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.
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.
VIDEO: On This Day, August 1- BRING IT ON The Musical Cheers Up Broadway
August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018
Bring It On: The Musical tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound and explosive dance with aerial stunts, this hilariously universal story is sure to be everything you hoped for and nothing like you expected.
Photo Flash: Arkansas Governor And First Lady Visit LITTLE ROCK At The Sheen Center
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson were greeted by the cast of the Off-Broadwayplay Little Rock, written and directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street). Little Rock is presented by Rebel Theatrical Management, LLC (Harvey Butler, producer), The Steward Family, The Steward Family Foundation, in association with The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture. Performances began June 8, 2018 followed by opening night on June 14, 2018 for a limited engagement through September 8, 2018.
West End FUNNY GIRL Starring Sheridan Smith to Be Broadcast in UK Cinemas
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
Following its record-breaking, sell-out run in London's West End and national tour, the critically-acclaimed musical Funny Girl comes to cinemas throughout the UK, featuring Sheridan Smith in her lauded starring turn as legend of stage and screen, Fanny Brice.
VIDEO: On This Day, July 31: The Memory Lives Again with the First Broadway Revival of CATS
July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
On this day in 2016, the first Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats opened at the Neil Simon Theater!
Stephen Sondheim at Work on 'Many' Lyric Changes for Marianne Elliott COMPANY
July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018
According to Baz Bamigboye's latest column, work is well underway for the upcoming gender-bent production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical Company, and the composer is making considerable alterations to his beloved musical.
VIDEO: On This Day, July 26- Happy Birthday, Helen Mirren!
July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018
Today we're celebrating the life and work of decorated star of stage and screen, Helen Mirren!
VIDEO: On This Day. July 25: A CHORUS LINE Lands on Broadway!
July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018
On this day in 1975, the landmark musical, A Chorus Line, celebrated its opening night on Broadway!
Met Opera's COSI FAN TUTTI Starring Kelli O'Hara Will Be Broadcast on PBS
July 24, 2018
July 24, 2018
It has been reported that this year's Metropolitan Opera production of Mozart's cosi fan tutti starring Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara will head to PBS Great Performances, July 29 at 12 PM. Check your local listings for details!
Thank Goodness for Kristin Chenoweth! A Video Birthday Celebration!
July 24, 2018
July 24, 2018
Today, we're celebrating the birthday of one of Broadway's shiniest stars, Tony Award-winner, Kristin Chenoweth!
William Shatner to Return to Australia with Broadway One Man Show SHATNER'S WORLD
July 23, 2018
July 23, 2018
It has been announced that legendary actor and iconoclast William Shatner is set to bring an encore tour of his 2012 Broadway show, Shatner's World, to Australia this October.
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