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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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Warren Wolf Quintet Comes To The Broward Center In March
Warren Wolf Quintet Comes To The Broward Center In March
February 26, 2025

The Warren Wolf Quintet takes the stage at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Amaturo Theater on March 12, 2025, at 7:45 p.m. for a spellbinding evening of jazz, presented as part of the 2024-2025 Gold Coast Jazz Society (GCJS) Concert Series.

Pig Iron Theatre Co. Presents FRANKLIN'S KEY World Premiere
Pig Iron Theatre Co. Presents FRANKLIN'S KEY World Premiere
February 26, 2025

The internationally acclaimed, award-winning Philadelphia based physical theater company Pig Iron Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Franklin's  Key, written by Dan Rothenberg and Robert Quillen Camp.

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Cast Announced At ZACH Theatre
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Cast Announced At ZACH Theatre
February 26, 2025

ZACH Theatre has announced cast and creatives for the regional premiere of Tony-nominated and Pulitzer Prize finalist play What the Constitution Means To Me.

Christine Vachon, Yvette Lee Bowser To Receive Top Honors. At Austin Film Festival; Industry Fellowships Announced
Christine Vachon, Yvette Lee Bowser To Receive Top Honors. At Austin Film Festival; Industry Fellowships Announced
February 26, 2025

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL has announced the Polly Platt Award for Producing will be given to legendary independent producer Christine Vachon, and the Outstanding Television Writer Award will be given to groundbreaking showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser during the 2025 Writers Conference happening October 23 – 26, 2025.

Jazz Legend Ann Hampton Callaway Comes to Vibrato Grill Jazz In March
Jazz Legend Ann Hampton Callaway Comes to Vibrato Grill Jazz In March
February 26, 2025

Don't miss The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway, the new show by the Tony-nominated singer-songwriter at Vibrato Grill Jazz in March. Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America's most gifted artists in pop and jazz.

Cincinnati Opera Announces New Details for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: WONDER OF WONDERS
Cincinnati Opera Announces New Details for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: WONDER OF WONDERS
February 26, 2025

Cincinnati Opera has announced a new name, date, and guest speakers for an event this spring, part of its popular series of Opera Raps. Opera Raps are free community conversations exploring the works featured during the company's 2025 Summer Festival.

The Den Theatre Announces W. Kamau Bell and More for April 2025 Comedy Lineup
The Den Theatre Announces W. Kamau Bell and More for April 2025 Comedy Lineup
February 26, 2025

The Den Theatre has announced its upcoming April 2025 shows at the theatre’s Wicker Park stages including Ashley Hesseltine, Caitlin Cook, Juston McKinney, Jordan Jensen, Vittorio Angelone, and more.

LAKE GEORGE Returns To The Chain Theatre For An Encore Run
LAKE GEORGE Returns To The Chain Theatre For An Encore Run
February 26, 2025

After an initial run in November 2024, 'Lake George' - an original play by British playwright Dan Blick - returns to the Chain Theatre this March with a brand new cast.

HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2025/2026 Season
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2025/2026 Season
February 26, 2025

The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series has announced its 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, and more.

Blackfriars Theatre To Present DIVAS & DANCE
Blackfriars Theatre To Present DIVAS & DANCE
February 26, 2025

Experience the music of the Lilith Fair like never before as Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) will present their one-night-only dance-focused concert, Divas & Dance.

3Girls Theatre's NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Begins Next Month
3Girls Theatre's NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Begins Next Month
February 26, 2025

3Girls Theatre has announced their 2025 New Works Festival, a celebratory culmination of new plays by women+ playwrights whose work has been in development through 3GT's Reading Series.

Cumberland Valley School of Music To Host Community String Orchestra Concert
Cumberland Valley School of Music To Host Community String Orchestra Concert
February 26, 2025

Cumberland Valley School of Music (CVSM) Community String Orchestra will present a spring concert, 'Let's Dance' on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 PM in Thomson Hall Chapel on the campus of Wilson College.

Young Artists Orchestra Of Las Vegas Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With Concert Gala
Young Artists Orchestra Of Las Vegas Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary With Concert Gala
February 26, 2025

The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas will present their 10th Anniversary Concert Gala on Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at The Smith Center's 2,000-seat Reynolds Hall.

Public Artwork Livens Up New Northern Scottsdale Neighborhood Park
Public Artwork Livens Up New Northern Scottsdale Neighborhood Park
February 26, 2025

Scottsdale Arts welcomes the northernmost public artwork to the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection with “Potentilla” by Arizona-based artist Mary Bates Neubauer at the new Ashler Hills Park. 

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extended Again At New World Stages
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extended Again At New World Stages
February 26, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another extension with tickets now on sale through August 31. The smash hit continues its run at New World Stages.

Photos: Kate Rankine Presents New Musical At ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM
Photos: Kate Rankine Presents New Musical At ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM
February 26, 2025

On Saturday, February 15, at the Bruno Walter Auditorium within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, theatre artist Kate Rankine presented the new 20-minute musical 'The Collector'. See photos from the presentation below.

I BET SHE HAS A PARTY TO GO TO To Be Included In 'The Best 10-Minute Plays of 2025' Anthology
I BET SHE HAS A PARTY TO GO TO To Be Included In 'The Best 10-Minute Plays of 2025' Anthology
February 26, 2025

I Bet She Has a Party to Go To, an all-female 10-minute play by Sacramento playwright Wren Valentino, has been selected for inclusion in The Best 10-Minute Plays of 2025, an upcoming anthology from Smith & Kraus, edited by Debbie Lamdedman.

Video: THE WOLVES, STEEL MAGNOLIAS And More Set for Playmakers Repertory Company 2025/26 Season
Video: THE WOLVES, STEEL MAGNOLIAS And More Set for Playmakers Repertory Company 2025/26 Season
February 26, 2025

PlayMakers Repertory Company has turned the traditional season announcement on its head with a high-energy, company-wide video that puts audiences front and center of the theatre's boldest lineup yet. Watch the video.

Producer Josh Aviner Launches Audience Alchemy to Revolutionize Performing Arts Through Behavioral Science
Producer Josh Aviner Launches Audience Alchemy to Revolutionize Performing Arts Through Behavioral Science
February 26, 2025

In a groundbreaking move to transform the performing arts industry, award-nominated producer Josh Aviner has announced the launch of Audience Alchemy, a behavioral science consultancy dedicated to helping show producers and arts organizations enhance ticket sales, boost donations, and elevate audience engagement.​

Original HAIRSPRAY Stars Reunite In MAMA. I'M A BIG GIRL NOW At The Lexington Opera House
Original HAIRSPRAY Stars Reunite In MAMA. I'M A BIG GIRL NOW At The Lexington Opera House
February 26, 2025

Lexington native and Tony Award nominee Laura Bell Bundy is coming home to where it all began! Bundy, best known for her Broadway roles in Legally Blonde, Hairspray, and Wicked, is set to take the stage at the Lexington Opera House on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, for a once-in-a-lifetime performance in Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now-celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hairspray with a historic cast reunion.



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