Month: October 2022

Black and Tan – Musical – Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Black & Tan musical at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute. BiPOC perspectives on Seattle’s history centered around a famous interracial jazz nightclub. Promising dancers w/ graceful silhouettes & moves. #black #POC Type: Musical-ish Show Other Rant(s) Needs better lighting placement and timing. Awkward scene transition pauses. Vocals and music were recorded … Continue reading "Black and Tan – Musical – Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute"... Click to read more

To Kill a Mockingbird – Play – Paramount Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): To Kill a Mockingbird on Broadway play at Paramount Theatre & Seattle Theatre Group. Delightful accents. Loved the 3 precocious young narrators esp Dill. Powerful commentary on racism especially when naive Atticus broke the 4th wall. Reminds me that there are far worse areas than woke PNW. Type: Play Recommendation: See … Continue reading "To Kill a Mockingbird – Play – Paramount Theatre"... Click to read more

Clue: On Stage – Play – The Phoenix Theatre

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Clue: On Stage comedy murder mystery play at The Phoenix Theatre. Based on the boardgame & film. Fast-paced energetic rhythm. Complex set impressively built on a tiny stage. Butler, call girl, & colonel were a delight. Packed audience. Playbill was a nice touch. #blackmail #slapstick #whodunit Type: Play Recommendation: See it … Continue reading "Clue: On Stage – Play – The Phoenix Theatre"... Click to read more

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot – Play – Tacoma Arts Live

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): The Last Days of Judas Iscariot play w/ Tacoma Arts Live at Tacoma Armory. Novel perspectives on Christianity. Best line was “I am erect!” Stunningly-designed experience from the lobby to the theatre. Modern angular courtroom stage/set was made to catwalk. Appreciated the ample seat legroom. #court #trial #purgatory Type: Play Recommendation: … Continue reading "The Last Days of Judas Iscariot – Play – Tacoma Arts Live"... Click to read more

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 … Continue reading "A Night with the Russells: The Legacy of Us – Concert – Taproot Theatre"... Click to read more