We Are
Shadowbox Live
The nation's largest resident theater ensemble, an artist-operated performing arts organization producing original work in downtown Columbus.
Current Shows
Body Language
A sketch comedy + music experience, fluent in the universal language of love.
Now playing through September 30th
Fridays & Saturdays | 7:30pm
TicketsNow playing through September 30th
Fridays & Saturdays | 7:30pm
Thunder and Lightning
This SBX Tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin and Queen pays homage to two of the greatest bands in rock. This blockbuster hit is presented in collaboration with ProMusica Columbus.
Opens Thursday September 7th
Thursdays | 7:30pm
Sundays| 2:00pm
TicketsOpens Thursday September 7th
Thursdays | 7:30pm
Sundays| 2:00pm
Holiday Hoopla 2023: Same Holiday. New Hoopla
Shadowbox Live's most popular sketch comedy & music show celebrates the hustle, bustle, and fun of the season with an evening of unforgettable live entertainment that has become a Columbus holiday tradition!
Opens Thursday November 16
Tuesdays - Saturdays | 7:30pm
DetailsOpens Thursday November 16
Tuesdays - Saturdays | 7:30pm
Not So Silent Night
It’s Christmas Eve, and a DJ takes requests and tributes from listeners. But as his town celebrates the season, he still hopes that his one holiday wish will come true.With an original story and a solid gold setlist of holiday rock, pop, and jazz, Not So Silent Night is a fun-filled holiday musical for everyone.
Opens Sunday November 26th
Saturdays | 2:00pm
Sundays | 2:00pm
Sundays | 7:00pm
DetailsOpens Sunday November 26th
Saturdays | 2:00pm
Sundays | 2:00pm
Sundays | 7:00pm
Art born from inclusion.
At Shadowbox Live we envision a world made more courageously humane through the power of art.
35
Years
45
Metaperformers
200
Performances Every Year
Experience
It's Not Just A Show
SBX is an intimate place to see the best of arts and
entertainment. From the stunning visual art in our
curate galleries to a menu handcrafted and served
by our performance troupe before each show, we
truly offer a unique immersive experience.
Location
Shadowbox Live is located in Columbus, the
2nd largest city in the Midwest, and is included in the top 15 of the fastest-growing cities in America. The theater sits in the heart of the Brewery District, a historic neighborhood just south of downtown, with ample parking and hotel accommodations blocks away from the box office.
Get Directions2nd largest city in the Midwest, and is included in the top 15 of the fastest-growing cities in America. The theater sits in the heart of the Brewery District, a historic neighborhood just south of downtown, with ample parking and hotel accommodations blocks away from the box office.
Private Events
Your next celebration should be more than a night on the town. Let us create an unforgettable experience so you and your guests can share the joy of live art.
Some call it genre-shifting cabaret. Others call it mixed arts.
We deliver live comedy, music, dance, and theatrical performances across original productions that move beyond experiences and into a shared expression of joy.