This is a great location and only about a mile from the Columbia Mall, but I wish they had better…read moredirections/signage to guide you inside. I almost walked into a pool building (???) until I saw the Silhouette Stages feather flags a few feet to my left. Parking was a bit crowded as we arrived shortly before the show started, but it seems like there's ample parking between their private lot, some street parking, and the parking lot for the surrounding shops. I wouldn't have minded if we'd gotten there sooner, so I'm not complaining about that (my own fault for being tardy). The theater itself is super cute. One of the ticket-takers jokingly told us there wasn't a bad seat in the house, and she was right! We sat in the second row and the view was great. Maybe next time we'll be able to sit in the raised stands at the back to look down on the stage instead of up at it. The Wedding Singer was awesome. I knew the musical and loved it, so I was SUPER EXCITED to be able to bring two of my best friends to see it. The cast didn't disappoint, it was beautifully done. There were a few moments with mic issues, but they weren't really noticeable, especially if you weren't familiar with the show itself. They had a merch table set up in the lobby if you wanted to buy tote bags or shirts (I think) to support the theater. I'm not sure if there were refreshments or anything during intermission, and I didn't use the bathroom so I can't comment on that. We left pretty quickly after the show finished, so I can't say if there's an opportunity to chat with and congratulate the cast, but it's a small enough theater that it might be possible? I'll be back for sure -- already making guesses on what Season 19's shows will be and looking forward to them!

Just saw 'The Wedding Singer' last night. It was phenomenal - wonderful artists, funny jokes,…read morefriendly staff, comfortable seating, good sound system. Excellent, especially for community theatre. And the tickets are very inexpensive! Highly recommend! Oh, and the parking and location are really easy, only a mile or two from the Columbia MD mall.

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.

The professional experience of theatre that you get watching young actors at CCTA, enable you to…read moreescape into the storylines and be moved emotionally by their performances. Bravo!!!!! To the whole production team and cast!

My son is a sports kid whose best friend had been taking camps with CCTA for years he finally…read moretalked him into it. He took the camp & LOVED it! He NEVER would get up and speak in front of others in class or sing at church in the youth programs it took a lot of coaxing to do this camp. Gerald one of the instructors was the best he helped him feel right at home helped him to build his self confidence even played Basketball with him on breaks. He enjoyed all the kids and wanted to go everyday. I couldn't have been more proud to watch him at his performance. What a change. He truly benefited from this camp and will speak in front of groups and give presentations at school and church without hesitation. GO CCTA and thank you Gerald!

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!

We were visiting this location on Sat., 1 August. During our visit, we noted the following…read moresignificant operational and service issues: - Scoring Inaccuracy: The computer system failed to record scores correctly. For example, after an initial roll of eight, the system would display an incorrect pin count for the second roll or prematurely record a spare. - Mechanical Failures: Bowling balls frequently became stuck in the lane, often resulting in all players' balls being trapped simultaneously. This caused significant delays and encroached upon our personal time. - Equipment Damage: When balls were returned through the shaft, they were frequently covered in dark brown or black grease stains. - Staff Professionalism: An employee--a gentleman with braids--behaved in a condescending and snobbish manner toward one of the customers in my party. Please wait until construction or renovations are complete, extremely too many issue. It will be very nice place to bowl after completion.

First time here, had a little oldie feel of the place, there were a good local crowd during our…read morevisit, it was nice and not too noisy. Food: bar food, fried, unhealthy but party worthy Lane quality: the one we were originally assigned to #15 was not working and moved to 13 Service: check in and shoe service was great, but the lady at the bar was a little harsh speaking, given it was our first time there, I wasn't aware that WE HAVE TO order all of our drinks through our waiter, so I went to the bar ordered two drink drinks and was harshly told I cannot add it to my tab , so I walked away & ...:-( ... about 20min later the drinks were brought over by our waiter ‍ Price: we paid about $100 for 5 ppl for 1 lane of 2 he with shoes, and over $100 for a mixed platter with 4 drinks, not bad for the bowling part, a bit pricey for the food and drinks. Will return & hope to receive a better servive from the bar side.

We went to see a great U2 cover band last Saturday night and very much enjoyed the atmosphere and…read morethe location which is easy to get to. The wait staff was good, the band was great, and everybody was very friendly. My only complaint is that they should not serve a charcuterie board because it was the worst I've ever had in my life. There was some kind of spamlike food, a few crackers, some hot pickles, a few pepperoni and a little bit of prosciutto. Perhaps try adding some olives, some French bread, and some actual real meat versus whatever that unidentifiable food was. Contrarily the chicken wings look very good.

