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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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Andrew Harris to Appear Against Steven Rodriguez in PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE
Andrew Harris to Appear Against Steven Rodriguez in PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE
July 27, 2017

 NBCSN presents Professional Fighters League action this Saturday, July 29, live at 9 p.m. ET, highlighted by undefeated Andre 'The Bull' Harrison (16-0) defending his featherweight title against Steven 'Avenger' Rodriguez (10-2) from XFINITY Arena at Everett in Everett, Wash.

DATELINE NBC Tops ABC's 20/20 Across the Board for July Sweeps
DATELINE NBC Tops ABC's 20/20 Across the Board for July Sweeps
July 25, 2017

“Dateline NBC” on Fridays topped ABC's “20/20” across the board for the July 2017 sweep period, averaging 4.6 million total viewers and outperforming “20/20” by +963,000 (+27%). “Dateline” also won the A25-54 demo, averaging 1.4 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by 144,000 (+12%). This is the broadcast's biggest July sweeps win over “20/20” in total viewers and A25-54 since 2013.

NBC Wins the Primetime Week of July 17-23 in 18-49, Total Viewers in All Key Demos
NBC Wins the Primetime Week of July 17-23 in 18-49, Total Viewers in All Key Demos
July 25, 2017

Winning among the Big 4 networks for the fifth week in a row in adults 18-49, NBC has also captured the ratings week of July 17-23 in total viewers, households and all other key demos, paced by its popular programming that includes “America's Got Talent,” “World of Dance,” “American Ninja Warrior,” and “The Wall.”

ABC's 'The View' Leads CBS' 'The Talk' in All Key Target Demos
ABC's 'The View' Leads CBS' 'The Talk' in All Key Target Demos
July 25, 2017

ABC's “The View” averaged 2.590 million Total Viewers, 403,000 Women 25-54 and 295,000 Women 18-49 during the week of July 17, 2017, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “The View” beat CBS' “The Talk” (2.429 million, 398,000 and 267,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+161,000), Women 25-54 (+5,000) and Women 18-49 (+28,000).

Camila Cabello Named Radio Disney's Newest NBT Featured Artist
Camila Cabello Named Radio Disney's Newest NBT Featured Artist
July 25, 2017

Multiplatinum award-winning singer and songwriter Camila Cabello has been named Radio Disney's 'NBT' (Next Big Thing) – a multiplatform program that spotlights rising artists and showcases their journey as they pursue their musical dreams. Beginning in August, Cabello's journey as a solo singer/songwriter will be featured in a series of 'NBT' videos on Disney Channel and across multiple Radio Disney platforms. 

Long Island International Film Expo Celebrates Closing Night Awards Ceremony
Long Island International Film Expo Celebrates Closing Night Awards Ceremony
July 25, 2017

With the 20th Annual Long Island International Film Expo wrapping Thursday Night after an amazing week that saw 168 short and feature-length films of every genre showcased, LIIFE presented its Closing Night Awards Ceremony at the historic Bellmore Movies where celebs from both Stage and Screen presented honors to those in the film industry for their hard work.

BAYWATCH Extended Version Comes to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray 8/29
BAYWATCH Extended Version Comes to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray 8/29
July 25, 2017

The “bawdy, sexy” (Neil Pond, Parade) and “ridiculously fun” (Rachel Smith, FOX-TV) comedy BAYWATCH makes waves with a new extended version, featuring outrageous footage not seen in theaters, on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack August 29, 2017 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.  Fans can dive in two weeks early on Digital HD, August 15.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Miguel Cervantes Discusses His Daughter and the Fight to Cure Epilepsy
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Miguel Cervantes Discusses His Daughter and the Fight to Cure Epilepsy
July 24, 2017

Miguel Cervantes, who plays Alexander Hamilton in Chicago's Hamilton, appeared on Today this morning, to discuss his family, his wife Kelly and their personal journey with their baby daughter Adelaide's struggle with epilepsy. 

MSNBC Most Watched of All Cable Networks in Weekday Prime for 1st Time in Network History
MSNBC Most Watched of All Cable Networks in Weekday Prime for 1st Time in Network History
July 24, 2017

For the first time in the network's 21-year history, MSNBC finished the week as the most-watched cable network during weekday prime (M-F 8-11pm) in total viewers. According to Nielsen, MSNBC ended the week of July 17-21 as the #1 cable network for all weekday prime, averaging 2.34 million viewers, ahead of FOX News at 2.25 million. MSNBC was previously #1 in cable news in weekday prime during the weeks of May 15, 2017 (behind TNT) and September 3, 2012 (behind USA) among total viewers, but this was the 1st time MSNBC was #1 among all of cable.

