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Michael Major

Michael Major is a Connecticut native and a graduate of Marist College.

After starting out running social media for a theatre company, his love of pop culture led him to intern at TigerBeat Media. After also writing for organizations like PopCrave, uInterview, and Talk Radio NYC, Michael began as BroadwayWorld's entertainment editor in August of 2021.

Growing up watching movie musicals like Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors on repeat, Michael is an expert on television and film. His love of the film industry has carried over to his work at BroadwayWorld, working with major networks like NBC, ABC, FOX and more to cover Broadway stars taking over the big screen.

He also frequently works with companies like Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Universal to bring exclusive clips and interviews from Broadway-related releases to readers. Stay tuned for the latest news on movies like Wicked, Mean Girls, The Color Purple, and more!

As a big fan of pop music, BroadwayWorld Music includes news on your favorite singers, like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and more, along with coverage on original music from Broadway alums like Reneé Rapp, Idina Menzel, Leslie Odom Jr., and more.

While at BroadwayWorld, he has had the honor of interviewing stars like Katy Perry, Carol Burnett, Denzel Washington, Bernadette Peters, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane Krakowski, and more.




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First Show:

The Lion King

Favorite Show:

Hairspray

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Photos: New Dua Lipa Wax Figure Debuts at Madame Tussauds Orlando
Photos: New Dua Lipa Wax Figure Debuts at Madame Tussauds Orlando
March 14, 2024

Dua Lipa, is set to mesmerize fans and visitors alike as her new wax figure levitates its way to Madame Tussauds Orlando. Ahead of her upcoming album, Radical Optimism, guests will be immersed into the musical world of one of the most dazzling stars, with the opportunity to step under the disco ball and into the spotlight alongside Dua. See photos!

WICKED Director Jon M. Chu to Drop Memoir on IN THE HEIGHTS & More
WICKED Director Jon M. Chu to Drop Memoir on IN THE HEIGHTS & More
March 14, 2024

Wicked film director Jon M. Chu is releasing his new memoir this summer. Chu worked on the project with Jeremy McCarter, who collaborated with Lin-Manuel Miranda on books like Hamilton: the Revolution and In the Heights: Finding Home.

Judd Apatow to Produce GODSPELL Documentary About Legendary Toronto Production
Judd Apatow to Produce GODSPELL Documentary About Legendary Toronto Production
March 14, 2024

Judd Apatow is producing a new documentary about the making of the star-studded original Toronto production of Godspell. The documentary will follow the original cast, which includes Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Paul Shaffer, Andrea Martin and Dave Thomas.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Calls For Better Pay For Theatre Artists
Da'Vine Joy Randolph Calls For Better Pay For Theatre Artists
March 14, 2024

Da'Vine Joy Randolph is calling for better pay for theatre artists. The Oscar-winning The Holdovers star looked back at her time in Ghost the Musical and said that she could barely pay her rent while playing a lead in a musical. The Only Murders in the Building star also reveals why she is unsure about returning to Broadway.

Every Surprise Song in Taylor Swift's ERAS TOUR Movie on Disney+
Every Surprise Song in Taylor Swift's ERAS TOUR Movie on Disney+
March 14, 2024

Find out every surprise song included in Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie coming to Disney+ tonight. 'Taylor's Version' is the concert film in its entirety for the first time, including the song “cardigan” and four additional acoustic songs. Find out the four additional acoustic songs below, as well as how you can watch the movie.

Video: Watch Jennifer Hudson, Raúl Castillo & More in BREATHE Film Trailer
Video: Watch Jennifer Hudson, Raúl Castillo & More in BREATHE Film Trailer
March 13, 2024

Watch the trailer for Breathe, a thriller set in the future. The film stars Jennifer Hudson, Raúl Castillo, Milla Jovovich, Quvenzhané Wallis, Common, and Sam Worthington. After Earth is left uninhabitable due to lack of oxygen, a mother Maya (Hudson) and her daughter Zora (Wallis) are forced to live underground. Watch the video trailer now!

Video: Watch Grant Gustin & Isabelle McCalla Perform 'Wild' From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Video: Watch Grant Gustin & Isabelle McCalla Perform 'Wild' From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
March 13, 2024

Grant Gustin and Isabelle Mccalla appeared on GMA3: What You Need to Know this afternoon to perform 'Wild' from Water For Elephants. Watch the video now! The performance followed their appearance on Good Morning America, where Gustin and Paul Alexander Nolan performed 'The Lion Has Got No Teeth.'

Ryan Gosling to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Next Month
Ryan Gosling to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Next Month
March 13, 2024

Ramy Youssef will host “SNL” for the first time on March 30. Travis Scott will perform as musical guest for the second time. Kristen Wiig will return to Studio 8H to host “SNL” for the fifth time on April 6. Raye will make her first appearance as musical guest. Ryan Gosling will make his third appearance as host on April 13 with Chris Stapleton.

