American Buffalo Revival 2008

Ages: 14+
Opened: November 17, 2008
Closing: November 23, 2008

American Buffalo - 2008 - Broadway History , Info & More

John Leguizamo and Cedric the Entertainer star in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo. Robert Falls directs.

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Review - My Vaudeville Man! & American Buffalo
by Kristin Salaky - November 18, 2008

Early in the second act of My Vaudeville Man!, the captivating new musical at The York Theatre, Shonn Wiley, portraying eccentric dancer Jack Donahue, challenges four fellow vaudevillians to what's known as a tap drunk. Eventually, Buchanan will be a star on Broadway and a popular favorite at the Palace, but now he's a struggling 19-year-old kid who has taken to the bottle and is in need of quick cash. Each man throws five dollars into the pot, starts taking swigs from a bottle of rye and, most importantly, keeps dancing until only one is left standing. Wiley is the only one on stage, but he vividly paints the contest before our eyes, as Jack battles the endurance of his colleagues and his own inebriation until the competition turns violent. The piece is an extraordinary bit of dance drama, mixing humor, danger, grit and desperation, with Wiley's performance containing some of the best acting through dance we're apt to see this season.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Played Final Performance 11/23
by Eddie Varley - November 24, 2008

The Broadway revival of American Buffalo closed after the matinee performance on Sunday, November 23, at Broadway?s Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. American Buffalo played 20 previews and eight performances.

AMERICAN BUFFALO To Close 11/23
by Eddie Varley - November 19, 2008

American Buffalo which just celebrated opening night, Monday, November 17, at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street, is being rumored to close on Sunday, November 23rd.

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO After Party
by Walter McBride - November 18, 2008

American Buffalo opened Monday, November 17th at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street. BroadwayWorld's cameras followed the cast to the after party celebration!

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO Arrivals
by Walter McBride - November 18, 2008

American Buffalo opened Monday, November 17th at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street. BroadwayWorld sent our cameras to capture the starry crowd as they joined the celebration of Opening Night.

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - November 18, 2008

American Buffalo opened Monday, November 17th at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street. BroadwayWorld sent our cameras in to capture the 'cons' as they celebrated Opening Night on Broadway.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Opens Tonight, 11/17
by Eddie Varley - November 17, 2008

American Buffalo opens tonight, Monday, November 17, at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Opening Night Tickets Made Available for Sale to Fans
by Eddie Varley - November 14, 2008

So fans of the production's stars can participate in celebrating the opening night of American Buffalo on Monday, November 17, the show's producers have made tickets for available for the performance, which begins at 6:45pm, at the Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44 Street.

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO Meets The Press
by Walter McBride - November 12, 2008

The highly anticipated Broadway revival of David Mamet's masterpiece American Buffalo, starring an extraordinary multi-cultural cast - John Leguizamo, Cedric The Entertainer, and Haley Joel Osment began performances onFriday, October 31 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. American Buffalo is directed by Robert Falls. The dynamic cast took a break from performances to meet the press.

Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO Stars View Sardi's Portraits
by Walter McBride - November 12, 2008

The cast of current Broadway revival of David Mamet's masterpiece American Buffalo, John Leguizamo, Cedric The Entertainer, and Haley Joel Osment were immortalized on the walls of Sardi's Restaurant on Nov. 11th. They joined the hundreds of theatre icons ensconced in places of honor gazing down upon the diners.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Extends Nickel Ticket Offer Through 11/16
by Faetra Petillo - November 7, 2008

The producers of the Broadway production of American Buffalo have extended the show's Vote American (Buffalo)! special offer through Sunday, November 16. For all performances through Sunday, November 16 (inclusive), purchase one ticket and receive the second for one nickel.

AMERICAN BUFFALO Begins Previews at the Belasco Theatre 10/31
by Faetra Petillo - October 31, 2008

The highly anticipated Broadway revival of David Mamet's masterpiece American Buffalo, starring an extraordinary multi-cultural cast - John Leguizamo, Cedric The Entertainer, and Haley Joel Osment begins performances tonight, Friday, October 31 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. American Buffalo is directed by Robert Falls.

Cast and Crew of AMERICAN BUFFALO Collaborating on 'Backstage' Web Series
by Faetra Petillo - October 20, 2008

The cast, crew, and creative team of the upcoming Broadway production of David Mamet's masterpiece, American Buffalo, are collaborating on a web series, called 'American Buffalo: Backstage,' which presents audiences with a rare view of what really happens backstage, in rehearsal, and outside of rehearsal on a major production

AMERICAN BUFFALO Box Office Open for Ticket Sales October 10th
by Eddie Varley - October 10, 2008

Today, Friday October 10th, the box office for the the highly anticipated Broadway revival of David Mamet's masterpiece American Buffalo will open to the public at 10am. Starring an extraordinary multi-cultural cast - John Leguizamo, Cedric the Entertainer, and Haley Joel Osment - American Buffalo is directed by Robert Falls, and will begin performances Friday, October 31 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.

First Photo Preview of 'American Buffalo' Cast
by Faetra Petillo - September 26, 2008

American Buffalo is a 1976 play by playwright David Mamet and won the 1977 Outer Critics Circle Award. 'The play concerns a team of men, Don, Teach, Bob, and Fletcher (who does not appear in the play, but is referred to), who are conspiring to steal a coin collection from a wealthy man. Don, who owns a junk shop, sold a nickel to a man for much less than what it was worth. Out of revenge, he and his friend-in-training, Bob, plan to steal the man's coin collection after suspecting that he went away for the weekend,' describes press notes.

Oscar Joyner Joins Producing Team of 'American Buffalo'
by Faetra Petillo - September 25, 2008

Vy Higginsen and her partners welcome radio mogul Oscar Joyner, in presenting the highly anticipated Broadway revival of David Mamet's masterpiece American Buffalo. Starring an extraordinary multi-cultural cast - John Leguizamo, Cedric the Entertainer, and Haley Joel Osment - American Buffalo is directed by Robert Falls, and will begin performances Friday, October 31 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.

American Buffalo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of American Buffalo have there been?
American Buffalo has had 9 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1977, Off-Broadway which opened in 1981, Broadway which opened in 1983, Broadway which opened in 1983, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2008, West End which opened in 2015 and Broadway which opened in 2022.
What Tony Awards has American Buffalo been nominated for?
Best Revival for Arnold Bernhard.

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