American Buffalo Revival

Ages: 14+
Opened: April 14, 2022
Closing: July 10, 2022

American Buffalo - 2022 - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More

Circle in the Square (Broadway)
1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY

Emmy and Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne and Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell will star in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo.



Mamet will reunite with director Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow, A Life in the Theatre) for the production. Performances are set to begin in March 2020 with an official opening on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 in a Broadway theatre to be announced.



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American Buffalo
8 / 10

Directed by Neil Pepe with the expert eye for appraisal that the characters lack, this production is vastly superior to American Buffalo's last Broadway incarnation, which ran briefly back in 2008. The play itself, which marked Mamet's breakthrough, is as thin as a dime, but it's got great atmospherics. Scott Pask's set and Dede Ayite's costumes plunge us into the shabby world of the action; seated around the thrust stage at Circle in the Square, the audience can almost smell the mix of dirt and desperation. Although not much happens in the play, which is less a thriller than a loiterer, it somehow seems fast-paced, thanks in large part to the three crack performers who bring it to life. They stride the stage with the game confidence of actors who know exactly how to make Mamet's monte look full.

American Buffalo: Gorgeous Performances, Small Author Issue
7 / 10

Judged as a showcase, American Buffalo works beautifully. Rockwell has exactly the right tools to crack the Mamet safe. His half-whine, half-growl voice sings in what Todd London evocatively called the writer's "fricative riffs" - unsurprisingly, given how well he's suited to other writers of masculine lyric like Martin McDonagh. Fishburne, judging his rhythms to the nanosecond, grips the play and captains it, and it's lucky that the close quarters of Circle in the Square allow you to see the details of his casual command. Criss, too, does fine work as the play's slow-minded straight man, though he finds fewer details in his character than the other two men.

AMERICAN BUFFALO On Broadway to Require Audience Masking Through the End of its Run by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 24, 2022

There are two weeks left to see the Tony nominated Broadway revival of AMERICAN BUFFALO. The production will continue to mandate audiences to wear masks in this space, despite the recent industry announcement of masking-optional across other Broadway theaters beginning July 1st.  

AMERICAN BUFFALO Enters Final Weeks of Performances by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 17, 2022

Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss currently star in the Broadway revival of AMERICAN BUFFALO by David Mamet, directed by Neil Pepe. AMERICAN BUFFALO will end its previously announced strictly limited 16-week engagement on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Circle in the Square Theatre.

VIDEO: Sam Rockwell Talks AMERICAN BUFFALO Tony Nomination on LATE NIGHT by Michael Major - May 11, 2022

Sam Rockwell sat down with Seth Meyers on Late Night last night to discuss how he celebrated his recent Tony nomination for American Buffalo. Rockwell also discussed the extra pressure of performing with a Tony nomination, his theatrical background, and the recent audience disruptions at American Buffalo.

Laurence Fishburne Out of Tonight's AMERICAN BUFFALO Due to Positive Covid-19 Test by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2022

Laurence Fishburne, one of three megastars currently appearing in David Mamet's American Buffalo on Broadway, was sidelined from tonight's performance due to a positive Covid-19 test.

VIDEO: Sam Rockwell Talks Rehearsing AMERICAN BUFFALO Throughout the Pandemic on the TONIGHT SHOW by Michael Major - April 19, 2022

Sam Rockwell appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss his new role in American Buffalo on Broadway. Rockwell discussed growing his mustache for the role, performing in front of his famous friends in the audience, and how he and Laurence Fishburne rehearsed the play throughout the pandemic.

VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of AMERICAN BUFFALO by Opening Night - April 15, 2022

Just last night, David Mamet's American Buffalo opened on Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street), exactly two years after it was originally scheduled to open, starring Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy Award & Golden Globe winner Darren Criss.

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for AMERICAN BUFFALO by Bruce Glikas - April 15, 2022

David Mamet's American Buffalo opened on Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street), exactly two years after it was originally scheduled to open and BroadwayWorld was there to capture pictures of the guests on opening night!

Photos: AMERICAN BUFFALO Company Takes Opening Night Bows by Bruce Glikas - April 15, 2022

Just last night, David Mamet's American Buffalo opened on Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street), exactly two years after it was originally scheduled to open, starring Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy Award & Golden Globe winner Darren Criss. 

Review Roundup: AMERICAN BUFFALO Opens on Broadway Starring Darren Criss, Sam Rockwell, and Laurence Fishburne by Review Roundups - April 14, 2022

Read all the reviews of the new 2022 American Buffalo Broadway Revival to see what all the critics thought of the David Mamet play in a new production starring Sam Rockwell, Darren Criss and Laurence Fishburne.

Photos: First Look at Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell & Darren Criss in AMERICAN BUFFALO by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 7, 2022

Check out the first photos of Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss in American Buffalo at Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway!

AMERICAN BUFFALO Announces Digital Lottery and Rush Policies by Stephi Wild - April 5, 2022

American Buffalo has announced its digital lottery and rush ticket policies! Find out how to get rush and lotto tickets to the production.

VIDEO: Couple Returns to AMERICAN BUFFALO 40 Years Later by Nicole Rosky - April 4, 2022

Previews are now underway for the Broadway revival of American Buffalo, and the cast just welcomed back two very special guests to the Circle in the Square Theatre.

VIDEO: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell & Darren Criss Talk AMERICAN BUFFALO by BroadwayWorld TV - March 22, 2022

Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy Award & Golden Globe winner Darren Criss will star in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, directed by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow, A Life in the Theatre). Performances for American Buffalo will begin today, March 22, 2022.

Photos: Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO by Bruce Glikas - March 18, 2022

Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy Award & Golden Globe winner Darren Criss will star in the Broadway revival of David Mamet’s AMERICAN BUFFALO, directed by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow, A Life in the Theatre). Performances for AMERICAN BUFFALO will begin on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. 

Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2022

American Buffalo officially begins performances tonight, March 22, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Opening night is set for April 14. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to Broadway!

Breaking: AMERICAN BUFFALO Will Now Open in Spring 2021 by Nicole Rosky - June 25, 2020

American Buffalo, written by David Mamet and directed by Neil Pepe, will officially open at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street) on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, exactly one year after its originally scheduled opening date.

Up on the Marquee: AMERICAN BUFFALO Returns to Broadway by Jennifer Broski - March 5, 2020

Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which begins previews on March 24, 2020 with an official opening on April 14, 2020 at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street). This is a 16-week limited engagement through July 12, 2020.

Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell & Darren Criss Pose With Nickel at Circle in the Square by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 28, 2020

The cast of American Buffalo met the beloved Nickel at Circle in the Square last night. See Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss strike posed with Nickel in an Instagram post below!

BWW TV: Darren Criss, Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell Talk AMERICAN BUFFALO on Broadway! by TV - Press Previews - February 27, 2020

Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which begins previews on March 24, 2020 with an official opening on April 14, 2020 at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street). This is a 16-week limited engagement through July 12, 2020. 'It's a great play,' says star, Sam Rockwell. 'It's like a filet mignon. It's got no fat on it. It's lean and mean!'

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO on Broadway! by Jennifer Broski - February 26, 2020

Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which begins previews on March 24, 2020 with an official opening on April 14, 2020 at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street). This is a 16-week limited engagement through July 12, 2020.

American Buffalo FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
Best Direction of a Play for Neil PepeBest Revival of a Play for American Buffalo and Best Scenic Design of a Play for Scott Pask.
American Buffalo has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, Scott Pask received a nomination for Outstanding Scenic Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that American Buffalo has received in the theater community.

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