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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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THE LAST JEDI Sequence Prompts Movie Theater Confusion
THE LAST JEDI Sequence Prompts Movie Theater Confusion
December 26, 2017

A sound sequence in the current Star Wars sequel, The Last Jedi, is leaving some moviegoers confused. Due to the confusion, some movie theaters have begun posting advanced warnings about the effect, to better inform eager fans about the effect.

Ben Platt Selected for Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year
Ben Platt Selected for Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year
December 22, 2017

Entertainment Weekly has made its picks for Entertainers of the Year 2017 and Tony Award-winner, Ben Platt, has made the list.

Could THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Head to Broadway?
Could THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Head to Broadway?
December 22, 2017

In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, director of the new movie musical The Greatest Showman discusses the difficulty of shooting some of the film's complex musical numbers, as well as the possibility of a future Broadway run.

We Need A Little Christmas Now! The Perfect Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Broadway Characters
We Need A Little Christmas Now! The Perfect Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Broadway Characters
December 24, 2017

It's Christmas on Broadway and to celebrate we've decided to do some metaphorical gifting to all of our favorite Broadway characters.

NYC Cultural Affairs Department to Disburse $40 Million in Funding to Arts Organizations
NYC Cultural Affairs Department to Disburse $40 Million in Funding to Arts Organizations
December 21, 2017

The Daily News has reported that the Department of Cultural Affairs will allocate $40 million to upwards of 900 local arts organizations, putting special emphasis on the mayor's CreateNYC initiative which seeks to foster diversity in the arts community. NYC C

VIDEO: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Delivers Their Take on Hallmark Christmas Movies
VIDEO: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Delivers Their Take on Hallmark Christmas Movies
December 21, 2017

This week, Saturday Night Live took aim at a seasonal favorite. Each year, the Hallmark channel rolls out of a ton of new Christmas movies and it was only a matter of time before they got the SNL treatment.

National Theatre Responds Following Overnight Security Breach
National Theatre Responds Following Overnight Security Breach
December 21, 2017

The National Theatre is responding after a Youtube prankster posted a video himself and a friend breaking into the National Theatre late one weekend after the evening's performance had ended.

Kate Shindle, Equity President & Former Miss America, Responds to Pageant Scandal
Kate Shindle, Equity President & Former Miss America, Responds to Pageant Scandal
December 21, 2017

Equity president and former Miss America, Kate Shindle, released a statement tonight expressing her dismay and anger toward former leaders of the Miss America pageant, as a response to Huffington Post revelations of shocking misogyny and corruption within the organization's leadership.

Rhys Ifans to Return to the Old Vic Theatre in the World Premiere  of MOOD MUSIC
Rhys Ifans to Return to the Old Vic Theatre in the World Premiere of MOOD MUSIC
December 21, 2017

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that Rhys Ifans will be making his return to the Old Vic Theatre in Joe Penhall's new play, Mood Music.

Lady Gaga A STAR IS BORN to Be Released Fall 2018
Lady Gaga A STAR IS BORN to Be Released Fall 2018
December 20, 2017

The highly anticipated remake of A STAR IS BORN, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, will now hit theaters on October 5, 2018, replacing the previously announced release date of May 18, 2018.

Keala Settle Talks THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and A Potential Oscars Performance with the Huffington Post
Keala Settle Talks THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and A Potential Oscars Performance with the Huffington Post
December 20, 2017

In a new in-depth interview with the Huffington Post, Broadway favorite Keala Settle discusses her role in the new film The Greatest Showman, her showstopping number in the film, and the likelihood that she could bring the number to the Academy Awards stage come February.

Anatomy of A Showtune: Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine's 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'
Anatomy of A Showtune: Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine's 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'
December 25, 2017

In 1944, MGM debuted a new family classic for the ages. Centering on the Smith family of St. Louis, Missouri, the musical Meet Me in St. Louis follows a year in the life of the large, tight-knit clan as they navigate an auspicious year in the city's history. Going season by season, the film's focus is set on the Smith's eager anticipation the arrival of the World's Fair in their beloved hometown.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Slams Lack of Diversity in British Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber Slams Lack of Diversity in British Theatre
December 19, 2017

Introducing findings from a recent study of diversity in British theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber has slammed the 'hideously white' demographics of workers both onstage and off.

VIDEO: On This Day, December 15- MARY POPPINS Makes Her World Premiere Stage Debut
VIDEO: On This Day, December 15- MARY POPPINS Makes Her World Premiere Stage Debut
December 15, 2017

On this day in 2004, Disney's Mary Poppins arrived at Broadway's magnificent New Amsterdam Theatre in a musical so extraordinarily enchanting, that audiences had just one word for it: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Rialto Chatter: Has SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL Found Its Broadway Home?
Rialto Chatter: Has SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL Found Its Broadway Home?
December 14, 2017

Summer, the new musical based on the life and career of disco diva, Donna Summer, is currently delighting audiences at La Jolla Playhouse, but has the bio-musical already found its Broadway home?

Whoopee! CHICAGO to Return to London's West End This Spring
Whoopee! CHICAGO to Return to London's West End This Spring
December 14, 2017

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

David Hare's THE MODERATE SOPRANO to Transfer to Duke of York's Theatre
David Hare's THE MODERATE SOPRANO to Transfer to Duke of York's Theatre
December 14, 2017

Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce an outstanding cast for David Hare's fascinating new play. Joining Roger Allam, who plays John Christie, are Nancy Carroll as Audrey Mildmay, Paul Jesson as Dr Fritz Busch, Nick Sampson as Professor Carl Ebert and George Taylor as Rudolf Bing.

VIDEO: On This Day, December 14: SHREK THE MUSICAL Lets Its Freak Flag Fly on Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, December 14: SHREK THE MUSICAL Lets Its Freak Flag Fly on Broadway!
December 14, 2017

On this day in 2008, Shrek made his way to the Broadway stage with an all-star cast!

Your Obedient Servants: Meet the New HAMILTON Tour Stars, Joseph Morales and Nik Walker
Your Obedient Servants: Meet the New HAMILTON Tour Stars, Joseph Morales and Nik Walker
December 14, 2017

Producer Jeffrey Seller has announced that JOSEPH MORALES and NIK WALKER will lead the second national tour of Hamilton as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, respectively.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls for Federal Aid to Puerto Rico in New Column for The Washington Post
Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls for Federal Aid to Puerto Rico in New Column for The Washington Post
December 13, 2017

In a new essay for the Washington Post, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda sheds light on the continued devastation on the island of Puerto Rico following the horrific events of Hurricane Maria.



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