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.
If you haven't seen 'The Rocky Horror Show', there's really no way to adequately describe what you are missing, other than to say that you simply must see it at least once, or ten times, in your lifetime. If you are already a fan of the campy, transgender masterpiece by Richard O'Brien that is known as much for its cult-like audience participation as it is for its bizarre storyline and outrageous characters, then you are in for quite a treat, as Shadowbox Live brings a masterful version to the Brewery District.
Shadowbox Live continues its reputation for having no topic off-limits, with its new sketch comedy and rock n' roll show entitled, "Taboo". The witty sketches poke fun at virtually everyone and everything, to the point that the show is "equal opportunity" offensive, and surprisingly enough, none of its jabs cut too deeply.
With enough of a fan base to generate the nearly $20,000 needed to fully-fund its production in less than two weeks on its Kickstarter.com pledge site, Shadowbox Live's self-created musical, 'Underland' opened to a not-surprisingly sold-out crowd last night. The original script, created by Shadowbox Head Writer, Jimmy Mak, is inspired by 'Alice In Wonderland', but instead tells the tale of Albert Ice (Robbie Nance), a Vietnam veteran who is searching for his lost daughter in the 60's hippie culture of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury District. While it has the feel of Shadowbox's fabulous, 'Back to the Garden' in its opening scenes, this show immediately takes a much darker, mind-bending tone, and it's difficult to tell what is a drug-trip gone wrong, and what is Ice's completely warped post-traumatic stress-induced reality.
Shadowbox Live began the run of it its latest production, "Between the Sheets" last night. In its tried-and-true sketch comedy/rock 'n roll format, "Between the Sheets" focuses on sex, love, and romance- well, mostly on the former. Aimed at heating up the chilly winter season, "Between the Sheets" is a great night of entertainment as a date night with your significant other, or a girls-night out, as many of the sketches poke fun at the Mars vs. Venus communication problems of the two sexes. The sold-out show played well to an audience who seemed in the mood for some post-holiday cheer.
When it's cold outside, there's nothing better than getting under the covers with someone special. Why not take it one step further? Turn up the heat with Between the Sheets, Shadowbox Live's next show opening tonight, January 4th at The Shadowbox Live Building at 503 S. Front Street.
When it's cold outside, there's nothing better than getting under the covers with someone special. Why not take it one step further? Turn up the heat with Between the Sheets, Shadowbox Live's next show opening January 4th at The Shadowbox Live Building at 503 S. Front Street.
The creative genius that is Shadowbox Live in downtown Columbus' Brewery District, opened its original production Stage 2 production, "Vampires" , August 23rd, with all of the thrills, chills, and mind-blowingly good talent of its previous shows, blending its grungy rock-band core with fabulous music and dance.
Approaching the 1 year anniversary of moving into their new Brewery District space, it seemed an appropriate time for Shadowbox live to roll out a calm, laidback revue of the past year. However, much like their new edgy warehouse space, the "Best of Shadowbox Live 2012" serves not to relax and reflect, but to accelerate the talent machine that is Shadowbox Live to even higher levels of comedic and musical brilliance.
Shadowbox Live's original musical documentary about the Woodstock Festival, Back to the Garden was the troupe's most popular musical to date. It was extended multiple times, running for an entire year.
Shadowbox Live's original musical documentary about the Woodstock Festival, Back to the Garden was the troupe's most popular musical to date. It was extended multiple times, running for an entire year.
Shadowbox Live presented the completely campy REEFER MADNESS again last night, and in Julie Klein's warped little director's brain, it was pure "mockumentary" delight. REEFER MADNESS is a wacky musical adaptation of the 1936 exploitive propaganda film by the same name that became a cult classic.
Shadowbox Live is kicking off its popular musical series in its new home in The Shadowbox Live Building at 503 S. Front Street! And for the first musical production on the brand new stage, the troupe of metaperformers has chosen an audience favorite, The Rocky Horror Show!
Shadowbox Live's highly anticipated move into their new home, 503 S. Front Street in the Brewery District, is fast approaching. With less than two months left in the countdown to downtown, Shadowbox Live announces the three shows that will launch the brand new theater this fall: the sketch comedy and rock ‘n' roll show Legacy, the Wednesday evenings production Killer Blues, and the Shadowbox Live Musicals performance of The Rocky Horror Show.
It's official! Shadowbox Live's coffee shop, The Backstage Bistro, is off and running, and the metaperformers of the popular performance troupe are celebrating with a Grand Opening on June 21st.
