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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 GIRLS5EVA Sing on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
Video: Watch GIRLS5EVA Sing on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
March 20, 2024

Sara, Busy, Paula and Renée tell Jennifer about their connection before they were cast in “Girls5eva” and Renée opens up about getting through a tough time after losing a baby. Then, Sara Bareilles candidly discusses her recent engagement. Watch the videos from their appearance now!

Video: Watch ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE Season 2 Trailer
Video: Watch ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE Season 2 Trailer
March 19, 2024

AMC Networks debuted the first extended trailer for season two of the critically acclaimed series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire. The series stars Jacob Anderson, along with Sam Reid, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles and Ben Daniels. Watch the video trailer now!

Reneé Rapp, SZA & More Set For Lollapalooza in Chicago
Reneé Rapp, SZA & More Set For Lollapalooza in Chicago
March 19, 2024

SZA, Tyler, The Creator, blink-182, The Killers, Future X Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez and Skrillex are set to headline a Lollapalooza 2024, which will also feature performances from Deftones, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, Reneé Rapp, Chappell Roan, Victoria Monét, and many more.

Video: Watch McKenzie Kurtz Perform 'It Hit Me Like a Hammer' From THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL
Video: Watch McKenzie Kurtz Perform 'It Hit Me Like a Hammer' From THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL
March 19, 2024

McKenzie Kurtz appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Kimmel to perform 'It Hit Me Like A Hammer' from The Heart of Rock & Roll. Kimmel sat down with Huey Lewis to discuss how the musical is 'significantly' different from it's pre-Broadway run. The televised Broadway performance is a rarity for Kimmel's LA-based talk show. Watch the video now!

Sara Bareilles Sets Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Concert
Sara Bareilles Sets Hollywood Bowl Orchestra Concert
March 19, 2024

Sara Bareilles is returning to the Hollywood Bowl like never before. The Waitress star announced that she will playing her own songs at an August concert at the iconic venue. However, she will be joined by the Hollywood Bowl orchestra to play reimagined versions of her music. The career-spanning performance will be conducted by Thomas Wilkins.

Olivia Rodrigo to Release Deluxe 'GUTS' Album on Friday With 'Obsessed' Single
Olivia Rodrigo to Release Deluxe 'GUTS' Album on Friday With 'Obsessed' Single
March 20, 2024

Get ready to be 'obsessed' with the deluxe edition of Olivia Rodrigo's 'GUTS' album. Joining 'Obsessed' as bonus tracks are 'scared of my guitar,' 'stranger,' and 'girl i’ve always been.' 'GUTS' includes hit songs like 'get him back!,' 'bad idea right,' 'teenage dream,' and 'vampire.' A new song, 'so american,' will also be released.

Beyoncé Says 'Cowboy Carter' Is Not a Country Album; Reveals Album Cover
Beyoncé Says 'Cowboy Carter' Is Not a Country Album; Reveals Album Cover
March 19, 2024

Beyoncé is shutting down speculation that her upcoming 'Cowboy Carter' record is a country album. 10 days away from the release of the highly-anticipated second act of Beyoncé's three-part project, the GRAMMY-winner says that 'this ain’t a Country album. This is a 'Beyoncé' album.' Check out the cover photo and find out more about collaborations.

Kristin Chenoweth Says the WICKED Movie Will 'Blow Everyone Away'
Kristin Chenoweth Says the WICKED Movie Will 'Blow Everyone Away'
March 19, 2024

Kristin Chenoweth is sharing her thoughts after seeing 'a little bit' of the Wicked movie. When speaking about her good friend Ariana Grande taking over the role of Glinda, Chenoweth has always 'wanted this to happen.' Chenoweth has not confirmed if she and co-star Idina Menzel are making cameos in the new movie, she says that she's 'very proud.'

Exclusive: André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast
Exclusive: André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast
March 19, 2024

Starring André De Shields (Hadestown, the Wiz) and Ato Blankson-Wood (Cabaret, Hamlet, Slave Play), the podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Lempicka, Hadestown), Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Chicken & Biscuits), and Keenan Tyler Oliphant (Hadestown, The Broken Ear Set-list). Watch the video trailer now!

Lady Gaga to Return to Las Vegas For 8 More Jazz & Piano Shows This Summer
Lady Gaga to Return to Las Vegas For 8 More Jazz & Piano Shows This Summer
March 19, 2024

Lady Gaga is returning to Las Vegas for more Jazz and Piano shows. The GRAMMY and Oscar-winning superstar took to social media to reveal that she is headed back to Park MGM for eight shows. Find out how to get tickets to see Lady Gaga in Las Vegas here!

