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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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AMADEUS Series Adaptation to Star Will Sharpe as Mozart; Joe Barton to Adapt Peter Shaffer's Play
AMADEUS Series Adaptation to Star Will Sharpe as Mozart; Joe Barton to Adapt Peter Shaffer's Play
February 20, 2024

The White Lotus star Will Sharpe is set to take on the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a series adaptation of Amadeus. The series will be a reimagined verison of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, adapted by Joe Barton and directed by Julian Farino.

Ariana Grande's New Album Is House Music With a Mix of R&B: 'Sweetener Meets Thank U, Next'
Ariana Grande's New Album Is House Music With a Mix of R&B: 'Sweetener Meets Thank U, Next'
February 20, 2024

Ariana Grande is previewing what her upcoming album might sound like. Since the Grammy-winner announced that she won't be releasing more singles from the album until its release, a new video posted to her social media gives an inside look at her label's first reaction to the album. Watch the video!

Alan Cumming & Jane Lynch Join Hulu's THE BRAVEST KNIGHT Animated Series
Alan Cumming & Jane Lynch Join Hulu's THE BRAVEST KNIGHT Animated Series
February 20, 2024

Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch have joined the voice cast of Hulu's The Bravest Knight animated series. The two Broadway alums will join T.R. Knight, Christine Baranski, Storm Reid, and Bobby Moynihan for the second season. The series broke boundaries by featuring a household with two dads.

Brea Fournier & The Dream Ballet to Debut 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl!' Album at City Winery
Brea Fournier & The Dream Ballet to Debut 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl!' Album at City Winery
February 20, 2024

Manic Pixie Dream Girl! was conceptualized and written by Brea Fournier, produced by Barb Morrison, engineered by Jeremy Kinney, Matt Graff, Dan Malsch, and Sam Warfield, mixed by Jonathan Jetter, mastered by Randy Merrill, and features lead guitar by Ben Shanblatt, bass by Noah Rosner, drums/percussion by Sophia Bondi, and more.

Eclipse International Announces SHURIKA and DARIYO: PLANET UNIVERSE
Eclipse International Announces SHURIKA and DARIYO: PLANET UNIVERSE
February 19, 2024

SHURIKA is written and directed by Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, I Frankenstein, King of Killers, now in release via Lion’s Gate) and produced by Moshe Diamant, whose many credits include The Protege, starring Michael Keaton, Maggie Q and Samuel L. Jackson, Memory, starring Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce and Taj Atwal, and more.

Ariana Grande Will Drop More 'yes, and?' Remixes From The Blessed Madonna, Jonas Blue & More
Ariana Grande Will Drop More 'yes, and?' Remixes From The Blessed Madonna, Jonas Blue & More
February 19, 2024

Ariana Grande is dropping new 'yes, and?' remixes. The new EP will feature remixes by The Blessed Madonna's Godsquad, Jonas Blue, and Felix Jaehn. While the original song has a length of 3:35, the Blessed Madonna's Godsquad remix adds nearly two minutes onto the original length, coming in at about 5 minutes.

GMA3 Kicks Off Week-Long Wedding Event When Bride-To-Be Says 'Yes' to On-Air Proposal
GMA3 Kicks Off Week-Long Wedding Event When Bride-To-Be Says 'Yes' to On-Air Proposal
February 19, 2024

This special event follows the journey of Tiffani Ratliff and AJ Cooper, from their surprise marriage proposal to their on-air nuptials. Tiffani, a special education teacher and cheer coach, found love during the pandemic with AJ, a security guard and varsity basketball coach. After 3 years of dating, Tiffani was surprised with a proposal.

Video: Watch SPAMALOT Perform 'Find Your Grail' on THE VIEW
Video: Watch SPAMALOT Perform 'Find Your Grail' on THE VIEW
February 19, 2024

The cast of Spamalot performed 'Find Your Grail' on The View this morning. The performance was led by Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as the Lady of the Lake, who was joined by James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jonathan Bennett, Nik Walker, Graham Stevens, David Josefsberg, and more. Watch the video now!

Video: Watch DRAG RACE's Season 16 Rusical- 'The Sound of Rusic'
Video: Watch DRAG RACE's Season 16 Rusical- 'The Sound of Rusic'
February 19, 2024

RuPaul's Drag Race's 'Rusical' was a parody of The Sound of Music, directed by Hairspray director Adam Shankman. Watch the video, with Melissa McCarthy and a 'You Can't Stop the Beat'-style finale. The Rusical features Dawn, Megami, Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige, Morphine Love Dion, Nymphia Wind, Plane Jane, Plasma, Q, Sapphira Cristál, and Xunami Muse.

