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Ages: 13+
Opened: October 8, 2024
Closing: October 19, 2024

Buyer & Cellar - West End History , Info & More

King's Head Theatre
115 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1QN London

Meet Alex, an out-of-work actor who finds himself working beneath Barbra Streisand’s Malibu home in her legendary basement shopping mall. A big hit in New York and London, Buyer & Cellar is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs.



Ten years after the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production closed, this hilarious one-person show returns to London with the magnificent Rob Madge starring as Alex. Rob is best known for writing and starring in their hit show My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?), which won the 2022 WhatsOnStage Award for Best Off-West End show and, following two West End runs, was nominated for a 2023 Laurence Olivier Award.



Written by Jonathan Tolins, known for his work on Schmigadoon! and The Good Fight and as showrunner of the new hit series Elsbeth, this production will be directed by Kirk Jameson (Song From Far Away, Madagascar The Musical) with scenographer Ingrid Hu (Song From Far Away, Chotto Xenos), lighting design by Jack Weir (To Wong Foo The Musical, Death Drop), composition & sound design by Emily Rose Simons (Miss Julie, Pickle), wig design by Craig Forrest-Thomas (Hairspray, The Magic Flute) and stage management by Rosie Morgan (The Artist, My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)).



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Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Jul. 24
by Audition Roundup - Jul 24, 2016


Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, July 24, 2016 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition!

Broadway AM Report, 6/17/2016 - Javier Munoz, BC/EFA and More!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 17, 2016


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it?

Broadway AM Report, 5/20/2016 - The Drama League Awards and More!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - May 20, 2016


TODAY'S BIG NEWS: The Drama League Awards are being presented today, hosted by Zachary Levi and Megan Hilty!

BWW Review: Hennepin Theatre Trust Brings the Charming and Funny Off-Broadway Hit BUYER AND CELLAR to Minneapolis with a Fantastic Local Creative Team and Cast of One
by Jill Schafer - Apr 8, 2016


Imagine being so wealthy and successful that you need to build a mall in your basement just to hold all of your excess stuff. Such is the situation that living legend of stage and screen Barbra Streisand has found herself in, as described in her 2010 book MY PASSION FOR DESIGN. Playwright Jonathan Tolins has taken his fascination with this idea, and Barbra herself, and turned it into a successful Off-Broadway play BUYER AND CELLAR. Hennepin Theatre Trust has brought this delightfully amusing one-man show to Minneapolis, starring the uber-talented local theater artist Sasha Andreev and directed by acclaimed director Wendy Knox of Frank Theatre. The one-person cast and many-person creative team have come together to create a wonderfully entertaining evening of theater that is funny, fantastical, chock full of pop culture references, and surprisingly touching. Playing through April 24, you would be wise to pencil this one into your theater schedule.

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 11/13; BUYER & CELLAR in Salt Lake City, Audra McDonald in Sydney and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 13, 2015


This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in New Jersey, Salt Lake City, Sydney, and more. Check out our top 10 spooky stories around our Broadway World below, which include the National Tour of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY in Nashville, BUYER & CELLAR in Salt Lake City, and Audra McDonald in Sydney, just to name a few.

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 4/3; Denver, Palm Springs, Rockland and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 3, 2015


This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Central Pennsylvania, Dallas, Atlanta, Palm Springs and more.

WAKE UP with BWW 3/12/2015 - THE KING AND I, NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR Begin and More!
by Jessica Showers - Mar 12, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: THE KING AND I and the NEW YORK SPRING SPECTACULAR start performances!

WAKE UP with BWW 3/6/2015 - 17 AGAIN, SWITZERLAND, THE AUDIENCE and More!
by Jessica Showers - Mar 6, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: Darren Criss is 17 AGAIN, Laura Linney leads SWITZERLAND in LA, and THE LIQUID PLAIN and THE AUDIENCE open this weekend!

STAGE TUBE: BUYER & CELLAR's Michael Urie Comes Home to Dallas
by Stage Tube - Sep 3, 2014


Michael Urie is in Dallas, his hometown, to present his show BUYER & CELLAR tonight, September 3rd! John Garcia's THE COLUMN is set to host a special homecoming/VIP reception following the performance this evening. To prep for Urie's appearance, check out a video interview with the star below!

WAKE UP with BWW 6/25/14 - TICK, TICK... BOOM!, THE LAST SHIP, PIECE OF MY HEART, TARZAN and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jun 25, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Encores! Off-Center's TICK, TICK... BOOM! bursts onto the stage tonight, THE LAST SHIP sails into Chicago and TARZAN treads the boards at the Muny, and PIECE OF MY HEART opens off-Broadway while MURDER FOR TWO finishes its run!

