Davis had initially signed a contract for one year but, with the poor critical reception, made other commitments for the following year and, as he was considered irreplaceable, the play closed on February 23, 1957, after 383 performances.
The actor Davis initially committed to a one-year deal, but as a result of poor audience response, he took on additional roles for the next year, causing the production to shut down on February 23, 1957, after running for 383 shows.