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American Buffalo

Opening Date: Mar 22, 2022
Closing Date: Jul 10, 2022
Running Time: 01:40
American Buffalo

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Playing @
Circle in the Square
235 West 50th Street , New York, NY 10019

Three small-time hustlers want a bigger cut of the American dream.

David Mamet'
s classic about loyalty and greed, under the direction of Neil Pepe. Sam Rockwell, Laurence Fishburne and Darren Criss star.

American Buffalo returns to Broadway more explosive and pointed than ever, exposing a timely American truth: crime and business are two sides of the same coin.

 “David Mamet’s most affecting and gripping play,”
- New York Times

COVID Safety Information:
Masks are required through the end of the show's run on July 10. While we are doing our best to keep each show's COVID-19 protocols up to date, rules vary and change. Before purchasing tickets, please double-check the COVID-19 rules on the show's official website.

BroadwayPlay - ComedyPlay - Drama
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 14
Audience Advisory: Adult language often vulgar Violent situations

Performance Schedule

TUESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY @ 2 & 8 PM
SUNDAYS @ 3 PM


Cast
  • Sam Rockwell
  • Laurence Fishburne
  • Darren Criss

Written By
  • David Mamet

Director
  • Neil Pepe

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed at

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Full-price tickets:

$89.50 - $279.50

Lottery & Rush

AMERICAN BUFFALO Telecharge Digital Lottery: The digital lottery provides theatregoers access to affordable tickets. Patrons may enter the lottery from 12am to 3pm one day before the performance. Winners drawn at 9am and 3pm may purchase up to two tickets for $35* each. The digital lottery is available at: https://americanbuffalonyc.com/american-buffalo-lottery/.

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    50th St. Ground floor. Counter 43".
  • Parking

    SVI Permit. Lot: 50th St. between Broadway & 8th Ave. Valet parking garage: Arcade next to theater.
  • Restroom

    Womens: 1st lower level (theater level). Through double doors (on level ground near elevators) into hallway through door (33") to restrooms. Door 28.5". Stall door 22".Mens: 1st lower level. Door 25.5". Stall door 22.5".
  • Telephone

    A telephone is located outside the washrooms.
  • Entrance

    Double doors (each 35") at street level to box office.Escalator or thirty steps down to lower levels. Alternate entrance: Doors (each 34") through 1633 Broadway office building to elevators. Theater staff must be alerted to allow person using elevator into lower levels of theater. Tickets must be purchased before entry to lower levels of theater.
  • Water Fountain

    Theater lobby (1st lower level), next to bar. Spout 42" No clear space
  • Wheelchair Info

    Four sections of wheelchair seats in the last row, no stairs required.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    There is an escalator down to the theatre level from the box office. An elevator is available that is accessible through the adjoining building, and an usher is available to escort patrons from the box office to the elevator.
  • Folding Armrests

    No seats with folding armrests are available. There are four sections of wheelchair seats instead.
  • Seating

    Theatre is 10 rows deep, with entrance at the level of the last row with no stairs. All rows in front of that require small stairs

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