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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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Disney Developing Live-Action Feature About An African Princess
Disney Developing Live-Action Feature About An African Princess
July 27, 2018

It has been reported that Disney will be developing a project by writers Ola Shokunbi and Lindsey Reed Palmer titled Sade which has been described as a live action fairy tale film.

VIDEO: On This Day, July 27- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Premieres Off-Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, July 27- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Premieres Off-Broadway
July 27, 2018

On this day in 1982, the original off-Broadway production of the cult sci-fi musical, Little Shop of Horrors premiered off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theater.

Stephen Sondheim at Work on 'Many' Lyric Changes for Marianne Elliott COMPANY
Stephen Sondheim at Work on 'Many' Lyric Changes for Marianne Elliott COMPANY
July 26, 2018

According to Baz Bamigboye's latest column, work is well underway for the upcoming gender-bent production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical Company, and the composer is making considerable alterations to his beloved musical.

Review Roundup: Were Critics Head Over Heels for HEAD OVER HEELS?
Review Roundup: Were Critics Head Over Heels for HEAD OVER HEELS?
July 26, 2018

Head Over Heels opens on Broadway tonight at Broadway's Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street)! Let's see what the critics had to say!

VIDEO: On This Day, July 26- Happy Birthday, Helen Mirren!
VIDEO: On This Day, July 26- Happy Birthday, Helen Mirren!
July 26, 2018

Today we're celebrating the life and work of decorated star of stage and screen, Helen Mirren!

Jason Stuart's LIKE FATHER Drops Today
Jason Stuart's LIKE FATHER Drops Today
July 25, 2018

On July 25th, Jason Stuart the film LIKE FATHER will premiere on DEKKOO's streaming service. He acts, directs and produced 'the little film that could'. LIKE FATHER revolves around a Jewish New Yorker, who is a bedridden patriarch dying of lung cancer (Jason Stuart). His gay African American son (Nic Few) wants him to admit he was a bad father. Instead, Lenny confesses (for the very first time to another human being), that despite his long-lasting marriage and faithfulness to Jake's mother (Denise Dowse), he's always been attracted to men but never acted on it. Co-starring Terry Ray, Mike C. Manning and Daniyar. Written by David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancourt and executive produced by Scott Crawford. 

VIDEO: Highlights from GYPSY Starring Carolee Carmello at Broadway at Music Circus!
VIDEO: Highlights from GYPSY Starring Carolee Carmello at Broadway at Music Circus!
July 25, 2018

The 2018 Broadway At Music Circus season continues with Gypsy, one of musical theater's most acclaimed and enduring works. Check out Broadway's Carolee Carmello and the cast in action below!

VIDEO: On This Day. July 25: A CHORUS LINE Lands on Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day. July 25: A CHORUS LINE Lands on Broadway!
July 25, 2018

On this day in 1975, the landmark musical, A Chorus Line, celebrated its opening night on Broadway!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On THIS AIN'T NO DISCO at Atlantic Theatre Company
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On THIS AIN'T NO DISCO at Atlantic Theatre Company
July 24, 2018

Atlantic Theater Company presents the world premiere production of This Ain't No Disco, a new musical from Stephen Trask (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers).

Met Opera's COSI FAN TUTTI Starring Kelli O'Hara Will Be Broadcast on PBS
Met Opera's COSI FAN TUTTI Starring Kelli O'Hara Will Be Broadcast on PBS
July 24, 2018

It has been reported that this year's Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart's cosi fan tutti starring Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara will head to PBS Great Performances, July 29 at 12 PM. Check your local listings for details!

Thank Goodness for Kristin Chenoweth! A Video Birthday Celebration!
Thank Goodness for Kristin Chenoweth! A Video Birthday Celebration!
July 24, 2018

Today, we're celebrating the birthday of one of Broadway's shiniest stars, Tony Award-winner, Kristin Chenoweth!

William Shatner to Return to Australia with Broadway One Man Show SHATNER'S WORLD
William Shatner to Return to Australia with Broadway One Man Show SHATNER'S WORLD
July 23, 2018

It has been announced that legendary actor and iconoclast William Shatner is set to bring an encore tour of his 2012 Broadway show, Shatner's World, to Australia this October.

VIDEO: Curtain Up! Carolee Carmello Prepares to Take the Stage in GYPSY
VIDEO: Curtain Up! Carolee Carmello Prepares to Take the Stage in GYPSY
July 23, 2018

The 2018 Broadway At Music Circus season continues with Gypsy, one of musical theater's most acclaimed and enduring works. Check out Broadway's Carolee Carmello rehearsing with the show's orchestra below!

VIDEO: Omigod! MTV Elle's Take the Stage for a LEGALLY BLONDE Medley!
VIDEO: Omigod! MTV Elle's Take the Stage for a LEGALLY BLONDE Medley!
July 23, 2018

Omigod you guys! The cast of Legally Blonde: The Search For Elle Woods reunite this week at Feinstein's/54 Below! Check out video of the gals doing a medley of songs from the show below!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on Broadway!
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on Broadway!
July 23, 2018

Straight White Men began previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opens on Broadway tonight, July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider.

VIDEO: On This Day, July 23- Happy Birthday, Krysta Rodriguez!
VIDEO: On This Day, July 23- Happy Birthday, Krysta Rodriguez!
July 23, 2018

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of Tony-nominated actor, Krysta Rodriguez!

VIDEO: See the First Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's GLASS
VIDEO: See the First Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's GLASS
July 20, 2018

M. Night Shyamalan brings together the narratives of two of his standout originals-2000's Unbreakable, from Touchstone, and 2016's Split, from Universal-in one explosive, all-new comic-book thriller: Glass. 

VIDEO: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Comes to Ogunquit Playhouse
VIDEO: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Comes to Ogunquit Playhouse
July 20, 2018

One of the most captivating musicals ever to be adapted for the stage, An American in Paris, makes its regional premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse July 11 through August 4. This exquisite musical is inspired by the Academy Award-winning film that starred Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron and features music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin with book by Craig Lucas. The Ogunquit Playhouse is proud to be the first regional theatre in the U.S. to produce this new musical, which won four Tony Awards in 2015. The stunning combination of iconic music, timeless love story, breathtaking ballet, energetic tap dancing and an all-new design created exclusively for the Ogunquit Playhouse results in a spectacular musical that includes the Gershwin songs 'I Got Rhythm,' 'Liza,' 'S Wonderful,' 'But Not for Me,' 'Stairway to Paradise,' and orchestral music including 'Concerto in F,' '2nd Prelude,' '2nd Rhapsody,' 'The Cuban Overture,' and 'An American In Paris.'

VIDEO: New Family Musical MUTT HOUSE Comes to Kirk Douglas Theatre
VIDEO: New Family Musical MUTT HOUSE Comes to Kirk Douglas Theatre
July 20, 2018

Ryan McCartan (recent Fox remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie, Off-Broadway's Heathers: The Musical) will head the cast of a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages. The world premiere of Mutt House will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from July 15 through Aug. 5. Previews begin July 10.

VIDEO: Connecticut Rep Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
VIDEO: Connecticut Rep Presents JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
July 20, 2018

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) announces the casting for the final production of the 2018 Nutmeg Summer Series: 'Jesus Christ Superstar', the iconic rock opera based on the last week of Jesus' life that has blown away audiences for over 40 years. CRT Nutmeg Summer Series Artistic Director Terrence Manndirects. 'Jesus Christ Superstar' stars Alex Prakken (Jesus), Ryan Vona (Judas) and Jonathan Cobrda (Pontius Pilate). Tickets are on sale at crt.uconn.edu or 860-486-2113.



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