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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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FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Thumpity Thumps His Way to CBS 12/10
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Thumpity Thumps His Way to CBS 12/10
December 6, 2016

Frosty, that “jolly, happy soul” whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship in FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, the popular animated musical special narrated by Jimmy Durante, to be rebroadcast Saturday, Dec. 10 (9:00-9:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 12/07/69.)

FROSTY RETURNS to CBS This Saturday!
FROSTY RETURNS to CBS This Saturday!
December 6, 2016

The magic still in his old silk hat, the holiday season's perennially popular original dancing snowman continues his adventures and skates on the edge of danger in the animated musical special FROSTY RETURNS, to be rebroadcast Saturday, Dec. 10 (9:31-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 12/01/95.)

NBC Welcomes Viewers to the Sixties with Retro Advertising for HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
NBC Welcomes Viewers to the Sixties with Retro Advertising for HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
December 6, 2016

For the fourth installment of NBC's fan-favorite live holiday musical, the network announced today that it will introduce unique ad models to bring viewers an enhanced viewing experience. OREO Cookies®, Reddi-wip and Toyota will join "Hairspray Live!," airing December 7, 2016, with  original content inspired by the style of sixties-era ads - including a special spot featuring Hairspray Live! star Derek Hough in character as Corny Collins. The network will also implement NBCU PiP technology during two commercial breaks to allow viewers the ability to simultaneously view commercial breaks alongside behind-the-scenes content.

Unprecedented Pair OF Primetime NFL Matchups Set for NBC This Week
Unprecedented Pair OF Primetime NFL Matchups Set for NBC This Week
December 6, 2016

NBC Sports in the next five days presents the most prolific pair of primetime matchups ever in an NFL week. For the first time, two night games in a single NFL weekend each feature opponents combining for at least a 19-5 record (.792).

Oakland Raiders Visit Kansas City Chiefs in First-Place Showdown on NBC's THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Oakland Raiders Visit Kansas City Chiefs in First-Place Showdown on NBC's THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
December 6, 2016

The only network with two primetime NFL packages, NBC continues its coverage of Thursday Night Football this Thursday, December 8, with an AFC West first-place showdown, when Derek Carr and the AFC-leading Oakland Raiders (10-2) host Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs (9-3) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. ET with Football Night in Kansas City on NBC.

Averaging 3.5 Million Viewers for the Week of 11/28-12/2, Jimmy Fallon Delivers His Biggest Audience in Nine Months
Averaging 3.5 Million Viewers for the Week of 11/28-12/2, Jimmy Fallon Delivers His Biggest Audience in Nine Months
December 6, 2016

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has dominated the late-night ratings week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2, hitting a season-high in total viewers.

Special Interview: High Hair and High Hopes- Kristin Chenoweth and Bob Greenblatt Talk HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
Special Interview: High Hair and High Hopes- Kristin Chenoweth and Bob Greenblatt Talk HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
December 6, 2016

After three smash years of live musicals which included visits to the lush hillsides of Austria, a technicolor adventure in Neverland, and a wildly wonderful visit to the land of Oz, NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt and his team have proven themselves trailblazers in the modern age of live televised musicals.

STAGE TUBE: Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Presents ELF JR.
STAGE TUBE: Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Presents ELF JR.
December 5, 2016

Buddy, a young orphan mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Comcast NBCUniversal to Offer Viewing Experience for Those with Visual Disabilities During National Broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
Comcast NBCUniversal to Offer Viewing Experience for Those with Visual Disabilities During National Broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE!
December 5, 2016

Following last year's successful effort to add video description services to NBC's musical production The Wiz Live!, Comcast NBCUniversal will continue its commitment to accessible programming by offering video description with NBC's national broadcast of Hairspray Live! on December 7 at 8pm.

MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR to Premiere on 12/9 at 9PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR to Premiere on 12/9 at 9PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
December 5, 2016

MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR will premiere on December 9 at 9PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Netflix Announces Slate of Originals at 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Netflix Announces Slate of Originals at 2017 Sundance Film Festival
December 5, 2016

Netflix unveiled its expanded slate of diverse originals making their world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, which will include four original features, one original documentary feature, and episodes of two hotly-anticipated doc series. With a roster of talent including Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville, Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Elijah Wood, Rashida Jones, Melanie Lynskey, Riley Keough, Jesse Plemons, and Alfre Woodard, the titles selected for Sundance Film Festival highlight the diversity and breadth of creativity found at Netflix.

