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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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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.

VIDEO: Long Wharf Theatre Presents 15th Anniversary Production of CROWNS
VIDEO: Long Wharf Theatre Presents 15th Anniversary Production of CROWNS
April 3, 2018

Long Wharf Theatre, in association with the McCarter Theater Center, presents the 15TH anniversary production of Crowns, written and directed by Regina Taylor.

VIDEO: On This Day, April 3- Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot Star In SOUTH PACIFIC at Lincoln Center
VIDEO: On This Day, April 3- Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot Star In SOUTH PACIFIC at Lincoln Center
April 3, 2018

On this day in 2008, Lincoln Center Theater's lavish new production of Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein's prize-winning musical SOUTH PACIFIC, directed by Bartlett Sher, opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. 

Amazon Series Based on A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Now in Development
Amazon Series Based on A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Now in Development
March 30, 2018

According to Variety, Amazon's television division is currently developing a series based on the World War 2 sports film 'A League of Their Own.'

Director Jeremy Saulnier Exits TRUE DETECTIVE Season 3 After Two Episodes
Director Jeremy Saulnier Exits TRUE DETECTIVE Season 3 After Two Episodes
March 30, 2018

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Jeremy Saulnier, director and executive producer hired to split the direction credit for Season 3 of the HBO series True Detective with the show's creator, Nic Pizzolatto, has departed production after filming the first two episodes.

VIDEO: John Legend Gives the Students of Drama Club NYC a Behind the Scenes Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE!
VIDEO: John Legend Gives the Students of Drama Club NYC a Behind the Scenes Look at JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE!
March 30, 2018

As preparation for the upcoming broadcast of Jesus Christ Superstar Live! this weeked, John Legend and Let's Free America have teamed up with Drama Club NYC to bring its members along on a behind the scenes visit to the musical. Check out video of the visit below, featuring Legend, Drama Club NYC organizer Susan Kelechi Watson and the students of this fabulous program below!

WILL AND GRACE Creator Announces Statewide Donation of John Oliver's 'Marlon Bundo' for Indiana Schools
WILL AND GRACE Creator Announces Statewide Donation of John Oliver's 'Marlon Bundo' for Indiana Schools
March 30, 2018

Two weeks ago, comedian John Oliver announced his plan to release a children's book to rival that of Vice President Mike Pence's recent release. Now Will and Grace creator, Max Mutchnick, has upped the ante by donating copies of the book to every elementary school in Pence's home state of Indiana. 

VIDEO: THE KING OF CAGE STREET Comes to Stone Cottage Theatre
VIDEO: THE KING OF CAGE STREET Comes to Stone Cottage Theatre
March 30, 2018

The King of Cage Street will be presented Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from March 29 through April 21, 2018 at the Stone Cottage Theatre, Addison Conference and Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road, Addison TX 75001. Tickets range from $23 - $27 and can be obtained by calling 214-477-4942 or via the websitewww.MBSProductions.net

Paramount Network's NOBODIES Season 2 Premieres; See What's Next This Season!
Paramount Network's NOBODIES Season 2 Premieres; See What's Next This Season!
March 30, 2018

Last night, the second season of “Nobodies”, Paramount Network's original scripted comedy, premiered with a slew of cameos from Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Michael McDonald, Leslie Bibb, and Cheryl Hines. 

VIDEO: The SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Gear Up for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE!
VIDEO: The SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Gear Up for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE!
March 30, 2018

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical worlds collide! Broadway's School of Rock - The Musical has released an all new music video for "Heaven on Their Minds," played by the show's kid band and featuring cast member John Arthur Greene singing the role of "Judas Escariot."

BWW Retrospective: Celebrating 75 Years of Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA!
BWW Retrospective: Celebrating 75 Years of Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA!
March 31, 2018

Celebrating 75 years on the stage! Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on March 31st, 1943, forever changing what we thought musical theatre could be.

VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- Idina Menzel Starts Over (and Over) in IF/THEN
VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- Idina Menzel Starts Over (and Over) in IF/THEN
March 30, 2018

On this day in 2014, Idina Menzel did it all again in the new musical from the Pulitzer Prize-winning duo behind Next to Normal, If/Then.

Lily James Signs On For Upcoming UK Movie Musical ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
Lily James Signs On For Upcoming UK Movie Musical ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
March 29, 2018

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has reported that actress Lily James (Baby Driver) is currently brushing up on her Beatles tunes for her role in the upcoming movie musical, All You Need Is Love. 

Video: Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Keala Settle, and Cheyenne Jackson Unite for DRUNK WICKED: Act 2!
Video: Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa, Megan Hilty, Keala Settle, and Cheyenne Jackson Unite for DRUNK WICKED: Act 2!
March 29, 2018

Check out Keala Settle joining Wicked alums Eden Espinoza, Shoshana Bean, and Megan Hilty to bring you the exciting conclusion of Drunk Wicked!

Video: Christy Altomare Gets Serenaded By A Young Fan at the ANASTASIA Stage Door
Video: Christy Altomare Gets Serenaded By A Young Fan at the ANASTASIA Stage Door
March 29, 2018

Drop everything you're doing and watch this adorable video of a tiny fan serenading Anastasia star, Christy Altomare, with, 'Once Upon A December' at the show's stage door. See video of the tender moment between Christy and this talented youngster below!

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh-In on THREE TALL WOMEN on Broadway!
Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh-In on THREE TALL WOMEN on Broadway!
March 29, 2018

Edward Albee's Three Tall Women. Three Tall Women starring two-time Academy Award-winner Glenda Jackson, Tony Award winner, three-time Emmy Award winner, and 2018 Academy Award nominee Laurie Metcalf, and Tony Award nominee Alison Pill opens tonight on Broadway!



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