Video: Watch Brian Stokes Mitchell in Netflix's SHIRLEY Trailer Starring Regina King
Video: Watch Brian Stokes Mitchell in Netflix's SHIRLEY Trailer Starring Regina King
February 19, 2024

Netflix has released the trailer for Shirley, a new biopic starring Regina King and featuring Tony-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell. The film also stars Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown, Brad James, Reina King with André Holland and Terrence Howard. Watch the video!

Photos: Inside the People's Choice Awards With Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey & More
Photos: Inside the People's Choice Awards With Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey & More
February 19, 2024

The people have spoken, and tonight NBC, Peacock and E! celebrated the best in movies, television, music, and pop culture, all chosen by the fans, during the 2024 “People’s Choice Awards.” Check out photos of Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Erika Jayne, and more.

Philly Rapper Skrilla Pays Homage to Heritage With New Album 'Underworld'
Philly Rapper Skrilla Pays Homage to Heritage With New Album 'Underworld'
February 16, 2024

Philly-based rapper Skrilla released his two singles, “BLAHDAHDAHDAHDAH” and “GOD DAMN” at the top of the year. He follows up the success of these singles with the release of his album, Underworld, out now via Priority Records. Get a first listen to the album and a first watch of the music video.

SPAMALOT Will Perform on THE VIEW Next Week
SPAMALOT Will Perform on THE VIEW Next Week
February 16, 2024

Spamalot is performing on The View next week. The performance will mark the production's third televised appearance, following performances of 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' and 'Knights of the Round Table' on NBC. They performed a medley of the two songs on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Video: Darren Criss Jokes He's Had Experience With Man-Eating Plants Before LITTLE SHOP: 'I'm in Showbiz'
Video: Darren Criss Jokes He's Had Experience With Man-Eating Plants Before LITTLE SHOP: 'I'm in Showbiz'
February 16, 2024

After several years in showbusiness, Darren Criss feels like Little Shop of Horrors isn't his first time dealing with a man-eating plant. While sitting down on Live! With Kelly & Mark, Criss joked that years in the entertainment industry prepared him to battle Audrey II. Watch the video from his appearance now!

Video: Grant Gustin Teases His WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Trapeze Stunts
Video: Grant Gustin Teases His WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Trapeze Stunts
February 16, 2024

Ahead of the first Broadway preview of Water For Elephants next week, the former The Flash star sat down on the TODAY Show to discuss making his Broadway debut. Grant Gustin says he is leaving most of the big stunts to the trained circus performers in the show, he does have 'some moving, some hanging' towards the end of the show. Watch the video!

Madonna's EVITA Film Costumes & More Up For Auction
Madonna's EVITA Film Costumes & More Up For Auction
February 16, 2024

Some of the Madonna's costumes and accessories from Evita are being auctioned off in London, along with other artifacts from the film adaptation, including pieces from 'Rainbow High' and handwritten 'Don't Cry For Me, Argentina' lyrics by Tim Rice. A costume worn by Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria is also available.

Taylor Swift Announces New Song 'The Bolter'
Taylor Swift Announces New Song 'The Bolter'
February 16, 2024

Taylor Swift is adding new song to her upcoming album. At her Melbourne stop for the 'Eras Tour,' Swift announced that she is releasing an alternate version of her upcoming album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' with a new bonus track. Find out how to hear 'The Bolter' now.

Ariana Grande & Mariah Carey Release 'Yes, And?' Remix
Ariana Grande & Mariah Carey Release 'Yes, And?' Remix
February 16, 2024

Ariana Grande has recruited Mariah Carey for a remix of her hit single, 'yes, and?,' out now. The remix celebrates one month since Grande first released the original version of the song. It's the lead single for her upcoming seventh studio album, 'Eternal Sunshine.'

Video: Evan Rachel Wood Discusses Her Musical Theatre Roots Before LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Video: Evan Rachel Wood Discusses Her Musical Theatre Roots Before LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
February 16, 2024

Not everyone knew that Evan Rachel Wood had a background in musical theatre, but her Little Shop of Horrors co-star, Darren Criss, did. The Off-Broadway revival's new Audrey sat down on LIVE! With Kelly & Mark to discuss returning to her musical theatre roots with longtime collaborator Criss. Watch the video now!

Bravo's SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Will Have First Reunion on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
Bravo's SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Will Have First Reunion on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
February 15, 2024

Joining from the clubhouse, host Andy Cohen sits down with Leva Bonaparte and her larger-than-life staff at Republic, including Mia Alario, Joe Bradley, Bradley Carter, TJ Dinch, Will Kulp, Grace Lilly, Maddi Reese, Emmy Sharrett, and Lucía Peña as they reflect on this season’s biggest moments. Watch a video preview now!






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