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LA HAVANA MADRID SOUTH COAST REPETORY

"...a show infused with Latin rhythms that range from salsa to tango, it goes without saying that choreographer Jonny Martinez's work here is quite impressive when paired with the amazing sounds from the band." - Michael Quintos


"The choreography by Jonny Martinez is electric, featuring almost every Latino dance step, from cha-cha-cha to merengue to salsa."  - Michael Quintos

2024 Chicago's Millennium Park Staged Concert Collaboraction & Teatro Vista

 

"...It leaves the audience with a profound sense of understanding, appreciation, and a desire to learn more about the untold stories that shape our collective history. " -  Michael M. Landman-Karny, Stage and Cinema

"...emotional, enigmatic...the 1966 Humboldt Park riots, chillingly depicted in choreographer Jonny Martinez’ fierce tango." - Chris Daniels, The Show Report

TONYA & NANCY THE ROCK OPERA UNDERSCORE THEATRE CHICAGO

 

"the play radiates like a strobe light hitting a disco ball."  -Irene Hsiao, New City Chicago

 

"the comedy will follow as sure as the landing follows the spin...under the  direction of Jon Martinez, the show makes...every moment, unleashing it...with some performances scaled as if we were all at the United  Center." - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune


"...The driving energy behind this musical...is a delicious one...genuinely poignant moments." - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times 

"...a fun and taunting look at the events themselves... at the nature of  celebrity and how society feeds upon the media frenzy so often created  by tabloid journalism." - Stephanie Dykes, Picture This Post 


"...delivers with a cast that sings their guts out, dances their pants off and  gamely executes faux triple lutzes, penalties be damned."  -Irene Hsiao, New City Chicago

 

IT'S ONLY A PLAY by Terrence McNally

"Under the skilled direction of Jon Martinez, seems to have been revamped...hilarious"  -  Jeffrey Leibham, Around Town Chicago 


"infectious, uproariously funny comedy that will charm every audience member."  


"finest, funniest offerings, and a phenomenally produced, professionally acted showbiz farce. Don't miss it!" - Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review 


"...Director Jon Martinez has done a wonderful job in shepherding all of these broad creations and making sure that the play moves along at the breakneck pace that farce requires."  


"Martinez’s  delightful visual additions, such as a literal interpretation of “striking the set,” help make it more approachable" - Karen Topham, Chicago Onn Stage




THE VIEW UPSTAIRS CIRCLE THEATRE

"The always innovative choreographer Jon Martinez has done a splendid job..." - Around Town Chicago 


"...Jon Martinez skillfully enhances...the small stage." - Chicago Tribune 


"...Choreographer Jon Martinez finds creative ways for the cast to move with exuberance and ease in a tight space..." - Broadway World 


"...enhanced by Jon Martinez's exuberant choreography." - Paperblog Theatre & Operayou.

SCOTTSBORO BOYS BECK CENTER CLEVELAND | BW MT PROGRAM

"Brilliant and daring" - Laura Kennelly, Cool Cleveland


 "a bold and devastating show" - Kerry Clawson, Akron Beacon Journal


" deserves so much more adulations for its sheer talent —magnificently helmed by choreographer-director Jon Martinez."  - Howard Gollop, Cleveland Theatre Review


"...beautiful, often brutal ride—entertaining and horrifying all at once." -  Andrea Simakis, Cleveland Plain Dealer

THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY AMERICAN BLUES THEATER

 "​The show really rocks!" - Chicago Reader


"Jon Martinez's choreography... [is] ideal," contributing to the show's dynamic energy." - Hedy Weiss, WTTW


" the choreography by Jon Martinez, on the small stage was special" - Alan Bresloff, Around Town Chicago


"...rockin' happiness. You'll have a blast!" - Chicago Tribune


 "​It's frankly hard to imagine a better Buddy" - Time Out Chicago

    West Side Story | South Bend Civic & the South bend symphony orchestra

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