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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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See All the Latest TV Trailers from San Diego Comic Con!
See All the Latest TV Trailers from San Diego Comic Con!
July 21, 2017

Comic-Con' in San Diego is in full swing. Each year, eager fans get previews of all the latest in movies and television.  This year, brand-new trailers from Teen Wolf, The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, and more have dropped in this week's presentation so far and BroadwayWorld has all of them.

Sources Claim Ben Affleck BATMAN Franchise in Jeopardy at Warner Bros.
Sources Claim Ben Affleck BATMAN Franchise in Jeopardy at Warner Bros.
July 21, 2017

The Hollywood Reporter has reported on some trouble for Ben Affleck's Batman franchise.

Sean Hannity Will Not Receive the William F. Buckley Award for Media Excellence
Sean Hannity Will Not Receive the William F. Buckley Award for Media Excellence
July 21, 2017

CNN has reported that Fox News anchor Sean Hannity will no longer receive the William F. Buckley Award for Media Excellence.

VIDEO: New2NY Series presents ME & ELLA
VIDEO: New2NY Series presents ME & ELLA
July 20, 2017

Next up in the New2NY Series is 'Me & Ella'. Set against the restless backdrop of the 20th Century and the lush serenity of the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. Set against the restless backdrop of the 20th Century and the lush serenity of the Ella Fitzgerald songbook, Broadway veteran Andrea Frierson's Me & Ella is a valentine to the 'First Lady of Song.' Ms. Frierson's personal storytelling and song stylings provide a loving glimpse into why Ella's music, heart and determination to overcome the challenges in her life and career continue to inspire. Me & Ella was featured last season as part of the York's Developmental Reading Series and commemorates the centennial of the legendary songstress.

VIDEO: The Memory Lives Again with CATS Resident Grizabella, Mamie Parris
VIDEO: The Memory Lives Again with CATS Resident Grizabella, Mamie Parris
July 20, 2017

Mamie Parris, who plays the iconic role of 'Grizabella the Glamour Cat' in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS, visited Fox 5 today to deliver her impressive take on the classic ballad, 'Memory.'

Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath and Beulah Koale Join the Cast of HAWAII FIVE-0
Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath and Beulah Koale Join the Cast of HAWAII FIVE-0
July 19, 2017

Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath and Beulah Koale are set to join the cast of HAWAII FIVE-0, which begins its eighth season Friday, Sept. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

'Nightline' Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 for Week of 7/10
'Nightline' Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 for Week of 7/10
July 18, 2017

ABC News' “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (1.227 million) and Adults 25-54 (498,000) during the week of July 10, 2017, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media

Fallon Takes the Week Against Original Colbert and Kimmel Telecasts in 18-49 and Most Key Measures
Fallon Takes the Week Against Original Colbert and Kimmel Telecasts in 18-49 and Most Key Measures
July 18, 2017

Encore telecasts of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon have won the late-night ratings week of July 10-14 versus original ABC and CBS time-period competition in many key measure adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, women 25-54, according to live plus same day results from Nielsen Media Research.

SPARTAN: ULTIMATE TEAM CHALLENGE: NBC's Competition Series Concludes Its Second Season 7/23
SPARTAN: ULTIMATE TEAM CHALLENGE: NBC's Competition Series Concludes Its Second Season 7/23
July 18, 2017

The “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” season concludes with a two-hour Sunday, July 23 telecast (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) in which six teams will face off in semifinal heats in hopes of competing as one of the top three teams to race against each other on the most demanding Spartan course ever devised.

NBC Sports Group's Tour de France “Tour Pass” Begins 7/18
NBC Sports Group's Tour de France “Tour Pass” Begins 7/18
July 18, 2017

NBC Sports Group's more than 280 hours of live, primetime, and encore coverage of the 104th Tour de France culminates this weekend with the final stages on NBC, NBCSN and NBC Sports Gold.

