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A.A. Cristi

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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COMMUNITY OF LIGHT Gallery Exhibition On View At TheaterWorks Hartford
COMMUNITY OF LIGHT Gallery Exhibition On View At TheaterWorks Hartford
March 31, 2025

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced a gallery exhibition featuring work by Alexandra Wahl titled Community of Light.

See 2025 Sarasota Opera Productions for Free This Spring at The Bay
See 2025 Sarasota Opera Productions for Free This Spring at The Bay
March 31, 2025

Although Sarasota Opera's Winter Festival has ended, area residents will have the opportunity this spring to view recorded performances of three operas from this year's season for free at The Bay park, the blue-and-green gathering place in downtown Sarasota!

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Reveals Inaugural Choral Conducting Fellows & Emerging Composer Award Recipients
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Reveals Inaugural Choral Conducting Fellows & Emerging Composer Award Recipients
March 31, 2025

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs has announced the inaugural recipients of their new industry development initiatives. Selected from an impressive field of applicants – indicative of a wealth of home-grown music industry talent - these four next-generation Australian choral music leaders are set to embark on a unique learning journey, as part of Australia's leading choral performance company. 

Cathy Weis Projects Reveals Spring 2025 SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY Lineup
Cathy Weis Projects Reveals Spring 2025 SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY Lineup
March 31, 2025

Cathy Weis Projects will present four Sundays on Broadway events this spring. Co-curated by Cathy Weis and Martita Abril, the evenings will feature new and in-progress works by nine visionary artists.

Nelson Aspen To Debut New Cabaret At Don't Tell Mama This Summer
Nelson Aspen To Debut New Cabaret At Don't Tell Mama This Summer
March 31, 2025

Multi-award winning Nelson Aspen to debut new cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama, July 10 & 17, 7:00pm. 'Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale' is an evening of songs and stories based on the compelling new historical fantasy novel by author and singer, Nelson Aspen.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning THE FLICK Begins In April At Redhouse Arts Center
Pulitzer Prize-Winning THE FLICK Begins In April At Redhouse Arts Center
March 31, 2025

Redhouse Arts Center will present the 2014 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, The Flick, by Annie Baker. The production will run from April 4 - April 13, 2025.

Middletown Arts Center Announces Open Call For 2025 MAC ONE-ACTS Play Submissions
Middletown Arts Center Announces Open Call For 2025 MAC ONE-ACTS Play Submissions
March 31, 2025

The Middletown Arts Center open its call for submissions to The MAC ONE-ACTS Annual Play-Reading Festival featuring original, one-act works by New Jersey playwrights.

THE PRODUCERS Announces Riverside Theatres Transfer
THE PRODUCERS Announces Riverside Theatres Transfer
March 31, 2025

Tonight marks the highly anticipated opening night of The Producers at Hayes Theatre Co where the entire season has officially sold out. In response to overwhelming demand, the smash-hit production will extend its run with a strictly limited one-week season at Riverside Theatres.

Arts Judaica Announces Showcase Performance Of Youth-Oriented Holocaust Drama SURVIVORS
Arts Judaica Announces Showcase Performance Of Youth-Oriented Holocaust Drama SURVIVORS
March 31, 2025

Arts Judaica, the live theater/music/education organization that was launched in 2024 with the Chicago premiere of the stage drama THE BERLIN DIARIES, has announced four showcase performances of Wendy Kout’s play SURVIVORS.

Boca Stage's DRY POWDER Opens April 25 At The Delray Beach Playhouse
Boca Stage's DRY POWDER Opens April 25 At The Delray Beach Playhouse
March 31, 2025

Boca Stage's final production of the 2024/2025 season will be Dry Powder, a high finance comedy-drama by Sarah Burgess.  The production will run from April 25th through May 4th at the Delray Beach Playhouse.  

Zahida Rahemtulla's THE FRONTLINERS Begins In May At Firehall Arts Centre
Zahida Rahemtulla's THE FRONTLINERS Begins In May At Firehall Arts Centre
March 31, 2025

The Firehall Arts Centre, in partnership with Blackout Art Society and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct), will produce and present the world premiere of The Frontliners from Thursday, May 1st to Sunday, May 11th, 2025.

Queer|Art Announces 2025 Grant Judges; Applications Open
Queer|Art Announces 2025 Grant Judges; Applications Open
March 31, 2025

Queer|Art, NYC's home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, will reopen applications for two national grants: the Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists, and the Barbara Hammer Lesbian Experimental Filmmaking Grant.

ARCOS Presents SHORT FORM: Four Dance Works In April
ARCOS Presents SHORT FORM: Four Dance Works In April
March 31, 2025

ARCOS Presents: Short Form will be performed at CRASHBOX (5305 Bolm Rd Unit 12, Austin, TX 78721) Thursday-Saturday, April 17-19, 2025 at 7:30pm.

OLIVER!, GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL And More Set for TheatreZone's 21st Season
OLIVER!, GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL And More Set for TheatreZone's 21st Season
March 31, 2025

TheatreZone's 21st season will feature five musical productions, beginning with its annual holiday show in December, followed by four musicals that showcase a blend of comedy and drama.

& JULIET, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for The Bushnell 2025-2026 Broadway Series
& JULIET, THE NOTEBOOK And More Set for The Bushnell 2025-2026 Broadway Series
March 31, 2025

The Bushnell announced the eight musicals that will comprise its 2025-2026 Broadway Series season, including SUFFS, Spamalot, Shucked, Water for Elephants and more.

Paramount Theatre's Circus-Themed Revival Of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Begins In April
Paramount Theatre's Circus-Themed Revival Of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS Begins In April
March 31, 2025

The Jellicle Ball is about to begin under the big top when Paramount Theatre brings audience circus-themed revival of Cats, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Trent Stork, April 30-June 15, 2025.

Pop-Reggae Band UB40 Brings One-Night-Only Performance To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas
Pop-Reggae Band UB40 Brings One-Night-Only Performance To Encore Theater At Wynn Las Vegas
March 31, 2025

Four-time GRAMMY nominated pop-reggae band, UB40, announces their upcoming U.S. Relentless Tour, set to include a one-night-only at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Sunday, October 5, 2025.






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