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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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STAGE TUBE: Deborah Cox Belts Out Whitney's Greatest Hits in Latest Preview for THE BODYGUARD
STAGE TUBE: Deborah Cox Belts Out Whitney's Greatest Hits in Latest Preview for THE BODYGUARD
October 7, 2016

Grammy Award-nominated and multi-platinum R&B/pop recording artist and film/TV actress Deborah Cox is prepping to star as Rachel Marron in the upcoming tour of The Bodyguard the Musical.  Hear what Deborah has to say on taking on the iconic role and catch snippets of her singing pop classics like, 'I Will Always Love You', 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody', and 'I'm Every Woman' in the latest preview for the tour. 

STAGE TUBE: Amber Riley Debuts Iconic, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' on The Graham Norton Show
STAGE TUBE: Amber Riley Debuts Iconic, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' on The Graham Norton Show
October 7, 2016

Amber Riley dropped in on The Graham Norton Show this week in support of her upcoming West End turn as Effie White in the first ever UK production of the 1980's classic musical, Dreamgirls. Watch the video below to catch one of the first glimpses of the production as Ms. Riley slays the iconic ballad, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going'.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition Comes to Blu-ray and DVD
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition Comes to Blu-ray and DVD
October 7, 2016

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of one of the most beloved films of all time!  Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell and Henry Travers, director Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life has made an indelible impact on popular culture and continues to be a cherished part of many families' holiday tradition.

Review Roundup: HOLIDAY INN Opens on Broadway
Review Roundup: HOLIDAY INN Opens on Broadway
October 6, 2016

Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical opens officially tonight at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). BroadwayWorld will have all the reviews as they roll in. Let's see what the critics had to say:

Rahway International Film Festival Announces Opening Night Lineup and Celebration
Rahway International Film Festival Announces Opening Night Lineup and Celebration
October 5, 2016

The Rahway International Film Festival will open its fourth annual celebration on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the UC PAC's Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts in Rahway, NJ with a complimentary cocktail hour for all of the evening's attendees.  Cocktail Hour will begin at 6:30pm, followed at 8pm by the night's film presentations.  The pre-show party will be catered by Nygel's American Cuisine of Cherry Street in Rahway, NJ.  

STAGE TUBE: Kerrie Anne Greenland and Laura Bunting Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' from SIDE SHOW
STAGE TUBE: Kerrie Anne Greenland and Laura Bunting Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' from SIDE SHOW
October 5, 2016

Side Show is currently playing at Hayes Theatre Co and audiences and critics have been unanimous in their praise for leading ladies Kerrie Anne Greenland (Helpmann Award winner for Les Miserables) and Laura Bunting (Elphaba in Wicked, Maureen in Rent) who portray real-life conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton.

GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS Comes to Great Performances This Month
GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS Comes to Great Performances This Month
October 5, 2016

In collaboration with The Recording Academy, Great Performances presents 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends,' a special all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for The Academy's 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients.The celebration and tribute concert features rare performances by honorees and never-before-seen renditions by those they've inspired.

Teresa Giudice Joins Dr. Oz To Discuss How She Transformed Her Mental and Physical Health Behind Bars
Teresa Giudice Joins Dr. Oz To Discuss How She Transformed Her Mental and Physical Health Behind Bars
October 5, 2016

Tomorrow, Real Housewife Teresa Giudice reveals intimate details from her time behind bars she's never shared before. Guidice tells Dr. Oz about her new passion for yoga, her current relationship with her husband, and turning the tables to forgiveness in life after prison.

STAGE TUBE: The Cast of ROCKY HORROR Talks 'Don't Dream It, Be It'
STAGE TUBE: The Cast of ROCKY HORROR Talks 'Don't Dream It, Be It'
October 5, 2016

So simple, and yet so profound. The cast of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW explains what 'Don't Dream It, Be It" means to them.

Saturday Night on Broadway!: A Hilarious History of SNL and The Great White Way
Saturday Night on Broadway!: A Hilarious History of SNL and The Great White Way
October 8, 2016

There is a belief among those in the public eye that you can't say you've truly 'made it' until Saturday Night Live has spoofed you. As evidenced by the show's long and well-documented history of pop-cultural and political satire, it is evident that no one is safe from SNL's finely tuned eye for current events and cultural happenings.

STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS' Todrick Hall Lip Synchs for His Life
STAGE TUBE: KINKY BOOTS' Todrick Hall Lip Synchs for His Life
October 4, 2016

]The tables have turned and Todrick is now a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race! In a performance from his new lead role in Kinky Boots on Broadway he must twirl and strut for his LIFE in front of his esteemed judges: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Matthews and.... Todrick Hall? Check out the video below and watch Todrick lip synch for his life to 'Land of Lola' from Kinky Boots!

THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Delivers Largest Weekly Audience Since February
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Delivers Largest Weekly Audience Since February
October 4, 2016

THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT and THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN both notched their largest weekly audiences in more than six months, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Sept. 30.

Ridge Recap: The Original Cast of FALSETTOS Talks Favorite Moments, Staying on Pitch, and How They Feel About Passing the Torch
Ridge Recap: The Original Cast of FALSETTOS Talks Favorite Moments, Staying on Pitch, and How They Feel About Passing the Torch
October 5, 2016

When Falsettos first premiered on Broadway in 1992, the show gained instant status as a game changer. With William Finn's brave new style of musical theatre composition and in placing the lives of queer characters at the forefront of its storytelling, the show has become a cultural landmark and a blueprint for the array of modern musical theatre that followed in its wake.

George Clinton, Anders Holm & Byron Bowers join Flying Lotus' KUSO
George Clinton, Anders Holm & Byron Bowers join Flying Lotus' KUSO
October 3, 2016

Brainfeeder Films has announced today that musical legend George Clinton, and comedians Byron Bowers and Anders Holm have joined the cast of acclaimed and celebrated music artist Flying Lotus' feature film debut KUSO. The film, which Flying Lotus is directing, is Brainfeeder's first feature film and will be produced by Eddie Alcazar.

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Reveals the Origin of Her Song 'Perfect Story' in New Video
STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Reveals the Origin of Her Song 'Perfect Story' in New Video
September 30, 2016

Check out a brand new video of Idina Menzel giving a little history on a song from her new album, 'idina.'  The song, 'Perfect Story' was written in dedication to her son following her divorce from former husband, Taye Diggs. Watch as the star talks motherhood and the trials of single motherhood in the clip. 

Gordon Ramsay's THE F WORD to Air LIVE in 2017 on FOX
Gordon Ramsay's THE F WORD to Air LIVE in 2017 on FOX
September 30, 2016

FOX has ordered THE F WORD, a bold new food variety show from award-winning chef and series host Gordon Ramsay. Based on his hit U.K. series of the same name, each distinctive and fast-paced hour will combine good food and good cooking with Ramsay's passion, energy and humor into a one-of-a-kind LIVE series. THE F WORD is scheduled to premiere in 2017 on FOX.

Damon Gupton Joins the Cast of CRIMINAL MINDS
Damon Gupton Joins the Cast of CRIMINAL MINDS
September 30, 2016

Damon Gupton has joined the cast of CRIMINAL MINDS as a series regular. His character will be introduced in this season's eighth episode, on the CBS Television Network.

FOX News Channel to Present Live Coverage of the Vice Presidential Debate on October 4th
FOX News Channel to Present Live Coverage of the Vice Presidential Debate on October 4th
September 30, 2016

FOX News Channel (FNC) will present special live programming of the upcoming vice presidential debate between nominees Democratic vice presidential nominee Senator Tim Kaine and Republican vice presidential nominee Governor Mike Pence on October 4th from Longwood University.  Coverage will be available on FNC, as well as on additional platforms, including FOX News Radio, FOX News Mobile and FOXNews.com, where the debate will livestream for free without authentication.

ABC Wins Thursday with GREY'S ANATOMY as the Night's No. 1 TV Series for the 2nd Week in a Row
ABC Wins Thursday with GREY'S ANATOMY as the Night's No. 1 TV Series for the 2nd Week in a Row
September 30, 2016

ABC's drama lineup won Thursday night in Adults 18-49 (1.6/6), outdelivering NBC's schedule by 33% (“Superstore”/”The Good Place”/”Chicago Med”/”The Blacklist” = 1.2/4) and Fox's drama lineup by 78% (“Rosewood”/”Pitch” = 0.9/3). The Net's lineup held steady with last week's premiere Thursday in Adults 18-49 (1.6/6 vs. 1.7/6).

Ridge Recap: The Original Cast of FALSETTOS Talks Lapine, Finn, and How They Almost Didn't Make It to Broadway
Ridge Recap: The Original Cast of FALSETTOS Talks Lapine, Finn, and How They Almost Didn't Make It to Broadway
September 30, 2016

When Falsettos first premiered on Broadway in 1992, the show gained instant status as a game changer. With William Finn's brave new style of musical theatre composition and in placing the lives of queer characters at the forefront of its storytelling, the show has become a cultural landmark and a blueprint for the array of modern musical theatre that followed in its wake.



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