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A.A. Cristi

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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Prescott Park Arts Festival Announces Upcoming 2025 Summer Sessions 
Prescott Park Arts Festival Announces Upcoming 2025 Summer Sessions 
January 8, 2025

Prescott Park Arts Festival, an independent non-profit arts organization, is once again offering its beloved educational program, Camp ENCORE! The youth theatre camp serves 150+ kids ages 6-17 each summer where they cultivate a love for theater arts.

Gabriela Ortiz Curates ENSEMBLE CONNECT: UP CLOSE CONCERT At Carnegie Hall January 27
Gabriela Ortiz Curates ENSEMBLE CONNECT: UP CLOSE CONCERT At Carnegie Hall January 27
January 7, 2025

Ensemble Connect kicks off the sixth season of its Up Close series in collaboration with Carnegie Hall's Debs Composer's Chair Gabriela Ortiz on Monday, January 27 at 7:30 PM in the Weill Music Room of Carnegie Hall's Resnick Education Wing.

Calgary Philharmonic, Jones & Jones Group, and Arts Commons Presents To Partner on Bob Marley 80th Birthday Celebration
Calgary Philharmonic, Jones & Jones Group, and Arts Commons Presents To Partner on Bob Marley 80th Birthday Celebration
January 7, 2025

The Calgary Philharmonic, Jones & Jones Group, and Arts Commons Presents have announced the world premiere of A Tribute to Bob Marley on February 8, 2025, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Matthew Gasda's OpenAI-Inspired Boardroom Drama DOOMERS Begins Performances This Month
Matthew Gasda's OpenAI-Inspired Boardroom Drama DOOMERS Begins Performances This Month
January 7, 2025

The Brooklyn Center for Theater Research's repertory players will present Matthew Gasda's new OpenAI-inspired boardroom drama DOOMERS. DOOMERS follows the unraveling of a tech company as its leaders clash.

New Musical THE STORK DERBY To Have Developmental Readings At Amas Musical Theatre & Amas Musical Theatre Lab
New Musical THE STORK DERBY To Have Developmental Readings At Amas Musical Theatre & Amas Musical Theatre Lab
January 7, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental readings of The Stork Derby, a new musical by David Rossmer, Dan Lipton and Janis Hirsch on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Photos: THE HEART SELLERS Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
Photos: THE HEART SELLERS Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
January 7, 2025

THE HEART SELLERS is making its San Diego debut at North Coast Rep. Playwright Lloyd Suh creates a portrayal of intelligent, curious and creative women navigating the challenges of a new country. See photos from the production.

92Y Announces Amor Towles, Celebrations Of Jane Austen And Sam Shepard And More Literary Events
92Y Announces Amor Towles, Celebrations Of Jane Austen And Sam Shepard And More Literary Events
January 7, 2025

92NY has announced a lineup of upcoming literary events with Amor Towles, Robert Crumb, Celebrations of Jane Austen and Sam Shepard and more. Tickets are on sale now.

Arts Empowering LIfe Launches Winter/Spring Season Of Performances & Lectures
Arts Empowering LIfe Launches Winter/Spring Season Of Performances & Lectures
January 7, 2025

Arts Empowering Life has announced a very full Winter & Spring 2025 Season, with over forty events planned for the year. Events will take place at two unique performance venues on Cape Cod.

ADOBE PUNK: A PUNK REHEARSAL Announced At Plaza de la Raza's Margo Albert Theatre 
ADOBE PUNK: A PUNK REHEARSAL Announced At Plaza de la Raza's Margo Albert Theatre 
January 7, 2025

Adobe Punk: a punk rehearsal in real-time will be presented at Plaza de la Raza's Margo Albert Theatre (3540 N. Mission Rd., Los Angeles, CA  90031). Running March 28th through April 13th, 2025.

Spare Parts To Premiere New Shaun Tan-Inspired Puppet Musical HOMETOWN
Spare Parts To Premiere New Shaun Tan-Inspired Puppet Musical HOMETOWN
January 7, 2025

This summer, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre invites audiences on an out-of-this-world journey with the world premiere of Hometown, a new puppet musical inspired by a story from renowned author and artist Shaun Tan.

