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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



Is A Max Martin Pop Musical Headed for London's West End?
Is A Max Martin Pop Musical Headed for London's West End?
August 2, 2018

According to a new audition notice, casting is currently underway for a musical based on the behemoth pop catalogue of producer Max Martin.

VIDEO: Sarah Bowden, Eloise Kropp, Anne Horak & Denis Lambert in A CHORUS LINE at The LEXington Theatre Company
VIDEO: Sarah Bowden, Eloise Kropp, Anne Horak & Denis Lambert in A CHORUS LINE at The LEXington Theatre Company
August 2, 2018

The LEXington Theatre Company opens A Chorus Line on August 2, wrapping up their fourth season of combining "Today's Broadway Stars and Tomorrow's Broadway Hopefuls" in Lexington, Kentucky.

VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Dances Into Barrington Stage
VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Dances Into Barrington Stage
August 1, 2018

The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern day New York City as two young lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, relevant and deeply moving musicals of our time.

TV: The Blue Cast of Public Works' Production of TWELFTH NIGHT at the Delacorte Theatre
TV: The Blue Cast of Public Works' Production of TWELFTH NIGHT at the Delacorte Theatre
August 1, 2018

See first-look footage of the Red Cast, currently featured in Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park!

TV: First Look at the Red Cast of Public Works' Production of TWELFTH NIGHT at the Delacorte Theatre
TV: First Look at the Red Cast of Public Works' Production of TWELFTH NIGHT at the Delacorte Theatre
August 1, 2018

Check out the first footage of the multi-cast Public Works production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, currently running at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. See the Red Cast in action below!

VIDEO: On This Day, August 1- BRING IT ON The Musical Cheers Up Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, August 1- BRING IT ON The Musical Cheers Up Broadway
August 1, 2018

Bring It On: The Musical tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound and explosive dance with aerial stunts, this hilariously universal story is sure to be everything you hoped for and nothing like you expected.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On TWELFTH NIGHT in the Park
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On TWELFTH NIGHT in the Park
July 31, 2018

The Public Theater's production of Public Works' TWELFTH NIGHT, conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah and Shaina Taub, music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, Choreography by Lorin Latarro, and directed by Oskar Eustis and Kwame Kwei-Armah, opened tonight and will run through Sunday, August 19.

VIDEO: Circolombia's ACELERE Comes to Chicago Shakespeare
VIDEO: Circolombia's ACELERE Comes to Chicago Shakespeare
July 31, 2018

Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces a special theatrical event from celebrated Colombia circus troupe Circolombia's Acelere, presented for a limited engagement in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, October 23-November 4, 2018.

Photo Flash: Arkansas Governor And First Lady Visit LITTLE ROCK At The Sheen Center
Photo Flash: Arkansas Governor And First Lady Visit LITTLE ROCK At The Sheen Center
July 31, 2018

 Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson were greeted by the cast of the Off-Broadwayplay Little Rock, written and directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street).  Little Rock is presented by Rebel Theatrical Management, LLC (Harvey Butler, producer), The Steward Family, The Steward Family Foundation, in association with The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture.  Performances began June 8, 2018 followed by opening night on June 14, 2018 for a limited engagement through September 8, 2018. 

West End FUNNY GIRL Starring Sheridan Smith to Be Broadcast in UK Cinemas
West End FUNNY GIRL Starring Sheridan Smith to Be Broadcast in UK Cinemas
July 31, 2018

Following its record-breaking, sell-out run in London's West End and national tour, the critically-acclaimed musical Funny Girl comes to cinemas throughout the UK, featuring Sheridan Smith in her lauded starring turn as legend of stage and screen, Fanny Brice. 

VIDEO: On This Day, July 31: The Memory Lives Again with the First Broadway Revival of CATS
VIDEO: On This Day, July 31: The Memory Lives Again with the First Broadway Revival of CATS
July 31, 2018

On this day in 2016, the first Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats opened at the Neil Simon Theater!

VIDEO: First Look at Natascia Diaz and Clybourne Elder in PASSION at Signature Theatre
VIDEO: First Look at Natascia Diaz and Clybourne Elder in PASSION at Signature Theatre
July 27, 2018

Natascia Diaz (Signature's Crazy for You, City Center Encores! Grand Hotel), Claybourne Elder (Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Broadway's Sunday in the Park with George) and Steffanie Leigh (Broadway's War Paint, Gigi, Mary Poppins) star in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion.

Disney Developing Live-Action Feature About An African Princess
Disney Developing Live-Action Feature About An African Princess
July 27, 2018

It has been reported that Disney will be developing a project by writers Ola Shokunbi and Lindsey Reed Palmer titled Sade which has been described as a live action fairy tale film.

VIDEO: On This Day, July 27- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Premieres Off-Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, July 27- LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Premieres Off-Broadway
July 27, 2018

On this day in 1982, the original off-Broadway production of the cult sci-fi musical, Little Shop of Horrors premiered off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theater.

Stephen Sondheim at Work on 'Many' Lyric Changes for Marianne Elliott COMPANY
Stephen Sondheim at Work on 'Many' Lyric Changes for Marianne Elliott COMPANY
July 26, 2018

According to Baz Bamigboye's latest column, work is well underway for the upcoming gender-bent production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical Company, and the composer is making considerable alterations to his beloved musical.

Review Roundup: Were Critics Head Over Heels for HEAD OVER HEELS?
Review Roundup: Were Critics Head Over Heels for HEAD OVER HEELS?
July 26, 2018

Head Over Heels opens on Broadway tonight at Broadway's Hudson Theatre (141 West 44th Street)! Let's see what the critics had to say!

VIDEO: On This Day, July 26- Happy Birthday, Helen Mirren!
VIDEO: On This Day, July 26- Happy Birthday, Helen Mirren!
July 26, 2018

Today we're celebrating the life and work of decorated star of stage and screen, Helen Mirren!

Jason Stuart's LIKE FATHER Drops Today
Jason Stuart's LIKE FATHER Drops Today
July 25, 2018

On July 25th, Jason Stuart the film LIKE FATHER will premiere on DEKKOO's streaming service. He acts, directs and produced 'the little film that could'. LIKE FATHER revolves around a Jewish New Yorker, who is a bedridden patriarch dying of lung cancer (Jason Stuart). His gay African American son (Nic Few) wants him to admit he was a bad father. Instead, Lenny confesses (for the very first time to another human being), that despite his long-lasting marriage and faithfulness to Jake's mother (Denise Dowse), he's always been attracted to men but never acted on it. Co-starring Terry Ray, Mike C. Manning and Daniyar. Written by David A. Lee & Daniel Vaillancourt and executive produced by Scott Crawford. 

VIDEO: Highlights from GYPSY Starring Carolee Carmello at Broadway at Music Circus!
VIDEO: Highlights from GYPSY Starring Carolee Carmello at Broadway at Music Circus!
July 25, 2018

The 2018 Broadway At Music Circus season continues with Gypsy, one of musical theater's most acclaimed and enduring works. Check out Broadway's Carolee Carmello and the cast in action below!

VIDEO: On This Day. July 25: A CHORUS LINE Lands on Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day. July 25: A CHORUS LINE Lands on Broadway!
July 25, 2018

On this day in 1975, the landmark musical, A Chorus Line, celebrated its opening night on Broadway!






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