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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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STAGE TUBE: The Cast of Meat Loaf's BAT OUT OF HELL Rocks Out at Preview Event
STAGE TUBE: The Cast of Meat Loaf's BAT OUT OF HELL Rocks Out at Preview Event
November 4, 2016

The world premiere of the long-awaited Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell - The Musical will take place in London's West End at the London Coliseum, opening on Tuesday 20 June 2017, following previews from 5 June, for a limited season until 22 July 2017. This follows previews at Manchester Opera House from 17 February to 8 April 2017.

Fans Decide Where Freeform Will Host Sneak-Peek Screening of Season 2 Premiere of SHADOWHUNTERS and Upcoming Series BEYOND
Fans Decide Where Freeform Will Host Sneak-Peek Screening of Season 2 Premiere of SHADOWHUNTERS and Upcoming Series BEYOND
November 4, 2016

Freeform announced today fans can vote to bring a special screening of the season two premiere of the hit series "Shadowhunters" and the first episode of new original series "Beyond" to their hometown this December. Cast members from both series will be in attendance at the screening. 

Video: Showtime Releases First Footage From Season Six of HOMELAND
Video: Showtime Releases First Footage From Season Six of HOMELAND
November 4, 2016

SHOWTIME has released the first teaser for season six of its Emmy and Golden Globe-winning hit drama series HOMELAND, which will premiere on Sunday, January 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Season six is currently in production in New York, after spending the last two seasons shooting abroad in South Africa and Berlin.  HOMELAND stars Emmy, Screen Actors Guild® and Golden Globe Award winner Claire Danes, Emmy nominee Rupert Friend, acclaimed stage and screen actress Elizabeth Marvel, Oscar® winner and Emmy nominee F. Murray Abraham, and Emmy and Tony® Award winner Mandy Patinkin.

SAG-AFTRA Releases Statement on Arbitration with BET and Breakdown Productions
SAG-AFTRA Releases Statement on Arbitration with BET and Breakdown Productions
November 4, 2016

SAG-AFRA has released a statement regarding their decision to move forward with arbitration with BET and Breakdown Productions, concerning a series title, 'Being Mary Jane.' Read the full statement below:

FOX Announces Winter Premiere Dates
FOX Announces Winter Premiere Dates
November 3, 2016

FOX is announcing premiere dates for new series THE MICK (special premiere Jan. 1; time period premiere Jan. 3), STAR (special premiere Dec. 14; time period premiere Jan. 4), MY KITCHEN RULES (Jan. 12), 24: LEGACY (two-night event beginning Feb. 5, following SUPER BOWL LI, and continuing on Feb. 6) and APB (Feb. 6); and returning series BONES: THE FINAL CHAPTER (Jan. 3), SLEEPY HOLLOW (Jan. 6) and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR (Feb. 9). In addition, NEW GIRL moves to its new Tuesday night time period (8:00-8:31 PM ET/PT), beginning Jan. 3. HELL'S KITCHEN moves to Thursdays, beginningJan. 5, with two all-new back-to-back episodes (8:00-9:00/9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). The series then premieres in its regular time period Jan. 12 (8:00-9:01). ROSEWOOD moves to its new Friday night time period (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), beginning Jan. 6.

KISS ME KATE Screens in 3-D at Film Forum
KISS ME KATE Screens in 3-D at Film Forum
November 2, 2016

"3-D Auteurs," a 19-day, 34-film festival spotlighting stereoscopic movies by some of history's most distinguished directors, will run at Film Forum from Friday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 29. The festival spans 3-D's earliest days (including some turn-of-the-century films by pioneer Georges Melies) to the present, and represents virtually every genre, including Westerns, Film Noir, and Science Fiction.

COMING THROUGH THE RYE Arrives on DVD 12/27 and on Digital HD and On Demand 12/13
COMING THROUGH THE RYE Arrives on DVD 12/27 and on Digital HD and On Demand 12/13
November 2, 2016

A young man sets off to find J.D. Salinger and confronts love, sex and loss in the touching coming-of-age drama COMING THROUGH THE RYE, arriving on DVD December 27, 2016.  The film arrives on Digital HD and On Demand December 13.

THE TALK'S Second Annual “Rocktober Lip Sync War” Episode Delivers Largest Audience of the Season
THE TALK'S Second Annual “Rocktober Lip Sync War” Episode Delivers Largest Audience of the Season
November 2, 2016

THE TALK, which celebrated Halloween with its second annual “Rocktober Lip Sync War,” where the hosts transformed into music icons and competed against each other, delivered its largest audience of the season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Monday, Oct. 31.

Michael Bublé Makes Triumphant Return as Host of CTV's THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS
Michael Bublé Makes Triumphant Return as Host of CTV's THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS
November 1, 2016

Nobody But Michael! CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) confirmed today that multi-Grammy and JUNO Award-winner Michael Bublé is set to take the reins as host of CTV's broadcast of THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS, returning to the Nation's Capital during the year-long celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

BWW Interview: Tony Award Nominee Tim Minchin Gears Up for The New York Comedy Festival and GROUNDHOG DAY!
BWW Interview: Tony Award Nominee Tim Minchin Gears Up for The New York Comedy Festival and GROUNDHOG DAY!
November 2, 2016

Tim Minchin will not be put in a box. Though the composer is best known for his Tony-nominated score for the stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' as well as a series of hugely successful symphonic comedy tours, the man himself is living, breathing proof of the term, 'Jack of all trades.' Outside of his comedic and theatrical pursuits, Tim has also assumed the titles of actor, director, poet, and writer.

