shadowbox live

We came to the Shadowbox on Saturday to see Sex at the Box. We have enjoyed every one of the sketch comedies we have seen. The staff are friendly and very organized. The shows are laugh out loud funny. I would recommend the Shadowbox to anyone with a good sense of humor.

Shadowbox Live is known for its Unique performance-arts venue & cafe staging rock musicals & sketch comedies in daytime & evening. We have been to many of their performances and love the "Saturday Nite Live" type of comedy in their sketches. They offer unique food - always good- but the fun part is that the wait staff is made up of the performers. We LOVE the music of the Bill Who? Band during all their performances.For New Year's Eve we danced to the Bill Who Band from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Non-stop rockin' to all genre but must mostly rock. Before the band starts, there is a fabulous buffet of delicious foods including prime rib; cranberry stuffed chicken, bacon wrapped chestnuts and fabulous desserts. You get party hats and beads and at midnight champagne to toast in the new year. This was our second year going to Shadowbox for New Years and it will be our tradition for as long as they offer it and as long as we can get to the dance floor.

Took our teens for Holiday hoopla. Great show! My stomach hurt the next day from all the laughing! A must see in Columbus!

Excellent service - waiters, greeters, table runners, are all members of the cast, which is really cool. Very friendly, and helpful. Food was quickly served after being ordered. Limited menu choices for those looking for healthier options - menu available on web site. Talented performers - actors, actresses, musicians all quite talentedClean facility

I and my work peers went here today for an end of year team outing. The food was excellent. It was a private buffet with a good variety of mostly healthy food options. Obviously the portions were perfect since it was buffet style. The entertainment followed and was probably a PG13 rating. With the Christmas holiday themed "lunchbox", there were plenty of sexual innuendos and twerking for those who are expecting that. As for me, I can greatly appreciate the arts without that, but honestly it isn't much of a secret from their own ads and interactions with the staff that you will get your fill of it before your visit is over. The band was awesome and the overall humor was definitely something that you could laugh out loud about. The actors were very good at their craft. I think it was all well done. I just personally feel that arts are often lathered with inappropriate language and sexual content that honestly could stand on its own and still be praised and appreciated without it. I really believe that. Just some honest feedback. Overall, we had a great time. Thanks for everything Shadowbox staff!

This brewery district gem knocks it out of the park with every performance. The house band is fabulous, backing up some really great vocal work. The comedy sketches are original and fresh.Best part is the price. You can't get better entertainment cheaper.

We have seen several shows at Shadowbox. Edgy comedy skits and great music. Good food and drink. 1st timers get special attention.

I went on November 9 and didn't know what to expect. I was captivated! Whether you are an arts aficionado or not, you will find this to be a totally original, unique experience. They take works of art from the Columbus Museum of Art and explain their meanings though original music and dance. This show would make a bundle of money in New York. The sometimes stunning audio-visual graphics are worth the trip alone as they examine the art in minute detail. You don't have to be "artsy-fartsy" to enjoy it. This show will touch your heart and provoke your intellect. It's a great night out.

We frequent the Shadowbox. The live band, BillWho, rocks it out. The sketches can be of adult nature as can the language, this is not for the closed minded, rather a great time relatively inexpensive and it the best few hours you'll spend with either your special one, or with a group since the tables seat 8. Parking was good, seating was comfortable. Get their early to get your # from the box office for the best seating preferences.

I am sure that am probably in the minority regarding my experience at Shadowbox Live based on other reviews. The introduction, show and other parts of the experience were frankly “crass.” It could be that I’m just not into the type of approach and humor used at the Shadowbox Live. I think the actors and singers had a lot of talent but the writing stunk. I think the content of the show was inappropriate for something I wanted to spend my money and time being involved in. Here are a few tips if you are new to the Shadowbox Live that can help you out: 1) arrive early and go to the box office window and get your spot in line. They will do this by the number you receive at check-in; 2) if you arrive early, try to stay out of the tables unless you are coming or dinner or you will likely feel a little pressured to order something while you’re waiting. They offer food outside of the dinner theatre and inside as well. You will need to “cash out” outside and re-open a tab on the inside; 3) if you are dining, it’s ok – you can finish because once they call your number you can go pick a table and they will hold it for you – or just wait and order at the table on the inside; 4) if you tell your server that this is your first time to the Shadowbox, be prepared that they will screen throughout the night “Hey everybody, we have a virgin at this table.” It’s kind of funny (not really) the first time – not so much after that. The food was good.

High quality show for low price, also great beer. Very good place to go with friends to hang out and gave a good time. Mix of music and comedy

We were in town for a surprise party which was at The Shadowbox. Not sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised and had the best time! All of the actors/musicians also wait on your table for food/drinks, so we got to meet one of them as we ordered food, and she was so great about telling us all about the theater. You get your food/drinks, then the first part of the show, which is like a SNL type scenario--they had an awesome band/singers, and then they do a few skits, and then back to the band/singers. It flowed really great and we were cracking up! During intermission, the actors came back to see if you needed any more food/drinks, then the rest of the show. I have seriously never laughed so hard in my life at some of the skits, they were hilarious! We had the best time, and wished I lived closer so I could go there more!

The play/show was great, but skip the food and alcohol, it's awful, overpriced, and a total racket. The performers are really good, they're trying to get started as actors, but seriously skip the consumables.....

I first attended Shadowbox shows when they were a small theater troupe off Spring St. I loved the shows, and I was always anxious for the next show they produced. I was in my 30s and I enjoyed their material and talent. The actors work as the wait staff before, during, and at the end of the show. I haven't enjoyed going for several years whether it is an age thing or the "adult-content" that they use more of, I am uncertain. But, I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I did when I went to Shadowbox when it moved to Easton. I am uncertain where there location is now. I do sooo miss their Holiday Show, watching the Santa babies was one of my all tme favorites. I should give it another chance. Maybe I will this coming December. It is definitely not PG-13, so don't plan on bringing the kids. It's always had an "R" rating to me, sometimes just for language. Like I mentioned, it may be an age thing for me, and they may have changed since I last attended their show. I've ALWAYS loved the actors and actresses...they are the best!! If I could, I'd give a separate rating for them at least a 4 star.

If you go there and don't have a great time then check your pulse because the is the next best thing to New York City entertainment ! I have been there many times and it is awesome. On top of that what they do for kids who are interested in the Arts is awesome. My partner and I tip our bonnets to the crew and staff!