Kristi Martens News

PIVOT World Premiere Extends at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 10, 2026

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed additional performance dates for the world premiere of Jeff Award winning playwright Alex Lubischer’s Pivot, directed by RTE Member Hallie Gordon.

Cast Set for World Premiere of Alex Lubischer's PIVOT at Rivendell

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 12, 2025

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble has revealed the cast for the world premiere of Jeff Award winning playwright Alex Lubischer’s Pivot, directed by RTE Member Hallie Gordon.

NO SUCH THING World Premiere to Launch Rivendell Theatre 30th Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 20, 2025

Rivendell Theatre Ensemble will usher in its 30th Anniversary Season with the world premiere of No Such Thing by Rivendell Ensemble Member Lisa Dillman and directed by Malkia Stampley.

American Blues Theater's MISERY and THE LAST WIDE OPEN Now Playing

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 3, 2024

American Blues Theater currently has two productions playing simultaneously—Misery by William Goldman, and the World Premiere Polish version on The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly.

World Premiere of THE LAST WIDE OPEN Returns to Chicago in October

by Stephi Wild — September 10, 2024

American Blues Theater has announced a limited return engagement of the critically acclaimed, World Premiere Polish version of The Last Wide Open by Audrey Cefaly (book & lyrics), Matthew M.

Video: Watch a New Trailer for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — January 28, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has released a new trailer for 'Anything Goes,” now on stage through March 10, starring international sensation Meghan Murphy, directed by Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Nick Sula, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago.

Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES Extends At The Ruth Page Center

by A.A. Cristi — January 25, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that due to popular demand, the 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES

by A.A. Cristi — January 19, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre’s 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter’s crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.

Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team for ANYTHING GOES

by Blair Ingenthron — November 6, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 6, 2023

Porchlight has revealed the cast and creative team for ANYTHING GOES starring Meghan Murphy.

Photos: Music Theater Works Presents AVENUE Q, Now Playing Through April 2

by A.A. Cristi — March 10, 2023

Music Theater Works presents the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2.

Music Theater Works Announces Cast And Creative Team For AVENUE Q

by A.A. Cristi — February 2, 2023

Music Theater Works has announced the cast and creative team for the first production in its 43rd season, Avenue Q in the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, March 9 - April 2.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for for 'Porchlight Revisits' I AM A CAMERA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 29, 2022

Porchlight Music Theatre is continuing its 2022 - 2023 season with Porchlight Revisits I am a Camera, book by John Van Druten, directed by Nate Cohen+.

Kristi J Martens Named Managing Director of Mercury Theater Chicago

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 9, 2022

Mercury Theater Chicago has announced Kristi J.

AVENUE Q Returns to Mercury Theatre

by Julie Musbach — June 5, 2018

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Photo Flash: First Look at Broadway-Hopeful HELLDRIVERS OF DAYTONA World Premiere at the Royal George

by BWW News Desk — September 12, 2016

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.

World Premiere of HELLDRIVERS OF DAYTONA Set for Royal George Theatre

by Tyler Peterson — July 6, 2016

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines…and prepare for a bumpy ride! The rubber will meet the road as the World Premiere of the hilarious new pop rock musical HELLDRIVERS OF DAYTONA takes the stage, previewing September 8, opening September 12 at 7:30 p.