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Murder, perfectionism, family stress and sometimes— in the midst of it all — triumph over struggles, are what Venus Theatre's productions are made of for the upcoming 2013 season.

Satirical examinations of fear, experienced by an acting accountant and young students confronting the consequences of sin, are on stage this month at Bay Theatre in two works by playwright Christopher Durang.

When the 2013 Helen Hayes Award nominations were announced, Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia had a reason to be happy. Actually, it had nine reasons to be pleased. That's how many nominations Toby's received.

Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia often delivers the unexpected — even in a show called "Hot Nostalgia II" that's billed simply as "an original musical review." It's all that, and more; actually a kaleidoscope of musical moments from the 1930s through the 1980s, performed by a talented cast backed up by pianist Ross Scott Rawlings and a five-piece combo.

A favorite holiday tradition has come to Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia for the first time in a musical production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

A favorite holiday tradition has come to Toby's Dinner Theater of Columbia for the first time in a musical production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

Toby's Dinner Theatre in Columbia dazzles audiences with its production of "The Color Purple."

Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia puts on a production of "Legally Blonde" that is a high-energy, high-comedy delight.

Annapolis became a major cultural metropolis last weekend, thanks to the presentation of two musical masterworks.

Germano's Trattoria is now Germano's. The name change, according to Cyd Wolf, brings two separately named operations, the trattoria and Germano's Cabaret, under one umbrella.

Everyone who has ever sat before a television or movie screen to enjoy The Wizard of Oz should plan to see how magical this family favorite becomes onstage at Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia.

Every fan of the 1939 classic film "The Wizard of Oz" should plan to travel to Columbia during the next two months to visit the magical land of Oz at Toby's Dinner Theatre.

Bay's current production is William Luce's 1976 biographical play "The Belle of Amherst," a one-woman depiction of the life of 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson from about age 15 until her death.

"A Girl Named Destiny," premiering at the Venus Theatre Play Shack on C Street in the Laurel Arts District, is a story about love—more specifically about falling in love at first sight. In the two-character play, enacted by Ann Fraistat and Grand Cloyd, Rand Higbee's script does more than summon the warm fuzzies and lots of chuckles: Higbee challenges the audience to stretch their imaginations.

Adam Grabau's life may have turned out much differently if redistricting in Columbia hadn't prompted his transfer from Atholton High School.

For this Valentine's season, the folks at Bay Theatre are offering A. R. Gurney's 1989 off-beat near-classic "Love Letters."

Bay Theatre is serving up laughs along with life lessons this holiday season in its offering of the East Coast premiere of Steven Dietz's "Becky's New Car," a play that first appeared in October 2008.

Restaging of 'White Christmas' amounts to a seasonal family gift in Columbia

Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia is offering what has become a seasonal favorite — Irving Berlin's "White Christmas, The Musical" in evening and matinee performances through Jan. 8.

Nigel Reed will bring a breadth of experience to 'Barrymore'

Actress and singer Paulette Ivory talks about current role in the national tour of "Fela!" and her guest appearance on the hit British series. "EastEnders."

Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia brings its jazzy, dazzling production of the musical "Chicago" to its intimate, in-the-round venue.

Toby's Columbia gets a taste of old 'Chicago'

Bay Theatre founder Janet Luby could not conceal her delight as she announced that the first celebratory event of the coming season, a fashion show and fundraiser, had sold out nearly two months in advance.

"Or" opening at Howard Community College

'Night Flight' soars above other new DVD releases like 'Sucker Punch'