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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.




LEARN MORE ABOUT A.A. Cristi

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.


VIDEO: Cher Side Story- One Icon Takes On All the Roles In An American Classic!
VIDEO: Cher Side Story- One Icon Takes On All the Roles In An American Classic!
December 3, 2018

It is a common knowledge among musical theatre types that Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's West Side Story is among the most enduring and beloved musicals of all-time. Most folks might argue that it is among the most perfect musicals ever written as well, and that that sort of genius need not be improved upon for any reason.

NETWORK's Foodwork And the Rise of Immersive Theatre on Broadway and Beyond
NETWORK's Foodwork And the Rise of Immersive Theatre on Broadway and Beyond
December 6, 2018

The Broadway media drama Network, starring Tony and Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston is currently in previews at Broadway's Belasco Theatre,

VIDEO: On This Day, November 26- Happy Birthday, Christopher Fitzgerald!
VIDEO: On This Day, November 26- Happy Birthday, Christopher Fitzgerald!
November 26, 2018

Today we're wishing a happy birthday to Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 23: Snow Falls On Broadway With Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
VIDEO: On This Day, November 23: Snow Falls On Broadway With Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS
November 23, 2018

On this day in 2008, the Broadway stage adaptation of the classic holiday film White Christmas opened on Broadway.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 16- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Rolls Onto Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, November 16- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Rolls Onto Broadway!
November 16, 2018

On this day in 1981, Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along opened on Broadway!

Kelsey Grammer to Play Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA Concert with English National Opera
Kelsey Grammer to Play Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA Concert with English National Opera
November 15, 2018

Michael Linnit and Michael Grade - the producers who brought Chess, Carousel, Sunset Boulevard and Sweeney Todd to the London Coliseum - are collaborating again with English National Opera to bring a brand new production of the multi-Tony award winning Broadway musical, Man of La Mancha to London, the first West End production of this acclaimed musical in over 50 years.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 15- John Leguizamo Schools Broadway On LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
VIDEO: On This Day, November 15- John Leguizamo Schools Broadway On LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS
November 15, 2018

On this day in 2017, John Leguizamo returned to the Broadway stage with his latest one-man show, Latin History for Morons!

Thanksgiving On Broadway: A Holiday Dinner Party For All Of Your Faves!
Thanksgiving On Broadway: A Holiday Dinner Party For All Of Your Faves!
November 22, 2018

Thanksgiving is finally upon us, and as we gather around the table to give thanks and make memories with our families, the Broadway family will still be hard at work, entertaining holiday audiences and parade viewers across the nation, in lieu of spending the day at their own Thanksgiving feasts.

VIDEO: On This Day, November 9- THE BAND'S VISIT Begins Its Broadway Stay!
VIDEO: On This Day, November 9- THE BAND'S VISIT Begins Its Broadway Stay!
November 9, 2018

On this day in 2017, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Band's Visit, opened on Broadway!

L'Chaim! Joel Grey's Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Heads Off-Broadway
L'Chaim! Joel Grey's Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Heads Off-Broadway
November 8, 2018

According to the New York Post, Joel Grey's hit Yiddish production of the classic musical is headed off-Broadway!

Renee Fleming and Dove Cameron To Star In THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA At London's Southbank Centre
Renee Fleming and Dove Cameron To Star In THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA At London's Southbank Centre
November 8, 2018

Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail has just reported that world famous soprano, Renee Fleming, will make her London debut portraying Margaret Johnson in Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas' A Light In The Piazza. 

Photo: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt Make EW Cover Magic for MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Photo: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt Make EW Cover Magic for MARY POPPINS RETURNS
November 8, 2018

Entertainment Weekly has dropped its latest cover featuring the stars of the upcoming Disney film Mary Poppins Returns. Check out Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt in full character below!  

VIDEO: On This Day, November 8 - A New Tomorrow Begins With the Broadway Revival of ANNIE
VIDEO: On This Day, November 8 - A New Tomorrow Begins With the Broadway Revival of ANNIE
November 8, 2018

A new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, Annie opened on this day in 2012 at the Palace Theatre!

VIDEO: On This Day, November 6- JERSEY BOYS Takes the Tunnel to Broadway!
VIDEO: On This Day, November 6- JERSEY BOYS Takes the Tunnel to Broadway!
November 6, 2018

On this day, Jersey Boys walked (like a man) onto the Broadway stage on its opening night at the August Wilson Theatre!

VIDEO: On This Day, November 5- Broadway Heads INTO THE WOODS
VIDEO: On This Day, November 5- Broadway Heads INTO THE WOODS
November 5, 2018

On this day in 1987, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairytale, Into The Woods opened on Broadway!

Hugh Jackman Talks THE GREATEST SHOWMAN On Stage!
Hugh Jackman Talks THE GREATEST SHOWMAN On Stage!
October 31, 2018

Will The Greatest Showman 'come alive' on a Broadway stage someday? According to 20th Century Fox film chairman-CEO Stacey Snider, it's very possible!

Video: See All Of The Thrillifying Performances From A VERY WICKED HALLOWEEN
Video: See All Of The Thrillifying Performances From A VERY WICKED HALLOWEEN
October 29, 2018

To celebrate 'Wicked's' 15th anniversary on Broadway, NBC threw a joyous Halloween party for the ages. This televised concert featured songs from the blockbuster musical hit 'Wicked' will showcase a cavalcade of special guest stars to help celebrate the music and the magic of the show that tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in. Check out all the performances from the special below!

Investors of NERDS THE MUSICAL Seek $5 Million in Damages From Broadway Producer
Investors of NERDS THE MUSICAL Seek $5 Million in Damages From Broadway Producer
October 29, 2018

The drama continues for the thwarted Broadway-aimed musical Nerds.

Carrying the Torch: How TORCH SONG Set Broadway on Fire and Ushered In A New Era of LGBTQ Representation on the Great White Way
Carrying the Torch: How TORCH SONG Set Broadway on Fire and Ushered In A New Era of LGBTQ Representation on the Great White Way
November 2, 2018

This season, Harvey Fierstein's seminal Broadway classic, Torch Song has made its way back to Broadway 36 years after its original run, in a brand-new production.

Breaking: HILLARY AND CLINTON To Play Broadway's Golden Theatre; KING LEAR Will Now Reign At The Cort
Breaking: HILLARY AND CLINTON To Play Broadway's Golden Theatre; KING LEAR Will Now Reign At The Cort
October 25, 2018

It was announced today that Hillary and Clinton, the new play by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath, starring award-winning actors Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow, has found its home on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre.



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