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A.A. Cristi

A.A. Cristi

A.A. Cristi is a Managing Editor and Features Writer for BroadwayWorld. For the past eight years, she has covered news from coast to coast, attended major industry events including The Tony Awards, and has contributed countless special features including interviews, original exclusives, and in-depth historical research projects. She is a graduate of the College of Staten Island with a degree in Communications/Journalism. She has performed both onstage and behind the scenes with La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, Theater For the New City, Midtown International Theater Festival, Richard Frankel Productions, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Scorpio Entertainment, Commercial Theater Institute, Fringe NYC, Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, and CAGE Theatre Company. When she is not covering the Broadway industry, A.A. is an award-winning children's author whose first book, "Bruce the Spruce: A New York City Fairytale About the True Meaning of Christmas Trees" is out now from Mascot Books.




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FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY UK/Ireland Tour Cast Announced
FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY UK/Ireland Tour Cast Announced
June 17, 2025

Casting has been announced for the 2025/26 UK and Ireland tour of FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the new musical comedy packed with all of the iconic moments from all 10 seasons of the beloved television series. This tour will run from 14th July 2025 – 2nd May 2025, tickets are on sale now. 

Video: COME FALL IN LOVE- THE DDLJ MUSICAL First Look
Video: COME FALL IN LOVE- THE DDLJ MUSICAL First Look
June 11, 2025

Following the successful opening of the UK Premiere of Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical in Manchester last week, vibrant new footage of the show has been released today alongside a video of the First Night at Manchester Opera House.

Photos: 2025 Tony Awards Fashion- Bold Glamour, Queer Elegance, and Menswear Redefined
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards Fashion- Bold Glamour, Queer Elegance, and Menswear Redefined
June 10, 2025

Broadway's biggest night is always a celebration of talent, triumph, and tenacity, but on the 2025 Tony Awards red carpet, fashion took center stage with a showstopping display of individuality, artistry, and unapologetic flair. Check out photos of the most unforgettable looks of the night.

Live Blog: Backstage at the 2025 Tony Awards
Live Blog: Backstage at the 2025 Tony Awards
June 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards are here at last! While we are glued to our TVs to find out what will happen next onstage, just as much is going on behind the curtain! All night long, A.A. Cristi will be sharing live updates from backstage at Radio City Music Hall.

Review Roundup: Maya Hawke Stars In EURYDICE Off-Broadway
Review Roundup: Maya Hawke Stars In EURYDICE Off-Broadway
June 2, 2025

Maya Hawke, known to television audiences for her role as Robin in Netflix's Stranger Things, makes her Off-Broadway debut in Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice, alongside Brian d'Arcy James and Caleb Eberhardt, Read the reviews!

Video: Rebecca Trehearn Performs, 'Keep It Together' From INDIGO A New Musical
Video: Rebecca Trehearn Performs, 'Keep It Together' From INDIGO A New Musical
May 29, 2025

A new video has been released offering the first glimpse into INDIGO, a moving new British musical set to premiere this summer at Curve Leicester. Olivier Award-winner Rebecca Trehearn performs the song “Keep it Together”, delivering a powerful preview of the show's emotional depth and musical beauty.

Video Exclusive: Alex Newell and Auli’i Cravalho 'Start the Day' on LULU IS A RHINOCEROS
Video Exclusive: Alex Newell and Auli’i Cravalho 'Start the Day' on LULU IS A RHINOCEROS
May 29, 2025

Check out an exclusive new clip from Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, the upcoming musical special based on the children’s book by Jason and Allison Flom. The newly released clip features the upbeat ensemble number “Start the Day,” performed by Alex Newell and Auli’i Cravalho.

