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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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MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE' Announced At King Center
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE' Announced At King Center
January 3, 2025

The brand-new national tour of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER Series.

Voices Festival Productions Presents the World Premiere Of WHO CARES: THE CAREGIVER INTERVIEW PROJECT
Voices Festival Productions Presents the World Premiere Of WHO CARES: THE CAREGIVER INTERVIEW PROJECT
January 3, 2025

Voices Festival Productions' world-premiere story of evolving relationships within a multi-generational, caregiver support group will start performances on January 9, 2024.

Verb Theatre To Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING This April
Verb Theatre To Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING This April
January 3, 2025

Verb Theatre will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING from April 10 - 19, 2025 at Pumphouse Theatre - The Joyce Doolittle Theatre, starring Karen Johnson Diamond.

Forte Musical Theatre To Present AUSTENTATIOUS At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre 
Forte Musical Theatre To Present AUSTENTATIOUS At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre 
January 3, 2025

AUSTENTATIOUS runs April 8 - 19, 2025 at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre (375 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB). With a jazzy score and anachronisms galore, Austentatious is terrible theatre at its absolute comedic best. 

20 Bands To Be Honored At THE SONIC GUILD BALL Taking Place At The Long Center
20 Bands To Be Honored At THE SONIC GUILD BALL Taking Place At The Long Center
January 3, 2025

Sonic Guild has announced their 2024 class of artists. In its 11th year of supporting the Austin music scene, Sonic Guild has awarded grants and payments to local Austin musicians, venues and music businesses totaling over $6 million.

MINDPLAY Launches TodayTix Lottery For Off-Broadway Premiere
MINDPLAY Launches TodayTix Lottery For Off-Broadway Premiere
January 3, 2025

Vinny DePonto's MINDPLAY has launched a digital rush ticket policy for the show's Off-Broadway premiere, now in previews at Greenwich House Theatre.  

Eagle Project and NAIC-NY Present PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE INDIANS At Theatre Row
Eagle Project and NAIC-NY Present PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE INDIANS At Theatre Row
January 3, 2025

The North American Indigenous Center of New York, in collaboration with The Eagle Project, has announced the upcoming production of 'Please Do Not Touch the Indians'.

Palm Beach Opera Announces New SALON SERIES At Historic Sea Gull Cottage
Palm Beach Opera Announces New SALON SERIES At Historic Sea Gull Cottage
January 3, 2025

Palm Beach Opera has announced an exciting expansion of programming with a new Salon Series, a trio of intimate afternoon recitals showcasing the extraordinary talents of the Bailey Apprentice Artists.

Debbie Gibson Returns To 54 Below In February
Debbie Gibson Returns To 54 Below In February
January 3, 2025

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway leading lady Debbie Gibson on February 7 & 8 at 8pm. Debbie Gibson, a true pop phenomenon, burst onto the scene at just 16, etching her name in history with the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Foolish Beat.”

Mostly Baroque Presents THE SOLILOQUY AND THE MOON: THE ARTISTRY OF JOHAN HARTMAN
Mostly Baroque Presents THE SOLILOQUY AND THE MOON: THE ARTISTRY OF JOHAN HARTMAN
January 3, 2025

Mostly Baroque has announced its National Opera Center debut with two compelling performances featuring rising American and Scottish musical stars, including the New York City premiere of two recently composed song cycles.

RHYTHM INDIA: BOLLYWOOD & BEYOND Announced At The Eisemann Center
RHYTHM INDIA: BOLLYWOOD & BEYOND Announced At The Eisemann Center
January 3, 2025

The Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts will present Rhythm India: Bollywood & Beyond on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Hill Performance Hall.

Temple Theaters Presents POKER IN A HOUSE WITH WOMEN
Temple Theaters Presents POKER IN A HOUSE WITH WOMEN
January 3, 2025

Poker in a House with Women, directed by Amina Robinson, will perform at the Randall Theater (2020 N 13th st, Philadelphia PA) on Thursday, January 30th at 7:30pm, and Saturday, Feb. 1st at 2:00 and 7:30pm.

Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award 
Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award 
January 3, 2025

GMHC will honor legendary songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the 2025 Howard Ashman Award. The award will be presented at GMHC's 10th annual Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award, a fundraising event hosted by Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.

MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January
MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January
January 3, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. Tickets to MEAN GIRLS are available now.

STOMP To Play At The Granada Theatre This Month
STOMP To Play At The Granada Theatre This Month
January 3, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the international percussion sensation, STOMP. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series and will take the Granada Theatre stage Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

Kansas City Ballet To Present NEW MOVES
Kansas City Ballet To Present NEW MOVES
January 3, 2025

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the choreographers chosen for New Moves, a unique performance event designed to seek out, develop and showcase emerging choreographers.

ANNIE Comes To The King Center In January
ANNIE Comes To The King Center In January
January 3, 2025

The iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER Series and will take the King Center's L3Harris Technologies Theatre Main Stage Jan. 28–29, 2025.

RENT Stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Announced At Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
RENT Stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Announced At Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
January 3, 2025

The City of Aventura will present the original stars of RENT, Tony Award nominee, Adam Pascal, & Anthony Rapp, as part of the 2025 Aventura Broadway Concert Series on Sunday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. 

BLUE MAN GROUP Co-Founders To Join NY Production For Final Performances
BLUE MAN GROUP Co-Founders To Join NY Production For Final Performances
January 3, 2025

Blue Man Group will conclude its history-making residency in New York City next month. As part of the farewell celebration, Blue Man Group co-founders Chris Wink, Matt Goldman, and Phil Stanton will return to the stage as Blue Men for two special performances.

Another 6 Months Of Wayfaring Strangers Improvised Bluegrass Musicals
Another 6 Months Of Wayfaring Strangers Improvised Bluegrass Musicals
January 3, 2025

Theater of the Apes will present The Wayfaring Strangers, a wholly improvised bluegrass musical. Featuring brand new lyrics to old-timey bluegrass standards and more.



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