- (1953) Stage: Appeared in "End as a Man" on Broadway. Written by Calder Willingham. based on his book. Directed by Jack Garfein. Vanderbilt Theatre (moved to The Lyceum Theatre from 17 Dec 1953- close): 14 Oct 1953- 16 Jan 1954 (105 performances). Cast: Robert Dirk, Anthony Franciosa (as "Starkson") [Broadway debut], Ben Gazzara (as "Jocko de Paris") [Broadway debut], Martin Greenlee, Harry Guardino (as "Cadet Officer") [Broadway debut], Richard Heimann, Pat Hingle (as "Harold Koble"), Paul E. Richards, Marc Richman, Eli Rill, Steven Ross, Albert Salmi (as "Roger Gatt"), Warren Slocum (as "Second Orderly"), William Smithers (as "Robert Marquales"), Arthur Storch (as "Maurice Maynall Simmons"), Frank M. Thomas (as "Gen. Draughton"), Richard Vogel. Produced by Claire Heller.
- (1954) Stage: Appeared in "Wedding Breakfast" on Broadway. Romance. Written by Theodore Reeves. Directed by Herman Shumlin. 48th Street Theatre: 20 Nov 1954- 26 Feb 1955 (113 performances). Cast: Anthony Franciosa (as "Ralph"), Lee Grant (as "Stella"), Harvey Lembeck (as "Norman"), Virginia Vincent (as "Ruth"). Produced by Kermit Bloomgarden.
- (1955) Stage: Appeared in "A Hatful of Rain" on Broaeway. Drama. Written by Michael V. Gazzo. 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. NOTES: (1) Franciosa was nominated for a Tony Award. (2) Filmed as A Hatful of Rain (1957).
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