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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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Palm Beach Opera Announces New SALON SERIES At Historic Sea Gull Cottage
Palm Beach Opera Announces New SALON SERIES At Historic Sea Gull Cottage
January 3, 2025

Palm Beach Opera has announced an exciting expansion of programming with a new Salon Series, a trio of intimate afternoon recitals showcasing the extraordinary talents of the Bailey Apprentice Artists.

Debbie Gibson Returns To 54 Below In February
Debbie Gibson Returns To 54 Below In February
January 3, 2025

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway leading lady Debbie Gibson on February 7 & 8 at 8pm. Debbie Gibson, a true pop phenomenon, burst onto the scene at just 16, etching her name in history with the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Foolish Beat.”

Mostly Baroque Presents THE SOLILOQUY AND THE MOON: THE ARTISTRY OF JOHAN HARTMAN
Mostly Baroque Presents THE SOLILOQUY AND THE MOON: THE ARTISTRY OF JOHAN HARTMAN
January 3, 2025

Mostly Baroque has announced its National Opera Center debut with two compelling performances featuring rising American and Scottish musical stars, including the New York City premiere of two recently composed song cycles.

RHYTHM INDIA: BOLLYWOOD & BEYOND Announced At The Eisemann Center
RHYTHM INDIA: BOLLYWOOD & BEYOND Announced At The Eisemann Center
January 3, 2025

The Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts will present Rhythm India: Bollywood & Beyond on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Hill Performance Hall.

Temple Theaters Presents POKER IN A HOUSE WITH WOMEN
Temple Theaters Presents POKER IN A HOUSE WITH WOMEN
January 3, 2025

Poker in a House with Women, directed by Amina Robinson, will perform at the Randall Theater (2020 N 13th st, Philadelphia PA) on Thursday, January 30th at 7:30pm, and Saturday, Feb. 1st at 2:00 and 7:30pm.

Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award 
Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman To Receive GMHC 2025 Howard Ashman Award 
January 3, 2025

GMHC will honor legendary songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the 2025 Howard Ashman Award. The award will be presented at GMHC's 10th annual Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award, a fundraising event hosted by Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.

MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January
MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January
January 3, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. Tickets to MEAN GIRLS are available now.

STOMP To Play At The Granada Theatre This Month
STOMP To Play At The Granada Theatre This Month
January 3, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present the international percussion sensation, STOMP. This production is part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN SANTA BARBARA Series and will take the Granada Theatre stage Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

Kansas City Ballet To Present NEW MOVES
Kansas City Ballet To Present NEW MOVES
January 3, 2025

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney has announced the choreographers chosen for New Moves, a unique performance event designed to seek out, develop and showcase emerging choreographers.

ANNIE Comes To The King Center In January
ANNIE Comes To The King Center In January
January 3, 2025

The iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER Series and will take the King Center's L3Harris Technologies Theatre Main Stage Jan. 28–29, 2025.

RENT Stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Announced At Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
RENT Stars Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Announced At Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
January 3, 2025

The City of Aventura will present the original stars of RENT, Tony Award nominee, Adam Pascal, & Anthony Rapp, as part of the 2025 Aventura Broadway Concert Series on Sunday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. 

BLUE MAN GROUP Co-Founders To Join NY Production For Final Performances
BLUE MAN GROUP Co-Founders To Join NY Production For Final Performances
January 3, 2025

Blue Man Group will conclude its history-making residency in New York City next month. As part of the farewell celebration, Blue Man Group co-founders Chris Wink, Matt Goldman, and Phil Stanton will return to the stage as Blue Men for two special performances.

Another 6 Months Of Wayfaring Strangers Improvised Bluegrass Musicals
Another 6 Months Of Wayfaring Strangers Improvised Bluegrass Musicals
January 3, 2025

Theater of the Apes will present The Wayfaring Strangers, a wholly improvised bluegrass musical. Featuring brand new lyrics to old-timey bluegrass standards and more.

Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The January 2025 Prompt
Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The January 2025 Prompt
January 2, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press has announced the January prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite.

Voices To End Hunger Presents PAVE THE WAY Cabaret
Voices To End Hunger Presents PAVE THE WAY Cabaret
January 2, 2025

Voices to End Hunger has announced its upcoming cabaret event, 'Pave the Way Cabaret,' on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Don't Tell Mama's Piano Bar.

Ambassador Theatre Group Announces New Vienna Project
Ambassador Theatre Group Announces New Vienna Project
January 2, 2025

ATG Entertainment has announced plans to build a new state of the art performing arts space in Vienna. The project, to be named Theater im Prater, is intended for international musical productions.

San Francisco Symphony February Programming To Feature Guest Conductors Paavo Järvi and Robin Ticciati and More
San Francisco Symphony February Programming To Feature Guest Conductors Paavo Järvi and Robin Ticciati and More
January 2, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony's February programming lineup features four Orchestral Series programs led by Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and guest conductors Paavo Järvi and Robin Ticciati.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025
January 2, 2025

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!

THE SEAGULL Announced At Odyssey Theater
THE SEAGULL Announced At Odyssey Theater
January 2, 2025

The Seagull will play performances January 18 through February 9, 2025, in a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre, with two preview performances on January 16 and 17.

Parasol Arts Presents ANGELS, DEVILS AND MORTALS In February
Parasol Arts Presents ANGELS, DEVILS AND MORTALS In February
January 2, 2025

Parasol Arts have announced the return of its critically acclaimed production, Angels, Devils and Mortals, a stunning fusion of ballet and Argentine Tango, for two performances only on February 13th and 14th, 2025, at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder.



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