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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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Review Roundup: THE TAP DANCE KID at City Center Encores!
Review Roundup: THE TAP DANCE KID at City Center Encores!
February 3, 2022

New York City Center just kicked off the 2022 Encores! Season with The Tap Dance Kid, featuring music by Henry Krieger, lyrics by Robert Lorick, and a book by Charles Blackwell. Directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), the production also includes new tap sequences by choreographer Jared Grimes (After Midnight) and a concert adaptation by Lydia Diamond (Stick Fly). Broadway's Joseph Joubert (Caroline or Change) will guest music direct The Tap Dance Kid.

VIDEO: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul Celebrates COMPANY on Broadway
VIDEO: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul Celebrates COMPANY on Broadway
February 2, 2022

Tonight, at the acclaimed Broadway revival of COMPANY, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul took the stage of the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre to celebrate Broadway’s return.

Review Roundup: MJ Opens on Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
Review Roundup: MJ Opens on Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
February 1, 2022

MJ is the new Broadway musical that takes audiences inside the creative process of one of the greatest entertainers in history.

Review Roundup: SKELETON CREW Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
Review Roundup: SKELETON CREW Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
January 26, 2022

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. The production opens tonight at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Let's see what the critics are saying!

VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL Australia Pays Tribute to Meat Loaf
VIDEO: BAT OUT OF HELL Australia Pays Tribute to Meat Loaf
January 24, 2022

Bat Out Of Hell Musical is set to begin performances in Australia in January/February 2023, Producer Paul Dainty, together with Global Producer Michael Cohl and the company of Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell the Rock Musical, mourn the passing of their friend and producer, Meat Loaf and pay tribute to the rock legend in the video below.

Stage Manager Stories: Julie Devore, DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA
Stage Manager Stories: Julie Devore, DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA
January 30, 2022

Julie Devore is the Production Stage Manager for one of Broadway's most exciting productions, David Byrne's American Utopia. 

Review Roundup: Cecily Strong Stars in THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at The Shed
Review Roundup: Cecily Strong Stars in THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE at The Shed
January 11, 2022

The Shed presents a newly commissioned production of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, freshly revisited by playwright Jane Wagner. Tony nominated director Leigh Silverman (Lifespan of a Fact, Violet) stages the iconic play starring Cecily Strong (Saturday Night Live, Schmigadoon!) in her theatrical debut.

Tony & Grammy Winner Michael Cerveris' Loose Cattle to Stream Live Performance Tonight
Tony & Grammy Winner Michael Cerveris' Loose Cattle to Stream Live Performance Tonight
January 5, 2022

Loose Cattle, fronted by two-time Tony Award & Grammy winner Michael Cerveris and Kimberly Kaye, will stream a performance live from New Orleans tonight!

Inside the History of the Holiday Classic, 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'
Inside the History of the Holiday Classic, 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'
December 25, 2021

In 1944, MGM debuted a new family classic for the ages, the beloved movie musical, Meet Me In St. Louis. Starring Judy Garland, the film plays host to numerous classic songs including its title ditty, 'The Trolley Song,' and 'The Boy Next Door,' but out of all the gems that make up its score, no song has had more impact than, 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.' 

Which Christmas Songs Suit Your Favorite Broadway Shows?
Which Christmas Songs Suit Your Favorite Broadway Shows?
December 25, 2021

This year we're taking a look at some of Broadway's best shows to see where they land in the holiday equation. Since handsomely orchestrated songs built around specific feelings and happenings are kind of our thing, let's see which of our favorite shows can be tied to some of our most timeless Christmas tunes!

Review Roundup: Idina Menzel & More Star in WILD: A MUSICAL BECOMING- The Critics React!
Review Roundup: Idina Menzel & More Star in WILD: A MUSICAL BECOMING- The Critics React!
December 13, 2021

WILD: A Musical Becoming is a new musical fable about a single mother (played by Idina Menzel) struggling to hold on to her family farm and connect with her teenage daughter (played by YDE), whose determination to save the planet endows her and her friends with powers they never knew they had.

Review Roundup: FLYING OVER SUNSET Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
Review Roundup: FLYING OVER SUNSET Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
December 13, 2021

Flying Over Sunset follows writer Aldous Huxley (played by Harry Hadden-Paton); playwright, diplomat, and congresswoman, Clare Boothe Luce (Carmen Cusack); and film legend Cary Grant (Tony Yazbeck) - each of whom in real life experimented with the drug LSD.

Review Roundup: Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
Review Roundup: Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
December 9, 2021

The revival of Company, starring Tony winner Katrina Lenk and two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone, opened on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre tonight, December 9. Read the reviews below!

Review Roundup: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Starring Victoria Clark, Bonnie Milligan, & More- See What the Critics Are Saying!
Review Roundup: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Starring Victoria Clark, Bonnie Milligan, & More- See What the Critics Are Saying!
December 8, 2021

Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere musical Kimberly Akimbo features book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, based on the critically acclaimed play of the same name by David Lindsay-Abaire, choreography by Danny Mefford, and direction by Jessica Stone.

Recap: The 5 Best Things About ANNIE LIVE! on NBC
Recap: The 5 Best Things About ANNIE LIVE! on NBC
December 3, 2021

Last night, the sun came out on NBC with the airing of ANNIE LIVE! See our picks for the best moments from the live Broadway broadcast!

Review Roundup: CLYDE'S Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
Review Roundup: CLYDE'S Opens On Broadway- See What the Critics Are Saying!
November 23, 2021

Second Stage Theater's production of Lynn Nottage's new play CLYDE'S opens tonight, Tuesday November 23, 2021, at Second Stage's Broadway home, the Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street at 8th Avenue).

Review Roundup: TROUBLE IN MIND Opens On Broadway Starring Tony-Winner, LaChanze
Review Roundup: TROUBLE IN MIND Opens On Broadway Starring Tony-Winner, LaChanze
November 18, 2021

Roundabout Theatre Company has released a first look portrait of the cast of the Broadway premiere of Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, starring Tony & Emmy Award-winner LaChanze and directed by Charles Randolph-Wright.

Review Roundup: DIANA, THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway - The Critics Weigh In!
Review Roundup: DIANA, THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway - The Critics Weigh In!
November 17, 2021

Diana, The Musical celebrates official opening night tonight, Wednesday, November 17 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Diana, The Musical stars Jeanna de Waal as Diana, Roe Hartrampf as Prince Charles, Erin Davie as Camilla Parker Bowles and Judy Kaye as Queen Elizabeth.

VIDEO: Charlotte D'Amboise Pays Tribute to Ann Reinking at CHICAGO 25th Anniversary Celebration
VIDEO: Charlotte D'Amboise Pays Tribute to Ann Reinking at CHICAGO 25th Anniversary Celebration
November 16, 2021

Tonight, Chicago on Broadway celebrated 25 years of Razzle Dazzle on Broadway with a special celebration.

VIDEO: Original CHICAGO Stars Return for 25th Anniversary Celebration and Mayoral Proclamation
VIDEO: Original CHICAGO Stars Return for 25th Anniversary Celebration and Mayoral Proclamation
November 16, 2021

Tonight, Chicago on Broadway celebrated 25 years of Razzle Dazzle on Broadway with a special celebration. 



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