STAGE TUBE: New Teaser Trailer Available for THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION
STAGE TUBE: New Teaser Trailer Available for THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION
December 2, 2016

Four voices. Two dancers. One incredible experience. Venture outside the ordinary with The Little Match Girl Passion, David Lang's Pulitzer Prize-winning choral work. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fable of the Little Match Girl, this tale of tragedy and transformation is brought vividly to life in our stunning new production. Featuring four of Seattle's most critically acclaimed voices and the lyrical, hip-hop choreography of UJ Mangune, our production of David Lang's Pulitzer Prize-Winning masterpiece is an intimate, unforgettable evening of music and dance.

STAGE TUBE: Totem Pole Playhouse Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
STAGE TUBE: Totem Pole Playhouse Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 2, 2016

Totem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylvania's premiere summer theatre, in association with Gettysburg Community Theatre, will premiere its original adaptation of the family holiday classic A Christmas Carol for the 2016 holiday season at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg December 8-18. The annual production will boast a large cast of 53 local professional and community actors.

STAGE TUBE: HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Drops an All-New Promo
STAGE TUBE: HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Drops an All-New Promo
December 2, 2016

NBC has unveiled an all-new promo for the highly-anticipated musical HAIRSPRAY LIVE!, airing Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Get a first look below!

Review Roundup: A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway!
Review Roundup: A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway!
December 1, 2016

A BRONX TALE opens on Broadway tonight, December 1, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). The new musical, featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Glenn Slater, co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by Tony nominee Sergio Trujillo, began performances on Thursday, November 3 and features a cast of 30 including Tony-nominee, Nick Cordero and 'Hamilton' alumn, Ariana DeBose.

Inside #Ham4Ham THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE: A Monument to Pop Culture Legacies and Breaking Barriers
Inside #Ham4Ham THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE: A Monument to Pop Culture Legacies and Breaking Barriers
December 3, 2016

In cases of most wildly popular media, there is the inevitable expectation of a popularity crescendo. A moment in time when the bubble finally bursts, the hoards cease their obsession and the next big thing comes along. For every 'Frozen' there is a 'Moana', for every Britney, a Christina.

STAGE TUBE: CCBC Essex Presents LOVE'S LABOURS LOST
STAGE TUBE: CCBC Essex Presents LOVE'S LABOURS LOST
November 29, 2016

The King of Navarre and his best friends swear off the joys of women to dedicate themselves to scholarly pursuits. But when four cute, clever girls from their past show up, they're forced to reconsider all of that nonsense! Smart, sexy, outrageous and irreverent, Love's Labour's Lost is a madcap celebration of true love and coming of age.

STAGE TUBE: Comcast Presents IN TRANSIT: THE MAKING OF THE FIRST BROADWAY A CAPPELLA MUSICAL
STAGE TUBE: Comcast Presents IN TRANSIT: THE MAKING OF THE FIRST BROADWAY A CAPPELLA MUSICAL
November 29, 2016

 Today, Comcast and theatrical producer Janet B. Rosen announce "In Transit: The Making of the First Broadway A Cappella Musical," a new entertainment special now airing exclusively on Xfinity On Demand.

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Responds to Vice President Elect Mike Pence with Curtain Call Statement
STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Responds to Vice President Elect Mike Pence with Curtain Call Statement
November 18, 2016

Current Vice President-elect, Michael Pence, paid a visit to Broadway's revolutionary mega-hit, 'Hamilton' this evening and reports from inside the theater confirm a less than enthusiastic reception for the former governor of Indiana.

UPDATE! Twitter Watch: Vice President-Elect Mike Pence Receives Icy Reception at Broadway's HAMILTON
UPDATE! Twitter Watch: Vice President-Elect Mike Pence Receives Icy Reception at Broadway's HAMILTON
November 18, 2016

Current Vice President-elect, Michael Pence, paid a visit to Broadway's revolutionary mega-hit, 'Hamilton' this evening and reports from inside the theater confirm a less than enthusiastic reception for the former governor of Indiana.






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