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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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Follies



Indican Pictures Delivers Salvation With The Church - This Summer!
Indican Pictures Delivers Salvation With The Church - This Summer!
July 30, 2019

The Church is an indie horror thriller from director and writer Dom Frank. Starring Bill Moseley (3 From Hell), Ashley C. Williams (The Human Centipede) and Clint Howard, this church is being sold and God is not happy. When a pastor (Moseley) is tempted by money, a real estate developer moves into these holy grounds. But. something is not right and some of these characters will pay for their sins, in this exciting release. Already showing on Digital platforms and in theatres, The Church will see a wider release, in more DVD markets, this August 6th.

VIDEO: First Look at DISNEY'S WHEN YOU WISH at Tuacahn Amphitheatre
VIDEO: First Look at DISNEY'S WHEN YOU WISH at Tuacahn Amphitheatre
July 29, 2019

This summer at Tuacahn Center for the Arts, a little girl's dream comes alive as she takes you on an enchanted journey through popular Disney classics including Hercules, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, Aladdin, Moana, and many more surprises. The adventures in this musical never stop as you journey deep into Walt Disney's classic film vault.

VIDEO: Tituss Burgess Performs New Song,
VIDEO: Tituss Burgess Performs New Song, "I'll Be Alright" On THE VIEW
July 26, 2019

Today, Broadway and television favorite, Tituss Burgess, stopped by The View to perform a new track off his personal third album, Saint Tituss.

VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried And Ashley Park Put A MEAN GIRLS Spin On A Pop Duet
VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried And Ashley Park Put A MEAN GIRLS Spin On A Pop Duet
July 26, 2019

Two Plastics from stage and screen got together for a quick duet at the Williamstown Theatre Festival late night cabaret last night.

Review Roundup: MOULIN ROUGE Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Think!
Review Roundup: MOULIN ROUGE Opens On Broadway - See What The Critics Think!
July 25, 2019

Tonight's the night! Moulin Rouge! The Musical opens tonight, July 25 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre! See what the critics have to say!

Getting The Scoop On The Mysterious Monologues of SEA WALL/ A LIFE
Getting The Scoop On The Mysterious Monologues of SEA WALL/ A LIFE
August 4, 2019

Get the details on the acclaimed new play, Sea Wall/A Life, opening August 8 at Brpadway's Hudson Theatre, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge

Review Roundup: Joe Iconis' BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER Opens Off-Broadway- See What The Critics Said!
Review Roundup: Joe Iconis' BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER Opens Off-Broadway- See What The Critics Said!
July 23, 2019

The new musical comedy Broadway Bounty Hunter, celebrated opening night of its New York Premiere engagement Off-Broadway at Greenwich House Theater tonight! See what the critics are saying!

VIDEO: Musical Theatre Campers Surprise MEAN GIRLS Star Kate Rockwell With A Mashup Tribute!
VIDEO: Musical Theatre Campers Surprise MEAN GIRLS Star Kate Rockwell With A Mashup Tribute!
July 23, 2019

As a thank you for her mentoring, the campers and administration of the camp decided to surprise Mean Girl star Kate Rockwell with a video tribute

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller And Megan Hilty Star In PATSY & LORETTA in New Trailer
VIDEO: Jessie Mueller And Megan Hilty Star In PATSY & LORETTA in New Trailer
July 23, 2019

Get a first look at Megan and Jessie as country icons Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn in the the first trailer for Patsy & Loretta on Lifetime!

VIDEO: JUNIE B JONES, THE MUSICAL at the Marriott Theatre
VIDEO: JUNIE B JONES, THE MUSICAL at the Marriott Theatre
July 18, 2019

Live a day in the life of this ever lovable and outspoken first grader with the premiere of Junie B. Jones, The Musical, at Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire. Running from July 12 to August 11, 2019, with press opening on Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m., this special one-hour presentation explores the wonderful works of Barbara Park's beloved best-selling books. Created by the team who brought Dear Edwina to the stage-Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich-and developed into a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical by TheatreworksUSA, Junie B. Jones, The Musical is directed and choreographed by Johanna McKenzie Miller, with musical direction by Ellen Morris.

