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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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Follies



VIDEO: 21 Theatre Stars Come Together to Remember the Glory Days of 1980's Theatre in New York
VIDEO: 21 Theatre Stars Come Together to Remember the Glory Days of 1980's Theatre in New York
April 16, 2018

From Broadway to downtown experimental shows, New York City's theater community ruled supreme throughout the 1980's.

VIDEO: First Look at 'Too Darn Hot' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
VIDEO: First Look at 'Too Darn Hot' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
April 16, 2018

See brand new footage of the number 'Too Darn Hot' from 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Kiss Me, Kate. Kiss Me, Kate, a significant work in the canon of great musical theater, features a dynamic cast including the previously announced Cayman Ilika as Lilli Vanessi/Kate,Ben Davis as Fred Graham/Petruchio, Clyde Alves as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio and Robyn Hurder as Lois Lane/Bianca. Joining them is an acclaimed local lineup of 5th Avenue Theatre favorites including Allen Fitzpatrick as General Howell, Allen Galli as Second Man, Sarah Russell as Hattie, Jeff Steitzer as Harry/Batista, Ty Willis as Paul and Richard Ziman as First Man.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 16- Broadway Gets to Know Kelli O'Hara in THE KING AND I
VIDEO: On This Day, April 16- Broadway Gets to Know Kelli O'Hara in THE KING AND I
April 16, 2018

On this day in 2015, Bartlett Sher's Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I opened on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater!

Latest Installment of TERMINATOR Announces Additional Casting
Latest Installment of TERMINATOR Announces Additional Casting
April 13, 2018

According to Deadline, the next installment of theTerminator franchise will now officially open in theaters on November 22, 2019. The picture was previously announced to open in July 2019.

VIDEO: Jim Parsons Receives GLAAD Award from Ryan Murphy and the Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND
VIDEO: Jim Parsons Receives GLAAD Award from Ryan Murphy and the Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND
April 13, 2018

Last night at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, Ryan Murphy presented Jim Parsons with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award with a surprise appearance by Parsons' 'Boys In The Band' cast mates Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Robin De Jesus, Brian Hutchinson, Charlie Carver, Michael Benjamin Washington, and Tuc Watkins. See footage from the event below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Euan Morton Spends the Day with Performing Arts Students
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Euan Morton Spends the Day with Performing Arts Students
April 13, 2018

On Tuesday, February 27th The Ethical Community Charter School (TECCS in Jersey City) received a very special visit from Tony nominated actor Euan Morton who plays King George lll in Hamilton on Broadway!

VIDEO: The Cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Gives Robin Roberts a Special Dressing Room Performance
VIDEO: The Cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Gives Robin Roberts a Special Dressing Room Performance
April 13, 2018

Good Morning America's Robin Roberts stopped by Circle in the Square this week to check in with the cast of the first Broadway revival of Once On This Island. See Robin's visit below as the cast discusses their Broadway run so far and treats Robin to a special dressing room performance!

VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
VIDEO: On This Day, April 13- Audra McDonald Returns to Broadway in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
April 13, 2018

On this day in 2014, Audra McDonald returned to Broadway as legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday, in the musical drama, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill.

Sharon Small to Star in UK Tour of Alzheimer's Drama STILL ALICE
Sharon Small to Star in UK Tour of Alzheimer's Drama STILL ALICE
April 12, 2018

Actress Sharon Small, (Mistresses, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries) has signed on to star in a touring stage production of the novel Still Alice.

VIDEO: Get A First Look at 'Wundebar' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
VIDEO: Get A First Look at 'Wundebar' from KISS ME, KATE at 5th Avenue Theatre
April 12, 2018

See brand new footage of the number 'Wundebar' from 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Kiss Me, Kate. Kiss Me, Kate, a significant work in the canon of great musical theater, features a dynamic cast including the previously announced Cayman Ilika as Lilli Vanessi/Kate,Ben Davis as Fred Graham/Petruchio, Clyde Alves as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio and Robyn Hurder as Lois Lane/Bianca. Joining them is an acclaimed local lineup of 5th Avenue Theatre favorites including Allen Fitzpatrick as General Howell, Allen Galli as Second Man, Sarah Russell as Hattie, Jeff Steitzer as Harry/Batista, Ty Willis as Paul and Richard Ziman as First Man.

Gemma Sutton to Star Opposite Caroline O'Connor in West End Revival of THE RINK
Gemma Sutton to Star Opposite Caroline O'Connor in West End Revival of THE RINK
April 12, 2018

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that actress Gemma Sutton has joined the cast of the upcoming West End revival of the musical, The Rink.

Emma Thompson to Write and Direct NANNY MCPHEE Musical Adaptation!
Emma Thompson to Write and Direct NANNY MCPHEE Musical Adaptation!
April 12, 2018

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has just reported that award-winning actress, Emma Thompson, is set to helm and provide lyrics for a musical stage adaptation of her hit film. Nanny McPhee.

Step Into to the Candy Store! HEATHERS to Head to The Other Palace in London
Step Into to the Candy Store! HEATHERS to Head to The Other Palace in London
April 12, 2018

It'll be very! Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has reported that the West End is set to get its very own production of the homicidal high school musical, Heathers, which is set to begin its run at The Other Palace beginning 9 June. 

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on CAROUSEL on Broadway, Starring Jessie Mueller and Joshua Henry
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh-In on CAROUSEL on Broadway, Starring Jessie Mueller and Joshua Henry
April 12, 2018

Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic musical Carousel, under the direction of three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien and choreography by Justin Peck, opens officially tonight!

VIDEO: On This Day, April 12- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Leaps Onto Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, April 12- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Leaps Onto Broadway
April 12, 2018

On this day in 2015, the Broadway production of An American in Paris leapt into its opening night at the Palace Theater.

VIDEO:  Check Out 'Waiting for the Drop' From the New Musical RIDE THE CYCLONE
VIDEO: Check Out 'Waiting for the Drop' From the New Musical RIDE THE CYCLONE
April 11, 2018

Check out a song from the new musical, Ride the Cyclone, 'Waiting for the Drop' Check out the cast in action below!

VIDEO: Denver Center for the Performing Arts Presents NATIVE GARDENS
VIDEO: Denver Center for the Performing Arts Presents NATIVE GARDENS
April 11, 2018

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce full casting and creative team for the Theater Company's production of Native Gardens, directed by Lisa Portes.

VIDEO: Hear the First Song from BROKEN WINGS A New Musical
VIDEO: Hear the First Song from BROKEN WINGS A New Musical
April 11, 2018

A  new musical, Broken Wings, an autobiographical tale of tragic love based on Lebanese-born poet Kahlil Gibran's 1912 masterpiece, is to get its West End premiere. 

Brandon Victor Dixon Dishes on SUPERSTAR, Diversity on Broadway, and Next Moves in Revealing New Interview
Brandon Victor Dixon Dishes on SUPERSTAR, Diversity on Broadway, and Next Moves in Revealing New Interview
April 11, 2018

In a revealing new interview with The Daily Beast, Broadway's Brandon Victor Dixon chats with the site about his breakthrough role in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, his notorious showdown with the Vice President, his role as activist, and next steps following his latest success.

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on Broadway
Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD on Broadway
April 11, 2018

Directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, Children of a Lesser God stars film and television favorite Joshua Jackson and breakout star Lauren Ridloff, alongside Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner Anthony Edwards, Drama Desk Award nominee and Obie Award winner Kecia Lewis, Julee Cerda, Treshelle Edmond, and John McGinty. 



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