A Hatful of Rain
Drama - Original
Lyceum Theatre (November 09, 1955 - September 07, 1956)
Plymouth Theatre (September 10, 1956 - October 13, 1956)
Data not verified
- First Preview: November 9, 1955
- Opening Date: November 9, 1955
- Closing Date: October 13, 1956
- Previews: 1
- Performances: 398
Playwright: Michael V. Gazzo
Synopsis
A war veteran repeatedly falls victim to drugs, nearly destroying his relationships with his wife and brother as he struggles to break the habit, in Michael V. Gazzo's play.
Opening Night Cast
 |
Ben Gazzara | Johnny Pope |
| Shelley Winters | Celia Pope | |
| Anthony Franciosa | Polo Pope | |
| Frank Silvera | John Pope Sr. |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Michael V. Gazzo | Writer | |
| Frank Corsaro | Director | |
| Mordecai Gorelik | Production Design | |
| Irving Cooper | General Manager | |
| Karl N. Bernstein | General Press Representative | |
| Harvey B. Sabinson | Press Representative |
Awards
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Anthony Franciosa | Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Theatre World Award | Anthony Franciosa | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Actor in a Play | Ben Gazzara | Nominee |
| 1956 | Featured Actor in a Play | Anthony Franciosa | Nominee |
