Michael Paulson

Michael Paulson is a theater reporter for The New York Times, covering news and feature stories about theater on Broadway and beyond. He is based at the company's headquarters in Times Square, allowing him to see a lot of theater - over 100 shows a year. Prior to joining The Times, Michael worked as a reporter and editor covering politics and religion at various newspapers. He was part of the Boston Globe team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2003. His work for The New York Times has included reporting on Broadway's evolving sound, how to watch the Tony Awards, and interviews with nominated performers.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-paulson

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest in reporting on the Tony Awards, as they work for The New York Times which is a sponsor of the event.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

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  • The author has a conflict of interest in reporting on the Tony Awards, as they work for The New York Times which is a sponsor of the event.

Contradictions

0%

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Deceptions

40%

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Recent Articles

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Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren to Star in Broadway Debut of New Musical

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren to star in Broadway's first production of new musical.
The Exciting Lineup for the 77th Tony Awards: A Look at the Anticipated Performances and Nominees

The Exciting Lineup for the 77th Tony Awards: A Look at the Anticipated Performances and Nominees

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 The 77th Tony Awards on June 16, hosted by Ariana DeBose, promise excitement with music, drama, and star-studded presentations and performances. Notable nominees include Pete Townshend, Angelina Jolie, Cynthia Erivo, Ben Platt. The Best Musical Revival category garners much attention.
Illinoise Musical Comes to Broadway: A Campfire Storytelling Journey from the Heartland to the Cosmos

Illinoise Musical Comes to Broadway: A Campfire Storytelling Journey from the Heartland to the Cosmos

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Sufjan Stevens' Illinoise musical is coming to Broadway. The show, which takes place in the American heartland from campfire storytelling to the edges of the cosmos, will be performed at St. James Theatre starting on April 24th and closing date set for Saturday Aug 10th.