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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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'Tis the Season for CBS'S Holiday Programming!
November 7, 2016

CBS continues its tradition as a holiday destination with merry holiday programming that kicks off with THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS, followed by beloved animated classics and festive specials.

Chicago Blackhawks Travel to Face the St. Louis Blues This WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIVALRY
Chicago Blackhawks Travel to Face the St. Louis Blues This WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIVALRY
November 7, 2016

NBCSN presents a classic Central Division clash and a preview of the 2017 NHL Winter Classic this week on Wednesday Night Rivalry, when Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks travel to St. Louis to face Vladimir Tarasenko and the St. Louis Blues this Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.

Nathan Lane to Stop by THE LATE SHOW WITH SETH MEYERS
Nathan Lane to Stop by THE LATE SHOW WITH SETH MEYERS
November 7, 2016

NBC announced this afternoon that the star of Broadway's THE FRONT PAGE, Nathan Lane, would be stopping by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Friday, November 11th.  Lane will be joined by Genevieve Angelson and Matt Seitz & Alan Sepinwall. Also featured that evening is Hannah Welton sitting-in with the 8G Band.

Garth Brooks to Serve as Key Adviser on NBC's THE VOICE 11/14
Garth Brooks to Serve as Key Adviser on NBC's THE VOICE 11/14
November 7, 2016

Hot off his history-making fifth win for the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award, Garth Brooks will be a key adviser for the Top 12 artists on the Monday, Nov. 14 8 p.m. telecast of NBC's three-time Emmy Award-winning series “The Voice.”

STAGE TUBE: Rick McKay Releases Unseen Footage from Acclaimed Documentary GREENWICH VILLAGE: A WORLD APART
STAGE TUBE: Rick McKay Releases Unseen Footage from Acclaimed Documentary GREENWICH VILLAGE: A WORLD APART
November 4, 2016

To celebrate his second consecutive win at the Greenwich Village Film Festival on October 26th, 2016, award-winning filmmaker RICK McKAY (Broadway: The Golden Age, Broadway: BEYOND the Golden Age, A&E Biography, PBS's City Arts and Egg: The Arts Show), releases a six-minute sample of his 2015 winning short film, 'Greenwich Village: A World Apart'. The never-before-seen footage can be seen below or on YouTube at:https://youtu.be/i2-wjVAqwsA

STAGE TUBE: Edge in Motion Releases Voting PSA
STAGE TUBE: Edge in Motion Releases Voting PSA
November 4, 2016

Edge In Motion was founded in the summer of 2011 by Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand and Jean-Louis Fragnay. Their talented team ranges from Producers, Directors, Writers, Designers, and Actors who all have one goal in mind: to seek out interesting, provocative new works, and produce them with a contemporary edge. ? ?The work they are most proud of to date was producing a brand new play titled 'The Meeting with Stanley,' written by playwright Llyod Pace, at Urban Stages for a 15 performance run. After TMWS closed in early 2012, Lindsay decided to focus more of the company's resources on Film and Television Production, and began to build strong relationships with other Production Companies here in NYC. EIM is currently taking script submissions and pitch ideas for their 2016-2017 Production Season. If you are interested in having your project produced, please email edgeinmotion@gmail.com, and write in the Subject Line - 'NEW SUBMISSION: Title of Project.'

STAGE TUBE: Meat Loaf and Star Andrew Polec Talk BAT OUT OF HELL in New Interview
STAGE TUBE: Meat Loaf and Star Andrew Polec Talk BAT OUT OF HELL in New Interview
November 4, 2016

Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell - The Musical is gearing up to make a splash at the London Coliseum in the West End this spring. Following a preview event this week, Meat Loaf and the show's star, Andrew Polec, sat down with BT News to discuss the show and all the ins and outs of bringing Meat Loaf's tremendous songs to the stage.

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. 



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