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It's Wonderful: Toby's Presents THE WIZARD OF OZ, A Treat For the Whole Family
by Cybele Pomeroy - Apr 21, 2026

The WIZARD OF OZ is familiar to so many after all this time (and so many versions, including the Disney alternate universe ‘Wicked’ franchise) that one might be forgiven for thinking that no version is capable of any surprises anymore. AND YET. I am delighted to report that in this production lovingly done by Toby’s, there are delightful, unexpected moments, including puppetry and a surprising dance number, plus The Jitterbug.

Review: Toby’s Throws Down A Throwback with Hit-Filled ROCK OF AGES
by Cybele Pomeroy - Feb 9, 2026

ROCK OF AGES is mostly cheese. It’s a jukebox musical packed with big-hair 80s hits that refuses to take itself seriously. Rachel Cahoon portrays “Sister” Sherrie Christian, a small-town kid with Hollywood dreams, with expressiveness and powerhouse vocals. Noah Mutterperl as Drew Boley, a city kid with guitar dreams, is a strong singer with heart and charisma. Ross Scott Rawlings, Conductor and Keyboardist as well as Musical Director, delivers authentic ‘80s sound from the band and the cast.

Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Short North Stage
by Paul Batterson - May 11, 2025

Although the cast took a wrecking ball to the fourth wall separating the audience from the actors and the show within a show is intentionally light on plot, The Drowsy Chaperone serves up a cocktail that is two shots of Golden Age musicals, a jigger of acerbic wit, three parts parody, and a half ounce of honesty.

Review: A Lively Time At Toby's 9 TO 5 In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Feb 12, 2025

9 TO 5 at Toby’s is a treat for all your senses, with color-saturated visuals, harmonious, heartwarming songs created especially for the show and strong characters you’ll adore. It’s just the thing to relieve winter ‘blahs’ and get your toes tapping. Experienced performers have snappy timing, and dramatic lighting fosters swift set changes to retain the rapid pacing. The buffet is ample, the service is speedy and Toby's devotion to a quality experience is unparallelled.

Church Basement Ladies Return to Way Off Broadway for A SECOND HELPING
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

During the 2023 Season, the hilarious musical comedy Church Basement Ladies broke box office records at Way Off Broadway. This spring, the Lutheran ladies return to the WOB stage in A Second Helping – The Church Basement Ladies Sequel.     

Review: Your Family, My Family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL At Toby's In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Sep 19, 2024

Toby’s supports sharing the love of theater with young people. Despite, or perhaps because of, its macabre nature, the embedded message of THE ADDAMS FAMILY is about radical acceptance and inclusion, and always has been, from long before “inclusion” was a buzzword. Every member of your family, weird or not, can enjoy this positively creepy show.

Way Off Broadway's 30th Anniversary Season Continues With Area Premiere Of ANASTASIA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2024

As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its 30th Anniversary Season, yet another area premiere production will take the stage at the Frederick venue when Anastasia opens on September 13th.

Stephanie J. Block, Rob McClure, and More Receive 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

On May 20, 2024, the 40th Helen Hayes Awards took place at The Anthem on the District Wharf, with over 1,600 theatre-makers and theatre supporters in attendance. Learn more about the winners here!

DIANA THE MUSICAL Returns to The Stage at Frederick's Way Off Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024

For the first time since the show premiered on Broadway in 2021, the musical Diana has returned to the stage.  This time in a brand new staging at Frederick's Way Off Broadway as part of the theatre's 30th Anniversary Season. 

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 30th Season Continues With DIANA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre's 30th Anniversary Season will continue this spring with the regional theatre premiere of Diana – The Musical.

SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2024

Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.

Sisters Act Up And Over The Top In Lively Production of SISTER ACT at Toby's In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Sep 19, 2023

SISTER ACT at Toby's in Columbia is a delightfully energetic show that is woman-driven and relationship-positive. Songwriter Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater (of Disney fame) create numbers specifically for theatrical production of the movie-inspired script. Ear-pleasing harmonies abound in an extravaganza of song, dance and sisterhood.

Review: JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Is Lighthearted Romance For Buffett Buffs at Toby's Dinner And Show
by Cybele Pomeroy - Jul 5, 2023

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Toby's in Columbia wearing flip-flops and a Hawaiian shirt. Each familiar Jimmy Buffett number is performed with signature Toby’s exuberance, as guests join in singing. A sea of audience-chosen tropical prints boosts atmosphere, and the live miniature orchestra is terrific. It's a three hour airport-free island vacation!

HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Comes to Way Off-Broadway This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2023

Following the box office successes of Camelot and Church Basement Ladies, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will continue its 2023 Season this summer with the Broadway classic How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES Comes To Way Off Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023

For the spring, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will be bringing a hilarious little musical to the stage that it has been looking at bringing to Frederick for some time now. 

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Reeks Of Hilarity At Toby's In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Feb 6, 2023

Designed for fans of musicals, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a Queen's farthingdale full of fun. It’s lighthearted, full of color and movement, funny, packed with references to amuse Broadway lovers and Shakespeare scholars, with familiar four-second musical riffs scattered through the show. Toby’s Dinner Theater delivers again with SOMETHING ROTTEN!

Review: Heartwarming Sentiment and Exceptional Performances Prove IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Toby's Dinner Theater
by Cybele Pomeroy - Dec 3, 2022

Toby's consistently delivers showmanship, production quality and customer service. This show is no exception. The show feels inclusive and accessible even to those whose holiday traditions differ from the ones celebrated by the Bailey family. Bring your family to meet the Baileys this holiday season- the Toby's family will make you glad you did.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Comes to Way Off Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022

One of Agatha Christie's most intriguing and acclaimed who dunnits comes to The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre this fall in a brand new stage adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express from Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig. The show will open on September 9th and run through the fall.

Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre To Welcome The Clampetts in THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES – THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2022

Since the theatre first opened its doors in 1996, The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre has become known for bringing both classic musicals, as well as area and regional premieres  to the stage. 

Way Off Broadway Will Say HELLO, DOLLY! This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2022

It has been a long time coming, but this spring The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will welcome the musical Hello, Dolly! to its stage.