2016 Rio Olympic Gold Medalists Katie Ledecky & Nathan Adrian Headline World Aquatics Championships
2016 Rio Olympic Gold Medalists Katie Ledecky & Nathan Adrian Headline World Aquatics Championships
July 24, 2017

Programming on Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA — a partnership between the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, and NBCUniversal — is highlighted this week by live coverage of the 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships from Budapest, Hungary; FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships from Vienna, Austria; live gymnastics from the U.S. Classic in Chicago; and FIE World Fencing Championships from Leipzig, Germany.

VIDEO: SNL Says Goodbye to Spicey with Melissa McCarthy's Best Moments
VIDEO: SNL Says Goodbye to Spicey with Melissa McCarthy's Best Moments
July 21, 2017

Press Secretary, Sean Spicer, resigned from his post this morning, revealing that he was strongly opposed to the President's pick for Communications Director - Anthony Scaramucci.

VIDEO: Samantha Barks Shows Off Her Pop Chops with 'If I Die Young'
VIDEO: Samantha Barks Shows Off Her Pop Chops with 'If I Die Young'
July 21, 2017

Big screen Eponine, Samantha Barks, visited the Fentstein's/54 Below stage this week for a solo show and treated the crowd to her take on the pop hit, 'If I Die Young.' See video of Sam's performance below!

Neil Jackson and Jonathan Tucker Join HBO's WESTWORLD
Neil Jackson and Jonathan Tucker Join HBO's WESTWORLD
July 21, 2017

According to Deadline, HBO's sci-fi Westworld has added Neil Jackson and Jonathan Tucker to its Season Two cast.

VIDEO: Are Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith Swingers? Jada Weighs In.
VIDEO: Are Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith Swingers? Jada Weighs In.
July 21, 2017

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith are no strangers to speculation about their famous relationship, On last night's Watch What Happens Live! Jada addressed one rumor that has her stumped: a rumor that the power couple are swingers.

See All the Latest TV Trailers from San Diego Comic Con!
See All the Latest TV Trailers from San Diego Comic Con!
July 21, 2017

Comic-Con' in San Diego is in full swing. Each year, eager fans get previews of all the latest in movies and television.  This year, brand-new trailers from Teen Wolf, The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, and more have dropped in this week's presentation so far and BroadwayWorld has all of them.

Sources Claim Ben Affleck BATMAN Franchise in Jeopardy at Warner Bros.
Sources Claim Ben Affleck BATMAN Franchise in Jeopardy at Warner Bros.
July 21, 2017

The Hollywood Reporter has reported on some trouble for Ben Affleck's Batman franchise.

Sean Hannity Will Not Receive the William F. Buckley Award for Media Excellence
Sean Hannity Will Not Receive the William F. Buckley Award for Media Excellence
July 21, 2017

CNN has reported that Fox News anchor Sean Hannity will no longer receive the William F. Buckley Award for Media Excellence.

VIDEO: New2NY Series presents ME & ELLA
VIDEO: New2NY Series presents ME & ELLA
July 20, 2017

Next up in the New2NY Series is 'Me & Ella'. Set against the restless backdrop of the 20th Century and the lush serenity of the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. Set against the restless backdrop of the 20th Century and the lush serenity of the Ella Fitzgerald songbook, Broadway veteran Andrea Frierson's Me & Ella is a valentine to the 'First Lady of Song.' Ms. Frierson's personal storytelling and song stylings provide a loving glimpse into why Ella's music, heart and determination to overcome the challenges in her life and career continue to inspire. Me & Ella was featured last season as part of the York's Developmental Reading Series and commemorates the centennial of the legendary songstress.

VIDEO: The Memory Lives Again with CATS Resident Grizabella, Mamie Parris
VIDEO: The Memory Lives Again with CATS Resident Grizabella, Mamie Parris
July 20, 2017

Mamie Parris, who plays the iconic role of 'Grizabella the Glamour Cat' in the first-ever Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS, visited Fox 5 today to deliver her impressive take on the classic ballad, 'Memory.'

Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath and Beulah Koale Join the Cast of HAWAII FIVE-0
Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath and Beulah Koale Join the Cast of HAWAII FIVE-0
July 19, 2017

Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath and Beulah Koale are set to join the cast of HAWAII FIVE-0, which begins its eighth season Friday, Sept. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.



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