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A.A. Cristi

A.A. Cristi

A.A. Cristi is a Managing Editor and Features Writer for BroadwayWorld. For the past eight years, she has covered news from coast to coast, attended major industry events including The Tony Awards, and has contributed countless special features including interviews, original exclusives, and in-depth historical research projects. She is a graduate of the College of Staten Island with a degree in Communications/Journalism. She has performed both onstage and behind the scenes with La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, Theater For the New City, Midtown International Theater Festival, Richard Frankel Productions, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Scorpio Entertainment, Commercial Theater Institute, Fringe NYC, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, and CAGE Theatre Company. When she is not covering the Broadway industry, A.A. is an award-winning children's author whose first book, "Bruce the Spruce: A New York City Fairytale About the True Meaning of Christmas Trees" is out now from Mascot Books.




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AFI Announces Applications Open For The 2025 Cinematography Intensive Workshop
AFI Announces Applications Open For The 2025 Cinematography Intensive Workshop
March 21, 2025

The American Film Institute has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop. This year's edition of the AFI Cinematography Intensive Workshop will take place May 29–June 1 on the AFI Campus in Los Angeles.

THE GREAT PRIVATION U.S. Premiere Adds Performance At SoHo Rep
THE GREAT PRIVATION U.S. Premiere Adds Performance At SoHo Rep
March 21, 2025

Soho Rep has added an additional, final performance to its U.S. premiere production of Nia Akilah Robinson's The Great Privation (How to flip ten cents into a dollar), directed by Evren Odcikin.

Ann Talman Celebrates Elizabeth Taylor In New Cabaret Show At Bucks County Playhouse
Ann Talman Celebrates Elizabeth Taylor In New Cabaret Show At Bucks County Playhouse
March 21, 2025

Four-time Broadway veteran, Ann Talman makes her debut at Bucks County Playhouse with a special and personal performance, “Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of her Smile” on Sunday, April 6 at 7 p.m.

Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The February 2025 Go Try PlayWrite
Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The February 2025 Go Try PlayWrite
March 21, 2025

The February Go Try PlayWrite winner is Bella Poynton for her piece GIRLAXY WARS! -or- Hell For Dude-Bros and Other Misogynist Jerks. Bella Poynton is a playwright, actor, and theatre historian.

Photos: THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS At Main Street Theater
Photos: THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS At Main Street Theater
March 21, 2025

Main Street Theater will present Kenneth Grahame’s beloved classic, The Wind in the Willows, on stage through April 5. Check out photos from the production.

LA RAZÓN BLINDADA Begins At 24th St Theatre In May
LA RAZÓN BLINDADA Begins At 24th St Theatre In May
March 21, 2025

How to stand up to a dictator in seven performances: 24th Street Theatre revives its sublimely witty and provocative, award-winning production of La Razón Blindada (“Armored Reason”) for a limited three-weekend engagement in May.

THE WORLD TO COME World Premiere And More Set for Theater J 2025-2026 Season
THE WORLD TO COME World Premiere And More Set for Theater J 2025-2026 Season
March 21, 2025

Theater J has announced its 2025-2026 season, marking its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. The season includes a mix of new works and beloved classics, featuring stories that explore identity, resilience, and the intersections of Jewish life and the broader human experience.

Secretaría De Cultura Del Gobierno De México, A Través Del Inbal, Fortalece La Danza Con La Convocatoria Premios Saberes Danzados
Secretaría De Cultura Del Gobierno De México, A Través Del Inbal, Fortalece La Danza Con La Convocatoria Premios Saberes Danzados
March 21, 2025

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México, a través del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), mediante la Coordinación Nacional de Danza (CoND), invita a las comunidades dancísticas del país a participar en la Convocatoria Nacional de Danza 2025 Premios Saberes Danzados.

Photos: Joanna Pickering Stars In LARA'S JOURNEY At The Chain Theater
Photos: Joanna Pickering Stars In LARA'S JOURNEY At The Chain Theater
March 21, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, had its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival on March 6th, at the venue of the Chain Theater, in New York City, to a sold out evening. See photos from the show.

