For Immediate Release: Contact: Mark Minnick (o) 410-730-8311 x3006 ap@tobysdinnertheatre.com A CHRISTMAS CAROL – THE MUSICAL AT TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE NOVEMBER 17th – JANUARY 8th, 2016. “SURE TO BRIGHTEN YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON!” After many memorable performances at Toby’s Dinner Theatre (Father in Ragtime, Captain Hook in Peter Pan and Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof) [...]
Celebrate 100 years of Dr. Seuss! In this story the beloved Seuss characters are brought to life. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains Whoville (the tiniest planet in the sky), including one little Who named Jojo, who is always in trouble for thinking too many thinks! Horton is faced with protecting the Whos from a dangerous world and the Sour Kangaroo, but also finds himself protecting an egg that was abandoned by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. The faithful Horton is able to overcome ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial with the help of his trusty neighbor Gertrude McFuzz. Friendship, loyalty and the community are challenged, but ultimately win! This fits in beautifully with lessons in: MAKING A DIFFERENCE, FACING INJUSTICES, ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, INVESTIGATING PERSONAL STRENGTH, DETERMINATION, COMMUNITY, HOW THINGS CHANGE, RHYTHM AND RHYME, and CARING ABOUT MYSELF AND OTHERS.
The Ugly Duckling October- December 2016 Adapted by Gayle Cornelison/ Music and Lyrics by Eli Baer and Brian Bennett Based on the classic tale of the Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. The awkward, gray, large bird is mocked by his siblings. He sets off on a journey meeting wild ducks, Spanish [...]
For Immediate Release Contact: Mark Minnick, 410-730-8311 x3006, ap@tobysdinnertheatre.com You loved her as Felicia in Toby’s production of Memphis and now she is back, rockin’ the rafters from September 8th thru November 13th in Sister Act! Ashley Johnson returns to the Toby’s stage as Deloris in the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit [...]
A woman hiding in a convent helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy based on the smash hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by TONY and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty And The Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for 5 TONY Awards including Best Musical. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!
Hairspray June 16 - September 4 It's 1962. and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish [...]
Most Valuable Player January – March 2017 Book by Mary Hall Surface/ Conceived by Gayle Cornelison In this fast paced show, we meet Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in professional baseball. Audiences will enjoy this portrayal of his determination, despite seemingly insurmountable racism. The story is driven [...]
There’s some serious jiving going on at Toby’s Dinner Theater. No need to dress up too much- just grab your rosary and hymnal, and head out the door to Sister Act. It’s— yes, yes, wait for it- paradise. Based on the original 1992 movie ‘Sister Act’ with Whoopie Goldberg, this Broadway version has a rollicking [...]
Who knew nuns could be so much fun? In “Sister Act,” currently playing at Toby’s Columbia, nightclub singer Deloris Van Cartier shows an order of nuns that there’s more to life than penance and genuflection. And if this musical is good enough to get those serious nuns moving and grooving, what chance does the audience have?
Many musicals contain broad societal themes or historical events as the backdrop for the production. Sister Act is not one of them. Instead, the musical takes the audience on a jolly, at times silly, feel-good journey that demonstrates how people can change for the better if given the right environment and support.