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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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Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Follies



Bravo to Present Four-Part Reunion of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA This Month
Bravo to Present Four-Part Reunion of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA This Month
April 6, 2017

With four times as much fun and drama, Bravo Media's “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” brings the heat with the first-ever four-part housewives reunion in network history beginning Sunday, April 16 at 8pm ET/PT. Host Andy Cohen sits down with Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Phaedra Parks, Porsha Williams and Shereé Whitfield with an appearance from Shamea Morton, to look back at some of the most dramatic moments from season nine to deliver the ultimate Southern showdown. Our favorite peaches will discuss everything from an explosive all-cast Hawaiian trip to shocking revelations about where allegiances truly lie. For a sneak peek of the reunion, visit: http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/rhoa-four-part-season-9-reunion

E!'s Announces Acquisition of the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
E!'s Announces Acquisition of the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
April 6, 2017

E!, the global pop culture powerhouse, announced today the network's acquisition of “People's Choice Awards.” E! will be the exclusive home of the popular annual award show that celebrates the best in pop culture and is voted on entirely by fans, in addition to taking over “People's Choice Awards'” vast digital, social and voting platforms. E! will air the “People's Choice Awards” starting in 2018 with its 44th annual installment to be produced by Wilshire Studios, the team behind E!'s signature “Live from The Red Carpet.” “People's Choice Awards” will air globally across E!'s 17 international channels reaching 153 countries in 24 languages.

Investigation Discovery Announces 2017 Fan Convention IDCON on 5/20 in NYC
Investigation Discovery Announces 2017 Fan Convention IDCON on 5/20 in NYC
April 6, 2017

The ultimate Investigation Discovery fan experience is back! Promising to be an event to-die-for for true crime fanatics everywhere,IDCON is taking fans behind the yellow tape of their favorite network. With access to ID's beloved on-air personalities, sneak peeks of upcoming programming, an insider view into well-known crimes and a chance to show-off their investigative skills and true crime knowledge, this is a can't-miss event for ID's loyal viewers. The second annual IDCON returns to New York City on Saturday, May 20 from 10am-5pm at the Altman Building – an iconic space in Chelsea which will be transformed into the ultimate mystery and suspense experience for IDCON 2017: NOTORIOUS HEADLINES.

Review Roundup: Kevin Kline Returns to Broadway in PRESENT LAUGHTER Tonight!- Updating Live
Review Roundup: Kevin Kline Returns to Broadway in PRESENT LAUGHTER Tonight!- Updating Live
April 5, 2017

Present Laughter, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel.

THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH Will Announce The All-Time Greatest Trump Tweet Tonight
THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH Will Announce The All-Time Greatest Trump Tweet Tonight
April 5, 2017

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah's online bracket tournament, Third Month Mania, to find the all-time greatest Trump tweet comes to a close with the winning tweet to be unveiled by Correspondents Roy Wood Jr. and Hasan Minhaj tonight at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach Comes to NBC This Sunday
IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach Comes to NBC This Sunday
April 5, 2017

Coming off a record-setting season of IndyCar viewership, NBCSN opens its coverage of the 2017 Verizon IndyCar Series with a live presentation of the iconic Grand Prix of Long Beach this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET, highlighting a motorsports event tripleheader on the network this weekend.

NASCAR Host Krista Voda Makes NBC Sports Group Horse Racing Debut This Saturday & Will Host NBCSN Coverage During Kentucky Derby Week
NASCAR Host Krista Voda Makes NBC Sports Group Horse Racing Debut This Saturday & Will Host NBCSN Coverage During Kentucky Derby Week
April 5, 2017

With the “Run for the Roses” only one month away, NBCSN presents live elite horse racing this Saturday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. ET, with coverage of the Wood Memorial, Blue Grass Stakes, and Santa Anita Derby. The winner of each race receives 100 points, enough to guarantee a spot in the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby, May 6 on NBC.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 5- What's New, Buenos Aires? The Broadway Revival of EVITA Opens at the Marquis Theater
VIDEO: On This Day, April 5- What's New, Buenos Aires? The Broadway Revival of EVITA Opens at the Marquis Theater
April 5, 2017

On this day in 2012, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA received its first Broadway revival at the Marquis Theatre. It was the first new Broadway production of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical since it debuted on Broadway over 30 years ago.