Dua Lipa to Drop New Album in May: Pre-Order 'Radical Optimism' Now
Dua Lipa to Drop New Album in May: Pre-Order 'Radical Optimism' Now
March 13, 2024

3x GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa will release her highly-anticipated third album, Radical Optimism. Dua worked with a team of core collaborators throughout the project including Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Kevin Parker. Pre-order the album here!

Angela Bassett Is Looking For Her Next Broadway Role: 'Theatre Is My First Love'
Angela Bassett Is Looking For Her Next Broadway Role: 'Theatre Is My First Love'
March 13, 2024

Angela Bassett is ready to return to the stage. On a new episode of Tamron Hall, the Black Panther actress revealed that she is currently reading new plays to land on her next Broadway role. Watch the video now!

Exclusive: Watch the Trailer For Regional Theater-Set Comedy EARLYBIRD
Exclusive: Watch the Trailer For Regional Theater-Set Comedy EARLYBIRD
March 13, 2024

In this underdog comedy from writer/director Martin Kazsubowski (Christopher Darling), a desperate theater owner aims to revive his struggling business with off-the-wall productions, all the while losing sight of why he chose this life at all. Watch the exclusive premiere of the trailer now!

Video: 'World Theater' Featured as Final JEOPARDY! Category
Video: 'World Theater' Featured as Final JEOPARDY! Category
March 13, 2024

Last night's final Jeopardy! was 'World Theater.' Recently, Jeopardy has featured a 'Songs In Musicals' category, Idina Menzel category, a Tony-Winning Musicals category, a 'Broadway is Back' category, a Broadway Musicals category, a Shakespeare's Women category, and a Stephen Sondheim category. Watch the video and test your knowledge!

Video: Watch Alex Edelman on Broadway in HBO's JUST FOR US Trailer
Video: Watch Alex Edelman on Broadway in HBO's JUST FOR US Trailer
March 13, 2024

After an acclaimed, extended run on Broadway, comedian Alex Edelman brings his solo show JUST FOR US to HBO and Max in an all-new comedy special. Watch the new trailer video for the comedy speicla, which was directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers.

Video: Sara Bareilles Talks GIRLS5EVA Being 'Resurrected' on Netflix After Cancelation
Video: Sara Bareilles Talks GIRLS5EVA Being 'Resurrected' on Netflix After Cancelation
March 13, 2024

Sara Bareilles sat down on Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss the 'resurrection' of Girls5Eva on Netflix after it had been canceled by Peacock. Watch a video of the 'Brave' singer also discussing filming Waitress on Broadway for the recently-released stage film, her spontaneous engagement to Joe Tippett, and more.

Yara Estrada Lowe's DEMISE Film Now Available Digitally
Yara Estrada Lowe's DEMISE Film Now Available Digitally
March 12, 2024

Starring Carlo Mendez, Liz Fenning, Crystal Hernandez, and featuring Morris Jude, Richard Rivera, Lucy Serrano, Caitlin Rose Williams, and Lamar Alexander, 'DEMISE' is executive produced by Steven Lowe, Jon Eichelberger, Jeff Olan, and Erman Baradi and produced by Yara Estrada Lowe, Annabelle Munro, and Mycole Metcalf.

Andrew Barth Feldman Joins SNL 1975 Origin Movie
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins SNL 1975 Origin Movie
March 12, 2024

Andrew Barth Feldman has joined the cast of SNL 1975, an origin film about the beginning of Saturday Night Live. Jason Reitman's behind-the-scenes film based on the start of the iconic comedy series. The film will have up-and-coming talent playing roles like Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal, Jane Curtin, Jim Henson, Lorne Michaels, and more.

Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
March 18, 2024

Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.

Marisha Wallace Won't Know About Olivier Nomination Until She Leaves BIG BROTHER
Marisha Wallace Won't Know About Olivier Nomination Until She Leaves BIG BROTHER
March 12, 2024

Marisha Wallace will not find out about her Olivier Award nomination for Guys & Dolls until after she leaves the Celebrity Big Brother house. While nominees like Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Scherzinger found out about their nods this morning, Wallace is completely shut out from the world until she is evicted or wins the game.

Beyoncé's Country Album Is Called 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyoncé's Country Album Is Called 'Cowboy Carter'
March 12, 2024

Beyoncé's new album is called 'Cowboy Carter.' The announcement was made alongside a full pre-order for the album on vinyl, as well as new merchandise. The first two singles from the project are out now. Listen to 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' now!

Ben Platt to Release New 'Honeymind' Album in May
Ben Platt to Release New 'Honeymind' Album in May
March 12, 2024

Ben Platt will be releasing his new album, 'Honeymind,' this May. Written over the past two years across Nashville, Savannah, Los Angeles, and New York, the album was executive produced by David Cobb. Platt said on social media that the album was inspired by a hike he took with his fianceé, Noah Galvin.



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