The Iceman Cometh is a play written by Eugene O'Neill, the first American playwright to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Completed in 1939, the play was delayed in production until after World War II, eventually premiering in 1946.

The narrative focuses on a group of alcoholics and misfits who gather in a saloon, endlessly discussing their dreams but never acting on them. The central character, Hickey, is a traveling salesman determined to strip them of their pipe dreams.

Despite its initial mixed reviews, The Iceman Cometh has grown in stature over the decades, with renowned actors such as Kevin Spacey and James Earl Jones taking on key roles. This dark and intense play is now recognized as a significant work in American drama.