The Best of Shadowbox Live 2011 Held June 2

In a few weeks, Shadowbox Live will open its annual greatest hits production that reprises audience favorite songs and sketches from the last season, The Best of Shadowbox Live 2011. But this year, the popular summer program holds a very special distinction: It's the last Shadowbox Live production in the troupe's current home! Come see the final show at Easton Town Center before Shadowbox Live's highly anticipated move to the Brewery District!

Catch up on the shows you missed and revisit your favorites with The Best of Shadowbox Live 2011, opening June 2nd at the Easton Town Center. Only the most popular-by-demand sketches and songs make it into this all-star line-up for a fast-paced, side-splitting show.

In no particular order, The Best of Shadowbox Live 2011 sketches will include:

It's Spring Break, Charlie Brown - The Peanuts gang may be all grown up now, but some things never really change. From Spring Fling

Gone Campin' - If you're planning a camping trip, these two can tell you how to do it right! Get your advice straight from the, uh . . . experts. From Spring Fling

Campfire Boys - Nightmares - Toby wants Edward to exorcise his nightmares by facing his fears like Jason, clowns, and Spongebob Squarepants. From Nightmare at Shadowbox

Vinnie's Dreamhouse - Hey! Yo! Everyone's favorite gangster is back with another episode of his popular kid's television show. This week's theme ... dreams! From Nightmare at Shadowbox

Divas Do You Right - Two of opera's most talented Divas have just released a new album, taking some of the sexiest songs out there and giving them an unforgettable makeover. Hurry, it's selling fast! From The Naked Truth

Dr. Mystery vs. Bridezilla - The loveable, bumbling Dr. Mystery is back! But will the Paranormal Kung Fu Monster Hunter be any match for a Bridezilla on a rampage? From The Naked Truth

Relationship Status - Technology has made dating much more complicated as first-time boyfriend, Trevor, is discovering. You have to update your Facebook status, keep up with Tweets, and check Photobucket to say the least. Whoa, talk about pressure. From The Naked Truth

Shannon's Movie Review - A New Moon - Across the nation, little girls are divided into two camps - Fans of Jacob and Fans of Edward. Shannon Bannister, age 7, explains why her side is so much cooler. From The Naked Truth

Soul Counseling - Having marital problems? Call Barry White's Soul Counseling Service and let Barry help you get back to the lovin'. Awww yeah. From The Naked Truth

Songs will include:

From Spring Fling
Rock This Town by The Stray Cats
Baba O'Reilly by The Who
Suite Judy Blue Eyes by Crosby, Stills and Nash

From Nightmare at Shadowbox
Uninvited by Alanis Morrisette
Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd
Hotel California by The Eagles

From The Naked Truth
Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin
Thanks for the Memories by Fallout Boy
Honky Tonk Woman by Joe Cocker

The Best of Shadowbox Live 2011 opens on Thursday, June 2nd at 7:30 PM, and runs Thursdays at 7:30 PM and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM through August 6th, 2011. Tickets are $30 / $20 for students and seniors. For more information and reservations, call the Shadowbox Live Box Office at 614-416-7625 or go online at www.shadowboxlive.org.

Shadowbox Live is sponsored by Costume Specialists, Courtyard Marriott Columbus Airport location, Crawford Communities, Cup O Joe, Dr. Robert Lowe, Family Physicians of Gahanna, Genesis Audio, Outlook, Professional Eye Care Associates, WCBE.

Shadowbox Live is the largest resident theater company in America, producing over 400 shows per year.

A non-profit 501c3 performance troupe, Shadowbox Live employs 60+ full time ensemble members immersed in the Shadowbox Live philosophy of "everyone does everything," including arts administration.

These Shadowbox Live metaperformers self-produce a wide range of shows, as well as run the company on a day-to-day basis.

For over 20 years this creative team has produced world-class performances, spanning the artistic spectrum with sketch comedy, rock ‘n ‘roll, original rock operas, traditional musicals, drama, dance theater and new media; always putting emphasis on the unparalleled live experience.

Shadowbox Live is a healthy, vibrant, self-sustaining arts organization that generates the majority of its funding from its patron base, and leads the way as an artistic tour de force in Midwest.

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