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A.A. Cristi

A.A. Cristi is a Managing Editor and Features Writer for BroadwayWorld. For more than a decade, she has covered theater news from coast to coast, attended major industry events including the Tony Awards, and contributed extensive special features ranging from in-depth interviews and original exclusives to long-form historical research projects.

She is a graduate of the College of Staten Island, where she earned a degree in Communications/Journalism. Her performance and production experience includes work both onstage and behind the scenes with La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, Theater for the New City, Midtown International Theatre Festival, Richard Frankel Productions, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Scorpio Entertainment, Commercial Theater Institute, FringeNYC, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, and CAGE Theatre Company.

Outside of her work in theater journalism, Cristi is an award-winning children’s author. Her debut book, Bruce the Spruce: A New York City Fairytale About the True Meaning of Christmas Trees, is published by Mascot Books.




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First Show:

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Favorite Show:

West Side Story

Favorite Stories:

  • BWW Exclusive: Bringing Back Broadway, Part 3- Curtain Up! Light the Lights! - This article is the third installment in a three-part series examining Broadway’s return after the pandemic. While the first two pieces focused on tourism, economics, and the broader industry, this final entry went behind the scenes—into costume shops, rehearsal rooms, wings, and dressing rooms—to show fans what it actually took to bring Broadway back after a year-and-a-half shutdown. It was especially meaningful to spotlight the labor and dedication of the people working out of the spotlight.
  • SWEENEY TODD, A History- Part 2: The Demon Barber Slashes His Way From Page To Stage And Beyond - In-depth historical research has become a major part of my work at BroadwayWorld, and this two-part history of Sweeney Todd is the most extensive project I’ve ever undertaken. The first part traced the story’s Victorian-era origins, while the second explored its journey to the stage and beyond. Diving into the creative worlds of figures like Stephen Sondheim, Hal Prince, Tim Burton, John Doyle, and the many performers who have embodied these roles was both fascinating and deeply rewarding.
  • BWW First Person: Dear Phil Connors- Finding Truth in GROUNDHOG DAY, A Musical For All of Us - This piece is especially personal to me—it grew out of my reaction to seeing Groundhog Day and feeling that it was an undervalued and deeply meaningful musical. It marked the first time I really turned inward as a writer to explore my own response to a work of art. The piece unexpectedly went viral, was embraced by the show’s creators, and sparked an outpouring of messages from readers who shared how the show had affected them, making it a genuinely wonderful experience.
  • How the Scourge Stole Broadway: A Christmas Tale of 2020 - Written during the pandemic, this parody poem compared Broadway’s shutdown to The Grinch, focusing on how creativity endured even after everything was “taken away.” It became a cathartic and hopeful way to celebrate the resilience of the theatre community, while also allowing me to merge my identities as a Broadway journalist and a children’s book author by using a beloved story to reflect a collective artistic experience.
  • BWW Exclusive: Everything's Up To Date On Broadway: The People Versus Classic Musicals - This article tackled the challenging question of how older Broadway musicals and plays fit into a modern cultural landscape shaped by evolving conversations around representation and inclusivity. Through interviews with leading theatre thinkers and practitioners, including Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Ted Chapin, and Tony-winning directors Daniel Fish and Bartlett Sher, the piece explored how these works can be contextualized, reexamined, and responsibly carried forward without dismissing their historical significance.


Social: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ariana DeBose and More Hit the Met Gala Red Carpet!
Social: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ariana DeBose and More Hit the Met Gala Red Carpet!
May 2, 2022

It's the first Monday in May and the stars were out in full force for this year's Met Gala to benefit the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

Interview: How MRS. DOUBTFIRE Star Rob McClure Is Throwing Audiences for a 'Loop'
Interview: How MRS. DOUBTFIRE Star Rob McClure Is Throwing Audiences for a 'Loop'
May 15, 2022

Behind the scenes on 'About Time' from Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway straight from Rob McClure. In BroadwayWorld's Showstoppers series, we're unpacking what goes into creating and performing some of Broadway's most ovation-worthy numbers.

Tony-Nominee Lauren Ambrose to Lead MARIE ANTOINETTE Reading at Sharon Playhouse
Tony-Nominee Lauren Ambrose to Lead MARIE ANTOINETTE Reading at Sharon Playhouse
April 27, 2022

Stage and screen star Lauren Ambrose is set to lead a staged reading of David Adjmi’s Marie Antoinette at the Sharon Playhouse, May 14.

BWW Interview: Go Inside the Renovation of Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's with Executive Director, Jennifer Pluff
BWW Interview: Go Inside the Renovation of Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's with Executive Director, Jennifer Pluff
May 1, 2022

Having weathered the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the venue has returned to full operation under the moniker Playhouse 46 at St. Luke’s and sporting some exciting new renovations! During the shutdown, with the support of the parish community, the space has been overhauled and modernized to a 170-seat Off-Broadway theater-in-the-round.

Interview: Rockettes Dance Captain, Danelle Morgan, Talks New Height Requirement, Diversity, and What It Takes to Join the Line
Interview: Rockettes Dance Captain, Danelle Morgan, Talks New Height Requirement, Diversity, and What It Takes to Join the Line
April 24, 2022

New York City's iconic Radio City Rockettes launched auditions this month for hopeful young dancers looking to join the company in 2022 and beyond!

