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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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Video: Watch Avantika Perform 'Sexy' in the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
Video: Watch Avantika Perform 'Sexy' in the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
February 28, 2024

Watch a video of Avantika performing 'Sexy' as Karen Shetty in the Mean Girls movie musical. In the new music video, Avantika is joined by Bebe Wood as Gretchen Weiners, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, and the cast of Paramount's hit film adaptation of the Broadway musical.

Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste & More to Perform at the Oscars
Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste & More to Perform at the Oscars
February 28, 2024

Billie Eilish and Finneas, Jon Batiste, Becky G, and Scott George and the Osage Singers will be joining Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson as performers at this year's Oscars. Find out all the details about this year's Oscars performances now!

Miley Cyrus Sets Friday Release For 'Doctor (Work It Out)' Pharrell Single
Miley Cyrus Sets Friday Release For 'Doctor (Work It Out)' Pharrell Single
February 28, 2024

Miley Cyrus is releasing a new single on Friday! The newly-minted GRAMMY-winner is dropping her first new music of 2024 with 'Doctor' on Friday. It is produced by Pharrell. Watch a first look at the music video below!

Kacey Musgraves Drops New Single 'Too Good to Be True' & Tour Dates
Kacey Musgraves Drops New Single 'Too Good to Be True' & Tour Dates
February 29, 2024

Kacey Musgraves has released her new single, 'Too Good to Be True.' It follows up 'Deeper Well,' the title track from her new album that was released earlier this month. Musgraves co-produced the album with collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. Plus, check out tour dates with Father John Misty, Lord Huron, Madi Diaz, and Nickel Creek.

Video: Tom Hanks Narrates Apple's THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH Documentary Trailer
Video: Tom Hanks Narrates Apple's THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH Documentary Trailer
February 28, 2024

Directed by Mark Herzog and Spielberg collaborator Laurent Bouzereau, the hour-long documentary spotlights the true stories of several characters and real-life airmen featured in “Masters of the Air” including John Egan (played by Callum Turner), Frank Murphy (played by Jonas Moore), and more. Watch the video!

Jessica Chastain & Al Pacino to Lead New Shakespeare Film LEAR REX
Jessica Chastain & Al Pacino to Lead New Shakespeare Film LEAR REX
February 28, 2024

Jessica Chastain and Al Pacino are starring in a new film adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Bernard Rose will write and direct Lear, Rex…, a new adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play. Pacino is attached to play the title character, with Chastain as Goneril. Further casting will be announced at a later date.

Charli XCX Will Drop 'Brat' Album This Summer: 'My All Time Favorite Forever'
Charli XCX Will Drop 'Brat' Album This Summer: 'My All Time Favorite Forever'
February 28, 2024

Charli XCX is officially entering her next album era. The 'Speed Drive' singer is dropping her new album, 'Brat,' this summer. The 15-song album comes to a full length of 41:23 minutes. The lead single, 'Von Dutch,' is out this Friday.

Video: Bravo Drops VANDERPUMP RULES Spin-Off THE VALLEY Trailer
Video: Bravo Drops VANDERPUMP RULES Spin-Off THE VALLEY Trailer
February 27, 2024

Growing up doesn’t mean settling down when Bravo’s new series “The Valley” debuts this March following a new episode of “Vanderpump Rules.” The series stars ax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute & Luke Broderick, Danny & Nia Booko, Jesse & Michelle Lally, and Jason & Janet Caperna. Watch the video now!

Video: How Sutton Foster Juggled SWEENEY TODD & ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Video: How Sutton Foster Juggled SWEENEY TODD & ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
February 27, 2024

Sutton Foster sat down on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss starring as Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd on Broadway, taking over the role just five days after starring in Once Upon a Mattress. Foster also discussed her Mrs. Lovett accent and what happened when Patti LuPone came to see her third performance. Watch the video now!

Charles Dierkop Dies at 87
Charles Dierkop Dies at 87
February 27, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actor Charles Dierkop has died at age 87. In 1962, Dierkop made his Broadway debut in General Seeger. Directed by and starring George C. Scott, the production closed after two performances.

Ariana Grande Had to 'Completely Erase Pop Star Ari' For WICKED: How She 'Deconstructed' Herself to Play Glinda
Ariana Grande Had to 'Completely Erase Pop Star Ari' For WICKED: How She 'Deconstructed' Herself to Play Glinda
February 27, 2024

Ariana Grande is giving a first look into how she became Glinda for the Wicked movie musical. In her first full-length interview since wrapping up filming, Grande shared how she prepared to audition for Wicked and what she learned about herself as a performer throughout filming. Watch the interview video now!

