AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#1AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:06pmPer Playbill.
#2re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:07pmWHY !?!?!?!?!?! NOOOOO
#3re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:08pmWow.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#4re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:10pm
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123521.html
Aren't these guys big enough names? This seems shocking to me...
This economy is scary right now.
#5re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:13pmThe Belasco is a death trap.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#6re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:18pm
Yes, this is surprising. Will it be eligible for Tony Awards? I don't know how many performances it will reach by then, and I don't know if the nominating committee will have seen the show. I mean, not saying that it deserves to win something, I'm just thinking about the ineligibility of Glory Days last season.
~Steven
willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#8re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:23pm
I was starting to think that the New York Times didn't have much of an effect anymore, especially on star-driven productions.
I was wrong. Huh.
-Nellie McKay on the 2006 Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera, in which she played Polly Peachum
#9re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:23pmI understand the reviews werent great but really? So soon? It was already a limited enggagment. Im a little stunned right now.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#10re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:24pmHeyMrMusic, a new play called SIXTEEN WOUNDED opened and closed in a week a few seasons ago, and it got a Tony Nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play, so I'm sure this production will be eligible.
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#12re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:29pmAm I counting right? It will have played 9 performances?
#13re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:30pm
That's what I counted. As I remember, the ruling for Glory Days said that to be eligible, it would have needed to be on Broadway for 8 performances. Foster may be right and it may be eligible. But I guess we won't know until the committee meets.
~Steven
#14re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:43pmIf it were eligible the only thing I could possibly remotly see it get nominated for besides design elements would be cedric for featured actor.
"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
Ed_Mottershead
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/20/05
#15re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 5:47pmVery disappointing. I know the critics weren't crazy about it, but it's speaking volumes that producers aren't willing to cut a little slack. Just another sign of the economic climate, I guess.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#16re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 6:05pm
Bad reviews
Bad economy
Bad theater - Belasco - Bad location & rep but lovely theater.
It is a shock that it was so soon but I guess they felt why prolong it.It is the weakest of mamet's works so failing huge stars to pump up B.O., it had an uphill fight.
#17re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 6:20pm
WHOA! Thanks for the heads-up... totally unfortunate for the producers and stars.
Just nabbed tickets to Saturday's 8PM show on TDF. Get them while they're hot... ish...
Updated On: 11/19/08 at 06:20 PM
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#18re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 6:25pm
They should rename the Belasco the Bialystock & Bloom theatre. Open a show there & it is bound to be a flop.
#19re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 6:26pm
Yowch.
When was the last time the Belasco had a hit show? I'm sure they must have had one, but I'm totally blanking on any.
kooky
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/05
#21re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 6:34pm" Journey's End " was there and was a hit!
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#22re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 6:34pm
Not very surprised by this actually...
But it's sad to see another one bite the dust.
Little-Lotte
Leading Actor Joined: 4/27/06
#23re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 7:40pm
Wow, that was fast! I was hoping to see this but only for John Leguizamo because I think he's amazing in everything he does.
Maybe I still might try this weekend.
#24re: AMERICAN BUFFALO to close Nov. 23
Posted: 11/19/08 at 7:43pmThe Belasco has had a few very successful limited runs, though not recently I suppose. I'm thinking of Ralph Fiennes in Hamlet and Janet McTeer in A Doll's House (man, that was breathtaking).More recently, wasn't Awake and Sing! there? I really love that theater, reputation aside.
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