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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, January 30: Happy Birthday, Hal Prince!
Video: On This Day, January 30: Happy Birthday, Hal Prince!
January 30, 2018

Today we celebrate Broadway legend, Hal Prince, who is celebrating his 90th birthday!

VIDEO: First Look at Michael Urie in HAMLET at The Shakespeare Theatre Company
VIDEO: First Look at Michael Urie in HAMLET at The Shakespeare Theatre Company
January 29, 2018

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of HAMLET, directed by STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn and featuring acclaimed actor Michael Urie as the tortured Danish prince.

Video Flashback: Patti LuPone Brings EVITA to the 1981 Grammy Awards
Video Flashback: Patti LuPone Brings EVITA to the 1981 Grammy Awards
January 29, 2018

Patti LuPone stole the Grammy's last night as she reprised her powerful 1981 performance of EVITA's 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina.' While you're hitting replay on last night's masterful performance, check out this vintage footage of Patti's original Grammy turn. The year may have changed, but that voice is still gloriously the same. 

VIDEO: On This Day, January 29- SWEET CHARITY Dreams Her Dream on Broadway
VIDEO: On This Day, January 29- SWEET CHARITY Dreams Her Dream on Broadway
January 29, 2018

Today we remember the groundbreaking original production of Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity, which opened on Broadway on this day in 1966.

VIDEO: Lenny Wolpe Stars in THE OUTSIDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
VIDEO: Lenny Wolpe Stars in THE OUTSIDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
January 26, 2018

In politics, the less you know, the higher you'll go! At once a razor-sharp satire and an inspirational tribute to democracy, The Outsider is a timely and hilarious send-up of modern American politics, written by Paul Smith and directed by David Esbjornson.

VIDEO: Paint the Town with Amra Faye-Wright in A New
VIDEO: Paint the Town with Amra Faye-Wright in A New "All That Jazz" Music Video
January 26, 2018

Whoopee! Chicago has joined the Broadway music video fray with a glamorous new video for the show's Iconic opening number, 'All That Jazz'. Check out Amra Faye-Wright leading a talented ensemble through one of Kander and Ebb's finest below!

The Cold Never Bothers Her! Tony Winner Idina Menzel Talks Outdoor Performances and FROZEN 2 in New Interview
The Cold Never Bothers Her! Tony Winner Idina Menzel Talks Outdoor Performances and FROZEN 2 in New Interview
January 26, 2018

in a new interview, Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel discussed her upcoming performance at this year's Super Bowl and gave an update on the creative process of the highly anticipated Frozen 2.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 26- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Begins His 30 Year Broadway Haunt
VIDEO: On This Day, January 26- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Begins His 30 Year Broadway Haunt
January 26, 2018

Today, the New York production of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrates 30 years on Broadway - an unprecedented feat achieved by no other Broadway show.

Goodspeed Musicals Cancels BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Amidst #MeToo Movement; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Will Replace
Goodspeed Musicals Cancels BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Amidst #MeToo Movement; THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Will Replace
January 25, 2018

A new title has been added to Goodspeed Musicals 2018 season. The multi-Tony Award-winning The Drowsy Chaperone - an entertaining and uplifting show-within-a-show that's perfect for musical theater fans everywhere - will replace the previously announced production of Bullets Over Broadway.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 25- Thank You, Jonathan Larson
VIDEO: On This Day, January 25- Thank You, Jonathan Larson
January 25, 2018

On this day, we celebrate the life and career of Jonathan Larson, who passed away on this day in 1996.

Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Accused of Sexual Misconduct
January 22, 2018

The New York Times is reporting that Gordon Edelstein, artistic director of the Long Wharf Theater, has been placed on administrative leave after several former employees and collaborators of the company have come forward with claims of sexual misconduct.

Could A WEST SIDE STORY Remake Be Steven Spielberg's Next Project?
Could A WEST SIDE STORY Remake Be Steven Spielberg's Next Project?
January 19, 2018

Prolific filmmaker Steven Spielberg reveals that a remake of WEST SIDE STORY is currently in the works, featuring a script by Tony Kushner.

VIDEO: See the Newly Dropped Music Video for 'Wrote My Way Out' from THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE
VIDEO: See the Newly Dropped Music Video for 'Wrote My Way Out' from THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE
January 19, 2018

Wait for it no longer! This morning, the Ham Fam dropped the brand-new music video, for 'Wrote My Way Out', featuring Hamilton composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aloe Blacc, Nas, and Dave East. Check out the newly dropped video below!

Review Roundup: Critics Attend the Revival of Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
Review Roundup: Critics Attend the Revival of Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
January 19, 2018

Sonia Friedman Productions is thrilled to announce a new production of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party which will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre, 60 years since the play's debut, from 9 January to 14 April 2018 with an Opening Night on Thursday 18 January 2018. Book tickets here!

VIDEO: Hearts Start Racing! Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Duet for First WAITRESS Curtain Call
VIDEO: Hearts Start Racing! Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz Duet for First WAITRESS Curtain Call
January 16, 2018

Tony and Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles, the composer and lyricist of the Broadway smash hit Waitress, returned to the Brooks Atkinson stage this evening. To celebrate Sara's big return to the diner, the production dropped a surprise stream of Sara's first curtain call back along with a fun duet with co-star Jason Mraz on excited fans everywhere. See the stars take on their Act 1 duet, 'Bad Idea' below!

PRETTY WOMAN to Undergo Feminist Transformation for Musical Adaptation
PRETTY WOMAN to Undergo Feminist Transformation for Musical Adaptation
January 16, 2018

Julia Roberts may have won the hearts of 1990's audiences playing a hooker with a heart of gold rescued by a dashing millionaire, but the creators of the upcoming Pretty Woman musical know that that is one storyline that won't fly with modern audiences.

Florian Munteau Cast as Ivan Drago's Son in Upcoming CREED Sequel
Florian Munteau Cast as Ivan Drago's Son in Upcoming CREED Sequel
January 15, 2018

It was announced today that Romanian boxer Florian Munteanu has been cast in the upcoming film Creed II in the role of Ivan Drago's son.

VIDEO: Canadian Premiere of Tony-Winning Play THE HUMANS at the Citadel
VIDEO: Canadian Premiere of Tony-Winning Play THE HUMANS at the Citadel
January 15, 2018

Witness the drama and emotion of an entertaining family dinner fraught with secrets and tension when The Humans begins January 6, 2018, at the Citadel Theatre.

Will THE SIMPSONS Change Apu? Voice Actor, Hank Azaria, Weighs In
Will THE SIMPSONS Change Apu? Voice Actor, Hank Azaria, Weighs In
January 12, 2018

Turner's truTV today announced the premiere date for its highly-anticipated comedic documentary as Sunday, November 19 at 10PM ET/PT.

VIDEO: On This Day, January 12- Broadway Gets A Whole Lot More BEAUTIFUL
VIDEO: On This Day, January 12- Broadway Gets A Whole Lot More BEAUTIFUL
January 12, 2018

Today we celebrate the Broadway anniversary of the hit bio-musical, Beautiful: The Carole King Story, which opened on this day in 2014.






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