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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TV: Shaggy Talks Taking On Sebastian In THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!
October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019
Singer Shaggy is gearing up to head under the sea in ABC's live presentation of Disney's The Little Mermaid!
VIDEO: On This Day, October 29 - Broadway Breaks For Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019
Hurricane Sandy shuttered all Broadway performances from Sunday, October 28 through Tuesday, October 30.
Review Roundup: SEARED Opens At MCC Theater - See What The Critics Are Saying!
October 28, 2019
October 28, 2019
MCC Theater presents the New York premiere of Seared by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Emmy Award nominee Theresa Rebeck.
BWW Exclusive: Melissa Errico Sings 'The Way He Makes Me Feel' From LEGRAND AFFAIR (DELUXE EDITION)
October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release Legrand Affair (Deluxe Edition) from Tony Award-nominated singer, actress and writer Melissa Errico on Friday, November 8. The track a?oeThe Way He Makes Me Feela?? will be available to customers who pre-order the album starting on Friday, October 25.
VIDEO: On This Day, October 24 - Happy Birthday, Raul Esparza!
October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019
On this day, we're wishing a Happy Birthday to Raul Esparza, who can currently be seen cooking up some kitchen comedy in the new play, Seared, at MCC Theater!
VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE SLEEPY HOLLOW EXPERIENCE
October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019
Historic Hudson Valley and Brian Clowdus bring The Sleepy Hollow Experience, a new signature Halloween event, to Sleepy Hollow Country's top-rated fall festivities this year. The interactive musical performance opened on October 4th to a sold a?"out run! Due to demand, performances have been extended until November 10th. Get your tickets while you still can!
VIDEO: On This Day, October 23 - PIPPIN Brings its Magic To Broadway
October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019
On this day in 1972, Pippin opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre!
VIDEO: On This Day, October 22- Happy Birthday, Marc Shaiman!
October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019
On this day we celebrate legendary composer of stage and screen, the great Marc Shaiman!
Review Roundup: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Starring Groff, Borle & Blanchard - See What The Critics Are Saying
October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, starring Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard and Christian Borle, opens tonight at The Westside Theatre. See what the critics are saying!
Review Roundup: THE SOUND INSIDE Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Are Saying
October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
The acclaimed psychological drama, The Sound Inside, starring Mary Louise Parker and newcomer Will Hochman opens tonight on Broadway! See what the critics are saying!
TV: Hollis Resnik Sings 'With One Look' In SUNSET BOULEVARD At Porchlight Music Theatre
October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
Porchlight Music Theatre presents Sunset Boulevard at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics and books by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, Sunset Boulevard stars Hollis Resnik and is directed by Michael Weber, choreographed by Shanna VanDerwerker and music directed by Aaron Benham.
Review Roundup: Marisa Tomei Stars In Tennessee Williams' THE ROSE TATTOO - See What The Critics Are Saying!
October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019
Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of The Rose Tattoo officially opens tonight! Read the reviews!
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE! With Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah and More!
October 14, 2019
October 14, 2019
Get a behind-the-scenes look at 'The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!'
VIDEO: Judith Jamison and Ailey Dancers Appear at TEDx for REVELATIONS FROM OF A LIFETIME IN DANCE
October 11, 2019
October 11, 2019
Judith Jamison and members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater appear at TEDx for REVELATIONS FROM OF A LIFETIME IN DANCE.
Review Roundup: Tracy Letts' LINDA VISTA Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Are Saying!
October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts (August: Osage County) returns to Broadway with Linda Vista, opening night!
TV: The Cast Of THE LIGHTNING THIEF Visits The Top Of The Empire State Building
October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
Get a peek at the cast of The Lightning Thief visiting the top of NYC's most famous building and previewing songs from the show!
Rock Legend David Byrne Brings His AMERICAN UTOPIA To Broadway!
October 21, 2019
October 21, 2019
This season Broadway welcomes a major cultural theatrical and musical milestone with American Utopia, a new theatrical experience from avant garde rocker, David Byrne.
Review Roundup: Joshua Henry Stars In THE WRONG MAN At MCC Theater - See What The Critics Are Saying
October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019
MCC Theater's highly anticipated World Premiere of The Wrong Man, the new stage musical written by multi-platinum songwriter Ross Golan opened this week at The Newman Mills Theater at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space. Read the reviews!
VIDEO: THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN Begins Previews At Baltimore Stage
October 9, 2019
October 9, 2019
The new play THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN starts previews tomorrow at Baltimore Center Stage.
Catch Up With Tracy Letts Before LINDA VISTA Takes Its Broadway Bow
October 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
See how Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner, Tracy Letts, has been spending his time in the decade since his last work took its final New York bow.
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