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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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Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
February 11, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

SHOWSTOPPERS! Film Screening To Celebrate Women Of TV Variety This March
SHOWSTOPPERS! Film Screening To Celebrate Women Of TV Variety This March
February 11, 2025

The Great American Songbook Foundation is celebrating Women's History Month in March with a screening of a new PBS documentary that draws from its extensive Songbook Library & Archives.

JERSEY BOYS To Take the Stage At Greenville Theatre
JERSEY BOYS To Take the Stage At Greenville Theatre
February 11, 2025

Jersey Boys begins performances at Greenville Theatre this month. This Tony Award-winning, blockbuster, hit musical. Come discover the true story behind legendary recording artist, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons with their chart-topping hits “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don't Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can't Take My Eyes Off You,” and so much more!

Photos: GARSIDE'S CAREER Gets NY Premiere At Mint Theater Company
Photos: GARSIDE'S CAREER Gets NY Premiere At Mint Theater Company
February 11, 2025

Mint Theater Company is presenting the New York Premiere of Garside’s Career by Harold Brighouse (Hobson’s Choice), directed by Matt Dickson, opening Thursday February 20th for a limited engagement through March 15th. See photos from the production.

Nathan Resika Joins The Cast Of WONDROUS LOVE At St. John's in the Village
Nathan Resika Joins The Cast Of WONDROUS LOVE At St. John's in the Village
February 11, 2025

On February 22 at 7:00 P.M., Voices of the Valiant will present Wondrous Love at St. John's in the Village in New York, New York. As BroadwayWorld recently announced, this concert will feature soprano Susan Wheeler, mezzo-soprano Madison Marie McIntosh, mezzo-soprano Vita Koreneva, and pianist Yannis Xylas.

DAM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Returns This Week for Its 21st Boulder Season
DAM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Returns This Week for Its 21st Boulder Season
February 11, 2025

Nevada's largest film festival returns to take movie lovers on journeys around the world with unique and diverse films. The 21st Annual Dam Short Film Festival will screen more than 150 short films February 12-17, 2025, in the Elaine K. Smith Building in downtown Boulder City, Nevada.

ORDER UP- THE SONGS OF WAITRESS Comes To The RAT On February 18
ORDER UP- THE SONGS OF WAITRESS Comes To The RAT On February 18
February 11, 2025

For one night only - revisit the magic of Sara Bareilles' Waitress, the Musical at The RAT NYC in DUMBO! Enjoy some of the best loved classics from the Broadway musical, including 'Opening Up,' 'Bad Idea,' and 'She Used to Be Mine,' on Tuesday, February 18th 6-9pm.

THE WINTER'S TALE Begins This Week At Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
THE WINTER'S TALE Begins This Week At Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
February 11, 2025

This February, the University of Washington School of Drama will present The Winter's Tale, directed by the visionary Kate Drummond. The production runs at the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse from February 13-23, 2025.

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Begins This Week At California School Of The Arts
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Begins This Week At California School Of The Arts
February 11, 2025

California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) students are preparing to present the school's seventh-annual all-school musical, 'Once Upon a Mattress.'

Drag Sensation Shirley U. Jest Joins The Rigano Songbook's 11th Annual IDES OF MARCH EXTRAVAGANZA
Drag Sensation Shirley U. Jest Joins The Rigano Songbook's 11th Annual IDES OF MARCH EXTRAVAGANZA
February 11, 2025

Drag sensation and host of Whore-able Karaoke Shirley U. Jest will be a guest star in David and Paul Rigano's 11th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza at Caveat NYC on March 15th at 9:30pm.

La Compañía Nacional De Danza Del Inbal Regresa Al Palacio De Bellas Artes Con Lago De Los Cisnes
La Compañía Nacional De Danza Del Inbal Regresa Al Palacio De Bellas Artes Con Lago De Los Cisnes
February 11, 2025

Después de su exitosa presentación y llenos totales en el Auditorio Nacional y Palacio de Bellas Artes en 2024, la magia, pasión, amor y tragedia se apoderarán nuevamente del escenario de Palacio de Bellas Artes, en donde la Compañía Nacional de Danza (CND) del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), revivirá una de las obras más icónicas de la danza: Lago de los cisnes, en una nueva adaptación coreográfica de Cuauhtémoc Nájera que se basa en las originales de Marius Petipa y Lev Ivanov, con música de Piotr Ilich Chaikovski, en la que, en dos actos y cuatro escenas, participa todo el elenco de la Compañía.

