BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
September 9-October 9, 2022
216-521-2540 or beckcenter.org
Roy Berko
BUYER AND CELLAR is a show that will delight gay audiences who will be able to laugh at themselves, as well as appreciate their perceived hero-worship of the world of divas, but should be a fun experience for the uninitiated into all things gay. Scott Esposito gives a finely tuned performance in this well-conceived play. So, “bubalah,” If you want to escape from the world of covid and political stress, go see B&C, you may get “verklempt.”
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.
Howard Gollop
Local actor Scott Esposito is so narratively vivid -- assuming the roles of the narrator's boyfriend, Barbra Streisand herself, her secretary and even handsome hubby James Brolin and other incidental figures -- the audience remains mesmerized, usually in hilarity. The only thing raining on this parade is audience laughter and applause.
To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.
Sheri Gross
What if you were offered a job to be the manager of a faux mini-mall in the basement of a huge star’s home, keep every last “tchotchke” (knick-knack) neat and tidy, and wait to see if the one customer, the star herself, ever comes down to shop? It sounds like a “meshuggeneh'' (crazy) idea. But in “Buyer and Cellar” by Johnathan Tolins at the Beck Center, this peculiar premise evolves into an hour and a half of sheer fun, with a dose of perspective and insight that we can all use once in a while.
To see a full review of this show, read Sheri Gross' review here.
Chris Howey
Despite the wincingly forced pun of the title, this 90-minute piece has plenty of laughs and some startling depth. In short, it doesn't rain on her parade.
To see a full review of this show, read Chris Howey's Review here.
Laura Kennelly
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.
Kate Klotzbach
The most amazing part of this play is that it’s 90 minutes (no intermission) of Esposito playing every character, embodying every single one with ease. Juggling hundreds of lines without a break, Esposito is an engaging storyteller who moves in and out of each character like a breeze. It’s not necessary to be a Barbra fanatic to enjoy this romp in the private cellar, and it helps if you’re humored by all of the excesses of a wealthy and flamboyant lifestyle. Bring your dreams of glamour to the Beck Center for BUYER AND CELLAR.
To see a full review of this show, read Kate's posts here.
