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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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Raffael Pacitti's MISTER HALSTON To Have Industry Reading At Cooper Square
Raffael Pacitti's MISTER HALSTON To Have Industry Reading At Cooper Square
November 20, 2024

MISTER HALSTON, a new play exploring the life and times of famed American fashion designer Halston, written by Raffael Pacitti and directed by Kimberly Senior (Broadway's Disgraced), will hold an invitation-only industry staging on Friday, January 17 at Cooper Square, in advance of a 2025 commercial run in New York. 

Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez Comes To Appell Center This Holiday Season
Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez Comes To Appell Center This Holiday Season
November 20, 2024

Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez will perform a holiday program at the Appell Center, offering audiences a festive musical experience. Don't miss this special event featuring the acclaimed performer.

El Cepromusic Estrenará Obras De Compositores Mexicanos Con El Concierto Precuelas, En La Sala Manuel M. Ponce
El Cepromusic Estrenará Obras De Compositores Mexicanos Con El Concierto Precuelas, En La Sala Manuel M. Ponce
November 20, 2024

El Cepromusic will premiere works by Mexican composers in the concert PRECUELAS at Sala Manuel M. Ponce, showcasing contemporary music and celebrating national talent.

Photo Exclusive: Inside Rehearsals For RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR With The Hearth
Photo Exclusive: Inside Rehearsals For RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR With The Hearth
November 20, 2024

BroadwayWorld has received an exclusive first look inside rehearsals for the upcoming World Premiere of RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR with The Hearth! See the photos below.

Photos: Karen Akers & CAST PARTY Bring Monday Magic To Birdland
Photos: Karen Akers & CAST PARTY Bring Monday Magic To Birdland
November 20, 2024

Check out photos from Monday night at Birdland Jazz Club featuring Karen Akers and Cast Party!

MAMMA MIA! Breaks Providence Performing Arts Center Box Office Records
MAMMA MIA! Breaks Providence Performing Arts Center Box Office Records
November 19, 2024

MAMMA MIA! at the Providence Performing Arts Center set new box office records, drawing large audiences and showcasing the enduring popularity of the musical.

Life Jacket Theatre Company Launches New Writers Room To Support Emerging LGBTQ+ Playwrights In NYC
Life Jacket Theatre Company Launches New Writers Room To Support Emerging LGBTQ+ Playwrights In NYC
November 19, 2024

Life Jacket Theatre Company launched the WRITERS ROOM, a program supporting emerging LGBTQ+ playwrights in NYC. The initiative invites applications for its inaugural cohort, running March to May 2025.

NPR's Ira Glass Shares Storytelling Insights and Lessons at the Carpenter Center
NPR's Ira Glass Shares Storytelling Insights and Lessons at the Carpenter Center
November 19, 2024

Ira Glass will present 'Seven Things I've Learned' at the Carpenter Center on December 14, sharing insights and stories from his career in public radio.

THE GLORIOUS GIFT OF LIFE From Akshara Theatre To Be Presented At The New Delhi Fringe Festival
THE GLORIOUS GIFT OF LIFE From Akshara Theatre To Be Presented At The New Delhi Fringe Festival
November 19, 2024

Akshara Theatre presented THE GLORIOUS GIFT OF LIFE at the New Delhi Fringe Festival, showcasing a compelling performance that explores the intricacies of human existence.

Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and More
Society Of Composers & Lyricists To Present Awards To Giorgio Moroder, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, and More
November 19, 2024

The Society of Composers & Lyricists announced Giorgio Moroder will receive the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Jeff Beal to receive SCL Ambassador Awards.

COME FROM AWAY Returns To Gander In 2025
COME FROM AWAY Returns To Gander In 2025
November 19, 2024

COME FROM AWAY will return to Gander's Joseph R. Smallwood Arts and Culture Centre for a third summer season in 2025, following a successful sold-out run. Tickets are now available.

The International Human Rights Art Festival Returns For Its 6th Year
The International Human Rights Art Festival Returns For Its 6th Year
November 19, 2024

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) returns to New York City for its 6th year. During the week of December 9th to 15th, sixty new shows will be presented including new short musicals, dance pieces, one act plays, solo shows, poetry, puppetry, and musical acts.

THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK From Director Robert Lepage Returns To Boston In February
THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK From Director Robert Lepage Returns To Boston In February
November 19, 2024

Ex Machina, Côté Danse, Dvoretsky Productions and presenting partner Show One Productions have announced the East Coast debut of The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark, a captivating fusion of theater and dance.

Photos: REMOTE Now Playing At The Producers Club
Photos: REMOTE Now Playing At The Producers Club
November 19, 2024

Performances are underway for REMOTE, an improvised comedy of pandemic proportions, created and developed by IRTE (Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble) at the Producers Club. See photos from the production.

WHITE CHRISTMAS Set for Metropolitan Performing Arts Presents Irving Berlin's
WHITE CHRISTMAS Set for Metropolitan Performing Arts Presents Irving Berlin's
November 19, 2024

Metropolitan Performing Arts will present White Christmas the Musical, the classic holiday musical by the acclaimed composer Irving Berlin, White Christmas the Musical.

Porchlight Education's Spring Classes Now On Sale
Porchlight Education's Spring Classes Now On Sale
November 19, 2024

Porchlight Education have announced spring classes for students aged 4-17, starting February 15, 2025. Explore a range of theater courses designed to inspire young performers.

Kravis Center Announces THE BEACH BOYS – ENDLESS SUMMER GOLD This March
Kravis Center Announces THE BEACH BOYS – ENDLESS SUMMER GOLD This March
November 19, 2024

THE BEACH BOYS announced their ENDLESS SUMMER GOLD TOUR at the Kravis Center. Tickets will be available starting Saturday, November 22 at 12 PM.

Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
Review Roundup: SWEPT AWAY Opens On Broadway Featuring the Music of The Avett Brothers
November 19, 2024

The new musical Swept Away hits the high seas of Broadway tonight. The new musical with music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Did the new musical sink or sail with critics? Find out below!

Jon M. Chu Gives Update On JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT Film
Jon M. Chu Gives Update On JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT Film
November 19, 2024

While out promoting his eagerly anticipated big screen adaptation of Wicked, film director Jon M. Chu issued an update on the state of the rumored film adaptation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

New Musical SONG OF ILION To Have NYC Developmental Reading
New Musical SONG OF ILION To Have NYC Developmental Reading
November 19, 2024

The new musical SONG OF ILION has been awarded a NYSCA grant, supporting its upcoming reading. The project explores themes of heroism and mythology, promising a fresh take on classic tales.



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