Goodness they try hard to put a good show on in this theater. Each season is something new, with…read moreholiday themed shows for Halloween and Christmas. Theater seats probably seats 300+ people, so it's pretty intimate. It's the folding seats like in a movie theater. There's a full stage lighting but the sound system is really subpar (or maybe the sound techs are bad?). It's crippled several of the shows I've been to, though. Mics cutting in and out, some cast members' mics are too loud while others are ineffective. In multiple shows from 2015-2018. Sometimes it seems like someone is trying to make up for the cruddy sound quality by turning the volume up. *face palm* That's now how that works, people! Production Quality: OI've seen 6 different productions here in the last 3 years, and half were truly decent: a magic show where a middle aged magician did all the standard tricks with enough gusto to entertain the crowd, a summer show with lots of audience participation and bubbles and beach balls and lasers (!), and lastly the surprising late-night Christmas show we just saw (2018) where they told the story of Jesus' birth from the Bible. It was a simple nativity scene with Christmas carols (Six Flags America really leaned into the Christian Christmas theme this year vs last year's more secular stuff). It was low budget, and the mics cut out lot, but it was heartfelt and familiar. I was surprised to see a religious show at Six Flags, but it was the last show off the day (8:45pm) and the name made it obvious that it was religious ("Behold, the Messiah"), so no surprise proselytizing. Overall, I hope management invests in a better sound system here. Or a sound tech. Or just figure out what needs fixing and fix it, because the poor performers are putting themselves out there in usually-cheesy family friendly shows, and they can't be happy with the dicey sound either. Otherwise people are going to mostly visit here to escape bad weather (heat in the summer and cold in the winter).

Had a great time watching Cabaret last night!! I've always wanted to see this musical but didn't…read morerealize it took a turn in the 2nd half. I love plays that make me think so all in all a wonderful performance. Engaging and talented cast made me think about wanting to volunteer. Only negative was I was getting pretty uncomfortable in their chairs but maybe that was just me. I'll def be back for more shows.

Went to my first show here recently after a long time wanting to try them out. It was a nice night…read moreoutside so that helped, but I could see if being a little hot sometimes since its technically open air. But that part is actually pretty cool too. I went to see Groundhog Day the Musical and was blown away by the acting and singing. The cast did a phenomenal job. It was their final day of the production so I know they were tired. But you certainly wouldnt have known that. They brought it 100%. Great set and great ticket value. i cant wait to go back next season

Top-tier Regional theatre. Beautiful Storytelling. For many decades this theater has been shining…read morejewel of Howard County.

We saw fortunate to see Rep Stage's adapation of "An Almost Holy Picture' this afternoon, and it…read morewas an outstanding play--particularly because of Michael Stebbins. It's a 1-man show, kept us enthralled with his intelligent, engrossing, thought-provoking dialogue about his relationship with those he loves, and the connection between love, God, spirituality, etc. Outstanding production at the Horowitz Center for the Arts at Howard Community College. Who would've thought that a top tier, certainly as good as anything in DC--was in the burbs, but it is--and well worth seeing. We've also seen a baroque music concert at the same Center for the Arts, and it was first-class as well. Check it out--less crowds, we found an excellent Vietnamese pho restaurant close-by, world class performances!

(This is probably 3.5 stars to me.) The festival has a large selection of MD wines available --…read moreserved by vineyard staff or, in some cases, purely by volunteers, depending on the vineyard -- but I found few that I really enjoyed. The lines for tastings varied widely -- for some reason, the lines at the two tents nearest the entrance were the shortest (10-15 minutes), while the lines for tastings at the tents farther back had much longer lines (25-30 minutes). In general, the tasting pours were very small -- think 1- or 2-sip pours. The large 'market' area in the middle of the festival grounds included many creative booths, with artisans selling paintings and photography, jewelry and hats, pottery, stained glass, etc. There were also several dessert and snack stands, but limited 'actual' food for lunch, which surprised me. The festival had live jazz, but it was very quiet in a small corner tent. A couple other large tents were set up for people to relax under. Around all the tents, it was clear that many people were clever enough to bring their own lawn chairs, which was a great anticipatory thought since there was nearly no other seating. The Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium grounds had plenty of parking. And the festival provided lots of water, which was great.

Based on a few reviews I read, my expectations were low. However, my daughter and I really enjoyed…read moreourselves. We saw Mean Girls. The service, the show and the food were all satisfactory. Nico was our server and he was fantastic. I really liked how they spotlighted birthdays and provided a free birthday dessert. The building is dated, but still comfortable. I'm sure the new building would be better. I definitely plan to return for another show.

