 The play originally opened in a small theater in Hollywood,  California, USA in late September 1942, with the title "Cry Havoc".  It opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 25 December  1942 with the title "Proof Through the Night", but changed the title  back to "Cry Havoc" on 30 December 1942, probably because of bad  notices. However, it closed on 2 January 1943 after only 11  performances. The opening night cast included Carol Channing (qv)  and Ann Shoemaker (qv).