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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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Showtime Releases Poster for New “Presidential' Teaser for Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Special
Showtime Releases Poster for New “Presidential' Teaser for Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Special
October 26, 2016

SHOWTIME has released the poster art and a new “presidential” teaser for its live election special, Stephen Colbert's Live Election Night Democracy's Series Finale: Who's Going To Clean Up This Sh*t? The special is a partnership between The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and SHOWTIME, featuring Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning late night host Stephen Colbert. Colbert will bring his unique comedic perspective, political satire and social commentary to SHOWTIME live on Tuesday, November 8 at 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT on air, on demand and over the internet.

New Comedy THE MICK, Starring Kaitlin Olson, to Premiere Sunday 1/1 After NFL Doubleheader on FOX
New Comedy THE MICK, Starring Kaitlin Olson, to Premiere Sunday 1/1 After NFL Doubleheader on FOX
October 26, 2016

New comedy THE MICK will premiere on Sunday, Jan. 1 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), following the NFL doubleheader on FOX. The series will then make its time period premiere with an all-new episode Tuesday, Jan. 3 (8:31-9:01 PM ET/PT).

Controversial Film Puts Unique Spin on Bullying; LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED Set for Denver Premiere 11/1
Controversial Film Puts Unique Spin on Bullying; LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED Set for Denver Premiere 11/1
October 25, 2016

Set in a world where the norm is to be homosexual and heterosexuality is taboo, a forbidden love affair takes a dramatic turn in the new controversial film scheduled to debut in Denver on November, 1st. 

CMT's Annual ARTISTS OF THE YEAR Celebration Attracts Nearly 2 Million Viewers
CMT's Annual ARTISTS OF THE YEAR Celebration Attracts Nearly 2 Million Viewers
October 25, 2016

CMT's annual “Artists of the Year” event continues to evolve from a televised Nashville industry event to fan-favorite night of once-in-a-lifetime performances, unexpected tributes, and unforgettable toasts as country music superstars and friends gather to celebrate the top country artists of the year.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with Tom Hanks and Musical Guest Lady Gaga Beats October Average by 2.9 Million Viewers
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with Tom Hanks and Musical Guest Lady Gaga Beats October Average by 2.9 Million Viewers
October 25, 2016

'Saturday Night Live' has delivered new season highs and its most-watched October telecast in eight years, according to “live plus same day” official-national ratings from Nielsen Media Research.

STAGE TUBE: George Street Playhouse Presents MAMA'S BOY
STAGE TUBE: George Street Playhouse Presents MAMA'S BOY
October 24, 2016

Marguerite Oswald was domineering, obsessive and desperate in her need to be loved by her younger son, Lee Harvey. A chilling glimpse into the Oswald household before and after that fateful November morning in Dallas. This New York metro area premiere was called 'a gripping family drama that illuminates history by adding a touch of humanity' by The Press Herald.

PEOPLE Exclusive: How Princess Grace of Monaco Helped Leslie Odom Jr. Pay His College Bills
PEOPLE Exclusive: How Princess Grace of Monaco Helped Leslie Odom Jr. Pay His College Bills
October 24, 2016

Before he wowed Broadway audiences with his turn as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, and before he won a Tony for best actor (and a Grammy) this past year for the role, Leslie Odom Jr. was a college student wondering how he could pay his tuition bills.

SAM, Executive Produced by Mel Brooks, Set for October 11th Release
SAM, Executive Produced by Mel Brooks, Set for October 11th Release
October 24, 2016

Vision Films will release “Sam” - the gender-bending romantic comedy directed by Nicholas Brooks & Executive Produced by his father Mel Brooks – to DVD & VOD on October 11th2016, with special theatrical events in New York and Los Angeles.

TLC & Discovery Family to Premiere UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD, 11/17
TLC & Discovery Family to Premiere UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD, 11/17
October 24, 2016

Celebrity chefs are the rock stars of the food world, but it's easy to forget that even the most successful chefs had to start somewhere. On Thursday, November 17, TLC & Discovery Family Channel explore the lives of three celebrity chefs and their individual missions to help others and give back to the community in the one-hour special UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD, based on the best-selling cookbook by Hilary Gumbel, with all royalties donated to The U.S. Fund for UNICEF (The United Nations Children's Fund). The special will premiere at 7/6c on TLC followed by an encore presentation at 9/8c on Discovery Family Channel.

Daisy Head and Casey Deidrick Join Lifetime's A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE
Daisy Head and Casey Deidrick Join Lifetime's A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE
October 21, 2016

Deadline has reported that Lifetime's Shakespearean thriller, A Midsummer's Nightmare, has cast its Elena Holland. 