Broadway Alum Beth Peters Dies; The GENERAL HOSPITAL Star Was 92
Broadway Alum Beth Peters Dies; The GENERAL HOSPITAL Star Was 92
March 19, 2024

Beth Peters has passed away at age 92. The General Hospital star made her Broadway debut in 1955 in the ensemble of Inherit the Wind. She later took on the role of Mrs. Brady for the final months. Regionally, Peters played the role of Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man over 20 times, also seen in Funny Girl, Sound of Music, and more.

Video: Watch Ben Platt Perform & Talk Broadway Residency on THE VIEW
Video: Watch Ben Platt Perform & Talk Broadway Residency on THE VIEW
March 18, 2024

Fresh off the announcement about his upcoming Broadway residency, Ben Platt appeared on The View to perform his new single. Before the performance, Platt opened up about what inspired his new record, 'Honeymind,' and shared about why he's excited to play his own music on Broadway during the upcoming concert engagement. Watch videos!

Video: Watch Marisha Wallace Sing DREAMGIRLS on BIG BROTHER
Video: Watch Marisha Wallace Sing DREAMGIRLS on BIG BROTHER
March 18, 2024

You're gonna love her! In a throwback video from the first episode of Celebrity Big Brother, Marisha Wallace treated the live audience to her rendition of 'And I Am Telling You' from Dreamgirls.She starred as Effie White in the recent West End revival of the iconic musical. Watch the video and find out why she was nominated to be evicted this week.

WISH to Stream on Disney+ Next Month
WISH to Stream on Disney+ Next Month
March 18, 2024

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is coming to Disney+. 'Wish' is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force. It stars Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s goat, Valentino.

Sanya Richards-Ross Is Leaving REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
Sanya Richards-Ross Is Leaving REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
March 18, 2024

Sanya Richards-Ross will depart The Real Housewives of Atlanta after two seasons. The Olympic champion made her debut on the series in season 14. She then returned for the following season, which saw her frequently feuding with Drew Sidora. Find out will be on the next season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta here!

Video: Watch Glen Hansard on CBS Saturday Morning; New Tour Dates With Pearl Jam
Video: Watch Glen Hansard on CBS Saturday Morning; New Tour Dates With Pearl Jam
March 18, 2024

Watch a video of Glen Hansard on CBS’s Jeff Glor in a wide-ranging interview that covered his new record. ‘All That Was East Is West Of Me Now’ came together after a secret residency in November 2022 at Hansard’s local pub just outside Dublin and was recorded with producer and former Frames member, David Odlum (Sam Smith, Tinariwen).

HELL'S KITCHEN to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW This Week
HELL'S KITCHEN to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW This Week
March 18, 2024

Hell's Kitchen will be performing on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon this week. Alicia Keys and Maleah Joi Moon are set to appear on the Friday, March 22 episode for a special performance from the highly-anticipated musical. The performance will mark the musical's broadcast television debut.

Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs & More Set For FRAGGLE ROCK Season 2
Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs & More Set For FRAGGLE ROCK Season 2
March 18, 2024

The new season features Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein, Emmy Award winner Catherine O’Hara, Tony and Grammy Award winner, Emmy Award nominee Daveed Diggs, Grammy nominee Adam Lambert and K-pop group aespa, and more. Watch the video trailer now!

Dua Lipa Drops New Tour Dates Ahead of 'Radical Optimism' Album
Dua Lipa Drops New Tour Dates Ahead of 'Radical Optimism' Album
March 18, 2024

Dua Lipa is hitting the road again in Germany, Croatia, France, and more! Aside from the recently unveiled tour dates, the 'Training Season' singer is also hitting an extensive lineup of festivals over the summer, including Glastonbury, Mad Cool, NOS Alive, and more. Check out all of the upcoming Dua Lipa concerts here! Find out how to get tickets.

Listen: Hear the GIRLS5EVA Season 3 Soundtrack With Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry & More
Listen: Hear the GIRLS5EVA Season 3 Soundtrack With Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry & More
March 15, 2024

Hot off the Season 3 debut on Netflix, get a first listen to the soundtrack of the new season of Girls5eva with original songs performed by Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Philipps. The final song, 'The Medium Time,' was written by Bareilles and is performed by the four stars of the series.



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