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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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Queen Bey'way: Beyonce Makes Dreams Come True at DEAR EVAN HANSEN
Queen Bey'way: Beyonce Makes Dreams Come True at DEAR EVAN HANSEN
September 14, 2017

Tonight the cast and crew of Dear Evan Hansen got the treat of all treats when Queen Bey herself showed up at the Music Box to take in the Tony Award winning musical.

It Takes A Woman: Bette Midler Finishes Performance Like A Boss Following a Fall in HELLO DOLLY!
It Takes A Woman: Bette Midler Finishes Performance Like A Boss Following a Fall in HELLO DOLLY!
September 14, 2017

It has been reported that tonight's performance of Hello Dolly! was stopped after the show's star, Tony Award winner, Bette Midler fell from a moving set piece during the show.

BECOMING SANTA CLAUS DVD/Blu-ray Goes on Sale Tomorrow
BECOMING SANTA CLAUS DVD/Blu-ray Goes on Sale Tomorrow
September 14, 2017

The Dallas Opera is delighted to announce the eagerly awaited DVD and Blu-ray release of Mark Adamo's critically acclaimed new holiday opera, BECOMING SANTA CLAUS, distributed exclusively through CD Baby.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 15- Light the Lights! Sondheim  Celebrates His Newly Re-Named Theater
VIDEO: On This Day, September 15- Light the Lights! Sondheim Celebrates His Newly Re-Named Theater
September 15, 2017

On Wednesday, September 15th, 2010, the Broadway community gathered alongside Stephen Sondheim as the lights of the newly dedicated Stephen SondheimTheatre marquee are lit for the first time.

VIDEO: Filmmaker Rick McKay Captures a Legendary West End Backstage Meeting in Memory of Peter Hall
VIDEO: Filmmaker Rick McKay Captures a Legendary West End Backstage Meeting in Memory of Peter Hall
September 13, 2017

In this rare footage, Dame JUDI DENCH introduces screen legend (King Kong) FAY WRAY (1907-2004) to Sir PETER HALL (1930-2017) backstage in her dressing room in London when Dame Judi was performing in the play FILUMENA in the West End in November, 1998. The legendary director, Sir Peter Hall passed away on September 11th, 2017.

From the Stage to Social Media: Taking a Look at Broadway's Most Viral Music(al) Videos
From the Stage to Social Media: Taking a Look at Broadway's Most Viral Music(al) Videos
September 13, 2017

As Broadway continues to adapt to the social media age, a new viral trend has become a staple for show advertisers: the music video.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 14- Remembering Patrick Swayze
VIDEO: On This Day, September 14- Remembering Patrick Swayze
September 14, 2017

Patrick Swayze, a three-time Golden Globe nominated actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter is best-known as the romantic lead in 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost', and for the 'North and South' TV-series. His first professional job was as a dancer for Disney on Parade. In the 70's, the Texas native moved to New York to further his formal dance training. He studied with the Harkness Ballet Company, and then the Joffrey, before joining the Eliot Feld Ballet as a principal dancer.

Fall Season Announced at The Brick!
Fall Season Announced at The Brick!
September 12, 2017

The Brick Theater, Inc. presents FALL 2017 Season at The Brick

Prepping for Ultraviolence: The Cast of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Dishes on Their Physical New Gig
Prepping for Ultraviolence: The Cast of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Dishes on Their Physical New Gig
September 12, 2017

The cast of the hotly anticipated off-Broadway run of the stage adaptation of the classic novel, A Clockwork Orange, just met the press and BWW was there to take you inside the special day! The vibrant cast of young actors was on hand to dish about their new gig and let us in on some of their prep for the intensely physical piece, including a stunning six-hour callback that left many in shock (and even drove some to drink).

Kim or Ellen? Who Does MISS SAIGON's Alistair Brammer Think is Chris's True Love?
Kim or Ellen? Who Does MISS SAIGON's Alistair Brammer Think is Chris's True Love?
September 12, 2017

Just last week, BroadwayWorld took you backstage at MISS SAIGON to get up close and personal with Allistair Brammer.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 13- Yul Brynner Plays 4,000 Performances in THE KING AND I
VIDEO: On This Day, September 13- Yul Brynner Plays 4,000 Performances in THE KING AND I
September 13, 2017

Today marks Yul Brynner's 4,000th performance of the title role in The King and I which played at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles. Brynner also did the film version of the musical.

