
Michael Gioia
Senior Editor Michael Gioia has written 87 articles for BroadwayWorld since 2026, covering Broadway.
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


Exclusive: Julie Andrews Is ‘Nervous’ to See Her Documentary but Hopes It’ll Serve as Her Third Memoir
August 15, 2026

Exclusive: From NEWSIES to Nursing, Why Garett Hawe Left Broadway Behind for a New Career
August 5, 2026

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

OH, MARY! Understudy Details Going on as Mary for a Disappointed Audience — and Winning Them Over
August 7, 2026

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

What It’s Like Seeing The WIZARD OF OZ at the Sphere — and What Exactly Was Cut From the Movie
September 4, 2026
There’s no place like Las Vegas! At least that’s what 'The Wizard of Oz' fans are saying when they exit the Sphere, the immersive entertainment arena just off the Strip that can seat over 17,000 people.

M3GAN Musical Adaptation of Horror Film Could Be Next for PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Producer
September 3, 2026
Could M3GAN, the child-sized humanoid AI robot doll that kills anyone in her path, storm Broadway? Jason Blum, the producer of the 2022 sci-fi horror film, said there is absolutely a possibility she could.

Exclusive: Claybourne Elder Is Ready to Share Stories He’s ‘Avoided’ for Years — and Yes, He’s Nervous
September 5, 2026
Ahead of Claybourne Elder’s upcoming 54 Below show, the actor gets candid on his Mormon upbringing and exclusively tells BroadwayWorld there is power in setting boundaries and saying ‘no.

Exclusive: An ‘Argument’ With Stephen Sondheim Led to Steven Sater’s New Musical MURDER AT THE GATES
September 3, 2026
Steven Sater also exclusively tells BroadwayWorld he hopes a 29-hour workshop and potential visual album are next for his new musical 'Murder at the Gates.

BAT BOY Original Off-Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
August 29, 2026
BroadwayWorld looks back at the 2001 Off-Broadway cast of the musical 'Bay Boy,' which included a young Kerry Butler before her star turn as Meredith Parker.

Orfeh Says ‘Nobody Wanted Me’ in LEGALLY BLONDE: ‘I Had to Crawl Through Hoops of Fire’
August 28, 2026
Before Orfeh received a Tony Award nomination for her celebrated performance as Paulette in the 2007 Broadway musical 'Legally Blonde,' she almost didn’t book the job.

Exclusive: How 16 Students Got to Assist Broadway Stars at The Festival, Then Give the Ultimate Showcase
August 29, 2026
BroadwayWorld breaks down how college-age performers were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at The Festival as part of the Apprentice program.

Exclusive: Matt Rodin Had His COMPANY Callback Moments After Getting Married — and Sang in His Wedding Outfit
August 27, 2026
When Matt Rodin planned his wedding day, he never imagined he’d be going in for one of the biggest auditions of his career just moments after saying 'I do.

Exclusive: For Gus Birney, Doing a Play With Mom Constance Shulman Is an Experience Like No Other
August 24, 2026
Gus Birney and Constance Shulman have had a pretty special summer.

Everything to Know About the New Musicals With Broadway Ambitions That Previewed at The Festival
August 21, 2026
If you missed the exclusive preview of the seven new and original works at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full breakdown and recap of what these musicals are and where they’re headed.

Where Adam Pascal Hid a Cheat Sheet for His ‘One Song Glory’ Lyrics During RENT’s Run
August 22, 2026
Thirty years since 'Rent' premiered on Broadway, Adam Pascal still worries about flubbing the lyrics to 'One Song Glory.

Exclusive: DON’T SAY GOOD LUCK Creators Say Project Involving DAMN YANKEES Could Be Next
August 18, 2026
The creators behind the new Netflix movie 'Don’t Say Good Luck,' a love letter to theater kids featuring music from the Broadway musical 'Waitress,' are already thinking of what’s next.

This RENT Cast Member Delivered Donuts to People Sleeping on the Streets in the Rush Line
August 18, 2026
During the 'Rent' 30th anniversary reunion at The Festival, 13 of the 15 original Broadway cast members looked back on the show's early days, including how fans would line up in droves to score discounted rush tickets.

Norbert Leo Butz Slams Negative Review of BIG FISH During His Performance at The Festival
August 17, 2026
During a performance at The Festival, Norbert Leo Butz serenaded fans with a performance of 'Fight the Dragons' from the 2013 Broadway musical 'Big Fish' — but wanted to get something off his chest beforehand.

What It Was Like at The Festival and All the Details From the Epic RENT Reunion
August 17, 2026
If you missed the nonstop Broadway-filled weekend at The Festival, BroadwayWorld has you covered with a full recap.

Exclusive: Julie Andrews Is ‘Nervous’ to See Her Documentary but Hopes It’ll Serve as Her Third Memoir
August 15, 2026
Julie Andrews exclusively tells BroadwayWorld about the projects she has in the works, including her new book 'Shy' and the upcoming Disney+ documentary that will look back on her life and career.

Exclusive: What’s Next for ERNXST, the Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Musical Made With 22 Roles for Any Gender
August 16, 2026
Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk exclusively tell BroadwayWorld how and why they created their new musical ‘Ernxst’ to be licensed for young performers.

Exclusive: LA LA LAND Film Producer Gives Update on Broadway Musical Adaptation
August 15, 2026
Jordan Horowitz, a producer on the 2016 musical film 'La La Land,' also talks with BroadwayWorld about the movie’s return to theaters for its 10th anniversary.

Exclusive: How WAITRESS Takes Center Stage in Netflix’s Heartbreaking New Movie About Theater Kids
August 14, 2026
Netflix's Don't Say Good Luck features Sara Bareilles' WAITRESS as its heart.

Tony Yazbeck Reveals How He Took Matters Into His Own Hands to Get Cast in GYPSY
August 12, 2026
When it came to playing Tulsa in 'Gypsy,' there was no stopping Tony Yazbeck from getting an audition.
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