Sun Sentinel – “…punctuating the action with the guitar sounds and rhythmic stomps of flamenco (the dance sequences are choreographed by Christine Kellogg) (Man of La Mancha – Rinker Theatre, Palm Beach, FL)
Front Row Reviewers – “The bridge at the back allows for various levels of interaction, which Choreographer Christine Kellogg exploits for the mesmerizing large-ensemble numbers as well as solos.” “…fresh and brilliant.” (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
St George News – “…a mega-hit this season.” (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Utah Theatre Bloggers -“…final strength of this production is the “Megamix” finale.” (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
SouthFlorida.com – “Choreographer Christine Kellogg creates movement that seems to flow organically from the music.” (WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG – Palm Beach Dramaworks, FL)
Palm Beach Daily News – “…a striking stage picture featuring a line of soldiers…bring to life farmers driven off their land by the weather…a propulsive Bound for Glory set in a train full of desperate migrants.” (WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG – Palm Beach Dramaworks, FL)
StageSceneLA – “John Kander and Fred Ebb’s Steel Pier….stunner is second to none….Christine Kellogg’s ultra-high-energy, genre-spanning choreography….this is one dazzler of a show.” (STEEL PIER – Freud Playhouse, Los Angeles)
Iowa Theatre – “Smart directing choices from Christine Kellogg help make the show a winner…she uses actors as scenery in some of the scenes…a bit of a nod to our modern dating shows like the Bachelorette, and was played effectively for laughs as each suitor marched on stage and show off his attributes. Later in the scene we are treated to some fun dancing…an excellent production of PERICLES and I strongly encourage you to check it out.” (PERICLES – Iowa City, IA)
Sir David Hare – “Dear, Christine, I just wanted to write and thank you, now that I am back in England, for the work you did while I was away. We had a dream first night where everything went as well as possible and that in good part due to the excellent work you had done….” (STUFF HAPPENS – Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles)
Salt Lake Tribune – “Christine Kellogg adds some lively choreography, especially in “There Is Nothing Like a Dame” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair.” (SOUTH PACIFIC – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Little Village – “RIVERSIDE THEATRE RETURNS, TRIUMPHANT, TO LOWER CITY PARK WITH PERICLES” “…the writing is very condensed, so the plays take up less stage time, yet still produce the feeling of an epic journey. This production of Pericles succeeds particularly well in creating this of a broad world out of relatively few moving parts.” Director Christine Kellogg helps the company portray a number of very different cultures as Pericles journeys throughout the Mediterranean…The ensemble does some great physical work to bring the background characters to life, whether stern lords or rowdy knights or slovenly prostitutes. It’s this attention to detail that makes Pericles’ world a fully inhabited place.” (PERICLES – Iowa City, IA)
CA Highways – “…exhilarating production…this production scintillates….aided in this endeavor by Christine Kellogg….1930s dance and the wide variety of styles….a delight to watch….the dancers dancing on-stage for much of the show….a remarkable ensemble….here was dance precision and joy and fun.” (STEEL PIER – Freud Playhouse, Los Angeles)
StageSceneLA – “…director Jeremy Mann and choreographer Christine Kellogg bring to spectacularly inventive life.” “…featuring Kellogg’s athletic/graceful Agnes DeMille-inspired choreography.” (CAROUSEL – Freud Playhouse, Los Angeles)
Los Angeles Times – “….with valuable assistance from choreographer Christine Kellogg – pumps up the fun over there….” (A PERFECT WEDDING – Kirk Douglas Theatre, Los Angeles)
Curtain Up Phoenix – “….Christine Kellogg’s choreography work perfectly to keep the many characters and the various stories clear.” (INTO THE WOODS – Utah Shakespeare Festival)
StageScene LA – “….a smooth soft-shoe engagingly staged by Christine Kellogg…” (ITALIAN STRAW HAT – South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa)
Backstage – “…..Christine Kellogg’s musical staging [is] first rate….” (ITALIAN STRAW HAT – South Coast Repertory, Costa Mesa)