STAGE TUBE: NEXT TO NORMAL Reunion, All-Star Performances, & More at Michael Greif TimesTalk
STAGE TUBE: NEXT TO NORMAL Reunion, All-Star Performances, & More at Michael Greif TimesTalk
October 28, 2016

Three–time Tony® Award–nominated director Michael Greif brought the groundbreaking musicals “Rent” and “Next to Normal” to The Great White Way, and now he's done it again with the upcoming Broadway premiere of the award–winning show “Dear Evan Hansen.” Join New York Times theater editor Scott Heller with the director and hear musical performances celebrating 20 years of his hits, featuring award–winning actors of stage and screen Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones, Aaron Tveit, Jennifer Damiano and Adam Chanler–Berat, accompanied by Alex Lacamoire, who won the 2016 Tony for his work on Lin–Manuel Miranda's “Hamilton.”

Bron's The Realm to Produce Sci-Fi Thriller PARALLEL
Bron's The Realm to Produce Sci-Fi Thriller PARALLEL
October 28, 2016

Bron Media Corp.'s genre label The Realm will produce the sci-fi thriller PARALLEL in association with Creative Wealth Media. The film, to be directed by Isaac Ezban from a screenplay by Scott Blaszak, will begin production mid-November in Vancouver.

52nd Chicago International Film Festival Announces Audience Award Winners
52nd Chicago International Film Festival Announces Audience Award Winners
October 28, 2016

The Chicago International Film Festival today announces Festival Audience Award winners and the top highlights from the 52nd edition of the annual film festival. 

BWW Interview: Youngest Tony-Winner in History, Daisy Eagan, Prepares for Her Return to THE SECRET GARDEN
BWW Interview: Youngest Tony-Winner in History, Daisy Eagan, Prepares for Her Return to THE SECRET GARDEN
November 6, 2016

At eleven years old, Daisy Eagan became (and remains today) the youngest actress ever to win the Tony Award for the Best Performance by A Featured Actress when she dazzled New York audiences as Mary Lennox inThe Secret Garden.

Review Roundup: FALSETTOS Opens on Broadway
Review Roundup: FALSETTOS Opens on Broadway
October 27, 2016

The Lincoln Center Theater production of the Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos officially opens tonight at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).  William Finn and James Lapine's beloved musical  is the story of the charming, neurotic Marvin, who struggles to find an unconventional and loving extended family after leaving his wife and son for his lover Whizzer.

Are You Cameron Ready? Netflix Announces Launch Date for Unscripted Series CHASING CAMERON
Are You Cameron Ready? Netflix Announces Launch Date for Unscripted Series CHASING CAMERON
October 27, 2016

Get your selfie stick and favorite filter ready because Netflix's new unscripted series Chasing Cameron, which follows digital influencer Cameron Dallas, will launch globally on December 27 at 12:01am PST exclusively on Netflix. All ten episodes of the series will be available at that time.

Review Roundup: FREAKY FRIDAY the Musical Opens at Signature Theatre- Updating Live!
Review Roundup: FREAKY FRIDAY the Musical Opens at Signature Theatre- Updating Live!
October 26, 2016

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday. Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This premiere production will be directed by Christopher Ashley with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. Freaky Friday runs now through November 20 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre.  The show received its opening night this week and Broadway World has all the reviews as they roll in. 

Showtime Releases Poster for New “Presidential' Teaser for Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Special
Showtime Releases Poster for New “Presidential' Teaser for Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Special
October 26, 2016

SHOWTIME has released the poster art and a new “presidential” teaser for its live election special, Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Finale: Who's Going To Clean Up This Sh*t? The special is a partnership between The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and SHOWTIME, featuring Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning late night host Stephen Colbert. Colbert will bring his unique comedic perspective, political satire and social commentary to SHOWTIME live on Tuesday, November 8 at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on air, on demand and over the internet.

New Comedy THE MICK, Starring Kaitlin Olson, to Premiere Sunday 1/1 After NFL Doubleheader on FOX
New Comedy THE MICK, Starring Kaitlin Olson, to Premiere Sunday 1/1 After NFL Doubleheader on FOX
October 26, 2016

New comedy THE MICK will premiere on Sunday, Jan. 1 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), following the NFL doubleheader on FOX. The series will then make its time period premiere with an all-new episode Tuesday, Jan. 3 (8:31-9:01 PM ET/PT).

Controversial Film Puts Unique Spin on Bullying; LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED Set for Denver Premiere 11/1
Controversial Film Puts Unique Spin on Bullying; LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED Set for Denver Premiere 11/1
October 25, 2016

Set in a world where the norm is to be homosexual and heterosexuality is taboo, a forbidden love affair takes a dramatic turn in the new controversial film scheduled to debut in Denver on November, 1st. 



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