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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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Kelli O'Hara-Led Web Series THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Nominated for Webby Awards!
Kelli O'Hara-Led Web Series THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Nominated for Webby Awards!
April 18, 2018

The first season of the Kelli O'Hara-led webseries The Accidental Wolf received two Webby Nominations in the categories of Best Individual Performance for Kelli O'Hara and Best Writing for Arian Moayed.

VIDEO: Robert LePage Directs Shakespeare's CORIOLANUS at the Stratford Festival
VIDEO: Robert LePage Directs Shakespeare's CORIOLANUS at the Stratford Festival
April 18, 2018

Robert Lepage will make his Stratford debut directing Coriolanus, featuring Andre Sills in the title role. A veteran of the Birmingham Conservatory and four seasons at Stratford, Mr. Sills has been at the Shaw Festival most recently, with leading roles in 'Master Harold'... and the Boys and An Octoroon. The production will also feature Graham Abbey as Tullus Aufidius, Michael Blake as Cominuis, Tom McCamus as Menenius Agrippa, Stephen Ouimette as Junius Brutus, Lucy Peacock as Volumnia and Tom Rooney as Sicinius Velutus.

Dance Magic Dance! Musical Adaptation of Jim Henson's LABYRINTH in Development
Dance Magic Dance! Musical Adaptation of Jim Henson's LABYRINTH in Development
April 17, 2018

Theatre fans, prepare to head back into Jim Henson's Labyrinth. In a recent interview with Forbes, Brian Henson, CEO of the Henson Company, revealed that a stage adaptation of the classic 80's fairy tale is currently in development.

VIDEO: It's A Beautiful Mornin' at Marriott Theatre with OKLAHOMA!
VIDEO: It's A Beautiful Mornin' at Marriott Theatre with OKLAHOMA!
April 17, 2018

From the sun baked Oklahoma Territory at the turn of the 20th century comes the Broadway classic, Oklahoma!, beginning April 11 with a press opening on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Due to high demand, an additional week is now on sale through June 10. Featuring a powerful score by legendary duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, and based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs, Oklahoma! will be directed by Artistic Director and Jeff Award-winner Aaron Thielen (She Loves Me, Spring Awakening). Jeff Award nominee Alex Sanchez (Marriott Theatre: Newsies, Evita, On the Town, Mary Poppins) will choreograph, with Musical Direction and orchestrations by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson.

Goldentusk Developing Sitcom Through Sundance And YouTube's 'New Voices Lab'
Goldentusk Developing Sitcom Through Sundance And YouTube's 'New Voices Lab'
April 17, 2018

Following his critically-acclaimed shows, BAD TIMING and POLICE AND QUIET, YouTuber Andy Goldenberg aka 'Goldentusk' will be developing a new comedy through the Sundance Institute and YouTube's New Voices Lab.

BWW Retrospective: A Look at the History of BE MORE CHILL Before Its Off-Broadway Upgrade
BWW Retrospective: A Look at the History of BE MORE CHILL Before Its Off-Broadway Upgrade
April 22, 2018

It was announced this week that Be More Chill, the original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz will have its New York premiere production this summer. Stephen Brackett directs and Chase Brock will choreograph the limited 9-week, off-Broadway engagement at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Offers A Sneak Peek at Tonight's Hannity in New LATE SHOW Promo
VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Offers A Sneak Peek at Tonight's Hannity in New LATE SHOW Promo
April 16, 2018

Check out Stephen Colbert's exclusive look at Sean Hannity's opening monologue this evening following the revelation that Trump attorney, Michael Cohen also serves as Hannity's lawyer. See the video below! 

Scott Rudin Offers to Stage Broadway-Bound TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD For Judge in Harper Lee Lawsuit
Scott Rudin Offers to Stage Broadway-Bound TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD For Judge in Harper Lee Lawsuit
April 16, 2018

Will Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird make its premiere in front of a federal judge? If producer Scott Rudin has his day in court, that just may be the case.

VIDEO: 21 Theatre Stars Come Together to Remember the Glory Days of 1980's Theatre in New York
VIDEO: 21 Theatre Stars Come Together to Remember the Glory Days of 1980's Theatre in New York
April 16, 2018

From Broadway to downtown experimental shows, New York City's theater community ruled supreme throughout the 1980's.

