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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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VIDEO: Houston Ballet Preps for OKLAHOMA! at Theatre Under The Stars
VIDEO: Houston Ballet Preps for OKLAHOMA! at Theatre Under The Stars
August 30, 2018

TUTS' production of Oklahoma! will be directed by Dallas Theater Center's Artistic Director, Kevin Moriarty. The production, which is an artistic collaboration with Houston Ballet, will be choreographed by Stanton Welch AM, Artistic Director of Houston Ballet. Broadway conductor Kimberly Grigsby will be Musical Director of the show. Joining them on the production are Andrew Harper as Sound Designer, Jason Lyons as Lighting Designer, and Karen Perry as Costume Design. Casting for Oklahoma! was provided by Paul Hardt of Stewart/Whitley.

Imelda Staunton Joins the Cast of the DOWNTON ABBEY Feature Film
Imelda Staunton Joins the Cast of the DOWNTON ABBEY Feature Film
August 30, 2018

According to Deadline, Focus Features has set production with Carnival Films to begin production on the Downton Abbey this summer. The original principal cast, including Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and more, are set to reprise their upstairs/downstairs roles with Focus and Universal Pictures International distributing.

VIDEO: DCPA Theatre Company Presents Qui Nguyen's VIETGONE
VIDEO: DCPA Theatre Company Presents Qui Nguyen's VIETGONE
August 30, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) presents the Theater Company's production of the 'raucous, immensely moving comedy' (The New York Times) Vietgone by Qui Nguyen.

VIDEO: On This Day, August 30- Happy Birthday, Jeff Bowen!
VIDEO: On This Day, August 30- Happy Birthday, Jeff Bowen!
August 30, 2018

On this day we're celebrating the birthday of musical composer and lyricist, Jeff Bowen!

VIDEO: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Explores Leiber and Stoller's History with the Gibson Guitar
VIDEO: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Explores Leiber and Stoller's History with the Gibson Guitar
August 29, 2018

The new production of Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller, officially opened on, Sunday, July 22. The vibrant nine-member ensemble led by director choreographer Joshua Bergasse brings new life to more than 30 classic songs including 'Stand by Me,' 'I'm a Woman,' 'Hound Dog,' 'Fools Fall In Love,' 'On Broadway,' 'Yakety Yak,' 'Pearl's a Singer,' 'Treat Me Nice,' 'There Goes My Baby,' 'Love Potion #9,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' and 'Spanish Harlem.' Check out a new video exploring the history of Leiber and Stoller and the Gibson guitar below!

Susanne Bartsch: ON TOP Opens Next Week at Laemmle Monica Film Center
Susanne Bartsch: ON TOP Opens Next Week at Laemmle Monica Film Center
August 29, 2018

An intimate immersion into the world of New York City nightlife and fashion icon Susanne Bartsch. Along with launching the career of RuPaul, and championing the early work of designers like Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood, her legacy includes raising millions of dollars for the fight against AIDS. 

VIDEO: On This Day, August 29- Remembering Kyle Jean-Baptiste
VIDEO: On This Day, August 29- Remembering Kyle Jean-Baptiste
August 29, 2018

On this day we remember Broadway actor Kyle Jean-Baptiste who died age of 21 after an accident at home in 2015.

VIDEO: First Look at ONCE in Rehearsals at Theatre Latte Da
VIDEO: First Look at ONCE in Rehearsals at Theatre Latte Da
August 28, 2018

Rehearsals for Theater Latte Da's Once are underway. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once features a book by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. Theater Latte Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the production with Music Director Jason Hansen and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder. Performances begin September 12 at the Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis). Single tickets and season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.

VIDEO: On This Day, August 28- Happy Birthday, Armie Hammer!
VIDEO: On This Day, August 28- Happy Birthday, Armie Hammer!
August 28, 2018

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Golden Globe-nominated actor Armie Hammer who is currently making his Broadway debut in Second Stage's Straight White Men. 

Photo Flash: POSE Star Billy Porter Hosts DIVERSITY X DESIGN, A Benefit for DIFFA
Photo Flash: POSE Star Billy Porter Hosts DIVERSITY X DESIGN, A Benefit for DIFFA
August 27, 2018

On Saturday night in Los Angeles, Billy Porter ("POSE," "American Horror Story: Apocalypse") hosted DIVERSITY x DESIGN, an Emmy season soiree celebrating diversity, inclusion and representation on television. Presented by BOOM Events, the evening benefitted DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, the national non-profit organization that raises awareness and grants funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs and advocacy for individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS. 

