American Buffalo Revival 1983 - Articles Page 10

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Opened: October 27, 1983
Closing: February 04, 1984

American Buffalo - 1983 - Broadway History , Info & More

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One of Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet's defining works, American Buffalo* opens at The Grove Theatre on Friday, February 28th. In 1977, when American Buffalo opened on Broadway, it was hailed as a new American classic, nominated for a Tony Award and won both an Obie Award, and a New York Critics Circle Award.



A classic tragedy, a modern masterpiece, American Buffalo is a story of three men struggling in the pursuit of their distorted vision of the American Dream. During one long day in a run-down junk shop, three men of great ambition and low morals plan a heist of a customer's valuable coin collection. When the con goes awry, it's every man for himself. This fast paced drama is all aggression and testosterone, with characters wielding words like weapons to intimidate, cajole and manipulate each other. By turns touching and cynical, poignant and violent, filled with explosive humor, frenetic energy and surprising tenderness, American Buffalo is a piercing story of how people can be corrupted into betraying their ideals and those they love. The results are hilarious, powerful and ultimately tragic in a play that's recognized as a modern masterpiece.

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American Buffalo - 1983 - Broadway Articles Page 10

Countryman, Hickey, Rudko, Tucci, Murray & More Join MARY STUART Cast; Previews Begin 3/30
by Robert Diamond - Dec 17, 2008


Additional casting has been announced for the Donmar Warehouse production of MARY STUART, Friedrich Schiller's classic play in a new version by Peter Oswald, which opens April 19, 2009 at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). The production, starring its acclaimed original London leads Janet McTeer and Harriet Walter and directed by Phyllida Lloyd, begins previews on March 30, 2009 for a limited run of 20 weeks only.

Motion Picture Academy to Honor Jerry Lewis with Humanitarian Award
by Robert Diamond - Dec 10, 2008


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced today that their board of governors have voted to give Jerry Lewis the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Lewis is to be presented with the special Oscar statuette on February 22, 2009 during the 81st Annual Academy Awards.

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to Run at New Repertory Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Nov 11, 2008


New Repertory Theatre, in collaboration with the Arsenal Center for the Arts and Watertown Children's Theatre, revives its popular adaptation of Dickens' classic holiday story, which has all the trimmings of a lavish Victorian Christmas.

LONDON CRIES to Have Off-Broadway Premiere at Irondale Center
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 4, 2008


Irondale Ensemble Project is proud to announce that the new musical London Cries adapted from Henry Mayhew's classic book, London Labour and the London Poor by Di Trevis and Frank McGuinness is the second show in their new Off-Broadway theatre, The Irondale Center.

WEST SIDE STORY Cast Announced! Cavenaugh, Olivo, Green, Akram and More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2008


The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production.

Robert Cuccioli to Star in Geroge Street Playhouse's 'The Seafarer'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 13, 2008


George Street Playhouse continues their 35th season with the New Jersey premiere of Conor McPherson's Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated play, The Seafarer.

Bundy, Brown, Hart and Holmes to Sing with New York Pops 11/7
by Jordan Westfall - Sep 27, 2008


The New York Pops led by Vincent Falcone and Eric Stern, celebrates its hometown on Friday, November 7, 2008 at 8 p.m. at Carnegie Hall in a program entitled 'A Love Letter to New York' featuring classic songs about New York City and the world premieres of original songs about the city by composer Kenneth Laub. Clint Holmes headlines the concert with special guests Ashley Brown, Laura Bell Bundy and Linda Hart. The program also includes songs by Stephen Sondheim and Cole Porter. Ms. Bundy, Ms. Hart, and Mr. Holmes will make their Carnegie Hall debuts.

Flamingo Court to Close Off-Broadway Sunday, 9/28
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 23, 2008


Flamingo Court, the off-Broadway comedy by Luigi Creatore starring Jamie Farr (television's 'M*A*S*H,' Guys & Dolls) and Tony Award nominee Anita Gillette (Chapter Two, They're Playing Our Song), will play its final performance on Sunday, September 28th at 3:00PM after 68 performances (including 17 previews).

Full Casting Set for West End 'Glengarry' Revival
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2007


James Macdonald's West End revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross will open at the Apollo Theatre on September 27, 2007, with press night on October 10 and is currently booking until January 12, 2008

Young Frankenstein Announces Cast; To Open at Hilton November 8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2007


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will open on Broadway November 8th 2007 at the Hilton Theatre (213 W 42nd St). Previews begin October 11th 2007. The production stars Roger Bart (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein), Megan Mullally (Elizabeth), Sutton Foster (Inga), Shuler Hensley (The Monster), Fred Applegate (Kemp) and Christopher Fitzgerald (Igor).

Kurtz, Rabe, Etc. Join Roundabout's Heartbreak House
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2006


Swoosie Kurtz, Lily Rabe, Byron Jennings and more will join Philip Bosco in the Roundabout Theatre Company's Heartbreak House, which opens on October 11th

Atlantic Theater Company Moves Second Stage and Acting School
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2005


Atlantic Theater Company has announced the relocation of its second stage, acting school and administrative offices to Chelsea

Orphans, Starring Al Pacino Expected on Broadway in Spring 2006
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2005


A fall workshop of the play will take place in September, and the NY Post reports it'll arrive in New York this Spring.

Al Pacino Stars in LA Orphans Workshop in Sept.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2005


Film and theatre legend will star in a workshop production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans in Los Angeles in September

Pacino Stars in LA Workshop of Kessler's Orphans, July-Aug
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2005


Film and stage star Al Pacino will star in a Los Angeles workshop of Lyle Kessler's tense play Orphans in July and August; neither specific dates nor a theatre have been announced

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 Elliot Martin.
What awards has American Buffalo been nominated for?
American Buffalo has been nominated for the Performance category at the Theatre World Awards, specifically for J.J. Johnston.
What awards has American Buffalo won?
American Buffalo has won the Performance (Theatre World Awards) for J.J. Johnston.

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