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American Buffalo
Broadway
American Buffalo
Broadway
Booth Theatre
222 W. 45th St.
SYNOPSIS:
After underselling a valuable nickel to a customer, junk shop owner Don and a team of third-rate crooks plot to seek revenge by stealing the customer's coin collection.
Playwright:
David Mamet
People (39)
Al Pacino
Walter Cole
(Original)
James Hayden
Bobby
(Original)
J. J. Johnston
Donny Dubrow
(Original)
David Mamet
Writer
Arvin Brown
Director
Marjorie Bradley Kellogg
Scenic Design
Bill Walker
Costume Design
Ronald Wallace
Lighting Design
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Pro Info
First Preview
Oct
20
1983
Opening Date
Oct
27
1983
Closing Date
Feb
4
1984
Previews
7
Performances
93
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Awards
Drama Desk Award
1984
Outstanding Actor in a Play
Al Pacino
Nominee
Theatre World Awards
1984
Theatre World Award
J. J. Johnston
Winner
Tony Award
1984
Revival (Play or Musical)
Nominee
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