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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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Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Follies



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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Announces Valentine's Day Weekend Concerts
South Florida Symphony Orchestra Announces Valentine's Day Weekend Concerts
January 17, 2025

Celebrate love in all its dramatic, poetic, erotic, scandalous and insatiable forms as South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will present an adventurous Valentine’s Day weekend program featuring three orchestra premieres, headlined by the return of R. Strauss’ Don Juan.  

Children’s Theatre Company Announces Summer 2025 Education And Engagement Programs
Children’s Theatre Company Announces Summer 2025 Education And Engagement Programs
January 17, 2025

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced 2025’s summer education and engagement programs, now available for enrollment. Each summer camp is a unique experience with a different approach to theatre and different learning outcomes.

RIVERDANCE Tickets On Sale This Week At The Paramount Theatre
RIVERDANCE Tickets On Sale This Week At The Paramount Theatre
January 17, 2025

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation will visit Seattle for a special weekend of performances at The Paramount Theatre from May 30 – June 1.  Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, January 21 at 10 am.

Disney's THE LION KING To Host100 Northeast Wisconsin High School Students For 'Broadway Bridges on the Road' Program
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January 17, 2025

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has partnered with Broadway Bridges on the Road to bring Disney's The Lion King alive for a group of 100 Northeast Wisconsin high school students at a reduced price on Thursday, January 23.

Colman Domingo's WILD WITH HAPPY To Have San Francisco Premiere At New Conservatory Theatre Center
Colman Domingo's WILD WITH HAPPY To Have San Francisco Premiere At New Conservatory Theatre Center
January 17, 2025

New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced Colman Domingo's captivating dramedy, Wild with Happy. Presented in NCTC's Decker Theater, Wild with Happy runs March 7 - April 6, 2025.

Pregones/PRTT Announces World Premiere of PARROTS AT THE PAGODA and Citywide TeatroFest NYC 2025
Pregones/PRTT Announces World Premiere of PARROTS AT THE PAGODA and Citywide TeatroFest NYC 2025
January 17, 2025

Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater has announced details of its 2025 Spring Season. Live theater highlights include the World Premiere of Parrots at The Pagoda and TeatroFest NYC 2025.

The DANCE ON CAMERA Festival Announces 2025 Line-Up
The DANCE ON CAMERA Festival Announces 2025 Line-Up
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Wyoming Music Educators Association Celebrates WYO With Give-A-Note Award
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The Wyoming Music Educators Association will honor the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center Jan. 20 during the association's 78th annual Wyoming State Music Education Conference in Cheyenne.

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The Drama Book Shop, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, will present an author's event featuring a conversation, Q & A, signing, and podcast, to launch Next Stage Press publication and licensing of Frank Ingrasciotta's Off-Broadway Solo Play Blood Type: RAGU.

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Starline Theatre Company will present a reading of the new Chris Browne Valenzuela play “#daddy” on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 4:00 pm in Pearl Studios.

SUCH SMALL HANDS World Premiere Announced At Chance Theater
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January 17, 2025

Chance Theater will present the World Premiere of Such Small Hands, written by Adam Szymkowicz and directed by Matthew McCray (Hedwig and The Angry Inch, Rent).

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January 17, 2025

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WHODUNIT? AN IMPROVISED MURDER MYSTERY Announced At The Contemporary Theater Company
WHODUNIT? AN IMPROVISED MURDER MYSTERY Announced At The Contemporary Theater Company
January 17, 2025

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Teatro Paraguas Presents A QUARTET OF POETS
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Singer/songwriter, author, activist, poet and icon Judy Collins celebrates her 85th birthday on tour throughout North America beginning February 2nd in Lubbock, Texas.

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Williamston Theatre Presents A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD In February
January 17, 2025

Mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is starting off 2025 with the Michigan Premiere of A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Opens The Strand 2025 Theatrical Season
THE LAST FIVE YEARS Opens The Strand 2025 Theatrical Season
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The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will launch its 2025 theatrical season with Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical The Last Five Years. Running February 28 through March 9.

Photos: TO LIFE FIVE At The Willow Theatre
Photos: TO LIFE FIVE At The Willow Theatre
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See photos from To Life 5: Jewish Broadway to Hollywood - Stories & Music Celebrating 561the Contributions of Jewish Composers and Entertainers to Broadway and the Great Hollywood Musicals. 

Photos: RUMPELSTILSKIN At Sutter Street Theatre
Photos: RUMPELSTILSKIN At Sutter Street Theatre
January 17, 2025

Rumpelstiltskin will be presented at Sutter Street Theatre, running January 25 – February 23. The play is adapted by Laura Luke and directed by Christine Lovette. See photos from the show.



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