VIDEO: First Look at 'Too Darn Hot' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
VIDEO: First Look at 'Too Darn Hot' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
April 16, 2018

See brand new footage of the number 'Too Darn Hot' from 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Kiss Me, Kate. Kiss Me, Kate, a significant work in the canon of great musical theater, features a dynamic cast including the previously announced Cayman Ilika as Lilli Vanessi/Kate,Ben Davis as Fred Graham/Petruchio, Clyde Alves as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio and Robyn Hurder as Lois Lane/Bianca. Joining them is an acclaimed local lineup of 5th Avenue Theatre favorites including Allen Fitzpatrick as General Howell, Allen Galli as Second Man, Sarah Russell as Hattie, Jeff Steitzer as Harry/Batista, Ty Willis as Paul and Richard Ziman as First Man.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 16- Broadway Gets to Know Kelli O'Hara in THE KING AND I
VIDEO: On This Day, April 16- Broadway Gets to Know Kelli O'Hara in THE KING AND I
April 16, 2018

On this day in 2015, Bartlett Sher's Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I opened on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater!

Latest Installment of TERMINATOR Announces Additional Casting
Latest Installment of TERMINATOR Announces Additional Casting
April 13, 2018

According to Deadline, the next installment of theTerminator franchise will now officially open in theaters on November 22, 2019. The picture was previously announced to open in July 2019.

VIDEO: Jim Parsons Receives GLAAD Award from Ryan Murphy and the Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND
VIDEO: Jim Parsons Receives GLAAD Award from Ryan Murphy and the Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND
April 13, 2018

Last night at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, Ryan Murphy presented Jim Parsons with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award with a surprise appearance by Parsons' 'Boys In The Band' cast mates Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Robin De Jesus, Brian Hutchinson, Charlie Carver, Michael Benjamin Washington, and Tuc Watkins. See footage from the event below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Euan Morton Spends the Day with Performing Arts Students
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Euan Morton Spends the Day with Performing Arts Students
April 13, 2018

On Tuesday, February 27th The Ethical Community Charter School (TECCS in Jersey City) received a very special visit from Tony nominated actor Euan Morton who plays King George lll in Hamilton on Broadway!

VIDEO: The Cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Gives Robin Roberts a Special Dressing Room Performance
VIDEO: The Cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Gives Robin Roberts a Special Dressing Room Performance
April 13, 2018

Good Morning America's Robin Roberts stopped by Circle in the Square this week to check in with the cast of the first Broadway revival of Once On This Island. See Robin's visit below as the cast discusses their Broadway run so far and treats Robin to a special dressing room performance!

VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
April 13, 2018

On this day in 2014, Audra McDonald returned to Broadway as legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, in the musical drama, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill.

Sharon Small to Star in UK Tour of Alzheimer's Drama STILL ALICE
Sharon Small to Star in UK Tour of Alzheimer's Drama STILL ALICE
April 12, 2018

Actress Sharon Small, (Mistresses, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries) has signed on to star in a touring stage production of the novel Still Alice.

VIDEO: Get A First Look at 'Wundebar' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
VIDEO: Get A First Look at 'Wundebar' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
April 12, 2018

See brand new footage of the number 'Wundebar' from 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Kiss Me, Kate. Kiss Me, Kate, a significant work in the canon of great musical theater, features a dynamic cast including the previously announced Cayman Ilika as Lilli Vanessi/Kate,Ben Davis as Fred Graham/Petruchio, Clyde Alves as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio and Robyn Hurder as Lois Lane/Bianca. Joining them is an acclaimed local lineup of 5th Avenue Theatre favorites including Allen Fitzpatrick as General Howell, Allen Galli as Second Man, Sarah Russell as Hattie, Jeff Steitzer as Harry/Batista, Ty Willis as Paul and Richard Ziman as First Man.

Gemma Sutton to Star Opposite Caroline O'Connor in West End Revival of THE RINK
Gemma Sutton to Star Opposite Caroline O'Connor in West End Revival of THE RINK
April 12, 2018

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that actress Gemma Sutton has joined the cast of the upcoming West End revival of the musical, The Rink.

Emma Thompson to Write and Direct NANNY MCPHEE Musical Adaptation!
Emma Thompson to Write and Direct NANNY MCPHEE Musical Adaptation!
April 12, 2018

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has just reported that award-winning actress, Emma Thompson, is set to helm and provide lyrics for a musical stage adaptation of her hit film. Nanny McPhee.



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