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The Broadway debut of Long Day's Journey Into Night took place at the Helen Hayes Theatre on 7 November 1956, shortly after its American premiere at New Haven's Shubert Theatre.

The production was directed by José Quintero, and its cast included Fredric March ( James Tyrone ), Florence Eldridge ( Mary Tyrone ), Jason Robards, Jr. (“ Jamie ” Tyrone ), Bradford Dillman ( Edmund ), and Katharine Ross ( Cathleen ).

The production won the Tony Award for Best Play and Best Actor in a Play ( Fredric March ), and the New York Drama Critics ' Circle Award for Best Play of the season.