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Michael Major

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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WAITRESS Teases Upcoming US Tour In Honor of 10th Anniversary
WAITRESS Teases Upcoming US Tour In Honor of 10th Anniversary
January 13, 2026

A new US tour of Waitress the Musical seems to be in the works. In a new social media post, the official Waitress account revealed that there will be an upcoming US tour, in honor of the beloved musical's 10th anniversary.

Video: Megan Hilty Takes Final Bow in DEATH BECOMES HER
Video: Megan Hilty Takes Final Bow in DEATH BECOMES HER
January 12, 2026

Megan Hilty took her final bow in Death Becomes Her on Broadway on Sunday, January 11. Watch a video of her last curtain call, which she took with Dee Roscioli while co-star Jennifer Simard is on vacation.

Lencia Kebede & Allie Trimm Set Final Performances in WICKED on Broadway
Lencia Kebede & Allie Trimm Set Final Performances in WICKED on Broadway
January 9, 2026

Wicked on Broadway stars Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm have announced that they will be playing their final performances in March. Read their posts and see the photos!

Stage Mag Spotlight: FOR COLORED GIRLS at Planet Ant Theater
Stage Mag Spotlight: FOR COLORED GIRLS at Planet Ant Theater
January 9, 2026

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Chocolate Box Theatre Company's production of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf at Planet Ant Theater.

Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
January 9, 2026

Watch a video of Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” and Noah Silverman singing an acoustic version of “Not My Father's Son” from North American tour of KINKY BOOTS, with accompaniment by Callum Murphy on guitar.

Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play 'Mother Gothel' In Live-Action TANGLED
Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play 'Mother Gothel' In Live-Action TANGLED
January 8, 2026

Katherine Hahn is now in talks to play 'Mother Gothel' in Disney's live-action remake of Tangled. Since the new film was announced, online fans have lobbied for Hahn to be cast in the role, which was voiced in the original film by Donna Murphy.

Video: MASQUERADE Star Telly Leung Sings 'Music of the Night' From PHANTOM
Video: MASQUERADE Star Telly Leung Sings 'Music of the Night' From PHANTOM
January 7, 2026

Telly Leung has shared an acoustic video of 'Music of the Night' from The Phantom of the Opera. The Broadway favorite is currently starring in Masquerade as Erik, the Phantom, in the new immersive staging of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.

Video: Peyton List Gets Her HEATHERS Scrunchie as She Begins Rehearsals
Video: Peyton List Gets Her HEATHERS Scrunchie as She Begins Rehearsals
January 6, 2026

Peyton List joined current 'Heather Chandler' Jodie Steele on stage at Heathers the Musical, who passed the iconic red scrunchie onto her as she began rehearsals to play 'Heather Chandler.' Get a first look at List in costume in a new video!

Video: WICKED, HAMILTON, SUFFS Tours Perform at Red Bucket Follies
Video: WICKED, HAMILTON, SUFFS Tours Perform at Red Bucket Follies
January 5, 2026

Watch a video of the national tour casts of Six, Wicked, Hamilton, MJ, Suffs, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and more perform at the 2025 edition of Red Bucket Follies!

Video: Jane Krakowski Takes Final Bow in OH, MARY! on Broadway
Video: Jane Krakowski Takes Final Bow in OH, MARY! on Broadway
January 5, 2026

Jane Krakowski took her final bow as 'Mary Todd Lincoln' in Oh, Mary! on Broadway Sunday night. After her final bow, she was greeted onstage by Cole Escola, Sam Pinkleton, and Hannah Solow. Watch the video!

Broadway Alum Bret Hanna-Shuford Passes Away at 46
Broadway Alum Bret Hanna-Shuford Passes Away at 46
January 3, 2026

Bret Shuford, seen in Wicked, Little Mermaid, and more, has passed away at the age of 46. Shuford has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and T-Cell Lymphoma.

Videos: Jennifer Lopez Sings GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL & More in Las Vegas Residency
Videos: Jennifer Lopez Sings GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL & More in Las Vegas Residency
January 2, 2026

Jennifer Lopez has opened up her Up All Night Live residency in Las Vegas, with songs from Funny Girl, Gypsy, Damn Yankees, and West Side Story. Watch videos, including Funny Girl's 'Don't Rain On My Parade' with her hit single, 'Let's Get Loud.'

Top Viral Moments on Broadway in 2025: BOOP!, 'Hamilten,' & More
Top Viral Moments on Broadway in 2025: BOOP!, 'Hamilten,' & More
January 1, 2026

Top viral moments on Broadway this year included Rachel Zegler in Evita, Nicole Scherzinger's megaphone, Death Becomes Her on TikTok, John Proctor is the Villain, Paddington the Musical, Jonathan Groff in Just In Time, BOOP!, Hamilton, and more.

Trump-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Draws Lowest Ratings Ever
Trump-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Draws Lowest Ratings Ever
December 29, 2025

The Kennedy Center Honors drew its smallest audience ever this year. The Donald Trump-hosted ceremony averaged an estimated 3.01 million viewers, a significant drop from the 4.1 million viewers in 2024.

Video: Cut WICKED Scene With Shirtless Jonathan Bailey & Ethan Slater Released
Video: Cut WICKED Scene With Shirtless Jonathan Bailey & Ethan Slater Released
December 26, 2025

After a year of Wicked fans hoping for its release, the cut scene from the film featuring a shirtless Jonathan Bailey as 'Fiyero' and Ethan Slater as 'Boq' has been released. Watch the video!

WICKED: FOR GOOD Sets Digital Release With Over One Hour of Bonus Features
WICKED: FOR GOOD Sets Digital Release With Over One Hour of Bonus Features
December 26, 2025

Just in time for the New Year, fans can rejoycify and return to the Emerald City for the epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz, now from the comfort of their own home.

Video: Family's DREAMGIRLS Christmas Lip Sync Battle Goes Viral
Video: Family's DREAMGIRLS Christmas Lip Sync Battle Goes Viral
December 23, 2025

A family is going viral on TikTok after their Christmas gathering turned into a Broadway-worthy lip sync performance of Dreamgirls. In a new video posted by Greg Wiley Jr., a family performed a perfect version of 'It's All Over.'

Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora & More Featured in CRAZY RICH ASIANS Reading
Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora & More Featured in CRAZY RICH ASIANS Reading
December 22, 2025

A 29-hour reading for the musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians was held in New York City recently, with several members of the creative team sharing photos from inside. 

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Speaks at QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Closing
Video: Kristin Chenoweth Speaks at QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Closing
December 22, 2025

The Queen of Versailles played its final performance on Broadway yesterday. Watch a video of the cast of the Kristin Chenoweth-led musical taking their final bows, followed by a curtain call speech.

Video: STRANGER THINGS Star Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Cameo in Broadway Play
Video: STRANGER THINGS Star Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Cameo in Broadway Play
December 20, 2025

Watch a video of Jamie Campbell Bower surprising the audience for the final scene of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW for the final scene of the production, reprising his role as “Henry Creel.'



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