Noelle Grandison

? It's green, it's mean, and it's a people eating machine!  The Audrey II invades the stage at Shadowbox Live in two weeks at the opening of Little Shop of Horrors today, September 29th at 7:30 PM.

? It's green, it's mean, and it's a people eating machine!  The Audrey II invades the stage at Shadowbox Live in two weeks at the opening of Little Shop of Horrors on Thursday, September 29th at 7:30 PM.

When Ashley Pearce interviewed to become a part of the Shadowbox Live theatre troupe, one of the questions she was asked was what her favorite rock group?

Shadowbox Live's sketch comedy and rock-n-roll format is back with a fall run of 'Nightmare on Front Street', which runs now through November 16th on Friday and Saturday evenings. Much less scary than the name implies, this is actually a more 'light' show than most of Shadowbox's productions, while maintaining the edgy fun that makes Shadowbox one of the most unique entertainment experiences in Columbus.

Jym Ganahl is looking in all the wrong places to determine what is heating up Columbus lately, as I am pretty sure that Shadowbox Live's latest Stage 2 production, 'Burlesque: Behind the Curtain' is the actual culprit. The sequel to its predecessor, last year's 'Burlesque de Voyage', this world premiere of the show written by Jimmy Mak opened last night to a sell-out crowd, telling the backstage tale of a burlesque troupe. The air conditioning was cranked, the cold drinks were plentiful, but nothing could stop the incredible talent at Shadowbox from creating their steamiest, sexiest, and raciest shows to date. If the standing ovation wasn't enough of an indication, the near constant hooting and hollering of both male and female audience members throughout, gave it away early on that this show was going to be a hit.

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.

Shadowbox Live is back with a new sketch/comedy, rock and roll production in its classic format, themed this time in a ghoulishly delightful Halloween show called 'Full Moon".

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.

When you take on an iconoclastic production such as Jonathan Larson's RENT, you either have a whole lot of talent in your back pocket, or you are just plain ludicrous. Fortunately for Shadowbox Live, it was a case of the former that resulted in a fantastic opportunity to see this incredible story about Bohemians in Alphabet City, NYC struggling with life, love and AIDS, brought to life in local form.

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.

Shadowbox Live's latest musical production, Rent, opened this past Sunday night to a sold out house. While that by itself is not unusual for Shadowbox Live, the show hit a different milestone - every single scheduled performance had at least one reservation before the show even opened!

Summer's days are numbered, and Fall is creeping up fast. As the air gets crisp and the leaves change colors, the metaperformers of Shadowbox are ready to indulge in their darker, mischevious side with a brand new show, Nightmare at Shadowbox, opening September 2, 2010 at the sketch comedy and rock ‘n' roll club at the Easton Town Center.

Summer's days are numbered, and Fall is creeping up fast. As the air gets crisp and the leaves change colors, the metaperformers of Shadowbox are ready to indulge in their darker, mischevious side with a brand new show, Nightmare at Shadowbox, opening September 2, 2010 at the sketch comedy and rock ‘n' roll club at the Easton Town Center.

The best just got a little bit better! Of course, this is standard fair for Shadowbox's yearly summer-time show, Best of Shadowbox, opening Thursday, June 10th at the Easton Town Center.

The best just got a little bit better! Of course, this is standard fair for Shadowbox's yearly summer-time show, Best of Shadowbox, opening Thursday, June 10th at the Easton Town Center.

Next up at Shadowbox: it's Spring Fling, opening March 25 and running though June 5 at the sketch comedy and rock ‘n' roll club at the Easton Town Center. Spring Fling fuses the rebellious and the ridiculous into one fun-lovin', fast-paced show featuring brand new sketch comedy and live rock ‘n' roll.