VIDEO: MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Star Shoshana Bean Sings the National Anthem at Yankees Opening Day
VIDEO: MR. SATURDAY NIGHT Star Shoshana Bean Sings the National Anthem at Yankees Opening Day
April 8, 2022

Broadway star Shoshana Bean, who can currently be seen opposite Billy Crystal in the new musical Mr. Saturday Night, stepped up to the plate this afternoon to deliver a stunning rendition of the National Anthem on opening day at Yankee Stadium. Watch the video!

BWW Interview: Playwright Tom Attea Talks SCIENCE at Theater for the New City
BWW Interview: Playwright Tom Attea Talks SCIENCE at Theater for the New City
April 12, 2022

Theater For The New City, presents Science, a new play by Tom Attea and directed by Mark Marcante. BroadwayWorld sat down with the play's prolific author to chat about this exciting new work and what audiences can expect from this scientific drama!

Stage Manager Stories: Michael J. Passaro, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Stage Manager Stories: Michael J. Passaro, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
March 12, 2022

Michael J. Passaro is a Broadway veteran with numerous credits to his name, currently serving as Production Stage Manager of Moulin Rouge! the Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Stage Manager Stories: Julie Devore, DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA
Stage Manager Stories: Julie Devore, DAVID BYRNE'S AMERICAN UTOPIA
January 30, 2022

Julie Devore is the Production Stage Manager for one of Broadway's most exciting productions, David Byrne's American Utopia. 

Which Christmas Songs Suit Your Favorite Broadway Shows?
Which Christmas Songs Suit Your Favorite Broadway Shows?
December 25, 2021

This year we're taking a look at some of Broadway's best shows to see where they land in the holiday equation. Since handsomely orchestrated songs built around specific feelings and happenings are kind of our thing, let's see which of our favorite shows can be tied to some of our most timeless Christmas tunes!

Recap: The 5 Best Things About ANNIE LIVE! on NBC
Recap: The 5 Best Things About ANNIE LIVE! on NBC
December 3, 2021

Last night, the sun came out on NBC with the airing of ANNIE LIVE! See our picks for the best moments from the live Broadway broadcast!

Stage Manager Stories: Lisa Iacucci, Shelley Miles, & Clarissa Marie Ligon- IS THIS A ROOM and DANA H.
Stage Manager Stories: Lisa Iacucci, Shelley Miles, & Clarissa Marie Ligon- IS THIS A ROOM and DANA H.
November 14, 2021

smEach month, BWW is spotlighting stage managers from all across the political spectrum, shedding a much-deserved light on the breadth of duties afforded these theatrical jacks-of-all-trades and the heart, hope, and humor they bring to their work. 

10 Movies We Want to See As Broadway Shows!
10 Movies We Want to See As Broadway Shows!
December 4, 2021

From Coming to America to Crazy Rich Asians, see our picks for the films we would most like to see get the movies to Broadway treatment!

Haunted Houses: The Untold Ghost Stories of Broadway with Jennifer Ashley Tepper!
Haunted Houses: The Untold Ghost Stories of Broadway with Jennifer Ashley Tepper!
October 23, 2021

When you think 'haunted houses' you probably don't picture the inside of a theatre. But with an over 100 year history, many of Broadway's most famous houses are positively teeming with reports of the supernatural.

Our Readers Pick Their Favorite Fashion from The Tony Awards Red Carpet!
Our Readers Pick Their Favorite Fashion from The Tony Awards Red Carpet!
September 27, 2021

We asked BroadwayWorld readers to choose their favorite looks from Broadway's biggest night! See who made the cut!

2020 Tony Awards: Live Reactions from Inside the Winner's Circle!
2020 Tony Awards: Live Reactions from Inside the Winner's Circle!
September 26, 2021

The Tony Awards are back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you the insider scoop from the virtual Winner's Room! 

Stage Manager Stories: Greg Livoti, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Stage Manager Stories: Greg Livoti, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
October 10, 2021

smEach month, BWW is spotlighting stage managers from all across the political spectrum, shedding a much-deserved light on the breadth of duties afforded these theatrical jacks-of-all-trades and the heart, hope, and humor they bring to their work. 

BWW Exclusive: Bringing Back Broadway, Part 3- Curtain Up! Light the Lights!
BWW Exclusive: Bringing Back Broadway, Part 3- Curtain Up! Light the Lights!
September 19, 2021

BBBFor the grand finale. we're going behind the scenes of some of the biggest shows in town! Come with us as we step inside the stage doors of shows like Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Pass Over and more to chat with the actors, artists, and technicians tasked with getting Broadway back on its feet!

BWW Exclusive: Bringing Back Broadway, Part 2- Reviving, Revising & Revitalizing
BWW Exclusive: Bringing Back Broadway, Part 2- Reviving, Revising & Revitalizing
August 20, 2021

For Part 2, we're chatting with the pros behind SpotCo., one of Broadway's largest marketing firms, about the details of getting ad campaigns back on their feet, as well as the efforts being made to bring Broadway back as a more diverse and inclusive entity. We also chatted with technicians and artists behind some of our biggest shows about how the long-term effects of the shutdown have impacted their workforces and bottom lines as they work to bring back Broadway.

BWW Exclusive: Bringing Back Broadway, Part 1- Waking the City That Never Sleeps
BWW Exclusive: Bringing Back Broadway, Part 1- Waking the City That Never Sleeps
July 28, 2021

Over the next few weeks, BWW is giving you an insider look at the reopening process as Broadway prepares to take the stage once more. This week we chat with Broadway League President, Charlotte St. Martin, and more about the reopening process from the administrative end, Covid-19 safety, the intersection of Broadway and the NYC economy and tourism sector, and more.



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