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Esther's Follies: The Laughs, the Gossip, and the Story Behind Texas' Most Celebrated Comedy Troupe
In his history of Esther's Follies, author Jesse Sublett follows the flow of four decades of frivolity
"...other locals whose paths crossed that of Follies founders Michael Shelton and Shannon Sedwick over the years. They supply..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Esther's All-Stars
"...Esther's Pool must be "the funhouse that Shannon and Michael built." In the same way that tens of thousands..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Dark Blue
"...Directed by: Ron Shelton. Starring: Kurt Russell, Scott Speedman, Ving Rhames, Brendan Gleeson,..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced
What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!
"...SXSW alums Ry Russo-Young (You Won't Miss Me), Lynn Shelton (Humpday), and Alex Karpovsky (Trust Us, This Is All..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Esther's Follies Meets Scooby-Doo in The Haunting of the Tavern
In this new murder mystery comedy, chasing Emily the ghost leads to some real high jinkies!
"...at the Tavern? Because it belongs to Follies founders Michael Shelton and Shannon Sedwick, who acquired the bar in..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Re-Re-Re-Re-Reopening Night
The Ritz: Talkie theatre, cowboy hangout, playhouse, comedy and punk club, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
"...Underwood and Esther's Follies husband-and-wife lease-holders Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton...."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

South Austin Mainstay Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe Has Closed
Original owners say they will reopen after rebranding and renovations
"...ground, what with the original owners, Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton, also owning successful and definitive local venues Esther’s..."

Feb. 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Bad Boys II
Bay does it bigger and badder than ever.
"...Directed by: Michael Bay. Starring: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Jordi Mollà, Gabrielle..."

July 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shannon Sedwick
The once and future queen of Esther's Follies receives a special B. Iden Payne award
"...in her role as the Follies' co-producer (with husband Michael Shelton), she's also provided employment for hundreds of performers..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Life and Times of the Alamo and the Ritz
"...January 1982: Esther's Follies' Shannon Sedwick, Michael Shelton lease Ritz with Craig Underwood managing. "Phew! Warm..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Feature

Esther's Gene Pool
"...and playhouse which was being renovated by Follies founders Michael Shelton and Shannon Sedwick at the time of the..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Arts Feature

Pool Partiers
Taking Stock of the Esther's Follies Families
"...comic verve and panache of Terry Galloway, William Dente, Michael Shelton, Margaret Wiley, Shannon Sedwick, Mandy Steckelberg, Michael Caldwell,..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Esther's Follies Returns to Lighten Austin's Post-Pandemic Load
Guess what long-running comedy troupe is vaccinated, back onstage, and ready to make the city laugh again
"...door of your theatre right now?' So my husband Michael [Shelton, Esther's co-owner] managed to find somebody with a..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food-o-file
Wide open spaces ...
"...Austin weird" than Esther's Follies co-founders Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton, I'd be hard-pressed to name them. The dynamic..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sixth Street Blues
Downtown festivals cramp merchants' style
"...Michael Shelton, co-owner of Esther's Follies, contends that ESSCA is..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature

LipSchtick Traces
When Cindy Wood scores the big laughs at Esther's Follies, she's channeling comedy's funniest femmes
"...five minutes must have clicked with bosses Sedwick and Michael Shelton, because even though the cast was strong with..."

April 4, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Esther's Follies
Using inventive props, puppets, costumes, and live music, the gang at Esther's Follies stuffs fast-paced skits, political satire, and illusions into a tightly compacted show
"...gem Esther's Follies. Since 1977, founders Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton have concocted a spectacular recipe of ambience, spirits,..."

April 16, 2004 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

Turning Tricks With The Amazing Ray
With nothing up his sleeve, Esther's Follies resident magic man Ray Anderson pulls wonder -- and laughter -- out of thin air.
"...in a little place run by Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton called Esther's Pool.He's a Magic Man Now, Ray..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fast Times at Liberty Lunch
"...aka Commander Cody. Left to right are Mike O'Hara, Michael Guthrie, Dale Watkins, Frayne, and J-Net Ward -- Lunch..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Live at Liberty Lunch
The Neville Brothers
"...marker, beginning in the mid-Seventies when Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton dreamed up the open air cafe/music venue as..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Kathy Bates, Marc Maron, and More Confirmed for Texas Film Hall of Fame Ceremony
We know the winners, now who'll be running the show?
"...while the night will be hosted by filmmaker Lynn Shelton and comedian/actor Marc Maron...."

Feb. 14, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe
When I heard that the founders of Esther's Follies were opening a restaurant/music venue, two questions immediately came to mind
"...I heard that Esther's Follies founders Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton were opening a restaurant/music venue, two questions immediately..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Grand Theft Parsons
This film version of the legend of Gram Parsons’ missing body lacks soul.
"...Directed by: David Caffrey. Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Michael Shannon, Christina Applegate, Marley Shelton and Robert Forster. From..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The 2002 Austin Critics Table Awards
On Monday, June 3, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.
"...(music), and yours truly, and Austin American-Statesman arts writers Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Duncan Goodrich (art),..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

This Old House
"...Charlie Tesar, his father, had bought Liberty Lunch from Michael [Shelton] and Shannon [Sedwick] at Esther's Follies. They had..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks
Losing Our Lunch
"...Save KOOP Web site at http://pobox.com/bluejay/savekoop. Community Organization: 1. Michael Bluejay, rep. Inter-Cooperative Council 2. Louis Malfaro, rep. Austin..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?
City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”
"...and changes and happenings since before she and partner Michael Shelton bought their building in 1990. Sedwick said she..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Quirky Classic Austin Late Night Eatery Undergoes a Makeover
Owners of the Tavern and Esther’s Follies bought Star Seeds Cafe in July
"...Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton, the team behind Esther's Follies, Patsy's Cowgirl, and..."

Sept. 5, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Legerdemain Man Ray Anderson
The fact that magicians around the world revere the magic man of Esther’s Follies is no illusion
"...he brought me one night and introduced me to Michael Shelton. I looked around, and I just knew this..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Arts Feature by Jesse Sublett

The Soup Peddler Yellow-Bikes Its Way to 16 Years
David Ansel’s soup-delivery service thrives in the new Austin
"...to be respectfully upgraded – by Shannon Sedwick and Michael Shelton...."

Feb. 21, 2018 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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