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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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Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Frank Wildhorn and More Celebrate BONNIE & CLYDE LIVE Film Debut
Photos: Jeremy Jordan, Frank Wildhorn and More Celebrate BONNIE & CLYDE LIVE Film Debut
June 27, 2024

Bonnie and Clyde are back! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the musical, filmed live at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in January 2022, will be available to stream later this month.  The film had its premiere this week! See photos from inside the celebration!

Review Roundup: NEXT TO NORMAL Opens In the West End Starring Caissie Levy
Review Roundup: NEXT TO NORMAL Opens In the West End Starring Caissie Levy
June 26, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse production of the Tony-winning musical Next to Normal celebrated its official opening night on London's West End this week. Read the reviews!

Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens Off-Broadway
Review Roundup: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Opens Off-Broadway
June 20, 2024

Read the reviews for “Cats: The Jellicle Ball” at PAC NYC. As previously announced the limited run has extended now through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Performances began on June 13, 2024. 

Breton Tyner-Bryan's LET HER GO To Premiere At Emberlight International Film Festival
Breton Tyner-Bryan's LET HER GO To Premiere At Emberlight International Film Festival
June 18, 2024

Breton Tyner-Bryan's film LET HER GO will have its World and North American Premiere at the Emberlight International Film Festival. The film recently won the RAW Selection at Berlin Commercial Film Festival.

2024 Tony Awards Fashions- The Best Looks from Broadway's Biggest Night
2024 Tony Awards Fashions- The Best Looks from Broadway's Biggest Night
June 17, 2024

The 2024 Tony Awards have come and gone and as usual, Broadway's biggest stars turned up and turned it out in honor of the big night! From classic glamour to avant garde eleganza, check out our photos below to find out which 'fits were it at this year's celebration!

Video: Choreographer Tanya Birl-Torres Makes MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Dance
Video: Choreographer Tanya Birl-Torres Makes MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL Dance
June 14, 2024

The new musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—a world-premiere musical based on John Berendt’s iconic non-fiction book is gearing up for its world premiere at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. Hear the show's choreographer Tanya Birl-Torres discuss how the dirt of Savannah informed the process of making Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil dance in the video.

Video: Tony-Winner Rob Ashford Talks MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
Video: Tony-Winner Rob Ashford Talks MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
June 14, 2024

The new musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—a world-premiere musical based on John Berendt’s iconic non-fiction book is gearing up for its world premiere at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. Hear the show's Tony-winning director, Rob Ashford discuss bringing the world of the book to the stage. Watch the video!

Rialto Chatter: Is ELF THE MUSICAL Bringing Its Holiday Spirit Back to Broadway In 2024?
Rialto Chatter: Is ELF THE MUSICAL Bringing Its Holiday Spirit Back to Broadway In 2024?
June 14, 2024

According to a new Equity casting notice, a new production of the hit holiday show, Elf the Musical, is aiming for a Broadway bow this holiday season. 

Video: Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown Talk MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
Video: Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown Talk MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
June 13, 2024

The new musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—a world-premiere musical based on John Berendt’s iconic non-fiction book is gearing up for its world premiere at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. Hear the show's authors, MacArthur “Genius” Grantee Taylor Mac and Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, discuss the process of creating the show in the new video.

Photos: First Look At the National Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE!
Photos: First Look At the National Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE!
June 13, 2024

See first look photos of the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, kicking off June 14, 2024 at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square following preview performances starting June 6 at Proctors in Schenectady,  NY.

Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates Its New Stars, Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Celebrates Its New Stars, Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman
June 12, 2024

The denizens of Skid Row had a lot to celebrats this weekend as Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway welcomed television star Sarah Hyland, Jimmy Awards winner Andrew Barth Feldman to the cast as Audrey and Seymour! See new photos from the celebration.

London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces U.S. Tour Led By Ed Gardner
London Philharmonic Orchestra Announces U.S. Tour Led By Ed Gardner
June 12, 2024

The London Philharmonic Orchestra will embark on a U.S. tour from October 9-21, 2024, led by Principal Conductor Edward Gardner. The tour features violinists Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Randall Goosby. View the full tour schedule and learn more.

Video: First Look at FAT HAM at The Old Globe
Video: First Look at FAT HAM at The Old Globe
June 8, 2024

The Old Globe is presenting the five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham by James Ijames, featuring original direction by Saheem Ali. See footage from the show!

Review Roundup: HOME Opens On Broadway Directed By Kenny Leon
Review Roundup: HOME Opens On Broadway Directed By Kenny Leon
June 5, 2024

Home opens at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway. Read the reviews!

Video: See An Extended Trailer for BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
Video: See An Extended Trailer for BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
June 4, 2024

Theatre Calgary has released an extended trailer Beaches the Musical, starring Kelli Barrett (Bertie)  and Jessica Vosk (Cee Cee). Check it out below!

Philadelphia University of the Arts To Close In June
Philadelphia University of the Arts To Close In June
May 31, 2024

It was announced that the University of the Arts in Philadelphia will close its doors in June. 

Photos: New Production Photos of THE CHER SHOW First National Tour
Photos: New Production Photos of THE CHER SHOW First National Tour
May 29, 2024

The second national tour of the Tony Award-winning production of THE CHER SHOW on Thursday, June 6 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Stranahan Theater in Toledo, OH. See new photos from the production below.

Video: Ben Platt Electrifies With A CABARET Classic At Palace Theatre Residency
Video: Ben Platt Electrifies With A CABARET Classic At Palace Theatre Residency
May 28, 2024

Tony Award-winner Ben Platt made his return to Broadway in a new concert residency reopening Broadway's recently remodeled Palace Theatre. See video from his performance as he pays tribute to diva Liza Minnelli.

Review Roundup: ROMEO & JULIET Starring Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
Review Roundup: ROMEO & JULIET Starring Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
May 23, 2024

Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters. Read the reviews to see what the top critics had to say about the new production!

Photos/Video: BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
Photos/Video: BEACHES THE MUSICAL, Starring Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett
May 23, 2024

Theatre Calgary has released first look photos and video of Beaches the Musical, starring Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk.



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