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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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First Show:

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Favorite Show:

Follies



National Theatre FOLLIES Cast Recording To Drop Tomorrow
National Theatre FOLLIES Cast Recording To Drop Tomorrow
January 17, 2019

According to Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail a cast album of ?the acclaimed National Theatre? production of Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES will be available for download and streaming on iTunes? and ?Spotify? beginning after midnight, Friday January 18.

VIDEO: ROCK OF AGES Prepares To Rock 5th Avenue Theatre
VIDEO: ROCK OF AGES Prepares To Rock 5th Avenue Theatre
January 16, 2019

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced that Mickey Thomas, the lead singer of Starship stars as Dennis in its sensational new production of Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages is the '80s rock ballad blast that features the music of Styx, Joan Jett, Twisted Sister, and more. With Mickey Thomas as lead vocalist, Starship produced hits including 'We Built This City' (which appears in the production), 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now,' and 'Sara.'

VIDEO: On This Day, January 16- Carol Channing Opens On Broadway in HELLO, DOLLY!
VIDEO: On This Day, January 16- Carol Channing Opens On Broadway in HELLO, DOLLY!
January 16, 2019

Ms. Channing received a 1964 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance. Throughout her career, Carol Channing played the role of Dolly Levi in over 5000 performances on Broadway and on tour, without missing a single show. 

Video: FROZEN On Broadway Pays Tribute To The Late Carol Channing
Video: FROZEN On Broadway Pays Tribute To The Late Carol Channing
January 15, 2019

Earlier today, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 12:31am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural causes.

VIDEO: First Look At The National Tour Of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
VIDEO: First Look At The National Tour Of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
January 15, 2019

Check out new footage from the national tour of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL!

VIDEO: On This Day, January 15- Happy Birthday, Dove Cameron
VIDEO: On This Day, January 15- Happy Birthday, Dove Cameron
January 15, 2019

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of star of stage and screen, Dove Cameron!

Video: Sara Bareilles Sounds Off On Audience Filming At WAITRESS
Video: Sara Bareilles Sounds Off On Audience Filming At WAITRESS
January 14, 2019

WAITRESS star and composer, Sara Bareilles hit social media last night after spotting some illegal recording in the audience during a performance of Waitress. Check out her message to Broadway's amateur filmmakers below.

VIDEO: Sierra Boggess and Tim Rogan Sing 'Out Of The Darkness' From EVER AFTER
VIDEO: Sierra Boggess and Tim Rogan Sing 'Out Of The Darkness' From EVER AFTER
January 11, 2019

In a special 'Behind the Musical' event, Sierra Boggess and Tim Rogan recently sang 'Cousin's Cousin' from Ever After. Check out the full performance in the video below!

VIDEO: On This Day, January 11- Happy Birthday, Alexander Hamilton!
VIDEO: On This Day, January 11- Happy Birthday, Alexander Hamilton!
January 11, 2019

On this day, BWW is celebrating the birthday of America's own ten dollar founding father without a father, the inspiration for the smash musical bearing his name, Alexander Hamilton.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAID
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAID
January 10, 2019

Based on the animated Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, performances of THE LITTLE MERMAID officially opened on Broadway on this day in 2008.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 9: IN THE HEIGHTS Closes Up Shop On Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, January 9: IN THE HEIGHTS Closes Up Shop On Broadway
January 9, 2019

Before there was Hamilton, there was Lin-Manuel Miranda's cutting edge musical masterpiece In the Heights.

Video: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Loves The First Day of Play Rehearsal!
Video: The BE MORE CHILL Gang Loves The First Day of Play Rehearsal!
January 8, 2019

It's starting now! The Be More Chill gang celebrated their first day of beloved play rehearsals for their Broadway transfer next month! Check out the cast gearing up for Broadway with a quick sing along below!

Review Roundup: Did Critics Sing The Praises Of CHOIR BOY On Broadway?
Review Roundup: Did Critics Sing The Praises Of CHOIR BOY On Broadway?
January 8, 2019

Make a joyful noise! Today, January 8, Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, written by Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Drama Desk Award nominee Trip Cullman, opens at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 7 - Yul Brynner Returns To His Broadway Throne in THE KING AND I
VIDEO: On This Day, January 7 - Yul Brynner Returns To His Broadway Throne in THE KING AND I
January 7, 2019

On this day in 1985 legendary actor Yul Brynner returns to Broadway for the final time in a revival of The King and I starring Mary Beth Peil at the Broadway Theatre.

Chita Rivera Postpones Feinstein's/54 Below Engagement
Chita Rivera Postpones Feinstein's/54 Below Engagement
January 4, 2019

Feinstein's/54 Below announced this evening that a series of performances from Broadway legend Chita Rivera have been postponed due to illness.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 4- Happy Birthday, Dave Malloy!
VIDEO: On This Day, January 4- Happy Birthday, Dave Malloy!
January 4, 2019

On this day, we're wishing a happy birthday to Tony Award-nominated composer, Dave Malloy!

TV: Composer Bryan Adams Takes The Stage At PRETTY WOMAN For A Curtain Call Jam!
TV: Composer Bryan Adams Takes The Stage At PRETTY WOMAN For A Curtain Call Jam!
January 3, 2019

Pop singer Bryan Adams is making his Broadway debut this season as the composer for Pretty Woman The Musical. Tonight, Bryan stopped by the Nederlander for an after-show jam with the cast! Check out the video below!

VIDEO: On This Day, January 3- Happy Birthday, Telly Leung!
VIDEO: On This Day, January 3- Happy Birthday, Telly Leung!
January 3, 2019

Telly Leung is a New York City native who was recently named one of the 'Out 100' by Out Magazine and 'Faces To Watch' by The Los Angeles Times. His Broadway and national touring credits include In Transit, Allegiance (with George Takei and Lea Salonga), Godspell, Rent (final Broadway company), Wicked (Boq, original Chicago company), Pacific Overtures, and Flower Drum Song.

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of the BRIGADOON Cast Recording With Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of the BRIGADOON Cast Recording With Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson
January 2, 2019

Check out some behind the scenes footage of the making of a new cast recording of Brigadoon, starring Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson! See the video below!

VIDEO: On This Day, January 2 - Happy Birthday, Beth Malone!
VIDEO: On This Day, January 2 - Happy Birthday, Beth Malone!
January 2, 2019

Beth Malone was nominated for a 2015 Tony Award and Grammy for her game-changing role of 'Alison' in Fun Home. She was last seen on Broadway as The Angel in the Tony Award-winning revival of Tony Kushner's Angels In America.



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