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The road to stardom is often paved with amazing and devastating public and private events. In hour-long episodes of The Price of Fame, see the heartfelt stories of Shania Twain, Johnny Depp, Carrie Fisher, Patrick Swayze, Prince and Robin Williams. Whether it's turbulent family drama, harrowing substance abuse, outlandish spending habits or a combination of those and more, these celebrities all paid a hefty price for their fame. Giving viewers an intimate perspective on each story are personal accounts from the celebrity's family members and friends in addition to entertainment journalists who covered the rise, fall and sometimes rise again of the stars.

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The Public Theater of San Antonio Announces 2020-202ONE Season Announcement Photo The Public Theater of San Antonio Announces 2020-202ONE Season Announcement
by Stephi Wild - July 31, 2020

The Public Theater of San Antonio has announced the shows that they will be producing in their upcoming 2020-202ONE Season!...


THE GUARDIANS From Acclaimed Director Xavier Beauvois Arrives Today Photo THE GUARDIANS From Acclaimed Director Xavier Beauvois Arrives Today
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2018

 A stunning portrait of a family trying to maintain their culture and traditions as war rages around them, the graceful historical drama THE GUARDIANS is the latest offering from the acclaimed French filmmaker Xavier Beauvois, whose previous films include the award-winning Of Gods and Men and The Pr...


Pandora Productions Presents Regional Premiere of BUYER & CELLAR Photo Pandora Productions Presents Regional Premiere of BUYER & CELLAR
by Stephi Wild - October 20, 2020

Pandora Productions, Louisville’s only theatre company dedicated and most trusted to tell the stories of the LGBTQ community, continues her virtual 2020-2021 season with BUYER & CELLAR, a comedy by Jonathan Tolins....


Main Street Theater Announces BUYER & CELLAR Photo Main Street Theater Announces BUYER & CELLAR
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2018

Alex More has a story to tell. A struggling actor in L.A., he takes a dayjob working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar (a-hem, Barbra Streisand!!). One day, the Lady Herself comes downstairs to play. It feels like real bonding in the basement, but will their connection ever make it upstai...


Act II Playhouse Stages Production of BUYER AND CELLAR Photo Act II Playhouse Stages Production of BUYER AND CELLAR
by Marissa Tomeo - February 20, 2022

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA announces their latest stage production, Buyer and Cellar, written by Jonathan Tolins, directed by Tony Braithwaite and starring Zachary Chiero. The show runs from March 1 through April 2.  ...


Eifman Ballet Pays Tribute To Russian Icon In Canadian Premiere Of Tchaikovsky: PRO E Photo Eifman Ballet Pays Tribute To Russian Icon In Canadian Premiere Of Tchaikovsky: PRO Et CONTRA
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2019

Show One Productions and TO Live proudly present Russia's premier contemporary ballet company Eifman Ballet in Tchaikovsky. PRO et CONTRA, on stage for three performances only, May 9 11, 2019, at The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. This heart-rending choreographic love letter to the illustrious...


Photo Flash: First Look at Rubicon Theatre Company's BUYER & CELLAR Photo Photo Flash: First Look at Rubicon Theatre Company's BUYER & CELLAR
by Stephi Wild - January 28, 2018

Rubicon Theatre Company presents the outrageously funny, critically-acclaimed comedy Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins. The production is directed by Ovation Award-winner Stephanie A. Coltrin and stars award-winning actor and Rubicon's Associate Artistic Director Brian McDonald....


BUYER & CELLAR Comes Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Next Year Photo BUYER & CELLAR Comes Fort Wayne Civic Theatre Next Year
by Karen Stahl - June 01, 2018

The one-man show BUYER & CELLAR is running from March 16 to March 25 at the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre. ...


Photos: Rob Madge in Rehearsal For BUYER & CELLAR Photo Photos: Rob Madge in Rehearsal For BUYER & CELLAR
by Stephi Wild - September 11, 2024

Rehearsal photos have been released of award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge as Alex in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar. Check out the photos here!...


ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL: THE OPERA Harnesses The Power Of Roger Waters Photo ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL: THE OPERA Harnesses The Power Of Roger Waters
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2019

Montreal's Productions Opéra Concept MP presents the Toronto premiere of Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera, inspired by the era-defining 1979 album The Wall, on stage November 13a?"14, 16a?"17, and 23, 2019 at Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts). The trailblazing prod...


BUYER AND CELLAR Opens Virtually Tonight At The Public Theater Of San Antonio Photo BUYER AND CELLAR Opens Virtually Tonight At The Public Theater Of San Antonio
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2020

A hilarious comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of odd jobs. Alex is a struggling actor in L.A. working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar. Will Alex ever make it upstairs?...


Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Golden Gate Theater Photo Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Golden Gate Theater, San Francisco
by Linda Hodges - November 13, 2022

What did our critic think of AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Golden Gate Theater, SF?...


Crooner Brian Evans to Record First Ever Spanish Song, 'Cocodrilo,' Written by Andres Photo Crooner Brian Evans to Record First Ever Spanish Song, 'Cocodrilo,' Written by Andres Venegas
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 19, 2018

Brian Evans, who Grammy Magazine has called one of the top five crooners of this generation, will record the first Spanish sung song of his career....


Florida Studio Theatre Announces Its Stage III Series Photo Florida Studio Theatre Announces Its Stage III Series
by Julie Musbach - December 03, 2018

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is proud to announce the lineup for its 2019 Stage III Series, dedicated to presenting edgy new plays that are challenging in both content and form. FST's 2019 Stage III season offers one of the most varied lineups to date, with an irreverent puppet comedy, a crackling d...


Reelz Announces New Programming for July 2019 Photo Reelz Announces New Programming for July 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2019

REELZ today announced new original programming for July 2019 including six returning series, five new specials and the U.S. premiere of Air Crash Confidential about harrowing real life disasters that were made into movies. Air Crash Confidential leads the July premieres followed by returning series ...


BUYER & CELLAR Explores Celebrity And Fantasy At FST Photo BUYER & CELLAR Explores Celebrity And Fantasy At FST
by Julie Musbach - February 28, 2019

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) proudly presents Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins, a quirky comedy about the price of fame, the cost of things, and the oddest of jobs....


The Wilton Playshop presents BUYER & CELLAR Photo The Wilton Playshop presents BUYER & CELLAR
by A.A. Cristi - February 19, 2018

THE WILTON PLAYSHOP is proud to present Buyer & Cellar, a special offering under the Playshop's 'Applause Series.' Directed by Al Recchia with Chad Shipley as Alex More, the play will run for one weekend only from March 9th-11th....


Photos/Video: Rob Madge in BUYER & CELLAR Photo Photos/Video: Rob Madge in BUYER & CELLAR
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2024

New photos and video footage have been released of award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge as Alex in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar opening at London’s King’s Head Theatre for five weeks only from 18 September – 19 October. ...


Island City Stage Presents BUYER AND CELLAR Photo Island City Stage Presents BUYER AND CELLAR
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2018

A shopping mall with only one celebrity customer? Find out more when Island City Stage opens the 2018-19 season with Jonathan Tolins' hit Off-Broadway comedy 'Buyer and Cellar'....


The Franklin Performing Arts Company Announces Its 2023-24 Season Featuring THE LITTL Photo The Franklin Performing Arts Company Announces Its 2023-24 Season Featuring THE LITTLE MERMAID And More
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2023

The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced its 2023-24 season of musicals and plays in their home venue THE BLACK BOX....


Scott Gryder to Star in BUYER & CELLAR for Pride Films and Plays Photo Scott Gryder to Star in BUYER & CELLAR for Pride Films and Plays
by Julie Musbach - March 04, 2019

Emmy Award winner and Chicago Musical Theatre and Cabaret performer Scott Gryder has been cast as the principal character in Pride Films and Plays' upcoming production of Jonathan Tolins's one-man comedy BUYER & CELLAR, according to the production's director Donterrio Johnson. Gryder will play all t...


Sevenfold Theatre Company Presents BUYER & CELLAR Photo Sevenfold Theatre Company Presents BUYER & CELLAR
by A.A. Cristi - October 11, 2022

Alex More has hit a career roadblock when he catches a break and is hired for a mysterious job at an undisclosed location. That location? None other than the home of one of the greatest living legends, Barbra Streisand! What would happen if an out-of-work, aspiring LA actor was hired to man the priv...


Reelz Announces Fall 2018 Slate with New Series, New Specials and New Episodes of Ret Photo Reelz Announces Fall 2018 Slate with New Series, New Specials and New Episodes of Returning Series
by Tori Hartshorn - July 26, 2018

Reelz Announces Fall 2018 Slate with New Series, New Specials and New Episodes of Returning Series...


Photo Flash: First Look at MOOD MUSIC at the Old Vic Photo Photo Flash: First Look at MOOD MUSIC at the Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2018

Music is medication. Behind its seductive and glamourous veneer, the music industry has a dark side. Whether it's bitter legal battles fought by the likes of George Michael, Kesha and Tulisa, or the lost lives of Amy Winehouse and Chris Cornell, the price of fame and success can be brutal....


Arkansas Public Theatre Presents BUYER AND CELLAR Photo Arkansas Public Theatre Presents BUYER AND CELLAR
by Stephi Wild - January 29, 2021

Arkansas Public Theatre has announced it will return to the stage with Buyer and Cellar. Performances run February 5-14, 2021....






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