This WEEK IN PICTURES: June 7-13
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 13, 2014


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'this week in pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include the winners room and red carpet of the 68th annual Tony Awards, Patti LaBelle joining 'After Midnight,' 'Rocky's' 100th performance, and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 6/13/14 - BUYER & CELLAR, Queen Margherita, Sandra Oh, MERMAID at TUTS & Father's Day!
by Jessica Showers - Jun 13, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: On this lovely Father's Day weekend, BUYER & CELLAR celebrates 400 performances off-Broadway, Lesli Margherita addresses her subjects at 54 Below tonight, Sandra Oh, known to most as 'Cristina Yang' from GREY'S ANATOMY, stars in DEATH AND THE MAIDEN in Chicago, and Jessica Grove leads a starry cast in THE LITTLE MERMAID in Houston!

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: May 24-30
by BWW Special Coverage - May 30, 2014


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'this week in pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix! Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to The West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more. Highlights this week include Bryan Cranston's caricature unveiling at Sardi's, Barrett Foa in 'Buyer and Cellar,' Katie Finneran at 54 Below, and more!

WAKE UP with BWW 5/27/14 - BWW at the Museum Awards, Foa in BUYER & CELLAR and More!
by Jessica Showers - May 27, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: BroadwayWorld.com is being honored at tonight's Theatre Museum Awards, and Barrett Foa begins performances in BUYER & CELLAR off-Broadway!

WAKE UP with BWW 5/12/14 - Boggess & Lewis Join PHANTOM, NYTW Gala and More!
by Jessica Showers - May 12, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Sierra Boggess and Norm Lewis join the cast of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as 'Christine' and 'The Phantom' tonight!

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - OF MICE AND MEN Opens on Broadway!
by Jessica Showers - Apr 16, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: OF MICE AND MEN, starring James Franco and Chris O'Dowd, opens tonight on Broadway!

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Thursday, April 3, 2014 - A RAISIN IN THE SUN on Broadway, GUYS AND DOLLS at Carnegie and More!
by Jessica Showers - Apr 3, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: A RAISIN IN THE SUN, starring Denzel Washington, opens tonight on Broadway, and GUYS AND DOLLS plays in concert with an all-star cast at Carnegie Hall!

Photo Coverage: Christopher J. Hanke Joins BUYER & CELLAR and Celebrates Birthday!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Mar 19, 2014


Broadway leading man Christopher J. Hanke (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) just began performances as Alex More in the smash hit comedy Buyer & Cellar last night, March 18, 2014 at the Barrow Street Theatre(27 Barrow Street). BroadwayWorld was there for his first curtain call and you can check out complete coverage below!

TV Exclusive: Chatting with BUYER & CELLAR's New Leading Man- Christopher J. Hanke!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 21, 2014


Broadway leading man Christopher J. Hanke (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) will begin performances as Alex More in the smash hit comedy Buyer & Cellar on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Barrow Street Theatre(27 Barrow Street). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge just chatted with Hanke about his new role and you can check out the full interview below!

BUYER AND CELLAR Turns a Profit in Less Than Ten Weeks at Barrow Street Theatre
by Molly Tracy - Sep 12, 2013


BUYER AND CELLER is an off-Broadway show that has done the impossible nine weeks: pulled a profit. The show, starring Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) as Alex More, a struggling actor. Alex takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar. One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will their relationship ever make it upstairs? Buyer & Cellar is an outrageous comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs.

BUYER & CELLAR to Give Away 2 Tickets to Opening Night at Barrow Street Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 14, 2013


Michael Urie, star of the off-Broadway comedy, Buyer & Cellar, has announced that the hit play is offering one lucky fan an opportunity to win two tickets to the opening night performance and party. Mr. Urie made the announcement via his Twitter account.

Michael Urie to Lead Rattlestick's BUYER & CELLAR, Beginning 3/20
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 18, 2013


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that the world premiere of Buyer & Cellar, written by Jonathan Tolins, directed by Stephen Brackett, and performed by Michael Urie, will begin performances Wednesday, March 20 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, 224 Waverly Place, west of Seventh Avenue South. Opening night is set for Wednesday, April 3 at 7pm. Buyer & Cellar is scheduled to run through Saturday, May 4.

Buyer & Cellar History

Other Productions of Buyer & Cellar

2013   Off-Broadway Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Production
Off-Broadway
2013   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2014   US Tour First National Tour
US Tour
   West End
West End

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