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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- 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: On This Day, August 24- PRINCE OF BROADWAY Pays Tribute to the Great Hal Prince
August 24, 2018
August 24, 2018
On this day in 2017, the long-awaited Broadway tribute to the great Hal Prince, Prince of Broadway, celebrated its opening night at the Samuel J, Friedman Theatre.
VIDEO: On This Day, August 22- Happy Birthday, James Corden!
August 22, 2018
August 22, 2018
On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of late night host and Tony Award-winning actor, James Corden!
She's Back! Neil Patrick Harris to Appear as HEDWIG at Wigstock Drag Festival in New York City
August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
The New York Times has reported that Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka have teamed up with legendary drag star Lady Bunny to reinstate a lost New York City treasure, Wigstock.
Award-Winning Theatre, Television, and Film Producer Craig Zadan Passes Away at Age 69
August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
Award-winning producer, Craig Zadan, best known for his work on musicals of stage and screen (helping bring both back to the mainstream), has passed away at age 69.
Kerry Butler, Rob McClure & More Join Pre-Broadway Tryout of BEETLEJUICE- Complete Cast Announced!
August 22, 2018
August 22, 2018
Complete casting has been announced for the world premiere Pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical comedy Beetlejuice.
West End THE KING AND I to Be Screened in UK Cinemas This Winter
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
It has been confirmed that the current West End production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless classic, The King and I, will be screened in the United Kingdom this winter.
VIDEO: On This Day, August 20- WAITRESS Makes Its World Premiere at American Repertory Theater
August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018
On this day in 2015, the world premiere run of the Tony-nominated musical Waitress began its world premiere run at American Repertory Theater.
Michael Jackson Musical WESTLAKE to Have NYC Lab Next Month
August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018
According to a new casting notice, the previously announced musical based on the life and career of pop icon Michael Jackson is gearing up for a New York City lab next month.
VIDEO: On This Day, August 16- London Celebrates GROUNDHOG DAY
August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018
On this day in 2016, the musical adaptation of the hit Bill Murray film, Groundhog Day, made its world premiere at the Old Vic in London.
PRETTY WOMAN Opens on Broadway Tonight! New Block of Tickets Now On Sale
August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, with original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and his longtime songwriting partner Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film's screenwriter J.F. Lawton, and direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, opens tonight, Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street).
It's Showtime! Alex Brightman and Sophia Anne Caruso to Lead Pre-Broadway Tryout of BEETLEJUICE
August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018
It was announced today that Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman (School of Rock) will star as 'Beetlejuice' and two-time Lortel Award nominee Sophia Anne Caruso (Lazarus) will star as 'Lydia' in the world premiere Pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical comedy Beetlejuice.
VIDEO: On This Day, August 15- HAIRSPRAY Dances Onto Broadway!
August 15, 2018
August 15, 2018
On this day in 2002, the big. beautiful Broadway hit musical, Hairspray opened at the Neil Simon Theater.
VIDEO: On This Day, August 14- Happy Birthday, Sarah Brightman!
August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018
On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of legendary soprano and Phantom's original Christine, Sarah Brightman.
VIDEO: On This Day, August 13- Happy Birthday, Wesley Taylor!
August 13, 2018
August 13, 2018
On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Broadway favorite, Wesley Taylor!
VIDEO: On This Day, August 9- Happy Birthday, Anna Kendrick!
August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018
On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Tony and Academy Award-nominated actor and author, Anna Kendrick!
VIDEO: On This Day, August 8- Happy Birthday, Michael Urie!
August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018
On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of acclaimed actor and writer, Michael Urie!
VIDEO: On This Day, August 7- Happy Birthday, Karen Olivo!
August 7, 2018
August 7, 2018
On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of Tony Award-winner Karen Olivo!
VIDEO: On This Day, August 6- HAMILTON Revolutionizes Broadway on Opening Night!
August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018
On this day in 2015, Hamilton officially opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers theater!
Musical Sensation BE MORE CHILL Sells Out Off-Broadway Run!
August 3, 2018
August 3, 2018
The highly-anticipated off-Broadway premiere of Joe Iconis' teenage rock musical Be More Chill is more than surviving its New York run. The show announced this afternoon that the initial run of the show has completely sold out!
Is A Max Martin Pop Musical Headed for London's West End?
August 2, 2018
August 2, 2018
According to a new audition notice, casting is currently underway for a musical based on the behemoth pop catalogue of producer Max Martin.
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