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Opened: February 16, 1977
Closing: June 11, 1977

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Robbie Fairchild, Michael Arden and Andrea McArdle Join BEST IN SHOWS at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Nora Dominick - Oct 23, 2015


Robert Fairchild, Michael Arden and Andrea McArdle will join Annaleigh Ashford, Bill Berloni, Sutton Foster, Joanna Gleason, Orfeh and Hugh Panaro in Best in Shows, a star-studded cabaret evening to benefit the Humane Society of New York, on Sunday, November 1 at Feinstein's/ 54 Below.  Oscar and Tony Award-winner Joel Grey will be awarded the first annual Humane Society of New York's Sandy Award, presented to an artist who has shown a fierce commitment, through action and advocacy, to the cause of animal rights.

Jeffrey Bean Stars in Alley Theatre's THE FOREIGNER, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2015


THE FOREIGNER is the last play in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season. Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean returns to one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker. The show opens tonight, July 8, 2015.

Jeffrey Bean Stars in THE FOREIGNER, Beginning Tonight at the Alley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2015


The Foreigner is the last play in the 'Alley Theatre @ UH' season, starring Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean in one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker.

AMERICAN BUFFALO, Starring Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge, Closes in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2015


A hit with critics and public alike, Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge star in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 play American Buffalo which must end today, 27 June 2015.

Discovery Family Channel Premieres Season 4 of STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE'S BERRY BITTY ADVENTURES Today
by TV News Desk - Jun 20, 2015


Discovery Family Channel kicks off summer with the premiere of an all-new season of STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE'S BERRY BITTY ADVENTURES today, June 20 at 12:30 PM EST/11:30 AM CST

Jeffrey Bean to Star in Alley Theatre's THE FOREIGNER; Cast & Creatives Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2015


Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd announced the cast and creative team for The Foreigner, the last play in the "Alley Theatre @ UH" season. Alley Resident Company member Jeffrey Bean returns to one of his signature roles as Charlie Baker.

West End's AMERICAN BUFFALO to End, June 27
by Matt Smith - Jun 1, 2015


A hit with critics and public alike, Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge star in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 play American Buffalo which must end on 27 June 2015.

Discovery Family Channel Premieres Season 4 of STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE'S BERRY BITTY ADVENTURES, 6/20
by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2015


Discovery Family Channel kicks off summer with the premiere of an all-new season of STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE'S BERRY BITTY ADVENTURES on Saturday, June 20 at 12:30 PM EST/11:30 AM CST

Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge Star in AMERICAN BUFFALO, Opening Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2015


John Goodman and Tom Sturridge join Damian Lewis in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 play American Buffalo. Directed by Daniel Evans, American Buffalo will run at Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited, opening tonight, 27 April and playing through 27 June 2015.

Guest Conductor David Bernard Leads South Shore Symphony in Mozart Program Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2015


The acclaimed American conductor David Bernard will lead a classic program of Mozart with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra this evening, April 18, 2015, 8 pm at The Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, New York.

TV: Go Behind the Scenes of AMERICAN BUFFALO with Damian Lewis, Tom Sturridge and John Goodman!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2015


Shot during rehearsals for the play, a video interview of Damian Lewis, John Goodman, Tom Sturridge and director Daniel Evans discuss the upcoming production of American Buffalo. The production will play for a strictly limited season at Wyndham's Theatre, with previews from 16 April. Check out what they had to say below!

AMERICAN BUFFALO Opens Tonight at Newnan Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015


Don, owner of a junk shop, has sold a buffalo nickel to a coin collector for only $90.00. He regrets the sale, believing that the coin is worth much more. So he and his two buddies, Teach and Buddy, plan to steal the coin back. The story is ostensibly about a burglary, but the real center of interest is the way the characters deal with each other when their plans start to fall through.

John Goodman, Damian Lewis and Tom Sturridge Star in AMERICAN BUFFALO, Starting Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015


John Goodman and Tom Sturridge will join Damian Lewis in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 playAmerican Buffalo. Directed by Daniel Evans, American Buffalo will play at Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited run from tonight 16 April - 27 June 2015.

Photo Flash: Damian Lewis, John Goodman & Tom Sturridge in Rehearsal for West End's AMERICAN BUFFALO
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 10, 2015


Images from rehearsals of the upcoming production of American Buffalo starring Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge have just been released - check them out below!. The production, which is directed by Daniel Evans, will play for a strictly limited season at Wyndham's Theatre, with previews from 16 April.