AEA Joins 12 Unions in Congressional Appeal to Save the NEA
AEA Joins 12 Unions in Congressional Appeal to Save the NEA
April 4, 2017

A joint coalition of 12 national unions, Actors Equity Association among them, has penned an appeal to members of Congress in defense of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Cast of Hit Sketch Comedy Show “Studio C” Opens Up for the First Time on Dove Channel's “Frankly Faraci”
Cast of Hit Sketch Comedy Show “Studio C” Opens Up for the First Time on Dove Channel's “Frankly Faraci”
April 4, 2017

The third episode of the Dove Channel's first original series, Frankly Faraci, features a never-before-seen interview with cast members of the popular sketch comedy TV show Studio C. Hosted by journalist Matthew Faraci, Frankly Faraci provides viewers with an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at high-profile figures in entertainment, music, sports, business, and politics who are doing good things in the world.

Bravo Media Hits Rewind When ANDY COHEN'S THEN & NOW Premieres 5/3
Bravo Media Hits Rewind When ANDY COHEN'S THEN & NOW Premieres 5/3
April 4, 2017

Bravo Media gets retrospective when “Andy Cohen's Then & Now” premieres Wednesday, May 3 at 10pm ET/PT. In each episode, host and executive producer Andy Cohen, alongside his newsmaker and celebrity guests, dive into some of the biggest headlines today then look back at a handful of iconic years in popular culture to ask, “How did we get here?”

Despite a Friday Encore, FALLON Wins in Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 & 25-54
Despite a Friday Encore, FALLON Wins in Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 & 25-54
April 4, 2017

Despite airing a Friday encore, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of March 27-31 in every key ratings demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 -- according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research. Note that ABC's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was in rebroadcast through the week.

MEET THE PRESS WITH CHUCK TODD #1 Across the Board for Ten of Past 11 Weeks
MEET THE PRESS WITH CHUCK TODD #1 Across the Board for Ten of Past 11 Weeks
April 4, 2017

“Meet the Press with Chuck Todd” (MTP) was the most-watched Sunday public affairs program on Sunday, April 2, according to Nielsen data, marking its first time as #1 season-to-date in every demographic since the 2010-2011 season.

TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 66 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 66 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years
April 4, 2017

NBC News' TODAY was the number-one morning show last week topping ABC's “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 66 straight weeks in the key demo (82 of 83 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY's A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date.

Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over Competition in Three Seasons The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board
Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over Competition in Three Seasons The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board
April 4, 2017

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of March 27, averaging 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +115,000 viewers (+7%) and “CBS Evening News” by +433,000 viewers (+32%). Nightly News holds its largest demo leads over ABC and CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News' demo lead over ABC is up +17%, while its advantage over CBS is up +13%.

NBC's THE AWESOME SHOW Celebrates Science, Technology Innovation
NBC's THE AWESOME SHOW Celebrates Science, Technology Innovation
April 4, 2017

 In partnership with Emmy Award-winning executive producer Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor), Chris Hardwick and the Silicon Valley institution Singularity University, NBC has ordered six episodes of “The Awesome Show,” a new series that will showcase the groundbreaking scientific and technological advances that are shaping the future, as well as celebrate the pioneers and communities at the forefront of this golden age of unprecedented discovery, innovation and opportunity.

NCAA Hoops, ACM Awards and the Top 6 Scripted Broadcasts Lead CBS to Third Straight Weekly Win in Viewers and Demos
NCAA Hoops, ACM Awards and the Top 6 Scripted Broadcasts Lead CBS to Third Straight Weekly Win in Viewers and Demos
April 4, 2017

CBS placed first in viewers and demographics for the third straight week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 2.

Iliza Is Making Her Mark in Late-Night; 'Truth & Iliza' to Launch May 2 with Six-Week Run on Freeform and All Freeform Platforms
Iliza Is Making Her Mark in Late-Night; 'Truth & Iliza' to Launch May 2 with Six-Week Run on Freeform and All Freeform Platforms
April 4, 2017

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger is bringing her incisive perspective to a new weekly late-night talk show, “Truth & Iliza.” “Truth & Iliza” is getting a six-week run starting TUESDAY, MAY 2 (10:02 – 10:32 p.m. EDT), and will serve as a platform for Iliza's societal observations and sketches fueled by her opinions as well as in-studio celebrity guest and expert interviews. 

VIDEO: On This Day, April 4- The Broadway Babies of FOLLIES Open at the Winter Garden Theater
VIDEO: On This Day, April 4- The Broadway Babies of FOLLIES Open at the Winter Garden Theater
April 4, 2017

On this day in 1971, the original production of the musical theatre classic, Follies, opened on Broadway. 

Review Roundup: AMELIE's Broadway Dreams Come True Tonight! - All the Reviews!
Review Roundup: AMELIE's Broadway Dreams Come True Tonight! - All the Reviews!
April 3, 2017

Amelie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small, but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amelie realizes that to find happiness she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart. Come be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection and sees possibility around every corner. In these uncertain times, Amelie is someone to believe in.



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