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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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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. 

Christopher and Clay Rice-Thomson Met on Tour, Fell in Love, Got Married — and Now They’re Dads
Christopher and Clay Rice-Thomson Met on Tour, Fell in Love, Got Married — and Now They’re Dads
May 24, 2026

After Christopher and Clay Rice-Thomson were married in November 2019, they dreamed of starting a family. Nearly seven years later, the proud dads are about to celebrate their twins’ first birthday on May 31. 

The EVERY BRILLIANT THING Audience Improv That ‘Shook Everyone,’ Even Daniel Radcliffe ‘Had to Take a Beat’
The EVERY BRILLIANT THING Audience Improv That ‘Shook Everyone,’ Even Daniel Radcliffe ‘Had to Take a Beat’
May 14, 2026

Daniel Radcliffe, Tony-nominated for his performance in the one-person play, picks and chooses a select few at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre every night who help him tell the story of a person coming to terms with his past and reflecting on the beauty he’s seen along the way. 

Exclusive: EVERY BRILLIANT THING’s Pre-Show: How It Works and Why Your ‘Vibes’ Matter to Daniel Radcliffe
Exclusive: EVERY BRILLIANT THING’s Pre-Show: How It Works and Why Your ‘Vibes’ Matter to Daniel Radcliffe
May 12, 2026

If you think Duncan Macmillan’s Every Brilliant Thing is a one-person play, think again. The Tony Award-nominated Best Revival relies on its audience to move the story along, and if you’re part of the crowd, you may end up getting married to Daniel Radcliffe — in the show, that is!

What to Know About EPIC — If You Haven’t Followed the Viral Musical’s Creation on TikTok for Years
What to Know About EPIC — If You Haven’t Followed the Viral Musical’s Creation on TikTok for Years
May 8, 2026

EPIC: The Musical was certainly an epic undertaking. The viral, sung-through musical adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey began as Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ thesis during his senior year at the University of Notre Dame — and since then, it has taken on a life of its own. 

Jamie Lynn Sigler Told BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Costar She Had MS on Stage While Their Mics Were Off
Jamie Lynn Sigler Told BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Costar She Had MS on Stage While Their Mics Were Off
May 5, 2026

The actress, best known for playing Meadow Soprano on The Sopranos, was asked to audition for the role of Belle in Beauty and the Beast a few weeks after her 21st birthday, she recalled in her memoir And So It Is...: A Memoir of Acceptance and Hope (out Tuesday, May 5). 

How Marisha Wallace Broke ‘Generational Curses’ and Bought Her Mom a Life-Changing Home
How Marisha Wallace Broke ‘Generational Curses’ and Bought Her Mom a Life-Changing Home
May 1, 2026

It’s been two years since Marisha Wallace surprised her mother, Rowshell Wallace, with a new home in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30
17 Facts You May Not Know About RENT as Jonathan Larson’s Musical Turns 30
April 29, 2026

It’s been 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre on April 29, 1996, and arguably changed the theatrical landscape of Broadway.

Dylan Mulvaney Addresses ‘Unkind’ Critiques in Candid Video
Dylan Mulvaney Addresses ‘Unkind’ Critiques in Candid Video
April 27, 2026

Dylan Mulvaney, who stars as Anne Boleyn in the Broadway musical Six through May 31, is addressing her critics. In a candid “Get Ready With Me” video shared to her social media platforms late last week, Mulvaney — who made her Broadway debut with the production in February — explained what it is like to replace an actor in a long-running musical as a trans person. 

Jim Parsons Reveals Whether or Not Ariana Grande Has Come to Broadway’s TITANIQUE Yet
Jim Parsons Reveals Whether or Not Ariana Grande Has Come to Broadway’s TITANIQUE Yet
April 23, 2026

Everyone, including Jim Parsons, is awaiting Ariana Grande’s arrival at Broadway’s St. James Theatre to support her brother, Frankie Grande, in Titaníque. 



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