Guest Conductor David Bernard to Lead South Shore Symphony in Mozart Program, 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2015


The acclaimed American conductor David Bernard will lead a classic program of Mozart with the South Shore Symphony Orchestra on Saturday evening, April 18, 2015, 8 pm at The Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, New York.

AMERICAN BUFFALO to Open 4/16 at Newnan Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2015


Don, owner of a junk shop, has sold a buffalo nickel to a coin collector for only $90.00. He regrets the sale, believing that the coin is worth much more. So he and his two buddies, Teach and Buddy, plan to steal the coin back. The story is ostensibly about a burglary, but the real center of interest is the way the characters deal with each other when their plans start to fall through.

First Poster For AMERICAN BUFFALO With Damian Lewis & John Goodman Unveiled
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 5, 2015


A first look at the new West End production of an American classic!

TV: Behind-the-Scenes With Damian Lewis in AMERICAN BUFFALO
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 16, 2015


Shot at a photo shoot for the play, check out a behind-the-scenes video interview with Damian Lewis discussing the upcoming production of American Buffalo. John Goodman and Tom Sturridge will star alongside Lewis in the production which will play for a strictly limited season at Wyndham's Theatre, with previews from 16 April. Watch it below!

John Goodman and Tom Sturridge Join UK's AMERICAN BUFFALO at Wyndham, April
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 23, 2015


John Goodman and Tom Sturridge will join Damian Lewis in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 playAmerican Buffalo. Directed by Daniel Evans, American Buffalo will play at Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited run from16 April - 27 June 2015.

John Goodman and Tom Sturridge Board West End-Bound AMERICAN BUFFALO
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


According to the Daily Mail, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge will team up with Damian Lewis in this spring's West End production of AMERICAN BUFFALO. David Mamet's play, helmed by Daniel Evans, will run at Wyndham's Theatre from April 16, with a closing date set for June 27, 2015.

Christina and Michelle Naughton Make Houston Symphony Debut in Mozart's CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2015


This weekend, January 17 and 18, twin sisters Christina and Michelle Naughton share the Jones Hall stage to perform Mozart's Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra in their Houston Symphony debut.

La Mirada Theatre and McCoy Rigby Entertainment Present SoCal Debut of BILLY ELLIOT, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2015


LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present pure 'electricity' with the third show in its 2014-2015 season, the Southern California Regional Premiere of the ten-time Tony Award-winning musical, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, musical direction by John Glaudini, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite. BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will preview tonight, January 16, 2015(with a press opening on Saturday, January 17) and run through Sunday, February 8, 2015 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.

Walnut Street Theatre's A LIFE IN THE THEATRE Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015


Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 continues its season with David Mamet's comedy A Life in the Theatre. Philadelphia audiences will be the first to see this production before it becomes the fifth national tour of a Walnut Street Theatre production. A Life in the Theatre opens in Philadelphia tonight, January 15th and runs through February 1st in the intimate Independence Studio on 3.

Walnut Street Theatre's A LIFE IN THE THEATRE Opens This Week
by BWW News Desk - Jan 13, 2015


Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3 continues its season with David Mamet's comedy A Life in the Theatre. Philadelphia audiences will be the first to see this production before it becomes the fifth national tour of a Walnut Street Theatre production. A Life in the Theatre begins in Philadelphia with previews on January 13th, opens January 15th and runs through February 1st in the intimate Independence Studio on 3.

Cal State L.A. & Deaf West Theatre to Present AMERICAN BUFFALO, 2/14-3/8
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 9, 2015


Offering a fresh look at the groundbreaking play that established David Mamet as a seismic force in theater, the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at California State University, Los Angeles joins forces with multiple award-winning Deaf West Theatre to present American Buffalo. Professor of Theater and longtime Deaf West collaborator Stephen Rothman directs Deaf West regulars Troy Kotsur (Spring Awakening, Cyrano) and Paul Raci (Cyrano, What Are You...Deaf?) along with Cal State L.A. MFA candidate Matthew Ryan Pest for a Feb. 14 opening at the 250-seat State Playhouse on the university campus (just east of downtown).

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American Buffalo - 1977 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1977 Drama Desk Awards Best New American Play David Mamet
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Robert Duvall
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Ulu Grosbard
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Santo Loquasto
1977 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best American Play David Mamet
1977 The Hewes Awards Scenic Design Santo Loquasto
1977 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play Ulu Grosbard
1977 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Santo Loquasto

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