Desert News – “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair” feature impressive choreography by Christine Kellogg (SOUTH PACIFIC – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Salt Lake Tribune – “….noteworthy numbers are “Hello, Little Girl,” where the Wolf (Peter Saide) towers over Little Red and the two do a sprightly dance to Christine Kellogg’s catchy choreography…….”It Takes Two,” where the Baker and his Wife (Melinda Pfundstein) reach a deeper understanding of each other……..and the show-stopping “Agony,” where the two princes (Kyle Eberlein and Peter Saide) lament loudly that “the one thing you want/is the only thing out of your reach.” (INTO THE WOODS – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
The Shakespeare Standard – “Choreographer Christine Kellogg and Fight Director Jason Armit assist in staging some wonderful moments in the high impact moments of TITUS.” (TITUS ANDRONICUS -Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Utah Theatre Bloggers – “The ensemble cast was harmonious, and they performed Christine Kellogg’s choreography well. My favorite parts of this play were the scenes where the ensemble performed together: “There is Nothing Like a Dame,” “A Wonderful Guy,” “Opening Dance,” and “Honey Bun.” (SOUTH PACIFIC – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Los Angeles Times – “….wowed by the flocks of adorable moppets parading across the stage….” (NORMAN’S ARK – John Anson Ford, Los Angeles)
Salt Lake Tribune – “….choice to revolve the barricade and have women and children clear it away from the stage evocatively communicates the cost of battle….” (LES MISERABLES – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Miami Herald – “…..fantasy sequences become giggle inducing, as Kate’s tutorial on seducing Krueger [Lollipop] turns into a Vegas-style revue and George’s desire for companionship [Sleep Alone] comes complete with cheerleaders…..” (GIRLS vs. BOYS – Carnival Theatre, Miami)
Las Vegas Review – “….a cartoon world, and, amazingly, the performers seem to belong there. They move with such elasticity that you sense their limbs are capable of stretching miles beyond human limits….” (SCAPIN – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Las Vegas Review – “….all the actors in mask, respond to the drum beat by jerking their heads momentarily toward the audience, They seem to be saying ‘Heed the moral of this ridiculous tale’….” (TITUS ANDRONICUS – Adams Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Salt Lake Tribune – “…stylized violence to make it more artistic and acceptable to the audience…” (TITUS ANDRONICUS – Adams Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
The Spectrum – “…..the sly and salivating wolf (Peter Saide), with his silky smooth movements, does all he can to delay Little Red Ridinghood (Deanna Ott)…… the delightfully humorous “Agony” with exuberance and flair…….” (INTO THE WOODS – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Miami Hurricane – “…….exasperated and desperate one woman talent show in the number ‘I Speak Six Languages” was stunning….” (25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE – Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, Miami)
Las Vegas Review Journal – “…along comes another knockout chorus number (“I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “A Wonderful Guy,” “Honey Bun” (SOUTH PACIFIC – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
The Spectrum – St. George – “…the hilarious “Honey Bun” (SOUTH PACIFIC – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Kent Thompson – “…..Terrific, terrific work on SCAPIN, Christine. Great ideas, wonderful work with actors who are terrified of movement, and so funny and inventive….” (SCAPIN – Randall Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival)
Jeremy Mann – “….The show was a success, largely because of Christine’s vision and guiding hand….” (A SMALL WINDOW – Whitefire Theatre, Los Angeles)
Steve Kaminski – “….Christine is a consummate artist as well as one of the leading talents in her field….” (MUSICAL REVUE – UCLA)
Kevin Kern – “….I noted too with pleasure how well you incorporated such a wide variety of talent…..a mix of professionalism and good humor…” (TWELFTH NIGHT – Mainstage Theatre, Pensacola)
Gary Gardner – “God you do good work!” (URINETOWN – UCLA, Los Angeles)