VIDEO: All My Revels Here Are Over: GREAT COMET's Lucas Steele Takes One Last Look at the Imperial
VIDEO: All My Revels Here Are Over: GREAT COMET's Lucas Steele Takes One Last Look at the Imperial
September 11, 2017

Lucas Steele received a 2017 Tony Award nomination for his performance as the dastardly Anatole in the Broadway spectacle Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812. In the wake of the show's closing, the young star has released a short film titled, 'One Last Time' depicting one final trip to Broadway's Imperial Theater.

Jason Stuart's MENTOR Set For Release on Amazon
Jason Stuart's MENTOR Set For Release on Amazon
September 11, 2017

JASON STUART (THE BIRTH OF A NATION), a veteran character actor and comedian with lots of credits, feels like this is the end. PAUL ELIA (AGENTS OF S.H.E.I.L.D), just off the plane from Detroit with very few credits, feels like this is the beginning. ALEXANDRA PAUL (In her award winning performance), BAYWATCH babe with infinity credits, feels they're both ready for a mental institution! All three have decided to take their careers into their own hands and do a show about what they know best. Themselves.This is their story.

Ridge Roundup: Five Things We Learned from Richard's Chat with the Team of COME FROM AWAY
Ridge Roundup: Five Things We Learned from Richard's Chat with the Team of COME FROM AWAY
September 11, 2017

Come From Away has been 2017's little musical that could. Soon after opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, the show earned seven Tony nominations (picking up one for director Christopher Ashley), coming as quite a shock to the creative team that has been nurturing the project since the beginning.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 12: Our Last Summer- Broadway Says Goodbye to MAMMA MIA!
VIDEO: On This Day, September 12: Our Last Summer- Broadway Says Goodbye to MAMMA MIA!
September 12, 2017

On this day, we celebrate the Broadway production of the international smash. Mamma Mia!, which ended its run on this day 5,773 performances.

Showtime Picks Up I'M DYING UP HERE for Second Season
Showtime Picks Up I'M DYING UP HERE for Second Season
September 8, 2017

SHOWTIME is picking up its drama series about the art of comedy, I'M DYING UP HERE, for a second season, it was announced today by Gary Levine, President of Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. The fictional series explores L.A.'s famed '70s stand-up comedy scene. Season one starred Academy Award® winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter, Treme), Ari Graynor (Bad Teacher), Michael Angarano (The Knick), Clark Duke (Hot Tub Time Machine), Andrew Santino (Mixology), Erik Griffin (Workaholics), RJ Cyler (Power Rangers), Al Madrigal (The Daily Show) and Jake Lacy (Obvious Child) as part of a large ensemble cast. Created and executive produced by Dave Flebotte and executive produced by Golden Globe® winner Jim Carrey, Michael Aguilar and Christina Wayne, the series will go back into production in the fall, with 10 episodes premiering in 2018.

NBC's NFL Kickoff Game is-Watched Show in Three Months with More Than 22 Million Viewers
NBC's NFL Kickoff Game is-Watched Show in Three Months with More Than 22 Million Viewers
September 8, 2017

The Kansas City Chiefs' 42-27 victory over the New England Patriots in the NFL Kickoff game on NBC last night averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 22.2 million viewers across NBC and NBC Sports Digital platforms – marking the most-watched show in three months, according to Fast National data released today by The Nielsen Company, and digital data from Adobe Analytics. Last night's viewership is up 8% from the 2016 full-season SNF average Total Audience Delivery (20.5 million viewers).

STRICTLY BALLROOM Will Dance Into London's West End This March
STRICTLY BALLROOM Will Dance Into London's West End This March
September 7, 2017

Strictly Ballroom The Musical is to make its West End debut at the Piccadilly Theatre in 2018.

VIDEO: On This Day, September 9- GLEE Premieres on Fox with a Cast of Broadway Favorites!
VIDEO: On This Day, September 9- GLEE Premieres on Fox with a Cast of Broadway Favorites!
September 9, 2017

Today we celebrate the official debut of the smash-hit musical television comedy, Glee!

Cynthia Erivo Nabs A Role in Upcoming Dystopian Drama CHAOS WALKING
Cynthia Erivo Nabs A Role in Upcoming Dystopian Drama CHAOS WALKING
September 7, 2017

It has been announced that Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo has joined the cast of Doug Liman's upcoming dystopian drama Chaos Walking.



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