VIDEO: SummerStage at Leonia Sets Sail With ANYTHING GOES
VIDEO: SummerStage at Leonia Sets Sail With ANYTHING GOES
July 17, 2019

SummerStage at Leonia opens its 20th anniversary season on July 18 with Cole Porter's classic musical Anything Goes. Performances are July 18 through August 4, 2019 at the historic Civil War Drill Hall Theatre in Leonia, NJ.

VIDEO: The Original Production of LES MISERABLES Says Au Revoir To The West End
VIDEO: The Original Production of LES MISERABLES Says Au Revoir To The West End
July 16, 2019

The original staging of the beloved musical Les Miserables played its final performance this weekend at the Queen's Theatre in London. Following the performance, the show's current Jean Valjean, Dean Chisnall addressed the crowd to celebrate the impact and legacy of this groundbreaking production.

Review Roundup: EQUUS Opens At London's Trafalgar Studios
Review Roundup: EQUUS Opens At London's Trafalgar Studios
July 16, 2019

Following its hugely successful run, the English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East production of Equus opened this week at London's Trafalgar Studios.

TV: First Look At Theatre Under The Stars' SEUSSICAL!
TV: First Look At Theatre Under The Stars' SEUSSICAL!
July 16, 2019

'Oh, the thinks you can think' when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper from Theatre Under The Stars!

VIDEO: Mentalist Derren Brown Explores Psychological Manipulation in New TEDTalk
VIDEO: Mentalist Derren Brown Explores Psychological Manipulation in New TEDTalk
July 16, 2019

From stage to screen, two-time Olivier Award winner Derren Brown has mesmerized millions worldwide with his unique brand of mind reading, persuasion, and psychological illusion. Now, with beguiling feats of mind reading and suggestion, Derren Brown explores psychological manipulation and its implications for the human experience in a newly released TED Talk.

VIDEO: Bay Area Spotlight On HAIRSPRAY At Bay Area Musicals
VIDEO: Bay Area Spotlight On HAIRSPRAY At Bay Area Musicals
July 12, 2019

Bay Area Musicals' production of HAIRSPRAY runs from July 6 - August 11, 2019 and will perform at San Francisco's Victoria Theatre (2961 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103). Regular tickets range from $35 - $65 and can be purchase online at www.bamsf.orghairspray. Opening Night Fundraiser Tickets (available only for the Saturday, July 6 performance at 8:00 p.m.) range from $50 - $100 and includes dessert and a champagne toast with the cast (and can also be purchased online at www.bamsf.orghairspray). 

VIDEO: Bay Area Musicals' Feels The Beat With HAIRSPRAY
VIDEO: Bay Area Musicals' Feels The Beat With HAIRSPRAY
July 12, 2019

Bay Area Musicals is thrilled to announce the full cast and creative team for the final production of the Company's 2018-2019 season, the international smash hit HAIRSPRAY (Winner of 8 Tony Awards including 'Best Musical'). Based on the 1988 John Waters film, HAIRSPRAY features music by Mark Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman & Mark Shaiman and a book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan. 

Liv Li Presents New Film AS YE SOW
Liv Li Presents New Film AS YE SOW
July 11, 2019

Known for her hands-on approach to filmmaking and presenting unique stories about modern life, veteran producer Liv Li takes on a poignant tale of a man and his elderly mother in the upcoming film “As Ye Sow.”

VIDEO: A Look At DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL At The Lucille Lortel Theatre
VIDEO: A Look At DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL At The Lucille Lortel Theatre
July 10, 2019

Highlights from TheaterWorksUSA's World Premiere of Dog Man: The Musical, based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey.

VIDEO: Patti LaBelle Honored By Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
VIDEO: Patti LaBelle Honored By Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
July 8, 2019

The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus hosted the Kimmel Center Great American Party on the Plaza, a FREE concert featuring festival-style activities and live performances, including casts direct from Broadway - representing Dear Evan Hansen and Mean Girls - jazz performers, and the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers. The ShowStoppers education program led Hamiltunes, a sing-along inspired by and covering selections from the highly-anticipated Hamilton musical.



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