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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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Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Follies



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Oily Cart Announces New Nature-Inspired Sensory Theatre Adventures
Oily Cart Announces New Nature-Inspired Sensory Theatre Adventures
November 20, 2024

Oily Cart has announced new sensory theatre adventures inspired by nature, designed to engage young audiences with immersive experiences. Discover how these performances connect children with the natural world.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set To The Hits Of Sting To Begin Streaming Next Month
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set To The Hits Of Sting To Begin Streaming Next Month
November 20, 2024

The dance production MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, featuring music by Sting, will be available for online streaming. Discover the captivating choreography and storytelling from the comfort of your home.

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Announces 2024 New Year's Eve Performers
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre Announces 2024 New Year's Eve Performers
November 20, 2024

Rocky Mountain Rep has announced its New Year's Eve performers, featuring Broadway stars and local talent.

CRAZY QUILTS Closes This Weekend At LAB Theater Project
CRAZY QUILTS Closes This Weekend At LAB Theater Project
November 20, 2024

CRAZY QUILTS is set to close this weekend at LAB Theater Project in Tampa. This dark comedy by Karen Fix Curry plays with the notion that things are not always what they seem.

Storytelling Arts of Indiana To Present JINGLE TALES & TUNES
Storytelling Arts of Indiana To Present JINGLE TALES & TUNES
November 20, 2024

Join Storytelling Arts of Indiana at the Indiana History Center on December 7 for JINGLE TALES & TUNES with Andy Offutt Irwin and Regi Carpenter. Livestream available for home audiences.

AIN'T TOO PROUD And More On Sale This Friday At Fox Performing Arts Center
AIN'T TOO PROUD And More On Sale This Friday At Fox Performing Arts Center
November 20, 2024

Single tickets for three national touring Broadway shows at The Fox PAC will be available starting Friday, 11/22. Don't miss your chance to see these acclaimed productions live on stage.

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Kentucky Performing Arts
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Kentucky Performing Arts
November 20, 2024

Discover the full cast of A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, presented by Kentucky Performing Arts. This holiday show promises a blend of acrobatics, music, and festive cheer for audiences.

Raffael Pacitti's MISTER HALSTON To Have Industry Reading At Cooper Square
Raffael Pacitti's MISTER HALSTON To Have Industry Reading At Cooper Square
November 20, 2024

MISTER HALSTON, a new play exploring the life and times of famed American fashion designer Halston, written by Raffael Pacitti and directed by Kimberly Senior (Broadway's Disgraced), will hold an invitation-only industry staging on Friday, January 17 at Cooper Square, in advance of a 2025 commercial run in New York. 

Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez Comes To Appell Center This Holiday Season
Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez Comes To Appell Center This Holiday Season
November 20, 2024

Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez will perform a holiday program at the Appell Center, offering audiences a festive musical experience. Don't miss this special event featuring the acclaimed performer.

El Cepromusic Estrenará Obras De Compositores Mexicanos Con El Concierto Precuelas, En La Sala Manuel M. Ponce
El Cepromusic Estrenará Obras De Compositores Mexicanos Con El Concierto Precuelas, En La Sala Manuel M. Ponce
November 20, 2024

El Cepromusic will premiere works by Mexican composers in the concert PRECUELAS at Sala Manuel M. Ponce, showcasing contemporary music and celebrating national talent.

Photo Exclusive: Inside Rehearsals For RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR With The Hearth
Photo Exclusive: Inside Rehearsals For RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR With The Hearth
November 20, 2024

BroadwayWorld has received an exclusive first look inside rehearsals for the upcoming World Premiere of RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR with The Hearth! See the photos below.

Photos: Karen Akers & CAST PARTY Bring Monday Magic To Birdland
Photos: Karen Akers & CAST PARTY Bring Monday Magic To Birdland
November 20, 2024

Check out photos from Monday night at Birdland Jazz Club featuring Karen Akers and Cast Party!

MAMMA MIA! Breaks Providence Performing Arts Center Box Office Records
MAMMA MIA! Breaks Providence Performing Arts Center Box Office Records
November 19, 2024

MAMMA MIA! at the Providence Performing Arts Center set new box office records, drawing large audiences and showcasing the enduring popularity of the musical.

Life Jacket Theatre Company Launches New Writers Room To Support Emerging LGBTQ+ Playwrights In NYC
Life Jacket Theatre Company Launches New Writers Room To Support Emerging LGBTQ+ Playwrights In NYC
November 19, 2024

Life Jacket Theatre Company launched the WRITERS ROOM, a program supporting emerging LGBTQ+ playwrights in NYC. The initiative invites applications for its inaugural cohort, running March to May 2025.

NPR's Ira Glass Shares Storytelling Insights and Lessons at the Carpenter Center
NPR's Ira Glass Shares Storytelling Insights and Lessons at the Carpenter Center
November 19, 2024

Ira Glass will present 'Seven Things I've Learned' at the Carpenter Center on December 14, sharing insights and stories from his career in public radio.

THE GLORIOUS GIFT OF LIFE From Akshara Theatre To Be Presented At The New Delhi Fringe Festival
THE GLORIOUS GIFT OF LIFE From Akshara Theatre To Be Presented At The New Delhi Fringe Festival
November 19, 2024

Akshara Theatre presented THE GLORIOUS GIFT OF LIFE at the New Delhi Fringe Festival, showcasing a compelling performance that explores the intricacies of human existence.

Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and More
Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and More
November 19, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists announced Giorgio Moroder will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal to receive SCL Ambassador Awards.

COME FROM AWAY Returns To Gander In 2025
COME FROM AWAY Returns To Gander In 2025
November 19, 2024

COME FROM AWAY will return to Gander's Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre for a third summer season in 2025, following a successful sold-out run. Tickets are now available.

The International Human Rights Art Festival Returns For Its 6th Year
The International Human Rights Art Festival Returns For Its 6th Year
November 19, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) returns to New York City for its 6th year. During the week of December 9th to 15th, sixty new shows will be presented including new short musicals, dance pieces, one act plays, solo shows, poetry, puppetry, and musical acts.

THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK From Director Robert Lepage Returns To Boston In February
THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK From Director Robert Lepage Returns To Boston In February
November 19, 2024

Ex Machina, Côté Danse, Dvoretsky Productions and presenting partner Show One Productions have announced the East Coast debut of The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark, a captivating fusion of theater and dance.



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