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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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Los Altos Stage Company Presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Los Altos Stage Company Presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
December 27, 2024

Los Altos Stage Company has announced its upcoming presentation of a classic of American theater, the unforgettable and haunting memory play, The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams.

Video: Stephen Kunken and More Star In KYOTO at @sohoplace
Video: Stephen Kunken and More Star In KYOTO at @sohoplace
December 27, 2024

Check out video highlights of Kyoto which tells the extraordinary story of an unlikely group of international diplomats, scientists, politicians and activists working together to reach the first global agreement on climate change. 

REJECTS ANONYMOUS Returns At Caveat This Monday
REJECTS ANONYMOUS Returns At Caveat This Monday
December 27, 2024

This Monday check out REJECTS ANONYMOUS, the improvised 12-step meeting for all of you screw-ups out there, at Caveat NYC.

Fountain Hills Theater Presents Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
Fountain Hills Theater Presents Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
December 27, 2024

Fountain Hills Theater's production of the Broadway musical, Disney's The Little Mermaid opens January 31st and runs through February 16th, 2025.

Fresh Binder Productions To Present Seven New Plays By Trans & Nonbinary Playwrights
Fresh Binder Productions To Present Seven New Plays By Trans & Nonbinary Playwrights
December 27, 2024

Fresh Binder Productions has announced the first public performance of plays written by the Fall 2024 Writer's Cohort. The public presentation of 'FALLING... FALling... fall' will take place on Tuesday, January 7 at The Center at West Park.

Dance Into 2025 With Advice From Your Favorite Broadway Shows
Dance Into 2025 With Advice From Your Favorite Broadway Shows
January 1, 2025

Dance into 2025 with advice from your favorite Broadway shows including Oh, Mary!, Death Becomes Her, Sunset Boulevard, Left on Tenth, and Elf the Musical!

Tony Award-Winner Mel Shapiro Dies At Age 89
Tony Award-Winner Mel Shapiro Dies At Age 89
December 26, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award-winning director, Mel Shapiro. Shapiro died on December 23, 2024 at the age of 89.

Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Season
Plays From John Patrick Shanley, Kirsten Greenidge, and More Join PLAYING ON AIR New Season
December 26, 2024

Playing on Air is back, celebrating its current season launch with an extraordinary collection of short plays featuring world premieres, plus an audio premieres, by some of the most exciting voices in theatre.

THE DICHOTOMY OF HATTIE MCDANIEL To Open San Diego Black Film Festival 2025
THE DICHOTOMY OF HATTIE MCDANIEL To Open San Diego Black Film Festival 2025
December 26, 2024

Vincent Victoria Presents has announced that its latest production, The Dichotomy of Hattie McDaniel, has been selected to open the prestigious San Diego Black Film Festival 2025.

Photos: LITTLE WOMEN In Rehearsal At Dover Little Theatre
Photos: LITTLE WOMEN In Rehearsal At Dover Little Theatre
December 26, 2024

North Star Theater Company invites audiences to experience the enduring charm of Little Women by Kate Hamill, adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. See photos from inside rehearsal.

Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum Unveils January Events Schedule
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum Unveils January Events Schedule
December 26, 2024

The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum will offer a variety of events throughout January, including its first Free Saturday of the new year; a holistic sound healing experience; a gentle yet invigorating yoga class; and a Museum Selfie Week celebration.

Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center Presents CIRQUE KALABANTÉ – AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center Presents CIRQUE KALABANTÉ – AFRIQUE EN CIRQUE
December 26, 2024

The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will present Cirque Kalabanté – Afrique En Cirque at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025, created by the talented Yamoussa Bangoura.

THRESHOLDS OF INVENTION At Odyssey Theatre To Present John Fleck and Sandra Tsing Loh in January
THRESHOLDS OF INVENTION At Odyssey Theatre To Present John Fleck and Sandra Tsing Loh in January
December 26, 2024

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Thresholds of Invention series of first looks at works-in-process by prominent L.A. visionaries will present new work by writer/performers John Fleck and Sandra Tsing Loh.

Yara Arts Group Presents SLAP! Cabaret In January
Yara Arts Group Presents SLAP! Cabaret In January
December 26, 2024

Yara Arts Group will present 'SLAP!,'  the outrageous story of Ukrainian painter/poet David Burliuk, from January 23 to February 9 at East Village Basement, 321 East 9th Street.

TICK, TICK...BOOM! Opens At Chance Theater This Feburary
TICK, TICK...BOOM! Opens At Chance Theater This Feburary
December 26, 2024

Chance Theater has announced the highly anticipated production of Tick, Tick... Boom!, directed by H. Adam Harris (Boat Show). Running on Cripe Stage from February 1, 2025, through February 23, 2025, with previews beginning January 24, 2025.

ArtsEmerson Presents THE LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K
ArtsEmerson Presents THE LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K
December 26, 2024

ArtsEmerson will present Life & Times of Michael K at the Emerson Paramount Center from January 31 – February 9, 2025.

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene To Present SOUL TO SOUL Concert At Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene To Present SOUL TO SOUL Concert At Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
December 26, 2024

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue are joining forces to present the acclaimed cross-cultural concert “Soul to Soul” in a special augmented production commemorating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, 30 West 68th Street, on Sunday January 19 at 7pm. (2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the MLK Jr. holiday.)

NATIVE GARDENS Begins At Buffalo Theatre Ensemble In January
NATIVE GARDENS Begins At Buffalo Theatre Ensemble In January
December 26, 2024

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble completes its 2024-2025 season with the timely comedy “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías, directed by Steve Scott, Thursday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, March 2. There will be a preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. 

CROSSING DELANCEY Opens In January At Birmingham Village Players
CROSSING DELANCEY Opens In January At Birmingham Village Players
December 26, 2024

Get a head start on the most romantic time of year by taking your special someone to see Crossing Delancey, a delightful and humorous love story playing January 17-Feburary 2, 2025 at Birmingham Village Players (BVP).

RIDE THE CYCLONE Sets Official Residency At Theatre South Playhouse
RIDE THE CYCLONE Sets Official Residency At Theatre South Playhouse
December 26, 2024

Theatre South Playhouse will continue to present RIDE THE CYCLONE as its official residency. In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of a group of teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster.



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