Scranton Fringe Announces International Cultural Exchange with Ballina Arts Centre
Scranton Fringe Announces International Cultural Exchange with Ballina Arts Centre
January 7, 2025

The Scranton Fringe Festival has announced an exciting new cultural exchange with the Ballina Arts Centre in County Mayo, Ireland. Scranton Fringe will present Ulysses of Scranton at the Ballina Arts Centre.

54 Below To Present BACHELORETTE DUETS With Julie Biancheri
54 Below To Present BACHELORETTE DUETS With Julie Biancheri
January 7, 2025

54 BELOW will present Bachelorette Duets with Julie Biancheri on Sunday, February 23 at 9:30pm. This performance will also be livestreamed. Julie Biancheri selects 12 bachelors to sing her favorite musical duets, including The Phantom of the Opera, LES MISERABLES, Frozen and more.

The Modern Showrooms Welcomes FOREVER FRANKIE A Tribute To Frankie Valli
The Modern Showrooms Welcomes FOREVER FRANKIE A Tribute To Frankie Valli
January 7, 2025

The Modern Showrooms inside the Alexis Park Resort Hotel will soon resonate with the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli, as 'Forever Frankie,' starring acclaimed tribute artist Mark Maynard, makes its highly anticipated debut.

Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station Program Announces Call For Artists
Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station Program Announces Call For Artists
January 7, 2025

The Arts and Culture Commission of the City of Glendale is requesting proposals from creative artists and community members to temporarily display a unique installation in the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station (ASMPGS).

Vuelve Iris, Una Niña Sin Fin, Montaje Para Público Infantil En El Centro Cultural Del Bosque
Vuelve Iris, Una Niña Sin Fin, Montaje Para Público Infantil En El Centro Cultural Del Bosque
January 7, 2025

Con una historia que entrelaza la fantasía y la realidad, esta obra está dirigida principalmente a niñas y niños, pero su mensaje trasciende generaciones. Iris, una niña sin fin explora temas fundamentales, como el cuidado del medio ambiente, la empatía y la toma de decisiones críticas en un mundo caótico.

Invita El INBAL A La Inauguración De La 11° Exposición Del Concurso De Dibujo Y Pintura Infantil China En Mi Imaginación
Invita El INBAL A La Inauguración De La 11° Exposición Del Concurso De Dibujo Y Pintura Infantil China En Mi Imaginación
January 7, 2025

​​​​Por décimo primera ocasión, el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) y la Subdirección General de Educación e Investigación Artísticas (SGEIA), a través de la Sección de Enseñanzas Artísticas (SEA), en conjunto con la Embajada de China y el Centro Cultural de China en México, presentarán 103 trabajos seleccionados del concurso de dibujo y pintura infantil China en mi Imaginación.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra To Perform Four World Premieres In Winter/Spring 2025
Dallas Symphony Orchestra To Perform Four World Premieres In Winter/Spring 2025
January 7, 2025

Grammy-winning conductor Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) embark on a winter/spring season that includes four world premieres, including works by Pulitzer Prize-winning Native American composer Raven Chacon.

Sparks & Wiry Cries and National Sawdust Present the Ninth Annual NYC SONGSLAM
Sparks & Wiry Cries and National Sawdust Present the Ninth Annual NYC SONGSLAM
January 7, 2025

Sparks & Wiry Cries, led by Co-Founders and Directors Martha Guth and Erika Switzer, together with National Sawdust hosts the ninth annual songSLAM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at National Sawdust.

The Orchestra 2025 Winter/Spring Season Includes Performances At Carnegie Hall and More
The Orchestra 2025 Winter/Spring Season Includes Performances At Carnegie Hall and More
January 7, 2025

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) begins its winter/spring, 10th anniversary season led by music director Leon Botstein on February 8, and continues through May 18.

TENET Vocal Artists 2024-2025 Season Continues with A Series of Specially Curated Performances
TENET Vocal Artists 2024-2025 Season Continues with A Series of Specially Curated Performances
January 7, 2025

TENET Vocal Artists continues its 2024-2025 Season and 16th series this Spring with three curated performances by Shira Kammen, Jonathan Woody with The Sebastians, and Jolle Greenleaf.



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