American Buffalo Tickets

American Buffalo Play Tickets

Come experience a classic American play performed live with American Buffalo tickets. Written in 1975 by the American playwright David Mamet, American Buffalo is a tense and realistic story about the struggles of owning a business.

Don, the protagonist of the play owns a junk shop where the entirety of the story takes place. At the beginning of the story, Don sells a buffalo nickel to a customer but later finds out it is much more valuable than he realized so his friend Bobby plans to steal it back. As the plan begins to unfold, Don’s friend Teach joins in on the heist and suggests they not only steal back the buffalo nickel but the whole coin collection of the customer and enlists the fourth and final member of the burglary team.

When it was first produced, American Buffalo received great praise and was hailed as one of the best American plays of the decade. The story touches on economic struggles that hinge on life and death and unwraps the intensity in which a small moment can cause such a cataclysmic turn of events. During its first run, the production won the 1975 Obie Award for Best New Play and Performance. It also won the 1977 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best American Play.

Now you can come to see the live performance for yourself with your own American Buffalo tickets.

How much are American Buffalo tickets?

American Buffalo tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

American Buffalo 2024 Dates & Performance Schedule

Check the American Buffalo schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.

When do American Buffalo tickets go on sale?

American Buffalo tickets go on sale for a touring production once the new performance dates are announced. Typically, within 24-48 hours of the American Buffalo tour dates being announced, seats will be available. TicketSmarter makes it easy to get Broadway musical tickets in your hands without waiting in line at the box office window or for a presale code.