VIDEO: On This Day, August 27- Happy Birthday, Andy Karl!
VIDEO: On This Day, August 27- Happy Birthday, Andy Karl!
August 27, 2018

On this day. we're celebrating Olivier Award-winning leading man, Andy Karl. who can currently be seen in the Broadway adaptation of the classic rom-com, Pretty Woman!

Disney Halts Production on Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3
Disney Halts Production on Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 3
August 24, 2018

According to a new report, production on the third installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has been placed on indefinite hold, following the dismissal of series writer/director James Gunn.

VIDEO: Simon Cowell Pranks Tyra Banks On This Week's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
VIDEO: Simon Cowell Pranks Tyra Banks On This Week's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
August 24, 2018

On America's Got Talent this past Wednesday, Simon Cowell set Tyra Banks up on some blind dates, but then completely sabotaged it by secretly coaching prospects through the date. Check out the video below.

WNJU Queda En Primer Lugar En Nueva York, Noticieros Con Horarios Estelares Y Las Noches En Todas Categorias De Audiencia Sin Importar El Idioma
WNJU Queda En Primer Lugar En Nueva York, Noticieros Con Horarios Estelares Y Las Noches En Todas Categorias De Audiencia Sin Importar El Idioma
August 24, 2018

Basado en los resultados históricos logrados el mes pasado, Telemundo 47 continúa como líder en el mercado de Nueva York durante la programación de horarios estelares de lunes a viernes y noticias de 11 PM entre adultos de 18 a 34 años, 18 a 49 años y 25 a 54 años, sin importar el idioma.

Aviso A Los Medios: Temas E Invitados Para La Edición De Enfoque, En Horario Especial Este Sabado 25 De Agosto
Aviso A Los Medios: Temas E Invitados Para La Edición De Enfoque, En Horario Especial Este Sabado 25 De Agosto
August 24, 2018

Los televidentes de Telemundo 47 están invitados a sintonizar el programa Enfoque, que será transmitido este sábado 25 de agosto en horario especial de 12 y 30 PM a 1 PM.

More Than 1,100 Animal Shelters Join With NBC And Telemundo Stations To Host Clear The Shelters
More Than 1,100 Animal Shelters Join With NBC And Telemundo Stations To Host Clear The Shelters
August 24, 2018

NBC and Telemundo stations located in more than 70 cities in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico are joining with over 1,100 animal shelters and rescues to present the fourth annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign this August. Launched earlier this month and culminating tomorrow with “Clear the Shelters Day,” local shelters and rescues will reduce or waive their pet adoption fees tomorrow to help families adopt a pet. Visitcleartheshelters.com to access a list of participating shelters and a real-time pet adoption tracker. Since 2015, more than 150,000 pets have been adopted through Clear the Shelters.

VIDEO: On This Day, August 24- PRINCE OF BROADWAY Pays Tribute to the Great Hal Prince
VIDEO: On This Day, August 24- PRINCE OF BROADWAY Pays Tribute to the Great Hal Prince
August 24, 2018

On this day in 2017, the long-awaited Broadway tribute to the great Hal Prince, Prince of Broadway, celebrated its opening night at the Samuel J, Friedman Theatre.

VIDEO: On This Day, August 22- Happy Birthday, James Corden!
VIDEO: On This Day, August 22- Happy Birthday, James Corden!
August 22, 2018

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of late night host and Tony Award-winning actor, James Corden!

She's Back! Neil Patrick Harris to Appear as HEDWIG at Wigstock Drag Festival in New York City
She's Back! Neil Patrick Harris to Appear as HEDWIG at Wigstock Drag Festival in New York City
August 21, 2018

The New York Times has reported that Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka have teamed up with legendary drag star Lady Bunny to reinstate a lost New York City treasure, Wigstock.

VIDEO: Off-Broadway Play THE BENCH to Head to Los Angeles!
VIDEO: Off-Broadway Play THE BENCH to Head to Los Angeles!
August 21, 2018

The Off-Broadway hit play, The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, is taking the show on the road to play LA's Hudson Guild Theater (6539 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA 90038) for a limited six-week run beginning October 4 - November 9, 2018). Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.plays411.com/thebench.



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