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What reviewers say about Shadowbox Cabaret
What does Shadowbox Cabaret do?
Shadowbox Cabaret, also known as Shadowbox Live, is a full-time resident theatre ensemble founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1988. The company produces original, genre-shifting work featuring professionally trained metaperformers and presents shows in a cabaret-style format where performers also serve as staff.
Are there any complaints about Shadowbox Cabaret?
The critical reviewers wrote about issues with slow service, such as long waits for seating and food, and noted that the menu could use updating. They also mentioned that the music was sometimes too loud, there was excessive profanity, and a staff member made an inappropriate comment during a show.
What do people say about Shadowbox Cabaret outside Trustburn?
People outside Trustburn describe the venue as a fun spot in the downtown brewery district offering sketch comedy, music tributes, and cabaret-style shows. They highlight the unique experience of having performers act as servers and recommend the venue for its entertaining atmosphere and full bar and food menu.
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Very enjoyable. Great entertainment food and drinks!!!
This is a wonderful place. My daughter has participated in STEM Rocks the Box twice. I have only been to one regular show and it was great. The food is good and the place is clean. The wait staff is also the cast so it is fun to watch out for them in the show. I highly recommend attending.
Loved it I never been there before get great music and great food and I would love to go back
For our third consecutive visit, we got extremely poor service. Two visits ago we arrived well before ordering cut-offs but the process of seating and no one coming to get our order promptly, we had to wait until intermission to get hot food. Then we went to a late show, ordered drinks and never saw our server again. We would have liked to order more drinks. Someone else finally showed up with our check. we arrived well before any cutoff time. Heard the announcements for 15, 10 and 5 minutes to hot food cut off. Finally grabbed a food runner to see if we could order (hadn't even gotten to order drinks after being seated for 20+ minutes) so we left. We purposefully hadn't eaten anything so drinking was not a good option nor did we want to wait an hour plus until intermission to eat. The restroom in the bistro had out of order signs on 2 of the 3 urinals and 1 of two stalls. Paper towel dispenser was broken so a roll was just sitting on the counter. The more diversified it becomes, the less they seem to do right. Might be past time to do less but do it well.
Each time I go everything is perfect. The entire concept is amazing. What truly differentiates Shadowbox from any other music/theater venue is the extraordinary talent that's conveyed in every show. I can't wait to return.
Really fun experience. The show we saw (Dirty Little Secrets) was great! Only piece of advice - eat before you go. The food is not all that / over priced for what you get. But you're there for a show and that you will get.
Great place for dinner, drinks, and a show. The food was good, the servers were very energetic and moved quickly. The servers are also the cast members in the show so they are motivated to serve you quickly before the show starts. The show we saw, Down and Dirty, was definitely not for kids. There is a mix of music performances and comedy skits. Both were excellent. Lots of sex humor in this show but that's also why we came. Laughed all the way home reliving the skits.
Great service, great atmosphere, excellent entertainment. Will definitely be going back!
Enjoyed the majority of the show would like to just leave some constructive criticism if you re going to lower yourself to taking political shots make sure you address both sides of the political picture.
This was an epic experience. I had to restrain myself from jumping on stage and dancing with them! The food was excellent as well! Can't wait to go back. You can really tell how hard everyone works here too!
Son & I went last month on A Wednesday saw great improv group Pizza was good FUNNY group of people
Went to see EPIC tonight at Shadowbox live in Columbus!! This is the second time I've seen the show and it was just as fantastic tonight is it was the first time I saw it . The music was great the band was fabulous there's a performer David White House who plays the fiddle and he rocks the house !! Singing and dancing the music was just absolutely great and some of the skits were so funny they were hilarious! I want to go back and see it again..
Great time. Service and entertainment are excellent. Recommend
I had the best time, I've had out in a while. The show was awesome, oh my goodness. The BEST BEST night out. Go see you won't be disappointed.
Amazing time hilarious delightful and of positive energy
Went to the Pink Floyd tribute show. What a Performance!! Could see it again, it was well put together; and the live band was phenomenal. Food was great as well and its worth it to get there early for sure.
Love Shadowbox. It is a must see every time I come home.
Always fun - the cast is super talented and the venue has such great sound
Just went to the Holiday lunchbox it was great! Really funny and it s obvious these performers put in a lot of work. This would be a great place for a date night!
