Shadowbox Live, Columbus

Shadowbox Live dawned with The Dawn of Infinite Dreams. The ensemble's first original rock opera roared to life in 1988, and audiences followed in its wake. The crowds soon outgrew the group's original space, and the artists set out to find a home that could meet public demand and a printing press that could create all of those programs. Several venues and countless rollicking shows later, the Shadowboxers maintain an ambitious 52-week-per-year performance schedule, combining full theatrical productions with original sketch revues, intimate cabaret-style concerts, and immersive multimedia experiences. And the company grew right along with its reputation—so much so, in fact, that it claims to be the largest resident theater company in America.