That Championship Season (1972). Written by
Jason Miller. Scenic Design by Santo Loquasto. Directed by
A.J. Antoon [earliest Broadway credit]. Booth Theatre: 14 Sep 1972- 21 Apr 1974 (700 performances + 3 previews that began on 11 Sep 1972). Cast:
Charles Durning (as "George Sikowski"),
Richard Dysart (as "Coach"),
Walter McGinn (as "Tom Daley"), Michael McGuire (as "James Daley"), Jason Miller (as "Basketball game announcer") [Recorded voice only],
Paul Sorvino (as "Phil Romano"). Understudies:
Joseph Mascolo (as "Phil Romano"), Ron McClary (as "George Sikowski"),
Bernie McInerney (as "James Daley/Tom Daley"). Replacement actors during run:
Pat Hingle (as "Coach"), Joseph Mascolo (as "Phil Romano"),
Richard McKenzie (as "George Sikowski"). Understudy:
Harry Bellaver (as "Coach"). Produced by The New York Shakespeare Festival (
Joseph Papp, Producer). Associate Producer: Bernard Gersten.