Found the website for this place and saw they had a Taylor Swift trivia night so I decided to give…read morethem a try! This is connected to The Collective Off Shore, hence the similar name. It's located right on the lake, which is beautiful. I came in by myself and was able to find some friendly people to talk to and sit with. The prices of the drinks and food were a bit high, I spent over $20 for one cocktail plus tip. The trivia experience was a bit confusing and over-complicated, but it wasn't a horrible experience either. If they had another event I was interested in going to, I would definitely come back, but maybe not in my regular rotation of places.

Hello, Nala from BCV again, and here to write another great review! I love the staff, the students…read moreare nice, and I love being on the competition team. I've been here for 7 years and love it! I Wish you guys the best! Nala

Hello, its Nala Ansah from the Competition Team and Nutcracker team. I've been going here since I…read morewas 2. I've learned so much from my Teachers, Friends, and Family. You guys are the best dance center, and I love going here everyday. I love going to competitions monthly and Recitals. Thank you BCV for being a second home.

I'd never been to this venue before, but now I did 2 concerts in 1 week…read more We had lawn tickets to both and even though it was quite crowded (and there were a lot of people who seemed to expect front row seats after they walked in 20 minutes after the headliner started), the view was pretty good, the sound was great, and the jumbo-trons let us see everything. Food/drinks are stadium prices (so fairly outrageous), but actually taste pretty good and there's a nice variety of options. I've seen other complaints about bathrooms, but my experience (with just the ladies rooms) is that there were several different stations and they were all reasonably clean. My only real complaint is the weather policy. I understand it's probably difficult to reschedule artists, and if it's just raining, whatever. But continuing with shows when there are tornado and flood warnings in the area is dangerous and irresponsible. At the very least, there should be an option to trade tickets for a different show when customers don't feel safe.

My wife and I went to see Train and Bare Naked Ladies in concert at this venue in July 2026…read more There are approximately several thousand seats under a roof and a lawn area in the back. All told, this venue seats almost twenty thousand people. The seats were comfortable and not too tight. Thankfully, there are large ceiling fans that helped move the air under the roof. The aisles were well staffed with ushers to help you find your seats. Small purses are allowed but they are checked. There are several concession stands to the right and left of the stage. Beer, mixed drinks, soda, water and food are sold at the concession stand. The food includes hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, French fries, hot pretzels, etc There is a booth for buying merchandise. Parking is free but can be difficult. The garages are large but they are a good ways away from the stage area. Expect a long walk to get back and forth to your car and the seats The bathrooms are right next to the concession stands. The bathrooms were clean but a little on the small side. The acoustics were very good for an outside venue. The crowd was very well behaved. I rank this concert venue over the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. The seating area is larger and more comfortable. There is better airflow as well. This a no-cash venue. I am surprised that it has only been given three starts. My wife really enjoyed this venue and recommend it

Went to our first show - Shrek Jr and enjoyed it. Kids were enthusiastic, energetic and talented!…read moreThe down side was the mic system - it was cutting in and out regularly and certainly took away the impact of the song and performance. Surprising, since they do many shows a year at the center. The audio system needs upgrading!

My child has been doing shows here since 2016, and wow, has it improved. From Matilda, to The…read moreLittle Mermaid, to SpongeBob The Musical, it has been so much fun. Although it can be a little bit pricey, it is 100% worth it. To see my kid on stage doing the thing they love makes me have such joy. The staff here is wonderful, respectful, and kind (all words my daughter used) to the kids and adults. The props, costumes and sets are all hand made by other people, so there is no stage-crew, focusing mainly on acting. However, there are also voice lessons that have been splendid. DLC, keep doing you thing!

This review is for the show at the Writers Center, Bethesda, MD, which doesn't seem to have a Yelp…read morepage of its own. I recognize that the Magic Duel takes huge pride in 5 star reviews on Yelp, which I deeply respect. But I did wish that we had seen the show in a different venue. I am no stage expert, but lights and sound do matter a lot in delivery of a magic show for a skeptic like me, going because the significant other loves magic shows. With better lighting, things would have been more "magical" (thinking bottles.) I was also surprised that a bubble artist, as good as she was in her profession, was considered a magician. After some quick research, you will end up at Magic Duel in this genre, so please go to Dupont or Georgetown.

great fun show. they have some cool tricks and lors of laughs. We went for date night and had a…read moregreat time.