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Interview: Jimmy Mak of FREAK SHOW at Shadowbox Live!

Jimmy Mak, the head writer for the Shadowbox Live! theater troupe, isn’t one to throw an idea away. The Mak-penned “Cereal Killers” is one of eight new sketches in Shadowbox Live’s Halloween-themed FREAK SHOW, performed 7:30 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 15 at the theatre company’s stage (located at 503 S. Front Street in downtown Columbus). It only took 22 years for the sketch about a group therapy session for children cereal mascots to go from its lonely exile in Mak’s idea folder to being performed.

Author: Paul Batterson

Source: Broadway World

Date: 10/01/2025

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Review: MILLENNIUM at Shadowbox Live!

MILLINNEUM, a two-act musical created by Davis and boyfriend Zach Tarantelli, follows the lives of Maria (Davis), Will (Jamie Barrow), and Millie (Riley Mak) as the trio navigate the path of chaotic coffee shops, careening careers and collapsing courtships in the early 21st century. The musical, which features a diverse catalogue of songs from the 2000s, opened June 5 and runs through Aug. 29 at Shadowbox Live’s theater (503 S. Front Street in downtown Columbus).

Author: Paul Batterson

Source: Broadway World

Date: 06/12/2025

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Shadowbox Live in Columbus expands to accommodate growing population

“As we evolved, people were using this more for a performance space,” he said. “We refer to it as our community space. So we might have some people from Shadowbox doing performances out there, something that's not what we do here in (the main) theater, but it's for everybody. So if someone gets an itch to do something, that's the place to do it.” As more people move to Columbus, the team at Shadowbox Live says they are ready to meet the demand.

Author: Jay Plyburn

Source: 10WBNS

Date: 03/20/2025

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State of the Performing Arts

With representatives from key venues and organizations, we take stock of the state of performing arts in Columbus with industry leaders for a look behind the curtains.

Source: WCBE

Date: 03/18/2025

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Shadowbox Live Heats Up for Spring with New Sketch Comedy and Music Show, KISS AND TELL

Kiss and Tell's sketches will take a hilarious peek into the funny, awkward, and steamy side of relationships that proves some stories are too good not to share. Music featured will include songs from Genesis, Lake Street Drive, Sarah McLaughlin, Teddy Swims, Thomas Rhett, Hozier, Journey, and more.

Author: A. A. Cristi

Source: BroadwayWorld.com

Date: 03/10/2025

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Review: ROCK THIS WAY at Shadowbox Live!

In its show, Rock This Way, Shadowbox Live! did something the members of Van Halen and Aerosmith could never do. The theater troupe proved the music of the two bands could peacefully co-exist … even if the members of the band couldn’t. ROCK THIS WAY, which presents 12 songs of Aerosmith and 11 songs of Van Halen in a two-act firefight, will run through June 1.

Author: Paul Batterson

Source: BroadwayWorld.com

Date: 03/09/2025

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Review: HOT STUFF at SBX Theatre

For those who are unfamiliar with the Shadowbox Live’s type of shows, HOT STUFF is a great way to be exposed to the theater group’s talented group of performers. For regulars, the show is a refresher course of many of the best sketches, songs, and videos of last year as well as classics from past seasons.

Author: Paul Batterson

Source: BroadwayWorld.com

Date: 01/21/2025

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