Great shows, reasonably priced food/drinks, and a ton of fun. I'll certainly be back
Always a fun time at shadowbox! Especially at the "best of" shows
This was my first time at Shadowbox Live and it was great! A very talented group of funny people. I loved the Holiday show and will be back soon!
A friend of mine gave me free tickets to the event so this was our first time....Had family in from overseas and we all LOVED IT LOVED IT!!!! Very entertaining, we are hooked returning for the lunch hour venue. Would highly recommend
Love Shadowbox! Fantastic shows and awesome atmosphere. A total gem in the Cbus!
Huge fan. I gave driven eight house to get there and it is always worth it. Show is funny and the music is top notch. Get The Freak, house special drink.
One of the best places to go for entertainment in Columbus... and maybe all of Ohio! The sketch comedy is my favorite!
They put on a good show. Just make sure what show they are putting on before you go.
I love going here. Entertainment is always top notch. Warm friendly atmosphere.
Performance was great! So was the food. Live the venue. Good show!
We ve been attending Shadowbox for 20+ years. Always a good time. Was there this past weekend to see the show EPIC. It definitely lived up to its name. Great show, loved the skits and the music was exceptional. I didn t know David could play the fiddle, definitely EPIC!!! The CS&N song was fantastic too, great choreography. My favorite was Amy Lay singing Betty Davis Eyes, right on target. The food was good (love the pizza s) and we had a picture of FREAK. Service was the best, no complaints! Definitely recommend this place for a night out with friends.
We visited this place in Jan with friend of ours. What a show. Performers were outstanding, the show 50 shades of Shadowbox was great mix between comedy sketch, adult jokes (insinuated) & band performance. We will come back for other shows. Thank you for the laughter and great performance
I love Shadowbox Live! I have been attending shows since I was 12. I ve celebrated my 18th, 19th and 21st birthday at shadowbox live! Their musicals are my favorite! I ve never seen a show, Sunday musicals, Wednesday/Thursday Shows or Friday/Saturday Sketch Comedy & Rock n Roll, that I haven t laughed at, or thoroughly enjoyed! Some of my all time favorites have been, Rocky Horror, Reffer Madness, Little Show of Horrors, Chicago, Rent, A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum (my first show), Scrooge, Smoke and Mirrors, The Best of Shadowbox Live and Burlesque!!! The huge variety of their shows, allows for people of all ages to find something they like :) Their drinks and food are delicious too! If you are 21+ , you must try their pitcher of The Freak . Some of my food favorites on the menu is their white pizza, 3 cheese bread, nachos, and mount shadowbox (dessert)! Wether you are a vegetarian, a picky eater or just love food, there is something on the menu for you! I eat dinner at every show I see and I ve never ordered anything I ve disliked :) I also recommend celebrating special events (birthdays, bachelorette party, wedding anniversary, etc.) with Shadowbox live; they neve disappoint! Ask about the party extras! I no longer live in Ohio, but I go see at least one show every time I m back in town!
Great shows, but food could've been a little better. The waiting staff was great. Such a neat place! It was clean too! :)
Cutting edge theatre. Food is to-do for the price. Fun way to spend an evening, though.
Excellent music comedy and food. Always a great time!!
The cast/staff was fantastic and the food/drinks I give a A1 status.
Great shows for the price. The hot chocolate is quite delicious.
Always fun, a great date night or group event. Food is decent, but the servers are the real stars. No really. Nothing else like it.
Go there for hashtag comedy, best 5 bucks you can spend.
Fantastic experience, a must see and do in Columbus.
Funny, great atmosphere, and good music. Not much more you can ask for. Food is also good. Oven baked nachos are amazing! They could do better with their draft selection.
Very nice venue. People are wonderful, and that may stem from the fact that they all are actors. Your server will be up on stage. The cook (good food, btw!) Will be up singing. The ticket taker and CFO? You will see them up there! It really adds to the personal experience when you interact with them in their service roles and a few minutes see them singing and dancing. Plus it makes them more vested in ensuring you like being there! Great job, everyone! Loved the art for sale too, in the bar area
Excellent experience! The show and staff were great from start to finish! We will definitely be back!!!