It was an enjoyable experience. Came during a weeknight to see mean girls. I have been in around…read moreHoward County for most of my life and never had an opportunity to go see a show at Toby's dinner theater. Since they are now doing construction for the new building, I figured this would be one of my last opportunities to see a show in the old theater. It was easy to buy the tickets on Ticketmaster. The shows rotate every couple of months. Right now mean girls is the play for most of the summer. The price includes the play buffet and regular fountain drinks. Any specialty drinks or alcohol alcoholic beverages cost extra. Arrival was easy I didn't have physical tickets, but when I gave my name at the front table, they were easily able to locate my reservation. If you have a small group, you will be seated with the strangers that you can make friends with.. It is a very unique place because all of the staff are also the actors. So you will have to place any orders you want at intermission early because they don't have much time since they have to prepare for the second act. Overall, the show was very entertaining. You can tell there is a need for a new theater due to the age of this one, but it was still quaint. I do recommend that you tip based on the original ticket price and not just on the drinks that you get. Speaking of drinks, the prices are very reasonable. If you get the signature show drink you also get to keep the souvenir cup. For this show, it was a cream sickle that you could either get with alcohol or without. I think it was only 1250 for the cocktail that included the souvenir cup. I think I will try to make one more show this year. I know my dad would probably love it so I plan on bringing him before the summer is done.

A lovely and lovingly-restored historic theater in quaint but still thriving Chestertown Maryland…read more While tourism seems to keep part of the Eastern Shore alive, there are clearly still farmers, watermen (and -women), local shop-keepers, students, and academics (at places like Washington College), who make this seem something more than a museum piece like Harper's Ferry, WVa or colonial Williamsburg. We attended a great Celtic music concert here during a romantic B&B weekend spent at the nearby Brampton Inn (5 big Yelp stars). The brass fittings, red velvets, great light fixtures, marble surfaces, and the rest reminded us why we avoid the megaplexes and love to patronize restored, historic theaters (like the Senator in Baltimore, for example). So, a stop to Chestertown, MD should include a concert, play, or performance at the Prince. Totally worth the effort!

This is a beautiful Art Deco theater in the historic part of town. More things than just…read moreperformances are hosted here.

It was a nearly perfect day on Day 1 of the Annapolis Greek Festival (it was a bit windy, so paper…read moreplates and napkins were flying everywhere). The turnout was pretty good, and I had no trouble finding parking. Perhaps the part I loved most was the tour of the Church. The iconography! A sight to see for sure. The priest has been there for 40 years and gave a lively, sometimes funny, explanation of the items found in a Greek Orthodox Church. The festival continues tomorrow so check it out.

This is always a great event, and I'm so glad it's back on after COVID! We visited the 2023…read morefestival on the Sunday, and they had started to run out of food options at the outdoor grill. That tells you how busy they were, and how glad locals were to have the festival back again! If you get there in time, be sure to try their gyros! So filling, so amazing, always an excellent choice! The shopping options are nice, though there were many more in previous years. I'm sure they'll start coming back as this festival continues. They have great entertainment in the indoor seating area and the outdoor main tent. Great Greek music, dancing, and the like is really a joy to see! There is also a decently sized kids play area, where you can let the kiddos run around on bounce castles and such. It's worth the price of admission if your kids need to run off some steam or whatever. Speaking of admission, the overall festival is free of charge, so keep this in mind if you pay a few bucks more for one of the best gyros you'll ever have. Yes, they're like 15 bucks, but you didn't pay for any of the entertainment, tents, set up, staff... Our family looks forward to this event every year. We're so glad to return again after the COVID-related hiatus!

Anyone who raves about the AA County Fair needs to get out more. It's fine for kids but adults who…read moredon't do rides probably only need to spend an hour there to get some kettle corn/fair food and see the pig races and some live entertainment. That being said, I grew up in San Diego where the annual fair is humongous and you can spend all day there (as an adult) and never run out of things to do or see. So my expectations of what a "real" fair is might be high. I've also lived in Maryland for 6 years and never heard about the AA County Fair until this year, when I received a flier in the mail about it. Parking is free, it's $10/person to get in, kids under 9 are free. Not much shade so wear sunscreen and bring water bottles. There's a handful of vendors and booths and exhibits, some of them (like the gardening exhibits) rather wilted looking in the heat. The livestock areas are small but fun to walk though. As far as live entertainment, depending on the time you go they have things like watermelon eating competitions and tractor pulls and pig races. In terms of value and enjoyment, I'd rank the MD Renaissance Festival much higher and recommend you spend your day there and only go to the County Fair if you have kids and are looking for a few hours to kill.

The AA Co Fair is great, depending on what you are used to. For the local area I would consider it…read moreone of the better options. However, compared to some other states there is slightly less fan fair then you may expect. There are a few barns with animals you can pet. Horse and camel rides, tractor pulls, pig races, etc. You can expect access to the usual greasy food options, but not much in the "amazing" food department. Carnival rides for kids starting at 36inches in height. Overall a good option for a few hours of fun when it's in town!