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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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VIDEO: Paint the Town with Amra Faye-Wright in A New
VIDEO: Paint the Town with Amra Faye-Wright in A New "All That Jazz" Music Video
January 26, 2018

Whoopee! Chicago has joined the Broadway music video fray with a glamorous new video for the show's Iconic opening number, 'All That Jazz'. Check out Amra Faye-Wright leading a talented ensemble through one of Kander and Ebb's finest below!

The Cold Never Bothers Her! Tony Winner Idina Menzel Talks Outdoor Performances and FROZEN 2 in New Interview
The Cold Never Bothers Her! Tony Winner Idina Menzel Talks Outdoor Performances and FROZEN 2 in New Interview
January 26, 2018

in a new interview, Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel discussed her upcoming performance at this year's Super Bowl and gave an update on the creative process of the highly anticipated Frozen 2.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 26- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Begins His 30 Year Broadway Haunt
VIDEO: On This Day, January 26- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Begins His 30 Year Broadway Haunt
January 26, 2018

Today, the New York production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrates 30 years on Broadway - an unprecedented feat achieved by no other Broadway show.

Goodspeed Musicals Cancels BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Amidst #MeToo Movement; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Will Replace
Goodspeed Musicals Cancels BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Amidst #MeToo Movement; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Will Replace
January 25, 2018

A new title has been added to Goodspeed Musicals 2018 season. The multi-Tony Award-winning The Drowsy Chaperone - an entertaining and uplifting show-within-a-show that's perfect for musical theater fans everywhere - will replace the previously announced production of Bullets Over Broadway.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 25- Thank You, Jonathan Larson
VIDEO: On This Day, January 25- Thank You, Jonathan Larson
January 25, 2018

On this day, we celebrate the life and career of Jonathan Larson, who passed away on this day in 1996.

Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Accused of Sexual Misconduct
January 22, 2018

The New York Times is reporting that Gordon Edelstein, artistic director of the Long Wharf Theater, has been placed on administrative leave after several former employees and collaborators of the company have come forward with claims of sexual misconduct.

Could A WEST SIDE STORY Remake Be Steven Spielberg's Next Project?
Could A WEST SIDE STORY Remake Be Steven Spielberg's Next Project?
January 19, 2018

Prolific filmmaker Steven Spielberg reveals that a remake of WEST SIDE STORY is currently in the works, featuring a script by Tony Kushner.

VIDEO: See the Newly Dropped Music Video for 'Wrote My Way Out' from THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE
VIDEO: See the Newly Dropped Music Video for 'Wrote My Way Out' from THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE
January 19, 2018

Wait for it no longer! This morning, the Ham Fam dropped the brand-new music video, for 'Wrote My Way Out', featuring Hamilton composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aloe Blacc, Nas, and Dave East. Check out the newly dropped video below!

Review Roundup: Critics Attend the Revival of Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
Review Roundup: Critics Attend the Revival of Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
January 19, 2018

Sonia Friedman Productions is thrilled to announce a new production of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party which will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre, 60 years since the play's debut, from 9 January to 14 April 2018 with an Opening Night on Thursday 18 January 2018. Book tickets here!

VIDEO: Hearts Start Racing! Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Duet for First WAITRESS Curtain Call
VIDEO: Hearts Start Racing! Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Duet for First WAITRESS Curtain Call
January 16, 2018

Tony and Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, the composer and lyricist of the Broadway smash hit Waitress, returned to the Brooks Atkinson stage this evening. To celebrate Sara's big return to the diner, the production dropped a surprise stream of Sara's first curtain call back along with a fun duet with co-star Jason Mraz on excited fans everywhere. See the stars take on their Act 1 duet, 'Bad Idea' below!

PRETTY WOMAN to Undergo Feminist Transformation for Musical Adaptation
PRETTY WOMAN to Undergo Feminist Transformation for Musical Adaptation
January 16, 2018

Julia Roberts may have won the hearts of 1990's audiences playing a hooker with a heart of gold rescued by a dashing millionaire, but the creators of the upcoming Pretty Woman musical know that that is one storyline that won't fly with modern audiences.

Florian Munteau Cast as Ivan Drago's Son in Upcoming CREED Sequel
Florian Munteau Cast as Ivan Drago's Son in Upcoming CREED Sequel
January 15, 2018

It was announced today that Romanian boxer Florian Munteanu has been cast in the upcoming film Creed II in the role of Ivan Drago's son.

VIDEO: Canadian Premiere of Tony-Winning Play THE HUMANS at the Citadel
VIDEO: Canadian Premiere of Tony-Winning Play THE HUMANS at the Citadel
January 15, 2018

Witness the drama and emotion of an entertaining family dinner fraught with secrets and tension when The Humans begins January 6, 2018, at the Citadel Theatre.

Will THE SIMPSONS Change Apu? Voice Actor, Hank Azaria, Weighs In
Will THE SIMPSONS Change Apu? Voice Actor, Hank Azaria, Weighs In
January 12, 2018

Turner's truTV today announced the premiere date for its highly-anticipated comedic documentary as Sunday, November 19 at 10PM ET/PT.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 12- Broadway Gets A Whole Lot More BEAUTIFUL
VIDEO: On This Day, January 12- Broadway Gets A Whole Lot More BEAUTIFUL
January 12, 2018

Today we celebrate the Broadway anniversary of the hit bio-musical, Beautiful: The Carole King Story, which opened on this day in 2014.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on John Lithgow in STORIES BY HEART
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on John Lithgow in STORIES BY HEART
January 11, 2018

Virtuosity and imagination combine in one utterly unique event, as Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow creates a singularly intimate evening.

Helen Mirren Developing 'Catherine the Great' Miniseries for HBO
Helen Mirren Developing 'Catherine the Great' Miniseries for HBO
January 11, 2018

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that Tony, Olivier, and Academy Award-winner, Helen Mirren is currently at work developing a four-part television miniseries based on on Catherine the Great for HBO .

All He Cares About is Love! Cuba Gooding Jr. to Play Billy Flynn in CHICAGO's West End Return
All He Cares About is Love! Cuba Gooding Jr. to Play Billy Flynn in CHICAGO's West End Return
January 11, 2018

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

This Is Me! Keala Settle Drops New Solo EP, 'Chapter One'
This Is Me! Keala Settle Drops New Solo EP, 'Chapter One'
January 11, 2018

It's a big day for The Greatest Showman's breakout star, Keala Settle, as she releases her solo EP, Chapter One.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- THE LITTLE MERMAID Takes Broadway Under the Sea
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- THE LITTLE MERMAID Takes Broadway Under the Sea
January 10, 2018

The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, opened on this day in 2008 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.



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