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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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Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Follies



VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Welcomes 2018 Jimmy Award Nominees
VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Welcomes 2018 Jimmy Award Nominees
June 26, 2018

Before their big night at the Jimmy Awards, the creatives and company of Dear Evan Hansen invited this year's nominees to a special performance of the show, including an exclusive post-show talkback! See the Jimmy nominees pay a visit to the show below!

VIDEO: The Muny Preps for Heavy Weather! See Rehearsals for SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
VIDEO: The Muny Preps for Heavy Weather! See Rehearsals for SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
June 26, 2018

The Muny presents Singin' in the Rain, June 27 - July 3. Broadway, film and television stars Corbin Bleuand Jeffrey Schecter portray Don Lockwood and Cosmo Brown, respectively, and former Muny Kid, Muny Teen and Indiana University student Berklea Going will star as Kathy Selden. Singin' in the Rain is directed by Marc Bruni and choreographed by Rommy Sandhu with music direction by Ben Whiteley. Singin' in the Rain is proudly sponsored by Ameren.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 26: Remembering Nora Ephron
VIDEO: On This Day, June 26: Remembering Nora Ephron
June 26, 2018

Today we celebrate the life, work, and spirit of writer and director, Nora Ephron, who passed away on this day, June 26, 2012. She was 71.

Photo: The Chers of THE CHER SHOW Cher A Moment with Cher!
Photo: The Chers of THE CHER SHOW Cher A Moment with Cher!
June 25, 2018

Cher swung by the out of town tryout of her new musical this week and went nose to nose backstage with the three actresses who share the mammoth task of portraying this American icon. Stephanie J. Block tweeted an exclusive photo from Cher meeting the Chers of The Cher Show. 

Michael Feinstein Says Liza Minnelli is 'Feeling Very Good' in New Interview
Michael Feinstein Says Liza Minnelli is 'Feeling Very Good' in New Interview
June 25, 2018

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Michael Feinstein. provided some rare details into the condition of entertainment legend Liza Minnelli ahead of their upcoming performance at Orange County's Segerstrom Center.

VIDEO: Go Inside BROADWAY BARES 2018 with
VIDEO: Go Inside BROADWAY BARES 2018 with "Flashlight Tag"
June 25, 2018

Check out video from inside this years Broadway Bares: Game Night! Watch Broadway's best slay in 'Flashlight Tag.' See the video below!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 25- Happy Birthday, Annaleigh Ashford!
VIDEO: On This Day, June 25- Happy Birthday, Annaleigh Ashford!
June 25, 2018

On this day, we want to wish a Happy Birthday to Tony Award-winner, Annaleigh Ashford!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 24- Happy Birthday, Michele Lee!
VIDEO: On This Day, June 24- Happy Birthday, Michele Lee!
June 24, 2018

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of legendary actor and entertainer, Michele Lee!

VIDEO: On This Day, June 23- Happy Birthday, Bob Fosse!
VIDEO: On This Day, June 23- Happy Birthday, Bob Fosse!
June 23, 2018

On this day we're celebrating a giant in a the world's of dance and directing, the legendary Bob Fosse!

VIDEO: First Look at SKELETON CREW at Geffen Playhouse
VIDEO: First Look at SKELETON CREW at Geffen Playhouse
June 22, 2018

The third installment of Dominique Morisseau's acclaimed trilogy 'The Detroit Project,' SkeletonCrew follows four co-workers-Faye, Dez, Reggie and Shanita-at a Detroit auto factory in 2008. It highlights the layered relationships and drama of blue-collar workers navigating the instability and uncertainty in their personal lives and at work.

TV: Going Behind the Scenes at Rehearsal for the 2018 Jimmy Awards!
TV: Going Behind the Scenes at Rehearsal for the 2018 Jimmy Awards!
June 22, 2018

Preparations for the 2018 Jimmy Awards celebrating outstanding achievement in high school theatre around the nation are well underway and BroadwayWorld was on hand to bring you all the action from rehearsals! Check out BWW Correspondent, Katie Lynch, get all the behind the scenes scoop in the video below!

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In On Idina Menzel in SKINTIGHT
Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In On Idina Menzel in SKINTIGHT
June 21, 2018

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere production of SKINTIGHT, by Roundabout Underground alumnus Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews, Significant Other), with direction by three-time Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin (Bad Jews). The cast includes Will Brittain as 'Trey,' Stephen Carrasco as 'Jeff,' Eli Gelb as 'Benjamin Cullen,' Cynthia Mace as 'Orsolya,' Idina Menzel as 'Jodi Isaac' and Jack Wetherall as 'Elliot Isaac.' 

VIDEO: First Look at
VIDEO: First Look at "Made of Stone" from HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at 5th Avenue Theatre
June 21, 2018

This summer The 5th Avenue Theatre is staging an exciting new production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame starring Joshua Castille as Quasimodo. A Deaf actor, Castille is celebrated for his performances in Tribes at ACT Theatre in Seattle and in Spring Awakening with Deaf West on Broadway.

TV: First Look at Idina Menzel in SKINTIGHT Off-Broadway- Opening Tonight!
TV: First Look at Idina Menzel in SKINTIGHT Off-Broadway- Opening Tonight!
June 21, 2018

Roundabout Theatre Company present the world premiere production of SKINTIGHT, by Roundabout Underground alumnus Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews, Significant Other), with direction by three-time Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin (Bad Jews). The cast includes Will Brittain as 'Trey,' Stephen Carrasco as 'Jeff,' Eli Gelb as 'Benjamin Cullen,' Cynthia Mace as 'Orsolya,' Idina Menzel as 'Jodi Isaac' and Jack Wetherall as 'Elliot Isaac.'

VIDEO: First Look at RAGTIME at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
VIDEO: First Look at RAGTIME at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
June 21, 2018

Ragtime, based on E.L. Doctorow's 1975 novel and featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens will run June 13 - July 1 on the Main Stage at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of DeSales University.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 21- Happy Birthday, Al Hirschfeld!
VIDEO: On This Day, June 21- Happy Birthday, Al Hirschfeld!
June 21, 2018

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of a legendary figure in the world's of art and theatre, the 'Line King', the great Al Hirschfeld. 

VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN Swings Onto Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, June 14- SPIDER-MAN Swings Onto Broadway!
June 14, 2018

On this day in 2011, the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, finally celebrated its opening night, following the longest preview period in Broadway history.

VIDEO: Kara Lindsay Stars in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Broadway Music Circus
VIDEO: Kara Lindsay Stars in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Broadway Music Circus
June 13, 2018

Award-winning actor, director, and choreographer Noah Racey returns to Broadway At Music Circus as Don Lockwood in this summer's season opener Singin' in the Rain. In addition to his lead turn in Broadway At Music Circus's 2012 production of Crazy for You, Racey has performed on Broadway in Curtains, Never Gonna Dance, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Follies.

VIDEO: On This Day, June 13- tick, tick...BOOM! Explodes Off-Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, June 13- tick, tick...BOOM! Explodes Off-Broadway!
June 13, 2018

On this day in 2001, Jonathan Larson's musical tick, tick...BOOM! opened Off-Broadway!

VIDEO: First Look at 'Out There' From 5th Avenue Theatre's HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
VIDEO: First Look at 'Out There' From 5th Avenue Theatre's HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
June 12, 2018

This summer The 5th Avenue Theatre is staging an exciting new production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame starring Joshua Castille as Quasimodo. A Deaf actor, Castille is celebrated for his performances in Tribes at ACT Theatre in Seattle and in Spring Awakening with Deaf West on Broadway.



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