American Buffalo 1976

Ages: 14+
Opened: January 26, 1976
Closing: February 07, 1976

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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 awards has American Buffalo been nominated for?
American Buffalo has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for David Mamet. Additionally, Mike Kellin received a nomination for Performance at the Obie Awards. These nominations recognize the outstanding work of both the playwright and the actor in the production.
What awards has American Buffalo won?
American Buffalo has won several awards, including the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for David Mamet. Additionally, Mike Kellin received the Performance award at the Obie Awards for his role in the production.

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