Buer & Cellar at the Millbrook Playhouse

The Millbrook Playhouse Board of Directors, alongside Artistic Director David Leidholdt and Managing Director David Gritzner, are proud to kick off their 63rd Season by transforming the intimate Poorman Cabaret into the world's most exclusive (and bizarre) shopping mall. Opening the summer slate is Jonathan Tolins' Lucille Lortel Award-winning comedy, "Buyer & Cellar," running from June 5 through June 13, 2026.

The Story: Fame, Fortune, and Frozen Yogurt

What's a struggling L.A. actor to do? For Alex More, the answer is taking a job that is literally "beneath" him: working in the private, rustic-village-style shopping mall located in the basement of Barbra Streisand's Malibu estate. When the Lady Herself wanders downstairs to "shop," an absurd, hilarious, and surprisingly touching relationship develops. Part biting satire and part sparkling love letter to a legendary diva, "Buyer & Cellar" is a fictionalized exploration of the price of fame and the delightful oddity of fan culture.

The Talent: A Millbrook Powerhouse Duo

To open this milestone season, Millbrook is thrilled to welcome Jackson Pavlik back to the Barn to take on a challenging one-person tour de force. Pavlik has become a beloved staple of the Millbrook family, most recently dazzling audiences as the buttoned-up Wadsworth in Clue and the electrifying Frank-n-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show.

The production is guided by Director Shannon Agnew, whose creative influence has been a cornerstone of Millbrook's success for years. Audiences will remember her work on stage in Every Brilliant Thing, Sidekicked, and The Little Mermaid, and her directorial work on Camelot, Escape to Margaritaville, Beauty and the Beast, and the record-breaking, sold-out run of Mamma Mia!

The Creative Team

Bringing Barbra's basement to life is a talented team of designers and staff:

• Scenic Design: David Leidholdt & Shannon Agnew

• Associate Scenic Designer: Cade M. Sikora

• Lighting Design: Connor Kleckner

• Sound Design: Shannon Agnew

• Props Design: V.C. Deener

• Associate Producer/Electrician: Ericka Lee Conklin

• Production Stage Manager: Kaidyn Rogers

Powered by the Community

This season is made possible through the generous support of Nittany Valley Holistic Health, our 2026 Marquee Season Partner. For opportunities to lend your support to the Playhouse and join our mission to make Central PA a hub for arts and culture, please email Sponsorship@MillbrookPlayhouse.org.

Ticket Information & Performance Schedule

• Performance Dates: June 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 PM; June 7 at 2:00 PM.

• Content Advisory: "Buyer & Cellar" contains mature themes and has a running time of approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

• Single Tickets: $32 Adults | $28 Seniors/Veterans | $22 Students | $16 Youth.

• Flex Passes: Save up to 15% with a 4, 5, or 6-show subscription—the best way to see the entire 63rd Season!

• Hospitality: Arrive early to visit the Stage Right Bar in the Poorman Courtyard for pre-show drink specials.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit www.MillbrookPlayhouse.org or call the Digital Box Office at 570-748-8083, Option 1.