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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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TV: First Look at the Off-Broadway Premiere of Susan Miller's 20TH CENTURY BLUES
TV: First Look at the Off-Broadway Premiere of Susan Miller's 20TH CENTURY BLUES
November 24, 2017

Producer Lida Orzeck and Executive Producer Eva Price are pleased to announce The New York premiere of the new play, 20TH CENTURY BLUES, from Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winner and two-time OBIE Award-winning playwright Susan Miller (My Left Breast).

VIDEO: Meet Cindy! Lesli Margherita Debuts Her WHO'S HOLIDAY Character in New Promo
VIDEO: Meet Cindy! Lesli Margherita Debuts Her WHO'S HOLIDAY Character in New Promo
November 24, 2017

Olivier Award-winner Lesli Margherita will play 'Cindy Lou Who' in the World Premiere of Matthew Lombardo's Christmas comedy in couplets, WHO'S HOLIDAY! to be directed by Carl Andress. Lesli debuted her new character in a Thanksgiving promo for the show yesterday! Meet Cindy below!

Review Roundup: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Lands on Broadway!
Review Roundup: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Lands on Broadway!
November 21, 2017

Home for the Holidays, Broadway's only Christmas Concert Celebration, Broadway welcomes you home this holiday season when three of the greatest voices of their generation, winners of 'American Idol,' 'The Voice,' and 'America's Got Talent,' unite to form Broadway's newest Holiday concert tradition.

Music and Television Legend, David Cassidy, Passes Away at 67
Music and Television Legend, David Cassidy, Passes Away at 67
November 21, 2017

Former teen icon, David Cassidy, who rose to stardom on the 1970's musical sitcom The Partridge Family has died passed away at the age of 67.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Barbra Streisand's New Netflix Special THE MUSIC...THE MEM'RIES...THE MAGIC!
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In on Barbra Streisand's New Netflix Special THE MUSIC...THE MEM'RIES...THE MAGIC!
November 21, 2017

With a career spanning six decades, Barbra Streisand is a legend of both stage and screen with a loyal, loving fanbase. In the Netflix film concert event BARBRA: THE MUSIC...THE MEM'RIES...THE MAGIC! she is joined by an exciting roster of special guests, including a special duet with Jamie Foxx, as she takes audiences on a journey of her life's work, like a stroll down mem'ry lane with a good friend.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 22- Happy Holidays to You! WHITE CHRISTMAS Returns to Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, November 22- Happy Holidays to You! WHITE CHRISTMAS Returns to Broadway!
November 22, 2017

Today we celebrate the Broadway return of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS, which returned to Broadway on this day in 2009.

VIDEO: Marriott Theatre presents SLEEPING BEAUTY
VIDEO: Marriott Theatre presents SLEEPING BEAUTY
November 20, 2017

Experience one prince's journey to save his beautiful princess with Marc Robin's musical adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY, brought to life for children of all ages at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire, from November 10 through December 30, 2017, with a press opening on Saturday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. Filled with unconventional personalities, broken rules, and quests aplenty, this colorful, musical fairy tale will be directed and choreographed by Scott Weinstein.

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES at Steppenwolf Theatre
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES at Steppenwolf Theatre
November 20, 2017

Read all the critic's reviews for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's highly anticipated world premiere of The Minutes by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts.

Kelli O'Hara Web Series THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Out Today!
Kelli O'Hara Web Series THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Out Today!
November 20, 2017

A new web thriller starring Kelli O'Hara, The Accidental Wolf, created by Arian Moayed of Waterwell Films premieres online today!

VIDEO: On This Day, November 20- Happy Birthday, Jeremy Jordan!
VIDEO: On This Day, November 20- Happy Birthday, Jeremy Jordan!
November 20, 2017

Today we wish a very Happy Birthday to Broadway favorite, Jeremy Jordan!

VIDEO: On This Day, November 21- Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Bring Their Act to Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, November 21- Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Bring Their Act to Broadway
November 21, 2017

Today we celebrated Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin who reunited on Broadway on this day for AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN.

VIDEO: Blooper Alert! Outtakes from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal's Prizeo Video Shoot
VIDEO: Blooper Alert! Outtakes from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Vanessa Nadal's Prizeo Video Shoot
November 17, 2017

This evening, Lin-Manuel Miranda dropped some fun bloopers from his Prizeo sweepstakes video shoot with wife, Vanessa Nadal. Check out the reel below!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Goes Head to Head in History Trivia with an Elementary Schooler!
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Goes Head to Head in History Trivia with an Elementary Schooler!
November 17, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the Broadway musical, 'Hamilton.' stoped by The Ellen Show today to test his historical knowledge again Kansas' tiniest history expert, Macey Hensley.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 17- A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Brings Murder and Mayhem to Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, November 17- A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Brings Murder and Mayhem to Broadway
November 17, 2017

On this day we remember the Tony Award winning production of A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.

Tony Winner Alice Ripley to Star in THE LEARNED LADIES Musical Workshop with Musical Direction by Kimberly Grigsby
Tony Winner Alice Ripley to Star in THE LEARNED LADIES Musical Workshop with Musical Direction by Kimberly Grigsby
November 15, 2017

Composer Ray Leslee (Standup Shakespeare, Avenue X) and playwright, actor, HBO Def Poet, Brian Dykstra, have teamed up with Musical Director Kimberly Grigsby (Amelie, Spiderman, Spring Awakening) to present a workshop presentation of a new musical based on the comedy by Moliere. The script-in-hand readings will take place Thursday Nov 16th at The Lark Play Development Center and Friday, November 17th at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios. The presentation will be directed by Margarett Perry.

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on John Leguizamo's LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
November 15, 2017

LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS, written and performed by John Leguizamo, officially opens tonight, November 15, 2017 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). This show is a strictly a limited engagement through Sunday, February 4, 2018.

Two Productions of 42ND STREET Are Vying to Shuffle Off to Broadway
Two Productions of 42ND STREET Are Vying to Shuffle Off to Broadway
November 14, 2017

The Post's Michael Riedel has reported that two acclaimed productions of the beloved musical 42nd Street are currently vying for a spot on Broadway.

Video Flashback: Roxie Returns as CHICAGO Makes 1996 Debut at City Center Encores!
Video Flashback: Roxie Returns as CHICAGO Makes 1996 Debut at City Center Encores!
November 14, 2017

Today as we celebrate a landmark 21 years since the long-running revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago landed on Broadway, let's venture way back in time to when the revival made its world premiere at City Center Encores.

Photo Flash: They Are the Future! Stars of the Stage Who Have Made Forbes 30 UNDER 30
Photo Flash: They Are the Future! Stars of the Stage Who Have Made Forbes 30 UNDER 30
November 14, 2017

Forbes has revealed its annual 30 UNDER 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list, spotlighting the next generation of talent. Appearing among the list of esteemed actors, writers, musicians and more is Tony Award winner Ben Platt, currently starring in Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 14- Murder, Sex, and All That Jazz- CHICAGO Returns to Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, November 14- Murder, Sex, and All That Jazz- CHICAGO Returns to Broadway
November 14, 2017

Today we set our sights on the razzle dazzle Broadway revival of Chicago, which opened on this day in 1996.



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