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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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Original Broadway Belle Susan Egan Will Return To The Role in Thousand Oaks This Summer
Original Broadway Belle Susan Egan Will Return To The Role in Thousand Oaks This Summer
February 26, 2018

Broadway's original 'Belle' Susan Egan, will reprise her iconic performance once again, this time with 5 Star Theatricals in its final show of its 2017-2018 season, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

VIDEO: On This Day, February 26- JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY Dances Into New York
VIDEO: On This Day, February 26- JEROME ROBBINS' BROADWAY Dances Into New York
February 26, 2018

On this day in 1989, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, an anthology comprising musical numbers celebrating shows featuring direction or choreography by Jerome Robbins, opened on Broadway.

Rocker Josie Ho Announces Documentary Project At 2018 FilmAid Asia Power Of Film Gala
Rocker Josie Ho Announces Documentary Project At 2018 FilmAid Asia Power Of Film Gala
February 22, 2018

Josie & The Uni Boys did a brief stop while on tour surprising fans with a performance at the 2018 FilmAid Asia Power of Film Gala. The performance held at The Murray Hotel Rooftop in Hong Kong ended with an important announcement: Josie & The Uni Boys will be starting their next project producing a documentary that will help thousands of people. The documentary aims to explore the pathway to finding happiness, through learning from two diverse cultures on finding bliss.

Actress Josefin Nilsson Joins New Film GIRL GAMES
Actress Josefin Nilsson Joins New Film GIRL GAMES
February 22, 2018

Swedish actress Josefin Nilsson, of Netflix's 'Corrupt Crimes,' is joining the cast of Sean Patrick Cannon's upcoming film drama “Girl Games.”

Pop Singer Lulu to Join the Cast of 42ND STREET on the West End
Pop Singer Lulu to Join the Cast of 42ND STREET on the West End
February 22, 2018

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that British pop singer and media personality, Lulu, will be taking over the leading role of Dorothy Brock in the West End production of 42nd Street currently playing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, for sixteen weeks beginning March 19.

VIDEO: FROZEN Composers Go Behind the Scenes of Elsa's New Song 'Monster'
VIDEO: FROZEN Composers Go Behind the Scenes of Elsa's New Song 'Monster'
February 22, 2018

Frozen Fridays have commenced with the first of four new songs written by Oscar winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for Disney Theatrical's new Broadway musical Frozen!

VIDEO: On This Day, February 22- Happy Birthday, Lea Salonga!
VIDEO: On This Day, February 22- Happy Birthday, Lea Salonga!
February 22, 2018

Today we're celebrating the birthday ot Tony Award winner, Lea Salonga!

VIDEO: SPONGEBOB'S Lilli Cooper Stops by Broadway Boo's
VIDEO: SPONGEBOB'S Lilli Cooper Stops by Broadway Boo's
February 21, 2018

Check out the latest installment of Broadway Boo's featuring Sprongebob's own land mammal, Lilli Cooper!

VIDEO: On This Day, February 21- Menier Chocolate Factory's Production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Lands on Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, February 21- Menier Chocolate Factory's Production of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Lands on Broadway
February 21, 2018

On this day in 2008, the Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Sunday in the Park with George opened on Broadway.

VIDEO: On This Day, February 20: Happy Birthday, Jessie Mueller!
VIDEO: On This Day, February 20: Happy Birthday, Jessie Mueller!
February 20, 2018

On this day we celebrate the birthday of Broadway favorite, Jessie Mueller!

Together They're Unlimited! Josh Groban and Idina Menzel to Hit the Road in A New Tour
Together They're Unlimited! Josh Groban and Idina Menzel to Hit the Road in A New Tour
February 16, 2018

Josh Groban announced on Twitter tonight that he and Tony Award-winner, Idina Menzel, will be hitting the road 'soon'!

VIDEO: On This Day, February 16: Happy Birthday, John Tartaglia!
VIDEO: On This Day, February 16: Happy Birthday, John Tartaglia!
February 16, 2018

On this day we celebrate the birthday of Tony Award-nominee, John Tartaglia!

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on the New National Tour of HAMILTON
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on the New National Tour of HAMILTON
February 15, 2018

A Second National Tour of the Broadway musical Hamilton has hit Seattle and is prepping to bring the revolution across North America. Performances have begun, so let's see what the critics had to say!

Ruthie Henshall, Sarah Soetaert, and Josefina Gabrielle to Lead CHICAGO's Return to the West End
Ruthie Henshall, Sarah Soetaert, and Josefina Gabrielle to Lead CHICAGO's Return to the West End
February 15, 2018

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that the murderous musical hit, Chicago, will return to London's West End!

VIDEO: On This Day, February 15- Celebrating the Life and Career of Stage Legend, Ethel Merman
VIDEO: On This Day, February 15- Celebrating the Life and Career of Stage Legend, Ethel Merman
February 15, 2018

On this day in 1984, Ethel Merman, a Broadway institution known as the 'undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage, passed away at the age of 76. 

Andy Karl Joins the Cast of New ABC Drama Pilot, STATIES
Andy Karl Joins the Cast of New ABC Drama Pilot, STATIES
February 14, 2018

Deadline has reported that Tony nominee, Andy Karl, has been cast in a new drama pilot for ABC.

VIDEO: On This Day. February 14: A BRONX TALE Gets Its World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse
VIDEO: On This Day. February 14: A BRONX TALE Gets Its World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse
February 14, 2018

On this day in 2016, the coming of age story of A Bronx Tale made its world premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey.

Video: Sara Bareilles Prepares to Pass the Pie to the Next Leading Lady of WAITRESS
Video: Sara Bareilles Prepares to Pass the Pie to the Next Leading Lady of WAITRESS
February 13, 2018

WAI TRESS composer Sara Bareilles is currently serving up eight performances per week as Jenna in the fresh baked Broadway hit. Sadly, everything changes, and Sara will have to pass on her pie to the next actress to take on the role soon.

TV: Theatre Under the Stars presents MEMPHIS
TV: Theatre Under the Stars presents MEMPHIS
February 13, 2018

Take a look behind the scenes from rehearsals for Theatre Under The Stars production of MEMPHIS! 

VIDEO: On This Day, February 13: RENT Makes Its Off-Broadway World Premiere at New York Theatre Workshop
VIDEO: On This Day, February 13: RENT Makes Its Off-Broadway World Premiere at New York Theatre Workshop
February 13, 2018

On this day in 1996, the beloved rock musical, Rent, made its off-Broadway premiere at New York Theatre Workshop.



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