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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.


From THE FULL MONTY To DEAD OUTLAW: Inside David Yazbek's Genre-Defying Broadway Legacy
From THE FULL MONTY To DEAD OUTLAW: Inside David Yazbek's Genre-Defying Broadway Legacy
May 18, 2025

In the 2024-2025 Broadway season, David Yazbek is credited with the conception, compostion, arrangements, and orchestrations on the bluesy new musical, Dead Outlaw, the original score for the comic play The Roommate, and as a co-producer and creative consultant of Buena Vista Social Club. Go inside his genre-defying legacy.

Interview: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Star Julio Monge Brings A Cuban Music Icon To Life On Broadway
Interview: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Star Julio Monge Brings A Cuban Music Icon To Life On Broadway
May 11, 2025

Acclaimed actor, director, and choreographer Julio Monge is back on Broadway in Buena Vista Social Club. Read our interview as Julio discusses what it takes to bring the legendary Compay Segundo to life in the new musical.

Exclusive: How Jerry Mitchell & Co. Made Technicolor Magic In BOOP! THE MUSICAL with 'Where Is Betty?'
Exclusive: How Jerry Mitchell & Co. Made Technicolor Magic In BOOP! THE MUSICAL with 'Where Is Betty?'
April 29, 2025

Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Jerry Mitchell breaks down the creation of “Where Is Betty?”—the viral showstopper from Boop! The Musical—and reveals how post-tryout rewrites, vintage inspiration, and theatrical illusion brought Betty Boop’s world to life onstage. Read our interview!

More Staff Dismissals At Kennedy Center As Trump Takeover Continues
More Staff Dismissals At Kennedy Center As Trump Takeover Continues
April 18, 2025

At least six staffers at the Kennedy Center were dismissed Friday. Roughly 20 employees have now been let go, with the latest layoffs affecting teams in government relations, marketing, social media, and rentals.

Bobby Darin 101: A Broadway Fan’s Guide to the Man Behind JUST IN TIME
Bobby Darin 101: A Broadway Fan’s Guide to the Man Behind JUST IN TIME
April 20, 2025

This season, his life is taking center stage in Just In Time, a new Broadway musical starring Tony Award-winner Jonathan Groff. Learn more about the iconic showman here!

WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer Unveiled At CinemaCon
WICKED: FOR GOOD Trailer Unveiled At CinemaCon
April 2, 2025

On Tuesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Academy Award-nominated director Jon M. Chu unveiled footage from Wicked: For Good, the second part of his adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical.

Hawkins 101: A Guide to STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW for Fans and First-Timers
Hawkins 101: A Guide to STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW for Fans and First-Timers
April 19, 2025

This season, Broadway is getting turned Upside Down with the arrival of the thrilling new spectacle, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, running now at the Marriott Marquis Theatre.

At This Performance: Getting to Know Swings, The Backbone of Broadway
At This Performance: Getting to Know Swings, The Backbone of Broadway
January 15, 2025

Perhaps no member of a Broadway company is more indispensable or rightfully lauded than our incredible covers. And of all the good folks working behind the scenes ready to keep the show going on day after day, perhaps no one works harder than the swing.

Dance Into 2025 With Advice From Your Favorite Broadway Shows
Dance Into 2025 With Advice From Your Favorite Broadway Shows
January 1, 2025

Dance into 2025 with advice from your favorite Broadway shows including Oh, Mary!, Death Becomes Her, Sunset Boulevard, Left on Tenth, and Elf the Musical!

The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024
December 31, 2024

Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.

7 Underrated Christmas Songs From Broadway Shows
7 Underrated Christmas Songs From Broadway Shows
December 25, 2024

Tired of the same old tried and true holiday songs? Check out a few underrated faves from Anastasia, Elf the Musical, Rent and more!

7 Christmas Songs You May (Or May Not) Know Are Written By Broadway Composers
7 Christmas Songs You May (Or May Not) Know Are Written By Broadway Composers
December 24, 2024

Find out which of your favorite Christmas and holiday songs were penned by Broadway composers!

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Honors Gavin Creel On THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Honors Gavin Creel On THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
November 18, 2024

Stage and screen star Kristin Chenoweth stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show as part of Kelly's new 'Cameo-oke' segment. See video of her performance of Dolly Parton's timeless love song, 'I Will Always Love You', dedicated to actor Gavin Creel.

Interview: LEFT ON TENTH Playwright Delia Ephron Is Making Miracles On Broadway
Interview: LEFT ON TENTH Playwright Delia Ephron Is Making Miracles On Broadway
November 29, 2024

The romantic comedy is alive and well on Broadway in the charming new play, Left On Tenth. The dramedy, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, is an adaptation of the 2022 memoir from novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and rom-com icon, Delia Ephron. Read our interview with the playwright here!

THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Brings Sam Mendes & Jez Butterworth Back To Broadway
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Brings Sam Mendes & Jez Butterworth Back To Broadway
September 28, 2024

One of the most dynamic theatrical duos of the modern era, director Sam Mendes and playwright Jez Butterworth, return to Broadway this season with the new work, The Hills of California.

Tony-Winner Marianne Elliott Is Hoping for A COMPANY Film
Tony-Winner Marianne Elliott Is Hoping for A COMPANY Film
September 5, 2024

Acclaimed director Marianne Elliott revealed that she is hoping to make a film of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's COMPANY. 

Harvey Weinstein Files $500K Lawsuit Over Unpaid FINDING NEVERLAND Fees
Harvey Weinstein Files $500K Lawsuit Over Unpaid FINDING NEVERLAND Fees
July 31, 2024

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has filed a lawsuit seeking unpaid fees for the national tour of the musical “Finding Neverland”. 

Peter Dinklage, Lupita Nyong'o, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sandra Oh To Lead TWELFTH NIGHT At Shakespeare in the Park
Peter Dinklage, Lupita Nyong'o, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sandra Oh To Lead TWELFTH NIGHT At Shakespeare in the Park
July 25, 2024

Peter Dinklage (Malvolio), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Andrew Aguecheek), Lupita Nyong’o (Viola), and Sandra Oh (Olivia) will lead Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by The Public’s Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali, which will reopen the revitalized Delacorte Theater in August 2025.

2024 Tony Awards Fashions- The Best Looks from Broadway's Biggest Night
2024 Tony Awards Fashions- The Best Looks from Broadway's Biggest Night
June 17, 2024

The 2024 Tony Awards have come and gone and as usual, Broadway's biggest stars turned up and turned it out in honor of the big night! From classic glamour to avant garde eleganza, check out our photos below to find out which 'fits were it at this year's celebration!

Philadelphia University of the Arts To Close In June
Philadelphia University of the Arts To Close In June
May 31, 2024

It was announced that the University of the Arts in Philadelphia will close its doors in June. 



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