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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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Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Follies



VIDEO: ANNIE Takes the Stage at Tuacahn Center for the Arts
VIDEO: ANNIE Takes the Stage at Tuacahn Center for the Arts
May 27, 2021

The beloved family musical Annie began performances at Tuacahn Arts Center this month. Get a first look at the cast in action!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 1 - Happy Birthday, Betsy Wolfe!
VIDEO: On This Day, June 1 - Happy Birthday, Betsy Wolfe!
June 1, 2021

Today, we're wishing a Happy Birthday to Broadway favorite, Betsy Wolfe!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 30 - Happy Birthday, Idina Menzel!
VIDEO: On This Day, May 30 - Happy Birthday, Idina Menzel!
May 30, 2021

Today we're celebrating the birthday of the -wickedly talented- Idina Menzel!

THE GOOD FIGHT, Starring Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald, to Return June 24
THE GOOD FIGHT, Starring Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald, to Return June 24
May 18, 2021

CBS All Access today announced the season five order of its hit original series THE GOOD FIGHT, starring Broadway stars Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald and Cush Jumbo!

VIDEO: On This Day, May 23- HADESTOWN Opens at New York Theatre Workshop
VIDEO: On This Day, May 23- HADESTOWN Opens at New York Theatre Workshop
May 23, 2021

On this day in 2016, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical HADESTOWN celebrated its off-Broadway opening at New York Theatre Workshop.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 22- Remembering Sir Laurence Olivier
VIDEO: On This Day, May 22- Remembering Sir Laurence Olivier
May 22, 2021

Olivier played more than 120 stage roles and appeared in nearly 60 films throughout his illustrious career.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 5- DAMN YANKEES Opens On Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, May 5- DAMN YANKEES Opens On Broadway
May 5, 2021

On this day in 1955, Broadway hit one out of the park when the musical Damn Yankees celebrated its opening night!

Disney's ENCHANTED Sequel Adds Maya Rudolph, Jayma Mays, and Yvette Nicole Brown
Disney's ENCHANTED Sequel Adds Maya Rudolph, Jayma Mays, and Yvette Nicole Brown
April 26, 2021

Additional casting has been announced for Disney's hotly anticipated sequel to the live action smash, Enchanted!

Comedy Series GIRLS5EVA Adds Andrew Rannells
Comedy Series GIRLS5EVA Adds Andrew Rannells
April 19, 2021

Broadway and television star Andrew Rannells has joined the cast of the upcoming musical comedy series 'Girls5Eva' on Peacock!

SHE-HULK on Disney+ Adds Tony-Winner Renée Elise Goldsberry
SHE-HULK on Disney+ Adds Tony-Winner Renée Elise Goldsberry
April 8, 2021

It looks like Tony Award-winning Hamilton star, Renée Elise Goldsberry is headed to the MCU for her next project.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY
VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY
April 1, 2021

On this day in 2013, Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. 

VIDEO: On This Day, March 31- HAIR Returns to Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, March 31- HAIR Returns to Broadway!
March 31, 2021

After a smash-hit run at Central Park's Delacorte Theater, on this day in 2009, HAIR returned to Broadway for the first time in over 30 years.

BWW Exclusive: How the Broadway Babysitters Are Bringing the Arts Home
BWW Exclusive: How the Broadway Babysitters Are Bringing the Arts Home
March 26, 2021

Founded in 2015, Broadway Babysitters is an in-home childcare service made up of arts professionals. In addition to providing parents with carefully vetted sitters, Broadway Babysitters offers qualified artists consistent work and flexible schedules as they chase their showbiz dreams.

Dulé Hill and Laura Kariuki Join Reboot of THE WONDER YEARS
Dulé Hill and Laura Kariuki Join Reboot of THE WONDER YEARS
March 18, 2021

Emmy-winning stage and screen star Dulé Hill will join Tony-nominee Saycon Sengbloh, Elisha Williams and Laura Kariuki on the upcoming reboot of The Wonder Years.

13 Tips to Throw a Broadway Birthday Party!
13 Tips to Throw a Broadway Birthday Party!
March 20, 2021

A new year means a whole new round of birthdays. And while Broadway won't be back right away, that doesn't mean you can't enhance your big day with some musical theatre panache!

VIDEO: On This Day, March 13- ROCKY the Musical Opens On Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, March 13- ROCKY the Musical Opens On Broadway
March 13, 2021

Rocky brings to life the iconic and inspiring story of struggling small time Philly boxer, Rocky Balboa, who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to go the distance to become the heavyweight champ, as well as a shot at love.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 10- Laura Benanti Debuts as Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC
VIDEO: On This Day, March 10- Laura Benanti Debuts as Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC
March 10, 2021

On this day in 1999, Richard Chamberlain and future Tony-winner Laura Benanti began their run leading the Broadway revival of The Sound of Music as the new Captain Von Trapp and Maria Rainer, succeeding Michael Siberry and Rebecca Luker in the roles.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 9: IN THE HEIGHTS Opens On Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, March 9: IN THE HEIGHTS Opens On Broadway
March 9, 2021

On this day in 2008, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning Latinx love letter, In the Heights, opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theater!

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1960s-1970s
Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1960s-1970s
March 8, 2021

With Women in Theatre Through the Decades, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. This week, we are highlighting the accomplishments of women in theatre throughout the 1960s and the 1970s!

VIDEO: Keenan Scott II and Steve H. Broadnax III Talk THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN on Broadway
VIDEO: Keenan Scott II and Steve H. Broadnax III Talk THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN on Broadway
February 25, 2021

This morning, the marquee for Thoughts of a Colored Man was installed at the Golden Theatre making it the first new show to take up residence at a Broadway theater since the pandemic forced all plays and musicals to stop performances on March 12, 2020.



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