Bravo Media Battens Down the Hatches for Season Five of BELOW DECK
Bravo Media Battens Down the Hatches for Season Five of BELOW DECK
July 17, 2017

Come sail away with Bravo Media when season five of “Below Deck” returns on Tuesday, September 5 at 9pm ET/PT. It's all hands on deck when fan favorites Captain Lee Rosbach, Kate Chastain (chief stew) and Nico Scholly(senior deckhand) team up again for another Caribbean charter aboard the 154' mega yacht “Valor,” as they navigate the choppy waters of luxury yachting off the coast of St. Maarten. Joining the crew are Matthew Burns (chef), Brianna Adekeye (stew), Jennifer Howell (stew), Chris Brown (deckhand), Bruno Duarte (deckhand) and Baker Manning (deckhand). For a sneak peek at the new season, click here:http://www.bravotv.com/below-deck/season-5/videos/your-first-look-at-belowdeck-season-5

Things Get Chilly at D23 with New Details on FROZEN 2 and OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE
Things Get Chilly at D23 with New Details on FROZEN 2 and OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE
July 14, 2017

Disney continues to keep details mostly under wraps for Frozen 2, but the film's stars Kristen Bell and Josh Gad were on hand to dish about the hotly anticipated sequel and its sister project, a short titled Olaf's Frozen Adventure.

Man Underground Searches for Answers in the STARS IN THE SHADOWS
Man Underground Searches for Answers in the STARS IN THE SHADOWS
July 13, 2017

Indican Pictures is set to release Michael Borowiec and Sam Marine's Man Underground. The film is a genre bender as a retired geologist attempts to discover extraterrestrial life. Having undergone illicit experiments, Willem hopes for vindication, in the stars. Man Underground's cast includes: George Basil (“Crashing”), Andy Rocco (Teenage Vampire Killers from Hell) and Pamela Fila (“Law & Order SVU”). A preview of the film's upcoming launch is hosted here.

Review Roundup: Sam Gold Brings HAMLET to The Public Theater
Review Roundup: Sam Gold Brings HAMLET to The Public Theater
July 13, 2017

The Public Theater presents Hamlet as part of its downtown summer season, featuring Golden Globe Award winner Oscar Isaac as the tormented Danish Prince. Directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold, the production held its opening night tonight and the critics were in attendance.

ACTING DEAD Now Available for Streaming on Amazon
ACTING DEAD Now Available for Streaming on Amazon
July 12, 2017

Acting Dead, a web series created by Brian Beacock and produced by Beacock, Susan Bernhardt, Paul Nygro, and Leonian Pictures, is now available for streaming at Amazon.com. Access is free for Amazon Prime members.

NBCSN & NBC Sports App Present More Than 17 Hours of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup & XFINITY Series Trackside Coverag
NBCSN & NBC Sports App Present More Than 17 Hours of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup & XFINITY Series Trackside Coverag
July 12, 2017

NBC Sports Group gears up for its third week of live 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and XFINITY Series racing with more than 17 hours of trackside coverage from New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. NBCSN's race coverage from “The Magic Mile” begins Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, with XFINITY Series racing, and culminates Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing.

'Experience is the Teacher of All Things': A Question of Marketing and Politics on Broadway
'Experience is the Teacher of All Things': A Question of Marketing and Politics on Broadway
July 22, 2017

Throughout the early days of the Trump administration, the arts community has played no small role in engaging fans and motivating audiences to take greater part in the political process. From Hamilton's showdown with the Vice President to the presence of Broadway Strong at the Women's March, the Broadway community has banded together to help bring greater awareness to our audiences.

VIDEO: MAD MEL SAVES THE WORLD to Premiere at Midtown International Theater Festival
VIDEO: MAD MEL SAVES THE WORLD to Premiere at Midtown International Theater Festival
July 11, 2017

Thousands of years ago, ancient aliens called the Marradians visited Earth to share their knowledge and make humanity what it is today. Well, we gotta blame someone! Now they're coming back to destroy us. Unless Mad Mel, the Hans Solo of our story, can save the planet.

Washington is America's Top State for Business, According to CNBC Exclusive Study
Washington is America's Top State for Business, According to CNBC Exclusive Study
July 11, 2017

CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today unveiled the results of its eleventh annual list of America's Top States for Business with Washington taking the number one position. The Evergreen state scored 1,621 out of 2,500 points.

NBC Sports Group's Tour de France Coverage to Include Interviews with Chris Froome, Marcel Kittel, and More
NBC Sports Group's Tour de France Coverage to Include Interviews with Chris Froome, Marcel Kittel, and More
July 11, 2017

NBC Sports Group's more than 280 hours of live, primetime, and encore coverage of the 104th Tour de France continues tonight at 8 p.m. ET with Tour Primetime on NBCSN. Tour Primetime airs each weeknight during the Tour de France and features a look at the day's most compelling action with new analysis, interviews, and updates.



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