American Buffalo 2008

^{New in 2008}
A revival of David Mamet's award-winning play about an ill-fated scheme to steal a rare coin, starring John Leguizamo, Cedric the Entertainer, and Haley Joel Osment.
Closes 11/23/2008

The Broadway production of American Buffalo closed November 24, 2008. For current Broadway show listings and tickets, please click here.

From the production's press office:

In David Mamet's classic American comedic drama American Buffalo, three small-time crooks, fancying themselves businessmen, wax philosophically about society while conspiring to steal a rare and valuable coin from a neighborhood collector. Volcanic and motor mouthed Teach (John Leguizamo - Moulin Rouge; Romeo + Juliet) schemes and spars with tender-hearted but street-savvy junk-shop owner Donny (Cedric the Entertainer - Be Cool; Barbershop - making his Broadway debut) eventually enlisting Bobby (Haley Joel Osment - The Sixth Sense - also making his Broadway debut) a slow-witted and desperate young delinquent, to carry out their misbegotten robbery. A hilarious, banter-fueled heist comedy and a heartbreaking portrait of criminal desperation, American Buffalo's all-star cast is powered by David Mamet's stark, rapid-fire, uniquely American and unforgettable dialogue. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Robert Falls (Death of a Salesman, Long Day's Journey into Night).

Interesting side notes: This is the play that made David Mamet's reputation when it opened on Broadway in 1977, with Robert Duvall as Teach. The play was revived in 1983 with a cast headed by Al Pacino. Mr. Mamet is having a big season...his play Speed-The-Plow is also being revived this year.

^{Official Opening Night: November 17, 2008}

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what the critics said:

2.6 out of 5.0 (click for excerpts)

what our subscribers said:

2.0 out of 5.0 (click for reviews)

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stars:

John Leguizamo, Cedric the Entertainer, Haley Joel Osment

author:

David Mamet

director:

Robert Falls

ticket prices:

$25.00 - $115.00

% sold last week:

51.7%

venue:

Belasco Theatre

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running time:

2 hrs 0 mins

link to official show site:

official website

full credits:

http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=480742

weekly schedule:
Tuesday	7:00 PM
Wednesday	2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Thursday	8:00 PM
Friday	8:00 PM
Saturday	2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday	3:00 PM