(1955) Stage Play: A Hatful of Rain. Drama. Written by
Michael V. Gazzo. Directed by Frank Corsaro. Lyceum Theatre (moved to The Plymouth Theatre 10 Sep 1956- close): 9 Nov 1955- 13 Oct 1956 (398 performances + 1 preview on 9 Nov 1955). Cast:
Ben Gazzara (as "Johnny Pope"),
Shelley Winters (as "Celia Pope"),
Anthony Franciosa (as "Polo Pope") [final Broadway role],
Frank Silvera (as "John Pope Sr."), Steve Gravers (as "Man"),
Harry Guardino (as "Chuck"), Paul E. Richards (as "Apples"),
Henry Silva (as "Mother"), Christine White (as "Putski"). Replacement actors:
Vivian Blaine (as "Celia Pope") [from 25 Jun 1956- ?], Steve Gravers (as "Chuck") [from 25 Jun 1956- ?], Harry Guardino (as "Polo Pope") [from 25 Jun 1956- ?],
Steve McQueen (as "Johnny Pope") [from 25 Jun 1956- ?] (only Broadway role), Roxanne (as "Putski") [from 25 Jun 1956- ?]. Produced by Jay Julien. Note: Filmed by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation as
A Hatful of Rain (1957). (1957) His play, "A Hatful of Rain," was performed at the Princes Theatre in London, England with Bonar Colleano, Sally Ann Howes, Sam Wanamaker, and Bernard Bresslaw in the cast. Sam Wanamaker was also director.