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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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Follies



USA Network Heads to NEW YORK COMIC CON
USA Network Heads to NEW YORK COMIC CON
September 14, 2016

USA Network today unveiled their New York Comic Con lineup, which will feature a panel with the stars and creators of its soon-to-premiere drama series FALLING WATER, as well as a discussion on the official MR. ROBOT book companion during a special panel at BookCon. 

Freeform's 18th Annual 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN Holiday Programming Event Airs October 19 – 31
Freeform's 18th Annual 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN Holiday Programming Event Airs October 19 – 31
September 14, 2016

Freeform scares up some fun with its annual 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN celebration, featuring programming filled with thrills and chills as you count down to Halloween. The popular programming event, now in its 18th year, kicks off on Wednesday, October 19 and concludes on Monday, October 31. It will feature the network television premiere of “R.L. Stine's Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls” and the Freeform premiere of “Spooky Buddies.” Plus, the perennial favorite “Hocus Pocus.”

Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl and Usher Announced as Performers at ABC's TAKING THE STAGE – CHANGING AMERICA
Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl and Usher Announced as Performers at ABC's TAKING THE STAGE – CHANGING AMERICA
September 14, 2016

ABC announced its lineup of exceptional talent to be seen at the opening of the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Stars will include Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl with Trouble Funk, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Common, NeYo, Patti Austin, The Alvin Ailey Dancers, Gary Clark Jr., Gladys Knight and The Howard Gospel Choir.

Justin Lin, Marlon Wayans, Will Packer and Tracey Wigfield Join As Judges for the 11th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Justin Lin, Marlon Wayans, Will Packer and Tracey Wigfield Join As Judges for the 11th Annual NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
September 14, 2016

As part of the company's ongoing initiatives to find new voices, the NBCUniversal SHORT FILM FESTIVAL unveiled the judging panel for its 11th annual festival. The diverse group of award-winning directors, writers, producers and actors include director Justin Lin(Fast & Furious 6, Star Trek Beyond), producer Will Packer (Ride Along series, Straight Outta Compton), writer-producer Tracey Wigfield (The Mindy Project, creator and showrunner of NBC's upcoming Great News), Marlon Wayans (NBC's upcoming Marlon), Masi Oka (Heroes, Hawaii Five-0) and writer-directorMalcolm D. Lee (The Best Man, Barbershop: The Next Cut) as well as festival alumni Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat, Trainwreck) and Hasan Minaj (The Daily Show).

Simon Pagenaud and Will Power Duel for the 2016 VERIZON INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Simon Pagenaud and Will Power Duel for the 2016 VERIZON INDYCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
September 14, 2016

This weekend's motorsports coverage on NBCSN is highlighted by a duel for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series championship, as Team Penske teammatesSimon Pagenaud and Will Power battle for the season title at the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Aaron Rodgers & Green Bay Packers Visit Adrian Peterson & Minnesota Vikings on NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Aaron Rodgers & Green Bay Packers Visit Adrian Peterson & Minnesota Vikings on NBC's SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
September 14, 2016

NBC Sports continues its presentation of Sunday Night Football this week as Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (1-0) visit Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings (1-0) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Coverage begins with Football Night in America this Sunday, September 18, at 7 p.m. ET on NBC.

BWW Interview: Talking Sparkle Shoes and Stamina with MATILDA's Mother of the Year, Lesli Margherita
BWW Interview: Talking Sparkle Shoes and Stamina with MATILDA's Mother of the Year, Lesli Margherita
September 17, 2016

Lesli Margherita is an Olivier Award winner for her West End debut as Inez in Zorro the Musical. After over 1000 performances getting 'Loud' in Matilda the Musical as the villainous Mrs. Wormwood, a role she originated on Broadway, Lesli bid farewell to the grounds of Crunchem Hall and crossed the street to The Helen Hayes to star as uber- diva Mona Kent in the Broadway premiere of Randy Skinner's Dames at Sea.  

STAGE TUBE: ONE NIGHT IN MOTOWN Comes to the BPA
STAGE TUBE: ONE NIGHT IN MOTOWN Comes to the BPA
September 13, 2016

What icons do you think of when you hear Motown? Marvin Gaye? Diana Ross? The Temptations? Stevie Wonder? Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5? The list goes on! Two stars of Broadway's 'Motown: The Musical' come together for a concert honoring the record label that transformed America, Motown Records, and its founder, Berry Gordy.

STAGE TUBE: Journey to the Past with Footage from the Hartford Stage Production of ANASTASIA
STAGE TUBE: Journey to the Past with Footage from the Hartford Stage Production of ANASTASIA
September 13, 2016

Journey to the past with some newly released footage from this summer's premiere Hartford Stage run of the new Broadway musical, Anastasia. 

