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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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STAGE TUBE: Comcast Presents IN TRANSIT: THE MAKING OF THE FIRST BROADWAY A CAPPELLA MUSICAL
STAGE TUBE: Comcast Presents IN TRANSIT: THE MAKING OF THE FIRST BROADWAY A CAPPELLA MUSICAL
November 29, 2016

 Today, Comcast and theatrical producer Janet B. Rosen announce "In Transit: The Making of the First Broadway A Cappella Musical," a new entertainment special now airing exclusively on Xfinity On Demand.

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Responds to Vice President Elect Mike Pence with Curtain Call Statement
STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Responds to Vice President Elect Mike Pence with Curtain Call Statement
November 18, 2016

Current Vice President-elect, Michael Pence, paid a visit to Broadway's revolutionary mega-hit, 'Hamilton' this evening and reports from inside the theater confirm a less than enthusiastic reception for the former governor of Indiana.

UPDATE! Twitter Watch: Vice President-Elect Mike Pence Receives Icy Reception at Broadway's HAMILTON
UPDATE! Twitter Watch: Vice President-Elect Mike Pence Receives Icy Reception at Broadway's HAMILTON
November 18, 2016

Current Vice President-elect, Michael Pence, paid a visit to Broadway's revolutionary mega-hit, 'Hamilton' this evening and reports from inside the theater confirm a less than enthusiastic reception for the former governor of Indiana.

WINNIE THE POOH's Christopher Robin to Get Live Action Remake from Disney
WINNIE THE POOH's Christopher Robin to Get Live Action Remake from Disney
November 18, 2016

Variety has reported that director Marc Forster is set to helm a live-action film starring “Christopher Robin,”, human star of the classic cartoon “Winnie the Pooh.” Kristin Burr will oversee the project for the studio. Alex Ross Perry is set to write the script.

Dustin Lance Black Pens Gay Rights Miniseries WHEN WE RISE for ABC
Dustin Lance Black Pens Gay Rights Miniseries WHEN WE RISE for ABC
November 18, 2016

"When We Rise" was written and created by Academy Award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black.  This mini-series event chronicles the real-life personal and political struggles, set-backs and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement, from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. 

Debut of THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on NBC NFL Network Averages 13.6 Million Viewers Across All Platforms
Debut of THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL on NBC NFL Network Averages 13.6 Million Viewers Across All Platforms
November 18, 2016

Last night's Carolina Panthers' 23-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 13.6 million viewers across all platforms – NBC, NFL Network, Twitter, NBC Sports Digital, and NFL Digital, according to Fast National data released today by The Nielsen Company, and digital data from Adobe Analytics and Twitter.

Sofia Carson Will Be Showcased Across Disney|ABC Television Platforms Throughout the Holiday Season
Sofia Carson Will Be Showcased Across Disney|ABC Television Platforms Throughout the Holiday Season
November 17, 2016

Actress and recording artist Sofia Carson whose performances in the Disney Channel Original Movies 'Descendants' and 'Adventures in Babysitting' catapulted her to stardom and helped supercharge her career as a popular recording artist (Republic Records/Hollywood Records), will be showcased in several holiday telecasts on Disney|ABC Television Group platforms. 

NBC Sports Digital and Social Media Surrounds the Fire of NASCAR Championship Weekend
NBC Sports Digital and Social Media Surrounds the Fire of NASCAR Championship Weekend
November 17, 2016

NBC Sports is gearing up for the NASCAR Championship races from Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend with complete digital and social coverage surrounding the drivers, race teams, strategies, storylines and fan experiences. The NBC Sports digital platforms encompass the world of racing as coverage kicks off with the XFINITY Series Championship race Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN, followed by the Sprint Cup series title race Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC. All on-air coverage from Homestead-Miami Speedway, including NBCSN's companion Hot Passcoverage on Sunday, will be available streaming on the NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports App and connected devices.

NBC Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Holiday Classic HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS on 11/25
NBC Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Holiday Classic HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS on 11/25
November 17, 2016

The full version of the classic holiday musical special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” will air Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

FOOTBALL NIGHT IN CAROLINA Features Interview with New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees
FOOTBALL NIGHT IN CAROLINA Features Interview with New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees
November 17, 2016

Thursday Night Football on NBC debuts tonight with an NFC South showdown, when Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints visit Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers. Pre-game coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC with Football Night in Carolina, and will include a conversation between Brees and NFL Insider Peter King, which took place in Brees' car en route to Saints practice early Tuesday morning.

Pierce Brosnan Action/Thriller I.T. Available on DVD and Blu-Ray 11/22
Pierce Brosnan Action/Thriller I.T. Available on DVD and Blu-Ray 11/22
November 17, 2016

RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) is set to release the action-thriller I.T. on home video.  Written by Dan Kay (Pay the Ghost) and William Wisher, Jr. (Terminator 2: Judgment Day) and directed by John Moore (Max Payne), the film stars Pierce Brosnan (The November Man, James Bond Franchise), Anna Friel (“Marcella,” “Pushing Daisies”), Stephanie Scott (Insidious: Chapter 3, “A.N.T. Farm”), James Frecheville (The Stanford Prison Experiment, Animal Kingdom), and Austin Swift (Live by Night).  RLJE is set to release I.T. on Nov. 22, 2016 on Blu-Ray for an SRP of $29.97 and on DVD for an SRP of $29.96.