Video: CURSED CHILD Star Alex Serino Celebrates 'Harry Potter Day' At Fenway Park
Video: CURSED CHILD Star Alex Serino Celebrates 'Harry Potter Day' At Fenway Park
May 27, 2025

On Saturday, May 24, Alex Serino, a Massachusetts native, Emerson College graduate, and lifelong Red Sox fan, threw out the Ceremonial First Pitch at Harry Potter Day at Fenway Park. Alex is currently starring on Broadway as Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Check out photos and video of his appearance!

Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Arrives At the Barbican Theatre
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Arrives At the Barbican Theatre
May 24, 2025

Fiddler on the Roof is running this summer at the Barbican Theatre from 24 May until 19 July. This strictly limited residency follows a sold-out season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre last year. Check out video of the Fiddler's arrival at the theatre ahead of tonight's first performance!

Video: Christiani Pitts Performs 'What’ll It Be' from TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
Video: Christiani Pitts Performs 'What’ll It Be' from TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
May 23, 2025

Watch new video of star Christiani Pitts performing “What’ll It Be” from the musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) now playing at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.).

Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Stars Debut TOM CRUISE: THE CRUSICAL
Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Stars Debut TOM CRUISE: THE CRUSICAL
May 23, 2025

Operation Mincemeat have taken a break from the awards season shuffle to debut their newest creation, “Tom Cruise: The Crusical” released ahead of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning’s movie release. Watch video of their hilarious new musical.

Will Michael Mayer-Directed CHESS Open On Broadway In Fall 2025?
Will Michael Mayer-Directed CHESS Open On Broadway In Fall 2025?
May 22, 2025

The long-rumored Broadway revival of Chess is officially moving forward. A series of newly released Equity casting notices confirm that the cult-favorite musical will return to Broadway in Fall 2025 in a production directed by Tony Award-winner, Michael Mayer (Funny Girl, Spring Awakening).

Photos/Video: 20th Annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Celebration
Photos/Video: 20th Annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Celebration
May 22, 2025

The 20th annual Shubert Foundation & Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Student Finale was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street) hosted by Nicholas Matos (Smash) and Aline Mayagoitia (Real Women Have Curves). Check out photos and video of the event!

Alberta Bair Theater Unveils 2025–2026 Season Featuring Music Legends, Broadway Hits, and More
Alberta Bair Theater Unveils 2025–2026 Season Featuring Music Legends, Broadway Hits, and More
May 22, 2025

Alberta Bair Theater (ABT) has announced its 2025–2026 season, a wide-ranging lineup featuring music icons, Broadway blockbusters, dance spectacles, comedy favorites, and international acts.

Review Roundup: Amber Iman Stars In GODDESS At the Public Theater
Review Roundup: Amber Iman Stars In GODDESS At the Public Theater
May 20, 2025

Tony-nominee Amber Iman stars in the new musical GODDESS at The Public Theater, making its New York debut after a successful world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Read reviews for the production's NYC premiere!

Exclusive: Keri René Fuller Performs 'Crying in a Walmart' from THE LAST BIMBO OF THE APOCALYPSE
Exclusive: Keri René Fuller Performs 'Crying in a Walmart' from THE LAST BIMBO OF THE APOCALYPSE
May 13, 2025

Check out exclusive video from the world premiere of The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse. Watch as star Keri René Fuller performs 'Crying At Walmart' here.

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.

Review Roundup: Ella Beatty and Hugh Jackman Star In SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES
Review Roundup: Ella Beatty and Hugh Jackman Star In SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES
May 8, 2025

Hugh Jackman and Ella Beatty star in Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes at Audible Theater. The US premiere of award-winning playwright Hannah Moscovitch’s Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes takes us down the most slippery of slopes, keeping audiences questioning perspective throughout. Read the reviews!

Video/Photos: PRIMARY TRUST at Alley Theatre
Video/Photos: PRIMARY TRUST at Alley Theatre
May 7, 2025

Alley Theatre has revealed new photos and video of Primary Trust. Directed by Niegel Smith, Eboni Booth’s journey explores the intimate moments where every choice matters and every connection holds the power to change lives.  



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