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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: Behind the Scenes of Lin-Manuel's Disney Sing-a-long with The Rock
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Lin-Manuel's Disney Sing-a-long with The Rock
August 12, 2016

Last week, Lin-Manuel Miranda took over Dsney's Instagram as part of the promotion for his new film, Moana. Being an admitted nerd of all things Disney, Miranda took the opportunity to duet on some Disney classics with friends throughout the day. One of the day's participants, The Rock, took to Instagram today to share a behind the scenes look at the twosome's cover of 'Gaston' from Beauty and the Beast.

NAKED AND AFRAID Champs Face DUAL SURVIVAL on Discovery This August
NAKED AND AFRAID Champs Face DUAL SURVIVAL on Discovery This August
August 11, 2016

Army combat veteran, EJ Snyder, and wilderness survivalist Jeff Zausch are no strangers to harsh environments - as fan favorites on Discovery's NAKED AND AFRAID, the two have bared it all to survive in unforgiving conditions. Now the duo will take on the challenge of DUAL SURVIVAL, where they will brave exotic and merciless landscapes around the world. The new season is coming to Discovery Channel on August 24 at 9PM ET/PT.

SYFY to Adapt & Executive Produce Aldous Huxley's BRAVE NEW WORLD with Amblin Television
SYFY to Adapt & Executive Produce Aldous Huxley's BRAVE NEW WORLD with Amblin Television
August 11, 2016

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and Syfy today announced they have signed Grant Morrison (“Batman,” “The Invisibles”) and Brian Taylor (“Crank,” “Gamer”) to adapt Aldous Huxley's novel “Brave New World” for Syfy with Amblin Television.  Morrison and Taylor will also serve as executive producers, along with Amblin Television Co-Presidents Darryl Frank (“The Americans,” “All The Way”) and Justin Falvey (“The Americans,” “All The Way”).

STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss, Lena Hall, & More Talk Tour in New HEDWIG Video
STAGE TUBE: Darren Criss, Lena Hall, & More Talk Tour in New HEDWIG Video
August 10, 2016

The road crew over at the national tour of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH have released a new video featuring the show's cast, director, and creator discussing the details of Hedwig's first outing on the national circuit.

STAGE TUBE: Fox Debuts A Brand New Trailer for ROCKY HORROR!
STAGE TUBE: Fox Debuts A Brand New Trailer for ROCKY HORROR!
August 8, 2016

Following this year's annual TCA Panel where the cast and director of Rocky Horror chatted about FOX's upcoming small-screen adaptation of the cult classic, a new trailer has been released that will leave you shivering with antici...pation.

STAGE TUBE: Hear the Ticket-Buying Gospel From The Church Ladies of THE COLOR PURPLE
STAGE TUBE: Hear the Ticket-Buying Gospel From The Church Ladies of THE COLOR PURPLE
August 2, 2016

The Color Purple has sent its gossipy Church Ladies out to spread the good news about the ins and outs of ticket purchasing. From navigating online sales to how to avoid scalpers, these ladies serve up the gospel for all your ticket-buying needs while employing some three part harmonies that would give the Schuyler Sisters a run for their money. 

STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Hudson Talks Beyonce and DREAMGIRLS 10th Anniversary in New Interview
STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Hudson Talks Beyonce and DREAMGIRLS 10th Anniversary in New Interview
August 2, 2016

In a brand new interview with E!, singing superstar, Jennifer Hudson, talks about her friendship with Beyonce and her feelings toward the 10th Anniversary of the film that cemented her status as an Oscar winner DREAMGIRLS.

STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The MUNY
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The MUNY
July 31, 2016

Footage of opening night of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's, Fiddler on the Roof, at The Muny in St. Louis, MO, featuring a previously unheard song by the show's composers!

STAGE TUBE: Australia's ALADDIN Takes Us Inside the Sitzprobe
STAGE TUBE: Australia's ALADDIN Takes Us Inside the Sitzprobe
July 31, 2016

The Australian production of Disney's Broadway blockbuster, Aladdin, takes us into a whole new world as they give us a sneak peek inside one of the most exciting days in any production, the Sitzprobe!

STAGE TUBE: Andrea McArdle Sings 'Maybe' with ANNIE Successor, Shelley Bruce
STAGE TUBE: Andrea McArdle Sings 'Maybe' with ANNIE Successor, Shelley Bruce
July 30, 2016

During her show this week at The Winery at St. George in Mohegan Lake, NY, Andrea McArdle welcomed former ANNIE cast mate and original replacement for the titular role, Shelley Bruce, onstage for a duet of the first act ballad, 'Maybe'.

TV: WAITRESS Cast Serves It at Broadway In Bryant Park
TV: WAITRESS Cast Serves It at Broadway In Bryant Park
July 29, 2016

The best of Broadway will be performing FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2016, continuing this Thursday, July 28 (12:30pm) on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM's on-air personalities, the 16th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through Thursday, August 11. This year's 106.7 LITE FM'S Broadway in Bryant Park is presented by New York-Presbyterian for Kids and TKTS Discount Ticketing Booth.

TV: Flying Away with FUN HOME at Broadway In Bryant Park
TV: Flying Away with FUN HOME at Broadway In Bryant Park
July 30, 2016

The best of Broadway will be performing FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2016' - a lunchtime series that continued this week, July 28 on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM's on-air personalities, the 16th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through Thursday.

TV: Broadway in Bryant Park Falls In Love With HIMSELF AND NORA
TV: Broadway in Bryant Park Falls In Love With HIMSELF AND NORA
July 30, 2016

The best of Broadway will be performing FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2016' - a lunchtime series that continued this week, July 28 on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM's on-air personalities, the 16th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through Thursday, August 11.

TV: The Cast of KINKY BOOTS Raises Up Broadway In Bryant Park
TV: The Cast of KINKY BOOTS Raises Up Broadway In Bryant Park
July 30, 2016

The best of Broadway will be performing FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2016' - a lunchtime series that continued this week, July 28 on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM's on-air personalities, the 16th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through Thursday, August 11.

TV: Highlights from TROILUS & CRESSIDA at Shakespeare in the Park!
TV: Highlights from TROILUS & CRESSIDA at Shakespeare in the Park!
July 28, 2016

Directed by Daniel Sullivan, TROILUS AND CRESSIDA began performances on Tuesday, July 19 and will run through Sunday, August 14, with an official press opening on Tuesday, August 9. .






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