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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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THE BEST FIFA FOOTBALL AWARDS Airs Monday, 1/9 on NBCSN
THE BEST FIFA FOOTBALL AWARDS Airs Monday, 1/9 on NBCSN
January 6, 2017

NBCSN presents coverage of “The Best FIFA Football Awards” this Monday, Jan. 9, at 5 p.m. ET.  Telemundo and NBC UNIVERSO host Spanish-language coverage of the event Monday at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo & Armie Hammer Buckle Up for CARS 3
Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo & Armie Hammer Buckle Up for CARS 3
January 6, 2017

Disney•Pixar's “Cars 3” filmmakers revealed key cast members and new characters in the upcoming faster-than-fast film. Joining Owen Wilson in the all-new story that tests the heart of a champion in a high-tech world are Cristela Alonzo and Armie Hammer as unconventional trainer Cruz Ramirez and next-gen racer Jackson Storm, respectively.

STAGE TUBE: Tonya Pinkins Takes On the YouTube Roast Challenge
STAGE TUBE: Tonya Pinkins Takes On the YouTube Roast Challenge
January 5, 2017

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins has released a new video as part of the YouTube Roast Challenge with a lot of help from her celebrity friends. 

STAGE TUBE: Melinda Hughes Releases Video for TWEETS IN THE NIGHT
STAGE TUBE: Melinda Hughes Releases Video for TWEETS IN THE NIGHT
January 5, 2017

Melinda Hughes who is a Weimar Cabaret specialist and a successful satirical performer who has sold-out venues around the world. 

Telemundo and NBC Universo Present THE BEST FIFA FOOTBALL AWARDS 1/9
Telemundo and NBC Universo Present THE BEST FIFA FOOTBALL AWARDS 1/9
January 5, 2017

Telemundo and NBC UNIVERSO will present the exclusive US Spanish-language simulcast of “The Best FIFA Football Awards” on Monday, January 9 at 12:30PM/11:30 AM C. Telemundo Deportes presenters Andrés Cantor, Miguel Gurwitz and Ana Jurka will lead the Spanish-language broadcast of the event, which will be hosted by Eva Longoria and Marco Schreyl at the TPC studios in Zurich, Switzerland. The awards ceremony can also be viewed on Telemundo Deportes digital properties on Facebook and YouTube, and the Telemundo Deportes app. 

Marcus Lemones Searches for THE PARTNER in All-New CNBC Series Premiering 2/28
Marcus Lemones Searches for THE PARTNER in All-New CNBC Series Premiering 2/28
January 5, 2017

CNBC today announced the ten finalists participating in THE PARTNER, the all-new series featuring Marcus Lemonis –the renowned investor, entrepreneur, and host of CNBC's hit show “The Profit.” Premiering Tuesday, February 28 at 10pm ET/PT, the five episode series follows Lemonis as he searches for the perfect partner to help him manage the fast-growing portfolio of businesses he's acquired. In the end, one candidate will receive the opportunity of a lifetime: a half-million dollar contract, an equity stake, and the chance to help Lemonis manage his empire. Watch trailer: http://bit.ly/2hSdBLO

Broadway History Lesson: How A BRONX TALE Co- Director Robert De Niro Took A Hollywood Pay Cut to Make His Broadway Debut
Broadway History Lesson: How A BRONX TALE Co- Director Robert De Niro Took A Hollywood Pay Cut to Make His Broadway Debut
January 7, 2017

Each night at the Longacre Theatre, enthusiastic audiences are teleported to the mean streets of New York City in the 1960's. Telling the story of Calogero, an Italian kid coming of age in the Bronx during a turbulent time in American history. The moving story takes us through one young man's struggles to find a place somewhere between his hardworking father, Lorenzo, the son of immigrants and the glamorous pull of the mafia life and local gangster, Sonny.  

Rom-Coms and Crime Dramas to Air on TV5MONDE USA This January!
Rom-Coms and Crime Dramas to Air on TV5MONDE USA This January!
January 4, 2017

This January, kick off the New Year with TV5MONDE USA's dynamic lineup of crime dramas, thrillers and romantic comedies. The month features The Murderer Lives at Number 21, a classic crime drama following a small-time detective who is tracking down one Paris' most notorious murders; Almost like the others, a moving family drama about a couple who discovers that their son is suffering from a mental illness; and The Sucker, a comedy following the fate of a small-time shop keeper who gets tricked into transporting stolen goods throughout Europe.

STAGE TUBE: THE LOVERS Starring Debra Winger & Tracy Letts Gets A Poster, Trailer and Release Date
STAGE TUBE: THE LOVERS Starring Debra Winger & Tracy Letts Gets A Poster, Trailer and Release Date
January 4, 2017

The Lovers is a refreshing, funny look at love, fidelity, and family, starring Debra Winger and Tracy Letts as a long-married and completely dispassionate husband and wife. Both are in the midst of serious affairs and are increasingly committed to their new partners. But on the brink of officially calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly and unexpectedly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance that forces them to navigate the hilarious complications of 'cheating' on their respective lovers. A mixture of humor and powerful emotion, the story is a uniquely honest take on modern marriage.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Gary Barlow and the Cast of THE GIRLS Perform
STAGE TUBE: Watch Gary Barlow and the Cast of THE GIRLS Perform "Sunflower"
January 3, 2017

Watch Gary Barlow and the cast of The Girls in the recording studio perform the song 'Sunflowers' from Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical The Girls.

