
| Characters | Fran Joe Thomas |
| Date premiered | May 20, 1968 |
| Place premiered | Broadhurst Theatre, Manhattan, New York City |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | Las Vegas, Nevada |
The Only Game in Town is a 1968 play written by Frank D. Gilroy. It originally opened on May 20, 1968, and closed on June 1, 1968. It was later adapted into the film of the same name in 1970, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Warren Beatty. The play was profiled in the William Goldman book The Season: A Candid Look at Broadway.
Fran, who lives just off the Las Vegas Strip, takes home Joe, who is a near compulsive gambler, and they decided to live together, no strings attached. He finds out that she is waiting for Thomas to return. Fran has a decision to make, does she stay and leave with Joe or leave with Thomas?