El Centro De Investigación Coreográfica Impartirá El Taller Los Principios Humphrey/Limón Y Las Prácticas De Composición
El Centro De Investigación Coreográfica Impartirá El Taller Los Principios Humphrey/Limón Y Las Prácticas De Composición
February 11, 2025

El Centro de Investigación Coreográfica (CICO) ofrecerá el taller Los principios Humphrey/Limón y las prácticas de composición, a cargo de la maestra Kathryn Alter, para su aplicación en la composición y enseñanza del movimiento.

ICONS: Two Historic LGBTQ Individuals Put On Stage At The Sargent Theatre of the American Theatre of Actors
ICONS: Two Historic LGBTQ Individuals Put On Stage At The Sargent Theatre of the American Theatre of Actors
February 11, 2025

ICONS: Playwright Carolyn M. Brown will present STORMÉ and Playwright Bernard Taylor present JOHN STILLWAGGON as TENNESSEE WILLIAMS. Running May 26 - June 15 at The Sargent Theatre of the American Theatre of Actors.

HELL'S KITCHEN, SUFFS And More Announced for Broadway In Detroit 2025-26 Season
HELL'S KITCHEN, SUFFS And More Announced for Broadway In Detroit 2025-26 Season
February 11, 2025

Broadway in Detroit has announced its 2025-26 subscription season with seven shows coming to Detroit. Kicking off the season is the 30th anniversary production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fisher Theatre.

MOVE|NYC| To Hold 2024-2025 Season In Washington, D.C. And New York City
MOVE|NYC| To Hold 2024-2025 Season In Washington, D.C. And New York City
February 11, 2025

Co-Founders Chanel DaSilva and Nigel Campbell has announced the 10th Anniversary 2024-2025 Season of MOVE|NYC| based in New York City with a satellite program in Washington, D.C.

Juanita K. Hammons Hall To Host Exclusive Concert Series Celebrating The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Juanita K. Hammons Hall To Host Exclusive Concert Series Celebrating The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
February 11, 2025

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts will present The Ozark Mountain Daredevils Curtain Call Concert Series – 53 Years of Music, 3 Unforgettable Nights.

Michael Feinstein Brings BECAUSE OF YOU To Popejoy Hall In March
Michael Feinstein Brings BECAUSE OF YOU To Popejoy Hall In March
February 11, 2025

Award-winning and Grammy-nominated recording artist Michael Feinstein is bringing his highly acclaimed new show, Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble to Popejoy Hall on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 3 pm as part of his nationwide tour.

La Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional Presenta Su Programa Amor De Oriente Y Occidente
La Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional Presenta Su Programa Amor De Oriente Y Occidente
February 11, 2025

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) a través de la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional (OSN), presentan su programa titulado Amor de oriente y occidente.

California for the Arts Announces The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund Grant Program
California for the Arts Announces The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund Grant Program
February 11, 2025

California for the Arts has announced a $12.5 million grant program for small nonprofit performing arts organizations to help pay employees. The Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund is funded by the State of California and administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.

Sergio Sánchez Santamaría Enseñará A Crear Piezas Inspiradas En La Revolución Mexicana Con Scratchboard
Sergio Sánchez Santamaría Enseñará A Crear Piezas Inspiradas En La Revolución Mexicana Con Scratchboard
February 11, 2025

El Museo Nacional de la Estampa (Munae) del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) invita al público interesado a participar en el Taller Revolución Mexicana en scratchboard, en el que, de la mano del artista Sergio Sánchez Santamaría, podrá aprender y divertirse elaborando una obra en la que la Revolución Mexicana será el tema principal.






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