STAGE TUBE: Faith Leaders, Award-Winning Actors and Activists Challenge Congress to Obstruct Trump
STAGE TUBE: Faith Leaders, Award-Winning Actors and Activists Challenge Congress to Obstruct Trump
January 3, 2017

Today, Humanity for Progress released a new video #StandUpForUS directed by Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning director Liz Garbus (What Happened, Miss Simone?), co-written by Humanity for Progress founder Laura Dawn and produced by Humanity for Progress co-founder Tanya Selvaratnam. The video stars faith leaders, activists, real estate developer Bruce Ratner, and award-winning actors including Sally Field, Jeffrey Wright, Lea DeLaria, Keegan Michael-Key, Rosie Perez, Steve Buscemi, Zoe Kazan and others.

Sundays Are About to Get A Lot More Fun with the Premiere of SIEMPRE NIÑOS
Sundays Are About to Get A Lot More Fun with the Premiere of SIEMPRE NIÑOS
January 3, 2017

Beginning this upcoming January 8 at 8pm/7c, Sunday nights will be more fun than ever with the premiere of “Siempre Niños,” the new TELEMUNDO show hosted by Mario Kreutzberger, Don Francisco, alongside Patricia Manterola and Karim Mendiburu. Viewers will enjoy a spectacular evening for the whole family featuring the world's most talented kids, guest artists, comedy, contests and fun-filled segments in a two-hour format that will transport adults back to their childhood as the young participants take control of the screen.

STAGE TUBE: August Wilson Gets the Modern Treatment in FENCES Parody
STAGE TUBE: August Wilson Gets the Modern Treatment in FENCES Parody
December 30, 2016

Comedy group KingBach gives a the current film version of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, FENCES, the millenial treatment in this brand-new parody.

STAGE TUBE: Stars of New Maury Yeston Musical Debut Music Video for 'More and More'
STAGE TUBE: Stars of New Maury Yeston Musical Debut Music Video for 'More and More'
December 30, 2016

Maxwell Caulfield, Zoe Doano and Chris Peluso are to head the cast of Death Takes A Holiday, the third Charing Cross Theatre musical directed by Artistic Director Thom Southerland following the critically acclaimed Titanic and Ragtime, which has just received an all-time record 14 Off West End Award nominations as well as WhatsOnStage Award nominations for Best Musical Revival and Best Off West End Producton.

Season Six Premiere of HOMELAND Available Early Exclusively to Showtime Subscribers
Season Six Premiere of HOMELAND Available Early Exclusively to Showtime Subscribers
December 30, 2016

Today, SHOWTIME is giving its subscribers exclusive early access to the season six premiere of its Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning hit drama series HOMELAND. 

Presenters Announced for THE 74TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
Presenters Announced for THE 74TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS
December 30, 2016

Drew Barrymore (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Steve Carell (Golden Globe Award winner and eight-time award nominee), Priyanka Chopra, Matt Damon (two-time Golden Globe Award winner and seven-time award nominee), Viola Davis (five-time Golden Globe Award nominee), Laura Dern (three-time Golden Globe Award winner and five-time award nominee), Goldie Hawn (Golden Globe Award winner and nine-time award nominee), Anna Kendrick (Golden Globe Award nominee), Nicole Kidman (three-time Golden Globe Award winner and eleven-time award nominee), Brie Larson (Golden Globe Award winner and award nominee), Diego Luna, Sienna Miller (Golden Globe Award nominee), Mandy Moore (Golden Globe Award nominee), Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Timothy Olyphant, Chris Pine, Eddie Redmayne (Golden Globe Award winner and two-time award nominee), Zoe Saldana, Amy Schumer (Golden Globe Award nominee), Sylvester Stallone (Golden Globe Award winner and three-time award nominee), Justin Theroux, Milo Ventimiglia, Sofia Vergara (four-time Golden Globe Award nominee), and Reese Witherspoon (Golden Globe Award winner and four-time award nominee) have been announced as presenters by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for the 74th Annual Golden Globe® Awards.

2016 Flashback: A Year's Worth of Advice from Your Favorite Stars
2016 Flashback: A Year's Worth of Advice from Your Favorite Stars
January 2, 2017

At the end of every 'backstage' interview, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge asks his guest, 'What is the best bit of advice that you've been given, either personally or professionally, that you still live by?'

STAGE TUBE: Rick McKay Pays Tribute to Debbie Reynolds with New Documentary Footage
STAGE TUBE: Rick McKay Pays Tribute to Debbie Reynolds with New Documentary Footage
December 29, 2016

Broadway historian and documentarian, Rick McKay has released some brand-new footage from his upcoming documentary Broadway: BEYOND the Golden Age. The footage features late actress, Debbie Reynolds, who passed away following a stroke this week, discussing her early career.

UPDATE: Expanded Leaked Version of Emma Watson Singing 'Something There' from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
UPDATE: Expanded Leaked Version of Emma Watson Singing 'Something There' from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
December 30, 2016

Emma Watson's highly anticipated interpretation of Belle in Disney's new live-action Beauty and the Beast has had fans all over the world brimming with intrigue. Thanks to an Instagram user, a short clip of the actress singing the iconic song, 'Something There' has made its way to the Internet.

NBC Sports Group Celebrates Storied Legacy NHL Coverage of NHL Centennial Begins in 2017
NBC Sports Group Celebrates Storied Legacy NHL Coverage of NHL Centennial Begins in 2017
December 29, 2016

With the NHL beginning its celebration of its Centennial season on New Year's Day in Toronto, NBC Sports Group celebrates its storied legacy of NHL television coverage. NBC Sports Group has been the exclusive U.S. national broadcast partner of the NHL since 2005, and the network is woven into the fabric of U.S. hockey coverage, dating back more than 75 years.



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