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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



Matt Travis Named President, CEO Of Midland Center For The Arts
Matt Travis Named President, CEO Of Midland Center For The Arts
March 7, 2025

After eight years of increasing leadership responsibility at the Midland Center for the Arts, Matt Travis has been named president and CEO. 

Photos: HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Photos: HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
March 7, 2025

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is presenting the World Premiere of Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical. Check out photos from the production.

Photos: IT CAN HAPPEN HERE at Culture Lab LIC
Photos: IT CAN HAPPEN HERE at Culture Lab LIC
March 7, 2025

New Perspectives Theatre Company and Culture Lab LIC present a limited run premiere of It CAN Happen Here! by Melody Brooks, Katrin Hilbe, Tess Howsam, Daniel Jacobs, and Susan Quinn, running through March 30, 2025. See photos from the production.

Photos: CABARET At New Jewish Theatre
Photos: CABARET At New Jewish Theatre
March 7, 2025

NJT will open its 27th season with the classic musical Cabaret, running March 20 through April 6. Check out photos from the production, directed by NJT's Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet.

Photos: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE At Arena Stage
Photos: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE At Arena Stage
March 7, 2025

Check out photos of Arena Stage's new production of The Age of Innocence, running through March 30, 2025, directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif. 

Photos: LYSISTRATA Staged Reading At Needs More Work Productions
Photos: LYSISTRATA Staged Reading At Needs More Work Productions
March 7, 2025

Needs More Work Productions' will present a staged reading of Lysistrata, premiered at the end of Februarym bringing Aristophanes’ timeless comedy, to the stage at New Perspectives Studio in Midtown Manhattan. 

Site-Specific Play RAVE NEW WORLD Comes To Luton
Site-Specific Play RAVE NEW WORLD Comes To Luton
March 7, 2025

Tangled Feet and Revoluton Arts in collaboration with Pirates of the Carabina will present Rave New World. A site-specific, outdoor spectacle with music and aerial theatre rejoicing in Luton's activist rave history.

Photos: Sunshine State Seniors Comedy TOUCH Premieres At The Tank
Photos: Sunshine State Seniors Comedy TOUCH Premieres At The Tank
March 7, 2025

The Tank will continue its Spring 2025 Core Production, Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two), directed by Janice L. Goldberg (I of the Storm). See photos of the production.

Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD At Lincoln Southwest High School
Photos: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD At Lincoln Southwest High School
March 6, 2025

The magic of the Wizarding World is coming to Lincoln Southwest High School’s Silver Hawk Theatre with the Nebraska high school premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (High School Edition). Check out photo portraits of the cast!

The Tank Announces Casting For Johnny G. Lloyd's Birthday Birthday Birthday
The Tank Announces Casting For Johnny G. Lloyd's Birthday Birthday Birthday
March 6, 2025

The Tank has announced casting and creative team for birthday birthday birthday by Johnny G. Lloyd (Patience, Second Stage Theater) and directed by Will Steinberger.

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company To Present SNOG ISLET
Kitchen Sink Theatre Company To Present SNOG ISLET
March 6, 2025

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company will present a reading of the new play “Snog Islet” on Thursday, March 13 2025. “Snog Islet” is written by Jack McManus, directed by Henri Brusasco and stage managed by Gamzé Alkan (Maids of Honor).

Teatro Grattacielo Announces World Premiere Of Generación Perdida
Teatro Grattacielo Announces World Premiere Of Generación Perdida
March 6, 2025

Teatro Grattacielo will present the world premiere of Generación Perdida, a monodrama-opera composed by Mexican composer Jorge Sosa, based on the book by Mexican-Colombian poet Javier Moro Hernandez (Ediciones Periféricas).

Ballet Theatre Of Maryland Presents SWAN LAKE In April
Ballet Theatre Of Maryland Presents SWAN LAKE In April
March 6, 2025

On April 25 and 26, Ballet Theatre of Maryland will present Swan Lake at Maryland Hall for the Arts. Swan Lake is a significant work of the ballet repertory. BTM is honored to close its 2024-2025 mainstage season with this production.

Laguna Art Museum's California Cool Art Auction Celebrates 43 Years
Laguna Art Museum's California Cool Art Auction Celebrates 43 Years
March 6, 2025

On Saturday, March 1, Laguna Art Museum celebrated 43 years of fostering connections between artists, collectors and the community at the highly anticipated California Cool Art Auction.

State Theatre New Jersey To Present #IMOMSOHARD Flashback
State Theatre New Jersey To Present #IMOMSOHARD Flashback
March 6, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present #IMOMSOHARD: Flashback on Friday, March 21. From the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, Jen and Kristin are coming to STNJ with a brand-new show.

Video: Kate Baldwin sings 'When Did I Fall in Love' from Fiorello! at 54 Below!
Video: Kate Baldwin sings 'When Did I Fall in Love' from Fiorello! at 54 Below!
March 6, 2025

In a new 54 Below flashback, Broadway leading lady Kate Baldwin performs the timeless tune, 'When Did I Fall In Love' from the musical Fiorello! Watch the video!

Video: In Rehearsal for WAITRESS At 5th Avenue Theater
Video: In Rehearsal for WAITRESS At 5th Avenue Theater
March 6, 2025

Bring your appetite because The 5th Avenue Theatre has pie on the menu. Waitress, the hit Broadway musical, is onstage from March 11-30, 2025. Check out video from inside rehearsal below.

Video: Laura Benanti Performs Original Song 'Recovering Ingénue' at 54 Below
Video: Laura Benanti Performs Original Song 'Recovering Ingénue' at 54 Below
March 6, 2025

Head inside 54 Below with Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti as she performs, 'Recovering Ingenue, an original song co-written by Laura Benanti and Todd Almond. Watch the video!

PRAY FOR A MAN Presented At College Grove In April
PRAY FOR A MAN Presented At College Grove In April
March 6, 2025

Geo Soul Productions and George Darden will present Pray for a Man. Pray for a Man is set for three shows. Saturday April 26th in College Grove.

Beenie Man Returns To New York After 13 Years With The “King Of Dancehall” Tour At UBS Arena On Saturday, May 24
Beenie Man Returns To New York After 13 Years With The “King Of Dancehall” Tour At UBS Arena On Saturday, May 24
March 6, 2025

The King of Dancehall, Beenie Man, is making his long-awaited return to New York City for the first time in 13 years. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, March 14 at 10am via Ticketmaster.



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