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Review: HOT STUFF at SBX Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jan 21, 2025

To understand Shadowbox Live’s latest offering, HOT STUFF, you need to go back to Thanksgiving or, more precisely, the day after Thanksgiving. On Nov. 24 this year, families offered up the traditional fare of turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, and Aunt Clara’s green bean casserole. The day after Thanksgiving, though, you get to pick through the best parts of the meal, feast on your favorites, and leave the green bean casserole in the fridge.

Review: SLEEPY HOLLOW at Shadowbox Live
by Paul Batterson - Oct 24, 2024

What did our critic think of SLEEPY HOLLOW at Shadowbox Live?

Interview: Katy Psenicka of SLEEPY HOLLOW at Shadowbox Live!
by Paul Batterson - Sep 23, 2024

Growing up, Katy Psenicka admits she didn’t listen to the radio the way her peers did. While her friends were jamming to country and western, pop music, or rock classics, the chief choreographer for Shadowbox Live! heard the notes but saw movement.

Review: WILD THINGS at Shadowbox Live
by Paul Batterson - Aug 20, 2024

While not all the sketches are home runs, most offer a solid chuckle to nearly everyone. It may not be an event you can feel comfortable taking your grandparents to, but maybe you could bring a drunk Aunt Martha and Uncle Bill this time around.

Review: EVOLUTIONARIES at Shadowbox Live
by Paul Batterson - Jun 19, 2024

Under the direction of Julie Klein, the theater troupe weaves together the divergent catalogue of the two icons with a variety of singers and styles, multimedia presentations, and the storytelling of Michelle Daniels.

Review: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS at Shadowbox Live
by Paul Batterson - Apr 20, 2024

The Shadowbox motto is to do to sketch comedy what Second City does for improv. To do that, it uses a simple formula: crisp writing and solid acting produce big laughs.

Review: THE DREAM AND BEYOND at ShadowBox Live
by Paul Batterson - Jan 31, 2024

Shadowbox Live reached deep into their skill sets to celebrate the 11 leaders’ achievements through art, words, dance and song while educating the audience on their significance.  

Interview: Julie Klein of THE DREAM AND BEYOND at Shadowbox Live
by Paul Batterson - Jan 18, 2024

In THE DREAM AND BEYOND, Shadowbox Live examines how the words in King’s speech affect the lives of 11 people through acting, dancing and singing. The show opens on Jan. 25 and runs through April 14 at the troupe’s theater (503 S. Front Street in downtown Columbus)

Review: PILLOW TALK Finds Soft Spot Among the Shadowbox Live Crowd
by Paul Batterson - Jan 9, 2024

Produced and directed by Julie Klein, PILLOW TALK provides a collection of Shadowbox Live’s best skits of the past year, hits the right notes for a variety of patrons. the two-act mixture of rock and roll and comedy opened Jan. 5 and runs through April 13 at the troupe’s stage at 503 S. Front Street in downtown Columbus.

Winners Announced For the Theatre Roundtable Annual Celebration
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

The Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable (DBA Theatre Roundtable) Annual Celebration took place on April 30, 2023, at 7PM at Shadowbox Live. Theatre Roundtable is a Columbus-based consortium of community, educational, and professional theatre companies that exists to further the performing arts in Ohio.

Great British Bake Off 2021 Semi-Finalist Jürgen Presents London Philharmonic Orchestra with 90th Birthday Cake
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 23, 2022

On Saturday 22 October, Great British Bake Off Semi-Finalist 2021 and London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) fan Jürgen Krauss presented the Orchestra with a cake he made for its 90th birthday. The trombone player and Brighton resident cut the cake on stage at Brighton Dome, where the Orchestra has a residency, alongside Co-Principal Horn and Vice-President Mark Vines.

Jürgen From Great British Bake Off Bakes London Philharmonic Orchestra A Birthday Cake
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022

Great British Bake Off Semi-Finalist 2021 and London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) fan Jürgen Krauss is baking the Orchestra a cake to celebrate its 90th birthday. The trombone player lives in Brighton and enjoys attending LPO concerts at Brighton Dome, where the Orchestra has a residency.

Graphic Novel-Inspired 'CIRCLE OF BLOOD' Will Be Shadowbox Live's Next Original Show
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017

Shadowbox Live is mounting their next original signature production, Circle of Blood:  A Story of Betrayal, Honor and Vengeance inspired by the graphic novel "Kabuki' by New York Times Best Selling Graphic Author David Mack. Circle of Blood:  A Story of Betrayal, Honor and Vengeance runs September 29 - November 12, 2017, for 29 performances at Shadowbox Live's theatre, 503 S. Front Street.

Graphic Novel-Inspired 'CIRCLE OF BLOOD' Will Be Shadowbox Live's Next Original Show
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2017

Shadowbox Live is mounting their next original signature production, Circle of Blood:  A Story of Betrayal, Honor and Vengeance inspired by the graphic novel "Kabuki' by New York Times Best Selling Graphic Author David Mack. Circle of Blood:  A Story of Betrayal, Honor and Vengeance runs September 29 - November 12, 2017, for 29 performances at Shadowbox Live's theatre, 503 S. Front Street.

Shadowbox Live to Present BODY HEAT
by Ashlee Latimer - Dec 18, 2016

After all the holiday fallout has settled and 2017 has been successfully ushered in, Shadowbox Live turns the lights down low, slips into something a little more comfortable, and gets ready to get it on with Body Heat, a sexy, new sketch comedy and rock 'n' roll show opening January 5, at the Brewery District theater, 503 South Front Street.

Shadowbox Live's GALLERY OF ECHOES Set for 6/10-11
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2016

?In Spring 2014, Shadowbox Live premiered a unique, new genre of performance, Gallery of Echoes: The CMA Experience, a seamless blending of disparate art disciplines (including music, video and dance), inspired by 21 pieces from the permanent collection at the Columbus Museum of Art. 

GALLERY OF ECHOES to Return to Shadowbox Live, 11/5-16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2014

"Having immersed myself in art during a lifetime, I was confident that I could handle anything you had to show me. I was wrong."

Shadowbox Live and CMA to Premiere New Collaboration GALLERY OF ECHOES, 5/1
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 21, 2014

'Imagine if you stopped to look at a painting, it unfolds in front of you, moving through space to cover every inch of your vision. A curator's voice begins to whisper in your ear, telling the story of the piece. Music transforms the brush strokes into melodies and harmonies that become the painting's soundtrack. And nearby, live performers may experience the work through dance, song, and spoken word. Art inspired by art inspired by art.'

BWW Reviews: Forget The Weather and Get Together at Shadowbox Live's FOREPLAY
by Lisa Norris - Feb 9, 2014

Shadowbox Live regulars know that while saucy, sensual, and sassy are year-round commodities for the troupe, when the season of love rolls around, Shadowbox tends to shed its few inhibitions left. Titling its Lion's Den sponsored show, "Foreplay", and the sold out crowds packing the venue are neither shocking nor surprising, but what is an incredibly ironic twist- this is one of the most tamed down shows to grace the 'Box yet.

Shadowbox Live's 'March Home Fundraiser' Successful
by Lauren Wolman - Mar 13, 2011

Wednesday, March 2nd, Shadowbox Live held the first major event in its future home, The March Home Fundraiser.