I've never been to Toby's in Columbia so was excited when I got the chance to go (despite the fact that it was a Wednesday night). Thankfully, the location was right off the highway so it didn't take too long to get there (even though I left at 6pm and thought I'd get stuck in terrible rush hour traffic).
Two surprises once I got there:
(1) The place was PACKED. I don't think there was one extra seat, and this was a Wednesday night! They even bussed people in from NJ and Chicago.
(2) The buffet dinner was surprisingly good. I wasn't expecting much so it exceeded my expectations. There was a nice salad bar to start as well as pasta (baked ziti - yum!), fish, chicken, and carved meats. And of course there were plenty of veggies too. On the table were some of the most delish rolls I've ever tasted. And the waiters (who often also play parts in the show) were attentive, bringing us plenty of sodas, water, and coffee. Plus, we had a choice of cheesecake and chocolate cake for dessert, and the cake was super yummy. They even had ice cream somewhere hidden in the back.
We ended up sitting at a table for four with the publisher of the MD Theatre Guide and his friend. Nice that we knew our tablemates, and we had plenty to talk about (I also got to learn more about the MD theatre scene).
The emcee before the show started was hysterical. I ended up laughing out loud. He introduced everyone with birthdays and anniversaries which added a personal touch and made the whole theatre experience feel more intimate.
Here's my review:
Sister Act
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