
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.
Most Popular Articles


NEXT TO NORMAL Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
July 11, 2026

Exclusive: Aaron Lazar Thanks Broadway for Their Support, Says He’ll ‘Be on a Stage’ Someday ‘Soon’
July 19, 2026

Christina Applegate Calls Ben Brantley’s NYT Review of Her Tony-Nominated Performance ‘Horribly Brutal’
March 11, 2026

The History of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Callouts — and What ‘Virgins’ Should Know Before They Go
April 23, 2026

Christina Applegate Reveals She Put Up ‘Half a Million Bucks’ to Save Broadway’s SWEET CHARITY
March 8, 2026

Exclusive: Aaron Lazar Thanks Broadway for Their Support, Says He’ll ‘Be on a Stage’ Someday ‘Soon’
July 19, 2026
Aaron Lazar is grateful for the support from the Broadway community and beyond amid his journey living with slow-moving ALS.

Exclusive: Aaron Lazar Candidly Opens Up About ALS, Says He Wants to ‘End This F—ing Disease’
July 17, 2026
In a candid conversation with BroadwayWorld, beloved actor Aaron Lazar discusses the progression of his ALS diagnosis and says his purpose ‘feels more exciting to me than dying.

Kennedy Center Whistleblowers Claim Trump 'Didn’t Like' Color of Old Bathroom, Detail Messy Renovations
July 15, 2026
A letter to Kennedy Center leadership claims that renovations have been completely ‘rushed’ with President Donald Trump treating it like a ‘private renovation project.

Before They Were Broadway Stars, This Is What Their Life Was Like at Theater Camp
July 19, 2026
Theater camps like Stagedoor Manor and French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts have some incredibly famous alumni.

Matt Damon Reveals He ‘Definitely’ Wants to Make His Broadway Debut
July 8, 2026
Academy Award winner Matt Damon, who previously played the West End, says he’s (almost) ready to hit the Great White Way.

Broadway Road Trip! Where You Should Go and What You Should See Before Summer Is Over
July 11, 2026
From world-premiere musicals to star-studded summer engagements, here’s what’s happening across the country in July and August.

The Fascinating Backstory to LA CAGE AUX FOLLES’ Creation — and Why ‘Lawsuits Ensued’
July 2, 2026
The 1983 Broadway musical 'La Cage aux Folles' was almost a project titled 'The Queen of Basin Street,' with music by Maury Yeston and direction by Mike Nichols.

‘Sheer Terror’ at TITANIC: Maury Yeston Biography Recounts Tony-Winning Musical’s Rocky Start
July 1, 2026
According to 'A Very Unusual Way: Maury Yeston and His Singular Path to Broadway and Beyond' author Joshua Rosenblum, rumors ‘swirled’ that ‘Titanic’ was ‘living up to its billing: a world-class disaster.

Jenn Colella Recalls How There’d Be a 'Naked Fight Call' at Broadway’s URBAN COWBOY
June 30, 2026
Jenn Colella revealed that there was quite the unconventional fight call happening at Broadway’s Urban Cowboy.

10 of Liza Minnelli’s Greatest Performances of All Time
June 25, 2026
While it’s impossible to choose, BroadwayWorld looks at a handful of the most exciting and entertaining performances by Tony-winning icon Liza Minnelli.

NEXT TO NORMAL Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
July 11, 2026
BroadwayWorld looks back on the original Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey musical 'Next to Normal.

Exclusive: RENT Director Michael Greif Teases What Fans Could Expect at the 30th Anniversary Concert
June 22, 2026
Michael Greif exclusively tells BroadwayWorld that he hopes to do the musical 'Rent' — which he directed when it came to Broadway 30 years ago — ‘justice.

Exclusive: BASURA Director Michael Greif Says He’d Like to See the ‘Irresistible’ Musical Come to NYC
June 17, 2026
Following the new musical BASURA’s opening in Atlanta, BroadwayWorld exclusively checks in with director Michael Greif to discuss its ‘exciting’ and ‘informational’ journey.

Colman Domingo Met Husband Through Missed Connections Ad, Said ‘I Think I Love You’ on First Date
June 15, 2026
Colman Domingo told Amy Poehler how he found husband Raúl via a Craigslist Missed Connections ad — and said 'I love you' on their very first date.

Colman Domingo Would’ve Starred in Scrapped PORGY AND BESS Film Directed by Steven Spielberg
June 16, 2026
Steven Spielberg reveals Colman Domingo was set to play Todd Duncan in a scrapped Porgy and Bess film — before casting him in Lincoln instead.

The Festival: What to Know About Broadway’s Weekend Event, How to Get Tickets, the Lineup and More
June 14, 2026
Here is your complete guide to everything happening at The Festival, the three-day Broadway event taking place this August.

Exclusive: Joey Contreras Reveals What’s Next for IN PIECES and Why ‘Love Me, Love Me Not’ Was Cut
June 13, 2026
Songwriter Joey Contreras, who wrote the viral musical 'In Pieces,' exclusively tells BroadwayWorld what’s next after the show’s recent sold-out London run.

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
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
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.
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