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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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Follies



'More Twists On The Classics' Is Up Next On Masters Of Illusion On The CW
'More Twists On The Classics' Is Up Next On Masters Of Illusion On The CW
September 11, 2018

MASTERS OF ILLUSION, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, now celebrating its fifth anniversary on The CW returns for Week Twelve with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central.

VIDEO: HEISENBERG Comes to Signature Theatre
VIDEO: HEISENBERG Comes to Signature Theatre
September 11, 2018

Signature Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Heisenberg by Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and directed by Signature Theatre Director of New Works Joe Calarco (Signature's The Flick, The Scottsboro Boys). The production will star Michael Russotto (Rep Stage's The Whale, Signature's Art) as Alex and Rachel Zampelli (Signature's The Gulf, Midwestern Gothic) as Georgie. Heisenberg will run September 18 - November 11, 2018 in Signature Theatre's ARK Theatre.

VIDEO: Geva's 46th Season Begins With HAIR
VIDEO: Geva's 46th Season Begins With HAIR
September 11, 2018

Geva Theatre Center presents Hair, with book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, music by Galt MacDermot, directed by Melissa Rain Anderson, with musical direction by Don Kot, and choreography by Liz Ramos in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from September 4 through October 7.

VIDEO: Folger Theatre Begins 2018/19 Season with MACBETH
VIDEO: Folger Theatre Begins 2018/19 Season with MACBETH
September 11, 2018

Rampant ambition and minds unhinged. Shrieking owls and prophesies foretold. Folger Theatre begins its 2018/19 season with Macbeth, Shakespeare's murderous tragedy seen anew and here, set in London's famous Bedlam asylum for a groundbreaking production integrating period music into a famous variation of the play.

VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS Star Taylor Louderman Stops By Broadway Boo's
VIDEO: MEAN GIRLS Star Taylor Louderman Stops By Broadway Boo's
September 11, 2018

Mean Girls resident queen bee, Taylor Louderman, stopped by Broadway Boo this week. Check out her visit below!

VIDEO: First Look at SWEET CHARITY at Marriott Theatre
VIDEO: First Look at SWEET CHARITY at Marriott Theatre
September 11, 2018

From the high-spirited bustling and gritty streets of 1960s New York City comes the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, SWEET CHARITY, continuing Marriott Theatre's sensational 2018 season, running September 5 through October 28 with a press opening on Wednesday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 10- CHAPLIN Opens on Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, September 10- CHAPLIN Opens on Broadway!
September 10, 2018

On this day in 2012, Chaplin, a new musical depicting the life of film icon Chaplin, opened on Broadway!

SpaceLab9 Announces BREAKING BAD: Original Score From The Television Series Deluxe Edition Four LP Box Set
SpaceLab9 Announces BREAKING BAD: Original Score From The Television Series Deluxe Edition Four LP Box Set
September 7, 2018

Following the release of the Highlights album in July, which included 40 minutes of favorite musical moments hand-picked by composer Dave Porter, Spacelab9, in conjunction with Madison Gate Records, presents the BREAKING BAD: Original Score From The Television Series (Deluxe Edition Four LP Box Set), coming September 28th. Featuring 46 tracks clocking in at over 150 minutes, this monumental set is the ultimate vinyl collection of score music from BREAKING BAD.  The comprehensive collection, commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Emmy Award-winning series, features every score track previously released from the series and is a must-have for all die-hard fans.

Asian Coming Of Age Feature Film YELLOW FEVER Now Available On Vimeo
Asian Coming Of Age Feature Film YELLOW FEVER Now Available On Vimeo
September 7, 2018

Wham Bam Productions Ltd. is proud to present the online release of the award- winning comedy Yellow Fever, written and directed by Korean-American Writer/Director Kat Moon. It stars Korean-American Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz and Gilmore Girls' Scott Patterson. Following a festival run and limited theatrical release, the film will be made available online on September 6, 2018 at 2pm (EST) at www.vimeo.com/ondemand/yellowfever and www.yellowfevermovie.com/watch-online. Ticket pre-orders are available now.