Sixth Season of NFL Turning Point to Debut Tomorrow at 9 PM ET on NBCSN
Sixth Season of NFL Turning Point to Debut Tomorrow at 9 PM ET on NBCSN
September 13, 2016

The sixth season of Emmy Award-nominated NFL Turning Point, NBCSN's weekly NFL show co-produced by NFL Films, kicks off tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 14 at 9 p.m. ET.

STAGE TUBE: The United Solo Festival Presents A JEWISH JOKE
STAGE TUBE: The United Solo Festival Presents A JEWISH JOKE
September 12, 2016

United Solo Festival will present writer/performerPhil Johnson in his latest solo work, A Jewish Joke - a drama about comedy as relevant today is it was during the McCarthy era - in a single performance on Saturday, September 17th at 4pm at The Studio Theatre @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street - just east of Broadway.)

STAGE TUBE: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Comes to the Tuacahn Amphitheatre
STAGE TUBE: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Comes to the Tuacahn Amphitheatre
September 12, 2016

From the Oscar® -winning team Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz comes a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo's epic story of love, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film's Oscar®-nominated score as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell's new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo's gothic novel. Come see the Tuachahn amphitheatre transformed into 15th century Paris and follow Quasimodo on his adventure!

Tichina Arnold to Host Al Sharpton's 2016 Triumph Awards
Tichina Arnold to Host Al Sharpton's 2016 Triumph Awards
September 12, 2016

Hosted by Tichina Arnold, The 2016 Triumph Awards presented by National Action Network and TV One recognizes distinguished individuals and corporations in civil rights, the arts, entertainment, education, business and sports. Honorees have made a positive impact on society by utilizing their talents and resources to help those within under-resourced communities.  

Sugar, Butter, Laughter: Richard Ridge Cracks Up With the Cast of WAITRESS
Sugar, Butter, Laughter: Richard Ridge Cracks Up With the Cast of WAITRESS
September 16, 2016

This week the stars of Broadway's sweetest new musical, Waitress, sat down with BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge to talk about life inside the heavenly pie-scented atmosphere of the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Season 2 Trailer Announces October Return to the CW!
STAGE TUBE: CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Season 2 Trailer Announces October Return to the CW!
September 9, 2016

How much crazier can things get for Rebecca? Viewers won't have to wait long for the answer. This afternoon the CW premiered the brand new trailer for the second season of the musical comedy television hit, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell & Kathryn Hahn are BAD MOMS, Arriving on Blu-ray & DVD November 1st
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell & Kathryn Hahn are BAD MOMS, Arriving on Blu-ray & DVD November 1st
September 9, 2016

Bad Moms, the year's biggest R-rated comedy – a runaway hit with audiences and critics alike – is coming to Digital HD on October 18, 2016 and Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on November 1, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.  

FOX Renews HELL'S KITCHEN for Seasons 17 & 18
FOX Renews HELL'S KITCHEN for Seasons 17 & 18
September 9, 2016

FOX has ordered 17th and 18th seasons of the Gordon Ramsay culinary competition series HELL'S KITCHEN. In the hit cooking series, aspiring restaurateurs are put through an intense culinary academy to prove they have the endurance and skill to compete and win a life-changing grand prize.

The Chew Co-Hosts Rise to the Challenges During #DareWeek
The Chew Co-Hosts Rise to the Challenges During #DareWeek
September 9, 2016

All this week on ABC's Emmy Award-winning “The Chew” co-hosts – Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly, Daphne Oz and Carla Hall test their mettle in feats of derring-do.

NBC'S NFL KICKOFF Tops 25 Million Viewers for Fourth Consecutive Year
NBC'S NFL KICKOFF Tops 25 Million Viewers for Fourth Consecutive Year
September 9, 2016

The Denver Broncos' come-from-behind 21-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers in a Super Bowl 50 rematch on NBC last night averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 25.4 million viewers across NBC and NBC Sports Digital platforms – marking the fourth consecutive year that NBC Sports' presentation of the “NFL Kickoff” game topped 25 million viewers, according to Fast National data released today by The Nielsen Company, and digital data from Adobe Analytics.

Barclays CEO Jes Staley to Speak with CNBC'S Kayla Tausche on SQUAWK ON THE STREET
Barclays CEO Jes Staley to Speak with CNBC'S Kayla Tausche on SQUAWK ON THE STREET
September 9, 2016

In a CNBC EXCLUSIVE interview, Barclays CEO Jes Staley will speak with CNBC's Kayla Tausche on “Squawk on the Street” (M-F, 9AM-11AM ET) Monday, September 12th at 10am ET. Topics include: banks, interest rates, the economy, the upcoming U.S. election and Brexit, among others.



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