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American Buffalo

by David Mamet
Directed by Jordan Lafrennier

STARRING: Ted Dykstra, Gord Rand and Mackenzie Wojcik

SET DESIGN: Ken Mackenzie // LIGHTING DESIGN: Steve Lucas // COSTUME DESIGN: Des'ree Gray // SOUND DESIGN: Olivia Wheeler // STAGE MANAGER: Neha Ross 

THE COAL MINE THEATRE // 2076 DANFORTH AVE RIGHT BESIDE WOODBINE STATION

November 8 - November 29, 2026

PREVIEWS: Nov 8, Nov 10 & Nov 11, 2026 at 7:30pm // OPENING NIGHT: Nov 12, 2026 at 7:30pm;

PREVIEW TICKETS: $45.00 (+HST & $2.50 Box Office Fee) // GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS : $67.50 - $82.50 (+HST & $2.50 Box Office Fee)

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1 hour and 40 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission

In a cluttered, run-down Chicago junk shop, three small-time crooks plot to steal a valuable coin collection. As the heist unravels, the men's frustration and paranoia intensify. The result is a test of their trust, friendship, and the American Dream. Mamet’s uncanny prescience makes us feel the birth of MAGA, in 1975.

PRESS QUOTES AND AWARDS RECEIVED:

WINNER - OBIE AWARD FOR BEST NEW AMERICAN PLAY

NOMINATED 2x - TONY AWARD FOR BEST REVIVAL

TRIGGER WARNINGS - For a complete list of trigger warnings (spoiler alert!) CLICK HERE.

American Buffalo is Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  wwwconcordtheatricals.com 

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