Mikhail Makeyev Produces New Indie Drama INDIGO VALLEY
Mikhail Makeyev Produces New Indie Drama INDIGO VALLEY
September 7, 2018

Notable film producer Mikhail Makeyev (“Delta Girl”) has finished filming the production of the upcoming independent feature film “Indigo Valley,” from writer/director Jaclyn Bethany (“Between Departures”).

VIDEO: On This Day, September 7- Goodbye, Love- RENT Closes on Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, September 7- Goodbye, Love- RENT Closes on Broadway
September 7, 2018

On this day, we remember the original, groundbreaking Broadway production of Jonathan Larson's RENT, which played its final performance at the Nederlander Theater on this day in 2008.

VIDEO: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Debut Songs and Scenes in Four Brand New Sneak Peeks of A STAR IS BORN
VIDEO: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Debut Songs and Scenes in Four Brand New Sneak Peeks of A STAR IS BORN
September 6, 2018

'A Star is Born' stars four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper ('American Sniper,' 'American Hustle,' 'Silver Linings Playbook') and multiple award-winning, Oscar-nominated music superstar Lady Gaga, in her first leading role in a major motion picture. Cooper helms the drama, marking his directorial debut. Watch four new sneak peeks of the film that dropped today!

VIDEO: On This Day, September 6- Happy Birthday, Anika Noni Rose!
VIDEO: On This Day, September 6- Happy Birthday, Anika Noni Rose!
September 6, 2018

On this day we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose!

VIDEO: The BE MORE CHILL Cast Reacts to Their Broadway Upgrade!
VIDEO: The BE MORE CHILL Cast Reacts to Their Broadway Upgrade!
September 5, 2018

It was reported today that the teen musical sensation Be More Chill will open on Broadway in 2019. See footage from inside the show's company meeting, where the team broke the news of their Broadway upgrade to a very excited cast. See the video below!

Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey and More to Present Julia Louis-Dreyfus with the Mark Twain Prize
Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey and More to Present Julia Louis-Dreyfus with the Mark Twain Prize
September 5, 2018

The Kennedy Center today unveiled an all-star lineup and new producers for the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which this year will celebrate Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Under the direction of the creative team from Done + Dusted, the Kennedy Center's new producing partner for the Mark Twain Prize, the cast will feature many of Louis-Dreyfus's admirers, friends, and collaborators, including Stephen Colbert, Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey, Ilana Glazer, Tony Hale, Abbi Jacobson, Keegan-Michael Key, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jerry Seinfeld. The live Gala Performance will take place on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. ET in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, and will be taped by WETA Washington, D.C.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 5- Happy Birthday, Carol Lawrence!
VIDEO: On This Day, September 5- Happy Birthday, Carol Lawrence!
September 5, 2018

On this day we celebrate, Tony nominated actress, Carol Lawrence!

VIDEO: Inside Opening Night of AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Ahmanson Theatre
VIDEO: Inside Opening Night of AIN'T TOO PROUD at the Ahmanson Theatre
September 4, 2018

The Broadway-bound production of the new bio-musical, Ain't Too Proud, recently celebrated its opening night at L.A.'s Ahmanson Theatre! Check out all the action from inside opening night below!

VIDEO: On This Day, September 4: Happy BeyDay, Beyonce!
VIDEO: On This Day, September 4: Happy BeyDay, Beyonce!
September 4, 2018

On this day, the world celebrates the Queen B herself, the incomparable Beyonce Knowles!

VIDEO: Rock Out with the Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Performing 'Ruby Baby!'
VIDEO: Rock Out with the Cast of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Performing 'Ruby Baby!'
August 30, 2018

Get ready to rock with Leiber & Stoller's 'Ruby Baby!" Previously recorded by such legendary acts as The Drifters, Elvis Presley, and The Beach Boys, the revival's soulful take on this hit song features Max Sangerman, along with members of the cast and band of Smokey Joe's Cafe, jamming out together at Stage 42.

VIDEO: Lisa Bertone of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Answers 41 Questions
VIDEO: Lisa Bertone of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Answers 41 Questions
August 30, 2018

Check out Lisa Bertrone of Lyric Stage Company of Boston's production of Kiss of the Spiderwoman answering 44 questions below!



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