A Night with the Russells: The Legacy of Us – Concert – Taproot Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): A Night with the Russells show at Taproot Theatre by one of Seattle theatre scene’s most prominent performer families today. Variety concert w/ Christian, Jamaican, pop culture, & Broadway music hits. Thrilled that they included a song from Aida. #showtunes #musicals #family

Type: Concert

Recommendation: See it if you’re familiar with the Russells and their work in the Seattle theatre scene.

Rating (Out of 5 Stars): 4 stars

Other Rant(s)

  • Stick with the forehead microphones. The switching between handheld and forehead microphones was distracting. Plus, the handheld microphones sounded like karaoke.
  • I loved that Sarah Russell sang something from the Aida musical. But please choose a more accessible/catchy/recognizable song than “Easy as Life!” Maybe “Written in the Stars,” “The Gods Love Nubia,” or “Elaborate Lives.”

Theatre Company : Taproot Theatre

Venue: Taproot Theatre – 204 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Price: $$ (Medium)

Dates: Sep 21 – Oct 29, 2022

Seating: Assigned

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@showsiveseen “A Night w/ the #Russells: The Legacy of Us” show at @taproottheatre by one of Seattle #theatre scene’s most prominent performer families today. #Variety #concert w/ Christian, #Jamaican, pop culture, & #broadway music hits. Thrilled that they included a song from Aida. #showtunes #musicals #family ♬ We Are Family (1995 Remaster) – Sister Sledge
L to R: Faith Bennett Russell, Be Russell, and Sarah Russell in A Night with the Russells: The Legacy of Us at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Faith Bennett Russell in A Night with the Russells: The Legacy of Us at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
L to R: Sarah Russell, Be Russell, and Faith Bennett Russell in A Night with the Russells: The Legacy of Us at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade.
Be Russell in A Night with the Russells: The Legacy of Us at Taproot Theatre. Photo by Robert Wade. 

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