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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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Photos: WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD At Mad Horse Theatre
Photos: WOMEN LAUGHING ALONE WITH SALAD At Mad Horse Theatre
February 28, 2025

Mad Horse Theatre will present Women Laughing Alone With Salad by Sheila Callaghan, directed by Lauren Stockless, March 6-30. See photos of the cast.

Gilbert Bolden III Promoted To Principal Dancer At New York City Ballet
Gilbert Bolden III Promoted To Principal Dancer At New York City Ballet
February 28, 2025

New York City Ballet has announced that Gilbert Bolden III has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on Friday, February 28 by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan.

FSCJ Artist Series Will Present SWAN LAKE, Il Volo and More In March
FSCJ Artist Series Will Present SWAN LAKE, Il Volo and More In March
February 28, 2025

On Wednesday, March 5, FSCJ Artist Series will kick-off with The Righteous Brothers Farewell Tour. The Righteous Brothers Lovin' Feelin' Farewell Tour, a musical odyssey, spanning the early days of rock and roll, the era of Blue-Eyed Soul and as far reaching as the movie Dirty Dancing.

Orlando Shakes Welcomes Cheryl Collins As New Executive Director
Orlando Shakes Welcomes Cheryl Collins As New Executive Director
February 28, 2025

Cheryl Collins has been named Executive Director of Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, Board President A. Noni Holmes-Kidd. She has been serving as Orlando Shakes' Executive Consultant since this past December. 

Memphis Symphony Chorus Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Special Concert
Memphis Symphony Chorus Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Special Concert
February 28, 2025

The Memphis Symphony Chorus will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a spectacular concert, set for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 7:30 pm at First Baptist Church (200 East Parkway North, Memphis, TN).

CLUE Opens In March At Shaker Theatre Arts
CLUE Opens In March At Shaker Theatre Arts
February 28, 2025

Shaker Theatre Arts will present CLUE, running March 13th-15th. Performance will be held in the SHHS Large Auditorium (15911 Aldersyde Drive, Shaker Heights, OH 44120).

Harris Center To Present THE COMMODORES In April
Harris Center To Present THE COMMODORES In April
February 28, 2025

Harris Center for The Arts will present an evening with one of the greatest Motown and R&B / funk artists of all time. The Commodores will take to the Harris Center stage on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts on Monday
Emerging Artists Theatre's Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC Starts on Monday
February 28, 2025

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT), Spring Spark Theatre Festival NYC opens on Monday. During the 3 week festival, over 65 new works will be premiered including new musicals, dance, solo shows, cabaret, and plays in various stages of development.

Video: Katherine McPhee and David Foster Join Andrea Bocceli for 'Can't Help Falling In Love'
Video: Katherine McPhee and David Foster Join Andrea Bocceli for 'Can't Help Falling In Love'
February 28, 2025

Check out new video from the upcoming 30th anniversary celebration of Andrea Bocelli on PBS featuring stage and screen star Katherine McPhee, music legend David Foster, and Andrea Bocelli.

Photos: SUCH SMALL HANDS World Premiere At Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center
Photos: SUCH SMALL HANDS World Premiere At Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center
February 28, 2025

Chance Theater will present the World Premiere of Such Small Hands, written by Adam Szymkowicz and directed by Matthew McCray (Hedwig and The Angry Inch, Rent). See photos from the production.

Photos: Meet the Cast of GO DOG GO! - VE PERRO ¡VE! At Chicago Children's Theater
Photos: Meet the Cast of GO DOG GO! - VE PERRO ¡VE! At Chicago Children's Theater
February 28, 2025

Chicago Children’s Theatre will present the world premiere bilingual musical, Go Dog Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!. Check out first look photos of the cast in costume.

Photos: Pamela Moller Kareman and Mary Steenburgen Honored At Neighborhood Playhouse Gala
Photos: Pamela Moller Kareman and Mary Steenburgen Honored At Neighborhood Playhouse Gala
February 28, 2025

Last night, The Neighborhood Playhouse honored esteemed alums Mary Steenburgen and Pamela Moller Kareman with the inaugural Sanford Meisner Award. Check out photos from the event.

Leif Ove Andsnes Releases New Album Franz Liszt: Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works In April
Leif Ove Andsnes Releases New Album Franz Liszt: Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works In April
February 28, 2025

On his latest album Liszt: Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works for Sony Classical, Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes unveils the often-forgotten side of the famed virtuoso Franz Liszt.

Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Playwrights for 11th Annual Br!NK New Play Festival
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Playwrights for 11th Annual Br!NK New Play Festival
February 28, 2025

Renaissance Theaterworks will present the eleventh annual Br!NK New Play Festival on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Baumgartner Center for Dance.

The Brick !?:NEW WORKS 2025 Begins This April
The Brick !?:NEW WORKS 2025 Begins This April
February 28, 2025

The Brick has announced ?!: New Works Festival, running April 8-26, 2025 at The Brick Theater (579 Metropolitan Ave). The festival will present 32 artists across 15 unique lineups over 3 weeks.

Itzhak Perlman And More Set for 2025-2026 Candler Concert Series Lineup At The Schwartz Center
Itzhak Perlman And More Set for 2025-2026 Candler Concert Series Lineup At The Schwartz Center
February 28, 2025

The 2025–2026 concert season at Emory University's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts is a celebration of timeless excellence with the legendary violin mastery of  Itzhak Perlman, the Sphinx Virtuosi with cellist Sterling Elliott, the groundbreaking originality of organist Cameron Carpenter, and the classic virtuosity of pianist Víkingur  Ólafsson. 

Laguna Beach Arts Alliance Announces Nominees For The 17th Annual Art Star Awards
Laguna Beach Arts Alliance Announces Nominees For The 17th Annual Art Star Awards
February 28, 2025

The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance will present the 17th Annual Art Star Awards, an evening dedicated to honoring the artists, organizations, and patrons who shape Laguna Beach's vibrant arts community.

BENT THROUGH GLASS To Be Presented As Part of NYC Fringe 2025
BENT THROUGH GLASS To Be Presented As Part of NYC Fringe 2025
February 28, 2025

PLK PRODUCTIONS will present BENT THROUGH GLASS, written and performed by, ALEX KOLTCHAK and directed by MICHAEL SLADEK. The production will be presented as part of the 2025 New York City Fringe Festival.

Kevin Kelly Brings Solo Cabaret I'VE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE To Winter Park Playhouse In March
Kevin Kelly Brings Solo Cabaret I'VE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE To Winter Park Playhouse In March
February 28, 2025

Kevin Kelly takes to the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse in his latest solo cabaret, I've Heard That Song Before, on March 26 and 27, 2025 at 7:30p.m.  Playhouse Music Director, Christopher Leavy, will accompany on piano.

Ariel Quartet Embarks On Beethoven String Quartet Cycle; Three Albums Over Two Years
Ariel Quartet Embarks On Beethoven String Quartet Cycle; Three Albums Over Two Years
February 28, 2025

The Ariel Quartet will release the complete Beethoven String Quartets over two years, culminating in 2027, the 200th  anniversary of Beethoven's death. The Quartet will release the first volume of the series on April 4.



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