“Samatha Russell is a hot mess of delight as Ado Annie… Russell is also a ball of fire and worked incredibly well with Tuck. She also can dance with the best of them. Great work.”
Kevin Kelly “Cleveland Stage Alliance”
"He’s[Chris Tuck] paired nicely with the golden-voiced Samantha Russell, just about the biggest ditz you’ll see on a musical theater stage as Ado Annie."
- "Akron Beacon Journal"
"Samantha Russell is hilarious as Ado Annie, the 'girl who can't say no'"
- Mark Horning "Talkin Broadway"
"Ms. Russell is the most pleasant surprise of the evening...She shows great confidence and talent as she rolls through her role and I am hopeful we will see more of her on the B&B stage – in fact, I am certain we will."
- Ken Klingenmeier "A Seat on the Aisle"
"The Addams kids, Wednesday and Pugsley, brought vocal and acting strength to their eccentric roles..."
- Trisha Shepard "Indy's Child"
"Samantha Russell more than holds her own in her excellent portrayal of Wednesday Addams next to seasoned pros..."
- John Lyle Belden "Plays with John and Wendy"