Moving Forward: The Arts Community Responds Following the 2016 Election
Moving Forward: The Arts Community Responds Following the 2016 Election
November 19, 2016

Amidst heightened fears and and raised tensions of every sort following the presidential race of 2016, many people have begun searching for methods of greater engagement in our political process. From widespread protests to internet campaigns designed to motivate citizens toward unity and equality, if we have gained nothing else from this election, it has proven to be an effective motivator toward a greater understanding of the nuances of the political system and a movement toward more focused grassroots efforts.

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Premieres Iconic 'Glory of Love' in First BEACHES Teaser Trailer
STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Premieres Iconic 'Glory of Love' in First BEACHES Teaser Trailer
November 16, 2016

Check the brand-new first teaser for Lifetime's upcoming small-screen remake of the 80's female friendship classic, Beaches. While fans await the film's premiere, starring Idina Menzel and Nia Long, you can hear Menzel croon the opening lines of the now iconic ballad, 'The GLORY of Love' in the clip.

NBCUniversal Holds GIF#TNFHandoff Relay As Part of Comprehensive Social Media Campaign Beginning Today
NBCUniversal Holds GIF#TNFHandoff Relay As Part of Comprehensive Social Media Campaign Beginning Today
November 16, 2016

The only network with two primetime NFL packages, NBC debuts Thursday Night Football tomorrow, Thursday, November 17, when Cam Newton and the NFC Champion Carolina Panthers host Drew Brees and the division rival New Orleans Saints. Coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. ET with Football Night in Carolina on NBC.

Showtime Releases First Look at Season Two of its Hit Drama BILLIONS
Showtime Releases First Look at Season Two of its Hit Drama BILLIONS
November 16, 2016

SHOWTIME has released the first footage from season two of the critically-acclaimed hit drama series BILLIONS, which will premiere on Sunday, February 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Currently in production in New York, BILLIONS stars Oscar® nominee and Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner Paul Giamatti and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Damian Lewis. Check out the newly release footage below.

Justin Bieber to Perform at the 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Justin Bieber to Perform at the 2016 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
November 16, 2016

dick clark productions and ABC announced today that international megastar Justin Bieber will perform during the “2016 American Music Awards” from his Purpose tour in Zurich, Switzerland, delivering his signature style to audiences across the world.  He joins hosts Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah, as well as previously announced performers including James Bay, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Niall Horan, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd, special duets from The Chainsmokers and Halsey, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, Maroon 5 with Kendrick Lamar, and “The American Music Award of Merit” honoree and performer Sting. The “2016 American Music Awards,” the world's biggest fan-voted award show, will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC.  

NBC's Thursday Night Football Schedule Kicks Off Tomorrow with Football Night in Carolina
NBC's Thursday Night Football Schedule Kicks Off Tomorrow with Football Night in Carolina
November 16, 2016

The only network with two primetime NFL packages, NBC debuts Thursday Night Football tomorrow, Thursday, November 17, when Cam Newton and the NFC Champion Carolina Panthers host Drew Brees and the division rival New Orleans Saints. Coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. ET with Football Night in Carolina on NBC.

STAGE TUBE: A Look Inside Michael Arden's New Production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
STAGE TUBE: A Look Inside Michael Arden's New Production of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
November 15, 2016

Michael Arden, who brilliantly re-imagined The Wallis and Deaf West Theatre's production of Spring Awakening that received rave reviews on Broadway, directs this rarely staged Stephen Sondheim (Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story) musical. Merrily We Roll Along travels backwards in time to navigate the bumpy history among three friends - Franklin, Charlie and Mary - who begin their in careers in show business together. The powerful and moving story, based on the Kaufman and Hart play, features some of Sondheim's most beautiful songs including 'Good Thing Going,' 'Our Time' and 'Not a Day Goes By'.

STAGE TUBE: Honest Accomplice Theatre Releases the First Episode of THE TRANS LITERACY PROJECT
STAGE TUBE: Honest Accomplice Theatre Releases the First Episode of THE TRANS LITERACY PROJECT
November 15, 2016

In honor of Trans Awareness Week (November 14-20) and in light of the recent election results, Honest Accomplice Theatre (HAT) launches The Trans Literacy Project --  In these videos you can hear trans people speaking to the things they find important for others to know. While a seemingly simple concept, this is one of the first web series about trans people's experiences from the perspective of trans people.

STAGE TUBE: Bainbridge Performing Arts Presents A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL
STAGE TUBE: Bainbridge Performing Arts Presents A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL
November 15, 2016

Offering sweet nostalgia for adults, and great fun for the kids, this laugh-out-loud holiday tale of American Christmases past has been cleverly re-wrapped as a new musical.






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