Tonight was my first experience at Shadowbox and they did not disappoint! The performers are amazing! They are incredibly talented! They sing, play instruments, act and serve!!! Hot and Heavy was an excellent performance! All of the show is my favorite part. Lol. You must have a dirty sense of humor or you may feel uncomfortable. I absolutely loved this venue and look forward to becoming a regular customer! I highly recommend checking it out , the food is pretty good too and not horribly priced. This place is awesome!
Always a pleasure to visit. I prefer their musicals over the sketch shows. Stage is amazing, wish the seating were made up of half-tables exclusively, as if you arrive late you often end up sitting on the side of the table facing away from the stage and having to turn around to watch. Cast and crew is an amazing group. One of the only places you can come and see a live music/performance show where the actors are also your waiters! Easy to make friends and have a great time.
We have been several times and have never seen a bad show. We love Shadowbox Live
Shadowbox is awesome. We went with some family to see the Holiday Hoopla show and we loved it. The band was great and the cast was hilarious. We will definitely be back to Shadowbox.
This place is AMAZING. Several times I had to ask myself, "Am I really in Columbus?" It's a gem. Extremely talented performers, great writing, excellent service, and the music is WAAAAY beyond what I expected. And I'm a snob. For reals, I'm hard to impress (especially when it comes to music), but these guys are OVER THE TOP!!!! Not from Columbus, but will be returning again to see Shadowbox!
What a group of extremely talented folks! I always bring a group for each new show and we usually get the pizza and the dessert with the fudge ice cream and whipped cream. The coffee is great too. Shadowbox live makes Columbus alive
Awesome experience. Get dinner before hand. Food not so great but you come for the show! Very funny and an awesome date night!!!
Always fun. Off off Broadway right here in Columbus!
Down and Dirty was a fantastically fun show! Many many laughs and some great tunes!
Fantastic show. Awesome artists and musicians. Definitely recommend checking out the shows.
This is my absolute favorite place for a Friday night. A fantastic live show and karoake after in the lounge. The house band here is as good as any live concert you could see. The only downside is that their food is a little pricey - but eat first and get appetizers during the show.
I don't understand why this isn't considered a must see in Columbus. I love going here! Comedy is great and the performances are amazing
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About Shadowbox Cabaret
Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1988, Shadowbox Live is the nation's largest full-time resident theatre ensemble, featuring professionally trained metaperformers. Shadowbox Live produces a diverse body of bold, genre-shifting original work that seeks to challenge audiences through the shared joy of live performing art.
Shadowbox Cabaret: A Unique Blend of Live Performing Arts
Shadowbox Cabaret is a renowned theatre ensemble that has been entertaining audiences since its inception in 1988. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Shadowbox Live is the largest full-time resident theatre ensemble in the United States. The company features professionally trained metaperformers who produce a diverse body of bold, genre-shifting original work that seeks to challenge audiences through the shared joy of live performing art.
The Shadowbox Cabaret experience is unlike any other. The company's unique blend of music, comedy, and drama creates an immersive and unforgettable experience for audiences. Whether you're looking for a night out with friends or a romantic evening with your significant other, Shadowbox Cabaret has something for everyone.
One of the things that sets Shadowbox Cabaret apart from other theatre companies is its commitment to producing original work. The company's metaperformers are not only talented actors but also skilled writers and musicians who collaborate to create new works that push the boundaries of traditional theatre.
In addition to its original productions, Shadowbox Cabaret also offers a variety of special events throughout the year. From holiday shows to themed performances like "The Rocky Horror Show," there's always something exciting happening at Shadowbox Cabaret.
But what really makes Shadowbox Cabaret stand out is its dedication to community outreach and education. The company offers workshops and classes for aspiring performers of all ages and skill levels. These programs provide students with hands-on training in acting, singing, dancing, writing, and more.
Shadowbox Cabaret also partners with local schools and organizations to bring live performing arts into underserved communities. Through these partnerships, the company helps inspire young people to pursue their passions while fostering an appreciation for live performance art.
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that combines music, comedy, drama,and community outreach then look no further than Shadowbox Cabaret! With its talented metaperformers producing original works that challenge audiences while providing joy through live performing arts experiences,you won't find anything else quite like it anywhere else!
- Website
- shadowboxlive.org
- Phone
- 1-614-416-7625
- [email protected]
- Address
- 503 south front street
- Categories
- Entertainment



