Dates:
March 23 - April 13, 2025
Previews March 21* & 22
*Friday, Mar. 21 is our Pay-What-You-Choose Performance.

Estimated Run Time:
100 minutes, no intermission

This Show is Sponsored by:
Judges Jean & John DiMotto
Idy Goodman
Vivian Moller

Suggested for Ages 13+
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Reviews

Jim Higgins for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
In 'Buyer & Cellar,' Doug Clemons visits Barbra Streisand's secret shopping mall

Plug Doug Clemons into a play or musical, and the result, in sports terms, is instant offense, something exciting and productive — a wink, a shriek, a song, an artful move.

Ryan Jay for Ryan Jay Reviews
Review: Renaissance Theaterworks, 'Buyer & Cellar'

The Renaissance Theaterworks production of “Buyer & Cellar” has been among the most anticipated shows this season.

Anne Siegel for Shepherd Express
‘Buyer & Cellar’ Offers Lightweight Laughs at Renaissance

There’s more fiction than fact in Buyer & Cellar, an unusual play being staged by Renaissance Theaterworks. The show opened last weekend at the Next Act Theater in Milwaukee’s Harbor District and continues through April 13.  That’s clear from the start, as this one-man show begins with a lengthy disclaimer. As out-of-work actor Alex More, well-known Milwaukee actor Doug Clemons tells the audience that none of the plot is true.

Kelsey Lawlor for BroadwayWorld.com
BUYER & CELLAR Delights at RENAISSANCE

“Memories light the corners of my mind.” In melodramatic fashion, Barbra singing that pensive tune will play over my fond memories of Buyer & Cellar at Renaissance Theaterworks. Directed by Ray Jivoff and starring Doug Clemons, this quirky and charming one-man show is a delight not to be missed—particularly for fans of the incomparable Barbra Streisand.

Dominique Noth for UrbanMilwaukee.com
We Love You Barbra Streisand

Gay sensibilities – the culture’s fascination with celebrity singers, icons and films — permeate Buyer & Cellar, the expertly staged solo show that closes the Renaissance Theaterworks explorative season at the Next Act Theatre space.

Previews

Ray Jivoff and Doug Clemons having a grand old time
on The Morning Blend with Molly and Tiffany. ⬇️ 

By Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

• 15 music, theater and dance performances to see in Milwaukee during March 2025

By Paul Masterson for Shepherd Express

• Renaissance Theaterworks’ ‘Buyer and Cellar’ Explores Barbra Streisand’s Basement

By Carmella D'Aquisto, Milwaukee MagazineActor Doug

• Clemons Plays Everyone in This Comedy About Streisand’s Fake Mall

By A.A. Cristi, Broadway World

• Renaissance Theaterworks Presents Buyer & Cellar By Jonathan Tolins

OurLivesWisconsin.com

• Event Series: Buyer & Cellar

WisBusiness.com

• Renaissance Theaterworks Presents Buyer & Cellar By Jonathan Tolins

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