Archives for "comedy"

Theatre Review: Laughter on the 23rd Floor is a smart comedy

Theatre Review: Laughter on the 23rd Floor is a smart comedy

0 Lisa Much / April 13, 2013 12:15 pm

I did a quick peruse of TV Guide’s current top ranks to see two identical shows vying for top place (The Voice and American Idol). Then I noticed Dancing with the Stars, that show that reincarnates 80s celebrities. Scrolling down… [Read More]

Shanes Gourmet Adds Comedy to the Lineup

Shanes Gourmet Adds Comedy to the Lineup

0 Ayana Wilson / February 19, 2013 2:30 pm

When Shanes Gourmet, the catering staple in downtown Columbus for over thirty years, introduced mystery dinner theater in 2011, the response was overwhelmingly positive. Partnered with Cloak & Dagger Dinner Theater, the longest running in Central Ohio, Shanes changed their… [Read More]

Marc Maron Seeking his Columbus Audience

Marc Maron Seeking his Columbus Audience

6 Walker / February 13, 2013 11:30 pm

About a month ago, I was turned onto Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast thanks to multiple recommendations right over here on the CU Messageboard. Thus far, I’ve only listened to eight episodes out of his massive collection of 360 (and growing)… [Read More]

The Buzz: Roman Atwood’s Sketch Empire

The Buzz: Roman Atwood’s Sketch Empire

1 Walker / October 8, 2012 3:45 pm

If you’re like most Americans, you probably spent at least a small amount of time each day surfing the internet, goofing off, looking at cat pictures and watching silly videos. So chances are, you’ve probably already seen the work of… [Read More]

Brew Ha Ha Comedy Festival Wraps Up Tonight

Brew Ha Ha Comedy Festival Wraps Up Tonight

0 Walker / July 18, 2012 3:20 pm

The first annual Brew Ha Ha comedy festival comes to a close this evening in the Brewery District with a full lineup of events. Comedic shorts and beer tastings will be happening at Brewmaster’s Gate, there will be stand-up comedy… [Read More]

Film Review: Ted

Film Review: Ted

1 Nicholas Herum / June 30, 2012 8:40 pm

A feature film directed by Family Guy’s Seth MacFarlane? It’s a concept that up until a few months ago I had never given much thought to. Imagine my surprise when I first heard about Ted and my even greater surprise… [Read More]

GCAC Presents: Experience the Arts with the Arts Council of Westerville’s Sip and Sketch

GCAC Presents: Experience the Arts with the Arts Council of Westerville’s Sip and Sketch

0 Jane Denick / June 28, 2012 8:00 am

Westerville has something brand new that brings together individuals of all skill levels to create art—Sip and Sketch. This is not a new idea; many communities across the country have some form of it. About a year ago, The Arts… [Read More]

Brew Ha Ha – New Comedy Festival Launching in July

Brew Ha Ha – New Comedy Festival Launching in July

1 Walker / June 12, 2012 10:30 am

For the past three years, Shadowbox Live has been producing a Sketch Comedy Competition at their old Easton location. In response to the success of the event, and to capitalize upon last year’s relocation to The Brewery District, the group… [Read More]

Local Columbus comedians collaborate for two comedy festivals

Local Columbus comedians collaborate for two comedy festivals

1 Halie Williams / April 12, 2012 10:00 am

“Columbus is funny.” At least that’s the message local comedian and co-founder of creative project Organ Grinder Productions, Zack Baird, wants to send out. In doing so, Baird has teamed up to bring two different comedy festivals to the heart… [Read More]

Review: Smoke and Mirrors at Shadowbox Live

Review: Smoke and Mirrors at Shadowbox Live

0 Halie Williams / March 30, 2012 11:10 am

Shadowbox Live has shocked and amazed me with it’s creative artistry in every show I have attended, and it’s recent show just continues my astonishment. Magic and mystery are the focus of the comedy/performance troupe’s current showcase titled “Smoke and… [Read More]

Review: Comedy Sideshow at Circus Bar

Review: Comedy Sideshow at Circus Bar

4 Halie Williams / March 28, 2012 10:30 am

Not knowing exactly what I was getting myself into, I walked into the Circus Bar on North High Street last night for The Comedy Sideshow, a showcase of local stand up comedians in Columbus. With no certain expectations, for I… [Read More]

Review: Stand up at Shadowbox Live

Review: Stand up at Shadowbox Live

0 Halie Williams / March 21, 2012 9:15 pm

Shadowbox Live has come up with the perfect way to help your week seem a bit more tolerable: stand up comedy! Columbus comedian Justin Golak and Shadowbox head writer Jimmy Mak have collaborated on this bimonthly event, which started Tuesday,… [Read More]

Acts Announced for 2012 Ohio State Fair

Acts Announced for 2012 Ohio State Fair

4 Walker / February 28, 2012 1:30 pm

The 2012 Ohio State Fair is still 147 days away, but it’s never too early to start planning for it, right? This year’s preliminary entertainment lineup was announced today (with more still to come), which includes classic rock legends including… [Read More]

Review: Twinight Zone II — The Further Dimension

Review: Twinight Zone II — The Further Dimension

0 Walker / January 13, 2012 11:20 am

The Twinight Zone is back! Fake Bacon Productions is nearing the end of the run of their Twilight Zone parody sequel, and this weekend if your final chance to see it. The show is divided up into four sketches, which… [Read More]

Stand Up Comedy Night Launches at Shadowbox Live

Stand Up Comedy Night Launches at Shadowbox Live

10 Walker / January 7, 2012 2:45 pm

Downtown Comedy Club. Did those three words get your attention? If so, then you’ll be thrilled to know that a new bimonthly stand up comedy night is launching this month at Shadowbox Live in the Brewery District. Local comedian Justin… [Read More]