Freeform Brings Fan Favorite STITCHERS and New Original Sci-Fi Series BEYOND to Stan Lee's L.A. Comic Con
Freeform Brings Fan Favorite STITCHERS and New Original Sci-Fi Series BEYOND to Stan Lee's L.A. Comic Con
October 21, 2016

Freeform announced today that they will be bringing cast and executive producers from the hi-tech procedural series “Stitchers” and new sci-fi drama “Beyond” to Stan Lee's L.A. Comic Con on October 29-30.

Bloodshed on Broadway: Spine-Tingling Showtunes for Your Halloweekend
Bloodshed on Broadway: Spine-Tingling Showtunes for Your Halloweekend
October 29, 2016

In 1785, a tale titled, 'The String of Pearls: A Romance' appeared in a series of Victorian fictions known as 'penny dreadfuls.' A story as gory as they come, the tale was a ghoulish account of a psychopathic barber and his pastry-proficient accomplice turning murder victims into meat pies. Gaining instant popularity among readers, the tale of obsession, vengeance, and deeply questionable pie fillings so captivated the public that the tale of Sweeney Todd was adapted for the stage before the ending had been revealed in print.

STAGE TUBE: Heidi Blickenstaff Debuts Song from FREAKY FRIDAY in Latest Preview
STAGE TUBE: Heidi Blickenstaff Debuts Song from FREAKY FRIDAY in Latest Preview
October 20, 2016

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Disney's Freaky Friday. Developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter, music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This premiere production will be directed by Christopher Ashley with choreography by Sergio Trujillo. Freaky Friday will run from October 4 - November 20 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre. Click below to watch a premiere musical number from the show, starring Broadway favorite Heidi Blickenstaff!

Review Roundup: THE FRONT PAGE Opens on Broadway- All the Reviews!
Review Roundup: THE FRONT PAGE Opens on Broadway- All the Reviews!
October 20, 2016

The Front Page, Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's classic 1928 comedy set in the world of the Chicago newspaper business, had its official opening performance tonight at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 W. 44th Street).

STAGE TUBE: Ramin Karimloo is Rainbow High with New EVITA Cover
STAGE TUBE: Ramin Karimloo is Rainbow High with New EVITA Cover
October 19, 2016

Check out former Che, Ramin Karimloo, share an acourstic take on the Evita classic, 'High Flying Adored.'

Colin Firth in Talks to JoinCast of MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Colin Firth in Talks to JoinCast of MARY POPPINS RETURNS
October 19, 2016

Variety has reported that Academy Award-winner Colin Firth is currently in talks to join Disney's upcoming Mary Poppins sequel, Mary Poppins Returns.

Perpetual Students: A Historic Look at Chekov's THE CHERRY ORCHARD on Broadway
Perpetual Students: A Historic Look at Chekov's THE CHERRY ORCHARD on Broadway
October 30, 2016

The Cherry Orchard is Anton Chekhov's masterpiece about a family on the edge of ruin-and a country on the brink of revolution. The story of Lyubov Ranevskaya and her family's return to their fabled orchard to forestall its foreclosure captures a people-and a world-in transition, and presents us with a picture of humanity in all its glorious folly. By turns tragic and funny, The Cherry Orchard still stands as one of the great plays of the modern era.

Comedy Central Greenlights THE HIGH COURT with Doug Benson to Series
Comedy Central Greenlights THE HIGH COURT with Doug Benson to Series
October 18, 2016

Real cases. Real plaintiffs. Real high judge. The “highest court in the land” just took on a new meaning in “The High Court,” a new Comedy Central series from comedian Doug Benson, it was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central. Set to premiere in early 2017, “THC,” is a fifteen-minute strip series featuring “Judge Doug” as he gets high and rules on real small claims court cases. Executive produced by Benson, Bruce Smith, JASH's Daniel Kellison and Propagate's Ben Silverman, Howard Owens and Kevin Healey, “The High Court” concept is loosely born from Benson and JASH's popular YouTube show, “Getting Doug with High.”

GREEN IS GOLD Debuts on Digital HD & On Demand December 6th and on DVD December 13th
GREEN IS GOLD Debuts on Digital HD & On Demand December 6th and on DVD December 13th
October 18, 2016

A teenage boy learns the value of family in the compelling independent film GREEN IS GOLD, arriving on DVD December 13, 2016.  The film arrives on Digital HD and On Demand December 6.

STAGE TUBE: Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Discuss Career, Health and More at Drama Book Shop
STAGE TUBE: Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley Discuss Career, Health and More at Drama Book Shop
October 17, 2016

The Drama Book Shop recently welcomed three-time Tony Award-nominee Marin Mazzie and her husband, Broadway veteran, Jason Danieley, for an intimate discussion about life in the theatre and Mazzie's ongoing journey with ovarian cancer. The Monday, October 17th discussion was free to the public and was broadcast via Facebook live.






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