Joe Biden to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight For 10th Anniversary Episode With Amy Poehler
Joe Biden to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight For 10th Anniversary Episode With Amy Poehler
February 26, 2024

President Joe Biden joins host Seth Meyers and guest Amy Poehler in studio for a surprise appearance on tonight’s all-new “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Tonight’s telecast marks the series’ 10th anniversary. President Biden, who at the time served as vice president, and Poehler were the inaugural guests for “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”

Ryan Gosling Will Perform 'I'm Just Ken' at the Oscars
Ryan Gosling Will Perform 'I'm Just Ken' at the Oscars
February 26, 2024

Ryan Gosling is officially bringing Ken to the Oscars. The La La Land actor, nominated for his role in Barbie, will be performing the film's 'I'm Just Ken' at this year's Oscars. The Mark Ronson-produced power ballad is also nominated for Best Original Song, as is 'What Was I Made For?' by Billie Eilish.

Charli XCX to Drop New Single on Thursday: Get a First Look at 'Von Dutch'
Charli XCX to Drop New Single on Thursday: Get a First Look at 'Von Dutch'
February 26, 2024

Charli XCX is dropping her new single on Thursday. The track is off her new album, which she has described as a 'club record' that she can't wait to play around the world. 'Von Dutch,' the highly-anticipated lead single from the album, is slated to drop with a new music video. Preview the new song now!

Video: Watch Deborah Cox Perform 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on THE TALK
Video: Watch Deborah Cox Perform 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on THE TALK
February 26, 2024

As The Wiz lands in Los Angeles prior to its Broadway run, Deborah Cox appeared on The Talk to perform 'Believe in Yourself' from the hit musical. Cox plays Glinda the Good Witch in the 13-city tour of The Wiz. Watch the video of her performance now!

Video: Watch Barbra Streisand's Life Achievement Award Acceptance Speech at the SAG Awards
Video: Watch Barbra Streisand's Life Achievement Award Acceptance Speech at the SAG Awards
February 26, 2024

Barbra Streisand accepted her Life Achievement Award at the 30th Annual SAG Awards on Saturday. The musical legend accepted the honor on the same stage she had her very first solo concert on in 1963. Following a lenghty standing ovation, Streisand delivered a nearly seven minute speech to accept the award. Watch the video!

Video: Watch Jordan Fisher & Ani DiFranco Perform From HADESTOWN on TAMRON HALL
Video: Watch Jordan Fisher & Ani DiFranco Perform From HADESTOWN on TAMRON HALL
February 23, 2024

Grammy-Award winner Ani DiFranco and Broadway sensation Jordan Fisher joined “Tamron Hall” to discuss starring in the hit Broadway musical, “Hadestown.”  The duo also performed stripped-back versions of 'Flowers' and 'Our Lady of the Underground' with the Hadestown band. Watch videos from the episode now!

Miley Cyrus to Release 'Doctor (Work It Out)' Single With Pharrell Soon
Miley Cyrus to Release 'Doctor (Work It Out)' Single With Pharrell Soon
February 23, 2024

Following Miley Cyrus' first GRAMMY wins earlier this month, Pharrell took to instagram to tease a new song called 'Doctor (Work It Out),' which is speculated to be a cut song from Cyrus' seminal 2013 album, 'Bangerz.' Watch the video and get a first listen to Miley Cyrus' new single now!

Video: Aaron Tveit Details SWEENEY TODD Barber Chair Mishap
Video: Aaron Tveit Details SWEENEY TODD Barber Chair Mishap
February 23, 2024

What happens when the iconic barber chair in Sweeney Todd doesn't work? Aaron Tveit found out last week. A couple performances into his run as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Tveit said that the gag where a body is slides down on a chute did not work due to an onstage mishap. Watch the clip now!

Kamala Harris to Join Sherri Shepherd on SHERRI
Kamala Harris to Join Sherri Shepherd on SHERRI
February 23, 2024

Talk show host Sherri Shepherd welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris for the FULL EPISODE for an engaging and personal interview about the Vice President’s life experiences, highlighting her unique journey to becoming the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected Vice President of the United States.



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