Kristen is Guido's Mother in Porchlight's Jeff Recommended production of Nine, running until May 18 at the Theatre Building Chicago. Buy Tickets! Nine Reviews: And of course there is the ever-present Italian mother (Kristen Freilich is a hoot). - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-times Walter Stearns' laudably ambitious production does have some quite decent performances, including Kristen Freilich as Guido's mother. - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune Kristen tours with Second City's Jewsical! The Musical