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Michael Gioia

Michael Gioia

Michael Gioia has held various senior editor positions at publications including People, Parade, The Messenger, Star and Playbill, where he covered Broadway and the theater industry for nearly seven years. Throughout his career, he has interviewed the entertainment industry’s most sought-after and esteemed celebrities, including Meryl Streep, Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Corden, Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Ariana Grande, Daniel Radcliffe, Bruce Willis, Carol Burnett and countless others. In 2014, he wrote the liner notes of the souvenir program for the Broadway revival of Cabaret, starring Alan Cumming and Michelle Williams. He is an experienced moderator for major celebrity conventions, hosting panels at 90s Con and BroadwayCon, among others. As a producer, he spearheaded events featuring Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, Golden Globe winner Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and more. Michael is a graduate of Montclair State University, where he studied English and Journalism.

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Sophia Anne Caruso Addresses ‘Surprising’ Online Rumors Surrounding Her Abrupt BEETLEJUICE Exit
Sophia Anne Caruso Addresses ‘Surprising’ Online Rumors Surrounding Her Abrupt BEETLEJUICE Exit
June 10, 2026

When Sophia Anne Caruso suddenly departed the Broadway production of 'Beetlejuice' in February 2020, it left many fans wondering why.

What Happened Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Afterparties
What Happened Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Afterparties
June 8, 2026

BroadwayWorld takes you inside a handful of the afterparties during Broadway’s biggest night.

What’s Next for LIBERATION? Producers Reveal Tony-Winning Play’s Plans
What’s Next for LIBERATION? Producers Reveal Tony-Winning Play’s Plans
June 7, 2026

Though the producers of ‘Liberation’ couldn’t reveal too much, they said that the play will certainly live on in upcoming iterations.

Shoshana Bean Says Caissie Levy Gave Her a ‘Gift’ by Withdrawing From THE LOST BOYS
Shoshana Bean Says Caissie Levy Gave Her a ‘Gift’ by Withdrawing From THE LOST BOYS
June 7, 2026

The stars truly aligned this season for Shoshana Bean, who won a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her performance in The Lost Boys. 

CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Choreographers Want to Take on a Revival of FAME Next
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Choreographers Want to Take on a Revival of FAME Next
June 7, 2026

In the Tony Awards press room, choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons teased they want to do a revival of the musical 'Fame' next.

PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Might Come to Broadway ‘Next Season,’ Pink Reveals During the Tony Awards
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL Might Come to Broadway ‘Next Season,’ Pink Reveals During the Tony Awards
June 7, 2026

It looks like 'Paddington the Musical' may be coming to Broadway as soon as next season. At one point during the opening, Neil Patrick Harris — who starred in Art this season — brought out a plushie of the beloved Paddington bear, to which Pink responded, “Maybe next season.” 

Qween Jean Makes History With Tony Awards Win: ‘We Are Taking Up Space in Ways We Have To’
Qween Jean Makes History With Tony Awards Win: ‘We Are Taking Up Space in Ways We Have To’
June 7, 2026

The trailblazing artist took home the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical.Qween Jean, who won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for her work on Cats: The Jellicle Ball, has become the first openly trans person to win in her category. 

Julianne Hough Teases She’s ‘Ready to Come Back’ to Broadway
Julianne Hough Teases She’s ‘Ready to Come Back’ to Broadway
June 7, 2026

Julianne Hough caught up with BroadwayWorld on the Tony Awards red carpet at Radio City Music Hall.

Lesley Manville Flew in for the Tony Awards This Morning After Closing a West End Show Last Night
Lesley Manville Flew in for the Tony Awards This Morning After Closing a West End Show Last Night
June 7, 2026

Lesley Manville is nominated for her first Tony Award for her performance as Jocasta in ‘Oedipus.’ The 70-year-old actress told BroadwayWorld on the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 7, that she had a busy night last night.

Exclusive: What It’s Actually Like to Be a Tony Awards Seat Filler
Exclusive: What It’s Actually Like to Be a Tony Awards Seat Filler
June 5, 2026

Former Tony Awards seat fillers exclusively tell BroadwayWorld what it was like sitting next to the stars on Broadway’s biggest night.

Rachel Potter Recalls Asking ‘Does Anybody Know My Line?’ Onstage During THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Rachel Potter Recalls Asking ‘Does Anybody Know My Line?’ Onstage During THE ADDAMS FAMILY
June 3, 2026

Rachel Potter recalled going to the ‘White Room of death’ when she was playing opposite Brooke Shields on Broadway.

15 Broadway Icons You May Be Surprised Never Won a Tony Award
15 Broadway Icons You May Be Surprised Never Won a Tony Award
June 6, 2026

These performers may have received other awards and accolades, but a Tony Award is shockingly not on their résumé.

Relive 10 of the Most Emotional Acceptance Speeches in Tony Awards History
Relive 10 of the Most Emotional Acceptance Speeches in Tony Awards History
June 1, 2026

Grab a tissue — these Tony Awards speeches may make you teary-eyed!

Joe Jonas Reveals Why His Audition for WICKED Was ‘Strange’
Joe Jonas Reveals Why His Audition for WICKED Was ‘Strange’
May 29, 2026

Is there a world in which the Wicked movie could have starred a Jonas brother? On a recent episode of the Hey Jonas! podcast, Joe Jonas revealed some of the auditions that didn’t go in his favor, one of which was for Wicked. 

They Began the SHUCKED Tour as a Family of 3 — and Ended Their Epic Journey as a Family of 4
They Began the SHUCKED Tour as a Family of 3 — and Ended Their Epic Journey as a Family of 4
May 28, 2026

Quinn VanAntwerp and Mackenzie Bell exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how they made touring with 'Shucked' a family affair.

Has the Broadway Stage Door Experience Become Tainted by Badly Behaved Fans?
Has the Broadway Stage Door Experience Become Tainted by Badly Behaved Fans?
May 25, 2026

BroadwayWorld breaks down why some actors are choosing not to stage door at Broadway shows as safety concerns continue to rise.

Broadway Alum Rhaamell Burke Indicted on Murder Charge, Reportedly Faces Decades Behind Bars
Broadway Alum Rhaamell Burke Indicted on Murder Charge, Reportedly Faces Decades Behind Bars
May 19, 2026

Rhaamell Burke, who was accused of shoving a 76-year-old man in a Chelsea subway station, has reportedly been indicted on a murder charge.

Lea Michele Reveals What Duet She Sang Both Parts of to Land Her Broadway Debut at Age 8
Lea Michele Reveals What Duet She Sang Both Parts of to Land Her Broadway Debut at Age 8
May 19, 2026

Lea Michele exclusively tells BroadwayWorld about auditioning for her first Broadway show, the 1987 production of 'Les Miserables,' on a whim.

Beloved Broadway Dresser Alex Bartlett Dies 'Unexpectedly' at 51 as GoFundMe Surpasses Goal
Beloved Broadway Dresser Alex Bartlett Dies 'Unexpectedly' at 51 as GoFundMe Surpasses Goal
May 15, 2026

Alex Bartlett, who worked on Broadway for over 20 years as a dresser and wardrobe supervisor, has died. He was 51. 



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