THEATRE ROCKS! Comes To Theatre West In April
THEATRE ROCKS! Comes To Theatre West In April
March 21, 2025

Theatre Rocks! A rock concert will be presented by Theatre West and David P. Johnson. Produced by Garry Kluger at Theatre West on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8 p.m..

EMERGE125's 2025 NYC Season Begins In May At El Museo Del Barrio
EMERGE125's 2025 NYC Season Begins In May At El Museo Del Barrio
March 21, 2025

EMERGE125's 2025 season program has been announced. The show is a celebration of the company, its supporters, and the entire community. Following three successful years as the resident company of The Flea Theater, has announced its transfer to El Museo del Barrio.

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TARANTINO | PULP ROCK Extends Run At Cinevita Through April 6
March 21, 2025

Due to popular demand, Tarantino | Pulp Rock has been extended through April 6 at CineVita, the world's largest Spiegeltent at Hollywood Park. The acclaimed production, which brings Quentin Tarantino's iconic film soundtracks to life in a high-energy, immersive concert experience, also welcomes two new cast members: T

The Ballard Institute and the UConn Puppet Arts Program Partner On The 2025 UCONN SPRING PUPPET SLAM
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March 21, 2025

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry and the UConn Puppet Arts Program will present the 2025 UConn Spring Puppet Slam on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8 p.m. in UConn's Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre.

Robert Leverett's WE DO THE SAME THING EVERY WEEK Comes to A.R.T./New York Theatres In May
Robert Leverett's WE DO THE SAME THING EVERY WEEK Comes to A.R.T./New York Theatres In May
March 21, 2025

Attractive Nuisance will present the World Premiere of We Do the Same Thing Every Week, a new one-act comedy by Robert Leverett, directed by Liza Couser at the Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres (502 W 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019), May 2-17.

Video: FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY At Nutley LIttle Theatre
Video: FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY At Nutley LIttle Theatre
March 21, 2025

Watch the first trailer for Nutley LIttle Theatre's June production of For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday! See the video below! Performances are June 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th & 28th at 8:00 PM and June 15th, June 22nd, and June 28th at 2:00 PM. 

CLUE Announces A Digital Lottery for Bass Hall Engagement
CLUE Announces A Digital Lottery for Bass Hall Engagement
March 21, 2025

Performing Arts Fort Worth has announced a digital lottery for CLUE, powered by Broadway Direct. The hilarious murder mystery comedy play, inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to Bass Hall in a limited engagement March 25-30 as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway at the Bass Season.

The Springfield Chamber Players Oboe Quartet Makes Its Debut At Westfield Athenaeum In April
The Springfield Chamber Players Oboe Quartet Makes Its Debut At Westfield Athenaeum In April
March 21, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players will continue its 2025 Westfield Athenaeum season with the debut performance of the Springfield Chamber Players' Oboe Quartet, on Thursday, April 10, at 7PM.

Photos: OTHELLO On Broadway Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
Photos: OTHELLO On Broadway Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
March 22, 2025

Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal go toe-to-toe in Broadway's latest production of Othello, directed by Kenny Leon. Check out brand-new production photos.

Arden Children's Theatre to Present Greg Banks' THE HOBBIT
Arden Children's Theatre to Present Greg Banks' THE HOBBIT
March 21, 2025

Adventure awaits as Arden Children's Theatre invites families to embark on a journey filled with courage, friendship, and excitement in Greg Banks' lively stage adaptation of The Hobbit beginning April 2.

Andrew A. Isen Prize Awarded To Myjoycia Cezar
Andrew A. Isen Prize Awarded To Myjoycia Cezar
March 21, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals has announced that Myjoycia Cezar has been selected as this year's recipient of The Andrew A. Isen Prize at Goodspeed Musicals. The Andrew A. Isen Prize at Goodspeed Musicals is the first-of-its-kind prize dedicated to supporting emerging musical theatre professionals across all disciplines.






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