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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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The Hidden History of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Animation Icon, Betty Boop!
The Hidden History of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Animation Icon, Betty Boop!
November 27, 2023

Betty Boop is currently making her musical theatre debut in BOOP! The Musical, a colorful new tuner from director and choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. Go inside the hidden history of this animation icon! 

Review Roundup: HARMONY Opens On Broadway! See What the Critics Are Saying!
Review Roundup: HARMONY Opens On Broadway! See What the Critics Are Saying!
November 13, 2023

The new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony opens on Broadway tonight. Read the reviews!

Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SHE LOVES ME Lyricist Sheldon Harnick Celebrated At Star-Studded Memorial
November 10, 2023

An array of Broadway luminaries, including Danny Burstein, Robert Cuccioli, Jason Danieley, Harvey Fierstein, Rob Fisher, Jessica Hecht, Judy Kuhn, Nancy Opel, David Rockwell, Alan Schmuckler, Elena Shaddow, Alexandra Silber, Emily Skinner, Deborah Grace Winer, Sherman Yellen, and Karen Ziemba gathered at the Music Box Theater this week to pay tribute to the iconic lyricist Sheldon Harnick. See video highlights from the star-studded memorial!

Video: First Look! Jerry Mitchell-Directed BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets The Press!
Video: First Look! Jerry Mitchell-Directed BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets The Press!
November 7, 2023

First look! Broadway In Chicago's BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical met the press this week at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Get your first look at the world premiere cast performing, 'Where I Wanna Be' led by Jasmine Amy Rogers, in a production from Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell.  See the video!

Interview: Broadway's Newest Power Producer, LaChanze, Talks JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More
Interview: Broadway's Newest Power Producer, LaChanze, Talks JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More
November 12, 2023

One of Broadway's best, Tony Award-winner LaChanze, has broken the fourth wall and crossing the footlights to perform a new role- producer. Read our interview with this theatrical legend!

Review Roundup: Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's Presents DAPHNE By Renae Simone Jarrett
Review Roundup: Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's Presents DAPHNE By Renae Simone Jarrett
October 23, 2023

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 is presenting the world premiere production of Daphne a new play by Renae Simone Jarrett, directed by Sarah Hughes. Read the reviews!

Video/Photos: First Look At the New MEAN GIRLS National Tour!
Video/Photos: First Look At the New MEAN GIRLS National Tour!
October 20, 2023

NETworks Presentations has released production photos and first look video of the non-equity North American tour of Mean Girls, the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film by Tina Fey.

Review Roundup: Patrick Page Stars In ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN
Review Roundup: Patrick Page Stars In ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE: HOW SHAKESPEARE INVENTED THE VILLAIN
October 16, 2023

All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain, starring Patrick Page  is now playing at the DR2 Theatre (103 E 15th Street). Read the reviews!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
November 4, 2023

Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!

Video: See Highlights From KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! At HOME Manchester
Video: See Highlights From KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! At HOME Manchester
October 12, 2023

The hilarious whodunnit KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! runs at HOME Manchester until 21 October following a second sell-out year at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and playing to packed at Bristol Old Vic last month. See highlights from the production!

Review Roundup: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Opens On Broadway Starring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells
Review Roundup: GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Opens On Broadway Starring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells
October 12, 2023

Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells are back onstage at the James Earl Jones Theatre for their eagerly anticipated return to Broadway in Gutenberg! The Musical! written by Tony and Emmy Award® nominees Scott Brown and Anthony King, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers. Read reviews for the production!

Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life! Eden Casteel Celebrates Madeline In KAHN ARTIST At Don't Tell Mama
Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life! Eden Casteel Celebrates Madeline In KAHN ARTIST At Don't Tell Mama
October 9, 2023

Eden Casteel celebrates Madeline Kahn in 'Kahn Artist: Madeline And Me' at Don't Tell Mama. An intimate look at the trials and triumphs of both Kahn and Casteel, with iconic songs, compelling stories, and hilarious anecdotes. Directed by Faith Prince, with musical arrangements by Jim Rice and Bobby Peaco. Reserve now at www.donttellmamanyc.com.

Video: Get An Extended Look At INDECENT At American Stage
Video: Get An Extended Look At INDECENT At American Stage
October 6, 2023

See extended video highlights of the American Stage production of Paula Vogel's INDECENT, running October 4-29, 2023, a play that recounts the first lesbian kiss in the 1923 play GOD OF VENGEANCE.

Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway
Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway
October 3, 2023

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding opens tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Read the reviews!

Interview: Jessica Hecht & Maura Tierney Talk the campfire project and Using the Arts to Promote Healing In Refugee Communities
Interview: Jessica Hecht & Maura Tierney Talk the campfire project and Using the Arts to Promote Healing In Refugee Communities
October 12, 2023

In 2017, Tony-nominated actress Jessica Hecht and producer Jenny Gertsen, founded the campfire project, an program that travels to refugee spaces to impart arts-based wellness to displaced communities around the globe. Read our interview with Hecht and actress Maura Tierney from their latest program in Uganda.

Video: See A Trailer For THE WHITE FACTORY At Marylebone Theatre
Video: See A Trailer For THE WHITE FACTORY At Marylebone Theatre
September 29, 2023

The trailer has been released for The White Factory, a heart-wrenching new play, written by internationally acclaimed author Dmitry Glukhovsky, now facing an eight year jail sentence in Russia, running From 14 September – 4 November 2023 at The Marylebone Theatre.

Review Roundup: MELISSA ETHERIDGE- MY WINDOW Opens On Broadway!
Review Roundup: MELISSA ETHERIDGE- MY WINDOW Opens On Broadway!
September 28, 2023

Rock icon Melissa Ethridge celebrates opening night of her new one-woman show Melissa Ethridge: My Window tonight! Read the reviews!

Review Roundup: Leslie Odom Jr. Stars In PURLIE VICTORIOUS On Broadway!
Review Roundup: Leslie Odom Jr. Stars In PURLIE VICTORIOUS On Broadway!
September 27, 2023

Read reviews for Purlie Victorious on Broadway starring Tony Award-winner, Leslie Odom Jr.! 

See Which Celebs Are Taking The Stage For the 2023 Broadway Fall/Winter Season
See Which Celebs Are Taking The Stage For the 2023 Broadway Fall/Winter Season
September 23, 2023

Every season, more than a few household names swing through the Theatre District to perform alongside all of our Broadway faves!

Video: See the First Television Spot for HARMONY on Broadway
Video: See the First Television Spot for HARMONY on Broadway
September 18, 2023

See the first TV spot for Harmony – the new, original musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman with direction and choreography by Warren Carlyle. Harmony previews begin Wednesday, October 18, ahead of a Monday, November 13 official opening night. Watch the video!



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