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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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Step Into to the Candy Store! HEATHERS to Head to The Other Palace in London
Step Into to the Candy Store! HEATHERS to Head to The Other Palace in London
April 12, 2018

It'll be very! Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that the West End is set to get its very own production of the homicidal high school musical, Heathers, which is set to begin its run at The Other Palace beginning 9 June. 

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on CAROUSEL on Broadway, Starring Jessie Mueller and Joshua Henry
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on CAROUSEL on Broadway, Starring Jessie Mueller and Joshua Henry
April 12, 2018

Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical Carousel, under the direction of three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien and choreography by Justin Peck, opens officially tonight!

VIDEO: On This Day, April 12- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Leaps Onto Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, April 12- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Leaps Onto Broadway
April 12, 2018

On this day in 2015, the Broadway production of An American in Paris leapt into its opening night at the Palace Theater.

VIDEO:  Check Out 'Waiting for the Drop' From the New Musical RIDE THE CYCLONE
VIDEO: Check Out 'Waiting for the Drop' From the New Musical RIDE THE CYCLONE
April 11, 2018

Check out a song from the new musical, Ride the Cyclone, 'Waiting for the Drop' Check out the cast in action below!

VIDEO: Denver Center for the Performing Arts Presents NATIVE GARDENS
VIDEO: Denver Center for the Performing Arts Presents NATIVE GARDENS
April 11, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theater Company's production of Native Gardens, directed by Lisa Portes.

VIDEO: Hear the First Song from BROKEN WINGS A New Musical
VIDEO: Hear the First Song from BROKEN WINGS A New Musical
April 11, 2018

A  new musical, Broken Wings, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece, is to get its West End premiere. 

Brandon Victor Dixon Dishes on SUPERSTAR, Diversity on Broadway, and Next Moves in Revealing New Interview
Brandon Victor Dixon Dishes on SUPERSTAR, Diversity on Broadway, and Next Moves in Revealing New Interview
April 11, 2018

In a revealing new interview with The Daily Beast, Broadway's Brandon Victor Dixon chats with the site about his breakthrough role in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, his notorious showdown with the Vice President, his role as activist, and next steps following his latest success.

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on Broadway
Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on Broadway
April 11, 2018

Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God stars film and television favorite Joshua Jackson and breakout star Lauren Ridloff, alongside Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Anthony Edwards, Drama Desk Award nominee and Obie Award winner Kecia Lewis, Julee Cerda, Treshelle Edmond, and John McGinty. 

VIDEO: On This Day, April 11- MATILDA Celebrates A Revolting Opening Night on Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, April 11- MATILDA Celebrates A Revolting Opening Night on Broadway!
April 11, 2018

On this day in 2013, the revolting Broadway hit musical Matilda opened at the Shubert Theater.

VIDEO: First Look at SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Geffen Playhouse
VIDEO: First Look at SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Geffen Playhouse
April 10, 2018

After a successful Off-Broadway and Broadway run, Joshua Harmon brings his affecting and hilarious play about finding and lacking love to The Geffen Playhouse. Significant Other follows Jordan, a single, young professional with a close group of female friends who slowly drift away as they each get married while he searches for his own 'Mr. Right.'

Broadway Choreographer, Donald McKayle, Passes Away at Age 87
Broadway Choreographer, Donald McKayle, Passes Away at Age 87
April 10, 2018

Choreographer Donald McKayle, whose work on the musical Raisin made him the first black man to direct and choreograph a Broadway show, passed away on Friday in Irvine, California. He was 87 years old.

VIDEO: First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's Production of KISS ME, KATE
VIDEO: First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's Production of KISS ME, KATE
April 10, 2018

See brand new footage 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 Theatrefavorites including Allen Fitzpatrick as General Howell, Allen Galli as Second Man, Sarah Russell as Hattie, Jeff Steitzer as Harry/Batista, Ty Willis as Paul andRichard Ziman as First Man.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens Live in Living Color on Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens Live in Living Color on Broadway
April 10, 2018

On this day in 2011, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre.

VIDEO: Broadway Partners with Believe NYC for ARTS FOR AUTISM 2018
VIDEO: Broadway Partners with Believe NYC for ARTS FOR AUTISM 2018
April 9, 2018

Believe NYC and Educational Travel Adventures have announced details for this year's Arts for Autism concert. The concert will take place Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:30pm in the Gershwin Theatre, home to Broadway's production of Wicked. Dozens of Broadway actors will join young performing arts students to celebrate the power of the arts as they raise awareness and acceptance for the needs of people with autism and their families.  Tickets can be purchased at www.artsforautism.net. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Autism Speaks.  

VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah's Full Chat from SUPER SOUL SUNDAY
VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah's Full Chat from SUPER SOUL SUNDAY
April 9, 2018

Oprah Winfrey hosts 'Oprah's Super Soul Conversations,' a live event featuring inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social GAME CHANGERS as they discuss the current climate in our culture. Lin-Manuel Miranda recently sat down with the media icon as part of the series at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. See their full chat below!

VIDEO: Liza Minnelli Returns to the Stage to Sing A CABARET Classic
VIDEO: Liza Minnelli Returns to the Stage to Sing A CABARET Classic
April 9, 2018

This weekend, at a rehearsal with Michael Feinstein, stage legend Liza Minnelli took the stage to perform one of her signature songs, the titular anthem from the Kander and Ebb musical, Cabaret. Check out a clip from rehearsal below!

Video Flashback: WEST SIDE STORY Sweeps the 1962 Academy Awards!
Video Flashback: WEST SIDE STORY Sweeps the 1962 Academy Awards!
April 9, 2018

On this day in 1962, the groundbreaking screen adaptation of Jerome Robbin's West Side Story swept the Academy Awards, taking home a whopping ten wins, including Best Picture. Check out archived footage below to see Rita Moreno, George Charkiris, and the whole West Side Story team take home awards for this silver screen classic!

KCETLink And Thomson Reuters Foundation Announce New Season Of EARTH FOCUS
KCETLink And Thomson Reuters Foundation Announce New Season Of EARTH FOCUS
April 6, 2018

KCETLink Media Group, a leading national independent nonprofit public broadcast and digital network, today announced the episode lineup for the new season of KCET and Link TV's acclaimed original environmental

VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Preps for An Alan Menken Tribute with a Disney Villain Classic!
VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Preps for An Alan Menken Tribute with a Disney Villain Classic!
April 6, 2018

This month, Carnegie Hall and the New York POPS will salute composing legend, Alan Menken. Check out video from Harvey Fierstein's rehearsal for the event as he takes on a Disney villain classic! See video below!

Next Installment of TERMINATOR Will Hit Theaters Next Fall
Next Installment of TERMINATOR Will Hit Theaters Next Fall
April 6, 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.






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