News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

A.A. Cristi - Page 272

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.




LEARN MORE ABOUT A.A. Cristi

First Show:

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Favorite Show:

Follies



MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR to Premiere on 12/9 at 9PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR to Premiere on 12/9 at 9PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME.
December 5, 2016

MADONNA: REBEL HEART TOUR will premiere on December 9 at 9PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Netflix Announces Slate of Originals at 2017 Sundance Film Festival
Netflix Announces Slate of Originals at 2017 Sundance Film Festival
December 5, 2016

Netflix unveiled its expanded slate of diverse originals making their world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, which will include four original features, one original documentary feature, and episodes of two hotly-anticipated doc series. With a roster of talent including Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville, Jason Segel, Rooney Mara, Robert Redford, Elijah Wood, Rashida Jones, Melanie Lynskey, Riley Keough, Jesse Plemons, and Alfre Woodard, the titles selected for Sundance Film Festival highlight the diversity and breadth of creativity found at Netflix.

STAGE TUBE: New Teaser Trailer Available for THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION
STAGE TUBE: New Teaser Trailer Available for THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION
December 2, 2016

Four voices. Two dancers. One incredible experience. Venture outside the ordinary with The Little Match Girl Passion, David Lang's Pulitzer Prize-winning choral work. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fable of the Little Match Girl, this tale of tragedy and transformation is brought vividly to life in our stunning new production. Featuring four of Seattle's most critically acclaimed voices and the lyrical, hip-hop choreography of UJ Mangune, our production of David Lang's Pulitzer Prize-Winning masterpiece is an intimate, unforgettable evening of music and dance.

STAGE TUBE: Totem Pole Playhouse Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
STAGE TUBE: Totem Pole Playhouse Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 2, 2016

Totem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylvania's premiere summer theatre, in association with Gettysburg Community Theatre, will premiere its original adaptation of the family holiday classic A Christmas Carol for the 2016 holiday season at the Majestic Theater in Gettysburg December 8-18. The annual production will boast a large cast of 53 local professional and community actors.

STAGE TUBE: HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Drops an All-New Promo
STAGE TUBE: HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Drops an All-New Promo
December 2, 2016

NBC has unveiled an all-new promo for the highly-anticipated musical HAIRSPRAY LIVE!, airing Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Get a first look below!

Review Roundup: A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway!
Review Roundup: A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway!
December 1, 2016

A BRONX TALE opens on Broadway tonight, December 1, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). The new musical, featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Glenn Slater, co-directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with choreography by Tony nominee Sergio Trujillo, began performances on Thursday, November 3 and features a cast of 30 including Tony-nominee, Nick Cordero and 'Hamilton' alumn, Ariana DeBose.

Inside #Ham4Ham THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE: A Monument to Pop Culture Legacies and Breaking Barriers
Inside #Ham4Ham THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE: A Monument to Pop Culture Legacies and Breaking Barriers
December 3, 2016

In cases of most wildly popular media, there is the inevitable expectation of a popularity crescendo. A moment in time when the bubble finally bursts, the hoards cease their obsession and the next big thing comes along. For every 'Frozen' there is a 'Moana', for every Britney, a Christina.

STAGE TUBE: CCBC Essex Presents LOVE'S LABOURS LOST
STAGE TUBE: CCBC Essex Presents LOVE'S LABOURS LOST
November 29, 2016

The King of Navarre and his best friends swear off the joys of women to dedicate themselves to scholarly pursuits. But when four cute, clever girls from their past show up, they're forced to reconsider all of that nonsense! Smart, sexy, outrageous and irreverent, Love's Labour's Lost is a madcap celebration of true love and coming of age.

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.



  …       272       …    




Videos