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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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VIDEO: On This Day, April 11- MATILDA Celebrates A Revolting Opening Night on Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, April 11- MATILDA Celebrates A Revolting Opening Night on Broadway!
April 11, 2018

On this day in 2013, the revolting Broadway hit musical Matilda opened at the Shubert Theater.

VIDEO: First Look at SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Geffen Playhouse
VIDEO: First Look at SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Geffen Playhouse
April 10, 2018

After a successful Off-Broadway and Broadway run, Joshua Harmon brings his affecting and hilarious play about finding and lacking love to The Geffen Playhouse. Significant Other follows Jordan, a single, young professional with a close group of female friends who slowly drift away as they each get married while he searches for his own 'Mr. Right.'

Broadway Choreographer, Donald McKayle, Passes Away at Age 87
Broadway Choreographer, Donald McKayle, Passes Away at Age 87
April 10, 2018

Choreographer Donald McKayle, whose work on the musical Raisin made him the first black man to direct and choreograph a Broadway show, passed away on Friday in Irvine, California. He was 87 years old.

VIDEO: First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's Production of KISS ME, KATE
VIDEO: First Look at 5th Avenue Theatre's Production of KISS ME, KATE
April 10, 2018

See brand new footage 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 Theatrefavorites including Allen Fitzpatrick as General Howell, Allen Galli as Second Man, Sarah Russell as Hattie, Jeff Steitzer as Harry/Batista, Ty Willis as Paul andRichard Ziman as First Man.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens Live in Living Color on Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, April 10- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens Live in Living Color on Broadway
April 10, 2018

On this day in 2011, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre.

VIDEO: Broadway Partners with Believe NYC for ARTS FOR AUTISM 2018
VIDEO: Broadway Partners with Believe NYC for ARTS FOR AUTISM 2018
April 9, 2018

Believe NYC and Educational Travel Adventures have announced details for this year's Arts for Autism concert. The concert will take place Monday, June 25, 2018 at 7:30pm in the Gershwin Theatre, home to Broadway's production of Wicked. Dozens of Broadway actors will join young performing arts students to celebrate the power of the arts as they raise awareness and acceptance for the needs of people with autism and their families.  Tickets can be purchased at www.artsforautism.net. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Autism Speaks.  

VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah's Full Chat from SUPER SOUL SUNDAY
VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda and Oprah's Full Chat from SUPER SOUL SUNDAY
April 9, 2018

Oprah Winfrey hosts 'Oprah's Super Soul Conversations,' a live event featuring inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social GAME CHANGERS as they discuss the current climate in our culture. Lin-Manuel Miranda recently sat down with the media icon as part of the series at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. See their full chat below!

VIDEO: Liza Minnelli Returns to the Stage to Sing A CABARET Classic
VIDEO: Liza Minnelli Returns to the Stage to Sing A CABARET Classic
April 9, 2018

This weekend, at a rehearsal with Michael Feinstein, stage legend Liza Minnelli took the stage to perform one of her signature songs, the titular anthem from the Kander and Ebb musical, Cabaret. Check out a clip from rehearsal below!

Video Flashback: WEST SIDE STORY Sweeps the 1962 Academy Awards!
Video Flashback: WEST SIDE STORY Sweeps the 1962 Academy Awards!
April 9, 2018

On this day in 1962, the groundbreaking screen adaptation of Jerome Robbin's West Side Story swept the Academy Awards, taking home a whopping ten wins, including Best Picture. Check out archived footage below to see Rita Moreno, George Charkiris, and the whole West Side Story team take home awards for this silver screen classic!

KCETLink And Thomson Reuters Foundation Announce New Season Of EARTH FOCUS
KCETLink And Thomson Reuters Foundation Announce New Season Of EARTH FOCUS
April 6, 2018

KCETLink Media Group, a leading national independent nonprofit public broadcast and digital network, today announced the episode lineup for the new season of KCET and Link TV's acclaimed original environmental

VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Preps for An Alan Menken Tribute with a Disney Villain Classic!
VIDEO: Harvey Fierstein Preps for An Alan Menken Tribute with a Disney Villain Classic!
April 6, 2018

This month, Carnegie Hall and the New York POPS will salute composing legend, Alan Menken. Check out video from Harvey Fierstein's rehearsal for the event as he takes on a Disney villain classic! See video below!

Next Installment of TERMINATOR Will Hit Theaters Next Fall
Next Installment of TERMINATOR Will Hit Theaters Next Fall
April 6, 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: David Yazbek, Michael Riedel, and More Deliver 2018 TEDxBroadway Talks!
Video: David Yazbek, Michael Riedel, and More Deliver 2018 TEDxBroadway Talks!
April 6, 2018

Today Broadway fans can binge watch this year's batch of TEDxBroadway talks The one-day event held at New World Stages in February was exclusively dedicated to asking, "What's the Best Broadway Can Be?" showcased a wide variety of experts from an even wider variety of backgrounds, industries and perspectives.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 6- The War is On! Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Star in WAR PAINT on Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, April 6- The War is On! Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Star in WAR PAINT on Broadway
April 6, 2018

On this day the battle for queen of cosmetics began on Broadway, with legends Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone in War Paint.

9th Annual INDIE SERIES AWARD Winners Announced
9th Annual INDIE SERIES AWARD Winners Announced
April 5, 2018

The winners of the 9th Annual Indie Series Awards were revealed on Wednesday, April 4 at The Colony Theatre in Burbank. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced entertainment created for the Web. 

On This Day, April 5- What's New, Broadway? EVITA Opens at the Marquis Theater
On This Day, April 5- What's New, Broadway? EVITA Opens at the Marquis Theater
April 5, 2018

On this day 2012, the first Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical, Evita opened at the Marquis Theater.

Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE and More Coming To KCET
Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE and More Coming To KCET
April 4, 2018

KCET, the nation's largest independent public television station, announced today that two beloved British programs are making their way to KCET this May.

TMS Announces 50th Anniversary Anime Series Of The Iconic, Tomorrow's Joe, Will Reboot As MEGALOBOX
TMS Announces 50th Anniversary Anime Series Of The Iconic, Tomorrow's Joe, Will Reboot As MEGALOBOX
April 4, 2018

TMS Entertainment USA announces that a new style of anime series inspired byTOMORROW'S JOE (aka Ashita no Joe), called MEGALOBOX, will launch on Crunchyroll on April 5th,simultaneously with Japan's broadcast.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 4- KINKY BOOTS Raises Up Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, April 4- KINKY BOOTS Raises Up Broadway!
April 4, 2018

On this day in 2013, Billy Porter, Stark Sands, and Annaleigh Ashford strutted their way onto the Broadway stage in the hit musical Kinky Boots!

VIDEO: First Look at Denver Center's 'THIS IS MODERN ART
VIDEO: First Look at Denver Center's 'THIS IS MODERN ART
April 3, 2018

Your first look at Off-Center's 'This is Modern Art,' written by Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval. The proudly controversial play recounts the true story of one of the biggest graffiti bombs in Chicago history.



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