American Buffalo
Play - Original
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: February 8, 1977
- Opening Date: February 16, 1977
- Closing Date: June 11, 1977
- Previews: 13
- Performances: 122
Playwright: David Mamet
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.
Opening Night Cast
| Robert Duvall | Walter Cole | |
| Kenneth McMillan | Donny Dubrow | |
| John Savage | Bobby |
Opening Night Production Credits
 |
David Mamet | Writer |
| Ulu Grosbard | Director | |
 |
Santo Loquasto | Scenic Design |
| Jules Fisher | Lighting Design | |
| Marvin A. Krauss | General Manager | |
| Al J. Isaac | Company Manager |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Outstanding Actor in a Play | Robert Duvall | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Director of a Play | Ulu Grosbard | Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding New Play (American) | Joseph Beruh
Edgar Lansbury David Mamet |
Nominee |
| 1977 | Outstanding Set Design | Santo Loquasto | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Best American Play | David Mamet | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Direction of a Play | Ulu Grosbard | Nominee |
| 1977 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Santo Loquasto | Nominee |
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