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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

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Hairspray

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Samantha Pauly to Take Medical Leave From THE GREAT GATSBY
Samantha Pauly to Take Medical Leave From THE GREAT GATSBY
February 24, 2025

Samantha Pauly has announced that she must take a medical leave from The Great Gatsby for two weeks. The musical's Jordan Baker has revealed that she will be out of the hit musical for two weeks.

Paul Bunyan Playhouse Suspends 2025 Season: 'This Is Not an Ending'
Paul Bunyan Playhouse Suspends 2025 Season: 'This Is Not an Ending'
February 24, 2025

The Paul Bunyan Playhouse's 2025 season has been suspended. The Bemidji, MN-based theatre announced through their Facebook page that their board of directors had made the 'incredibly difficult decision' to suspend their current season.

Video: A.J. Holmes & Kuhoo Verma Sing 'Love Is An Act' From NOBODY LOVES YOU
Video: A.J. Holmes & Kuhoo Verma Sing 'Love Is An Act' From NOBODY LOVES YOU
February 24, 2025

Watch 'Love Is An Act' from NOBODY LOVES YOU - filmed at the sitzprobe for the new musical production at American Conservatory Theater. Watch the new video now!

Video: Steven Pasquale Sings 'The Streets of Dublin' at MCC MISCAST22
Video: Steven Pasquale Sings 'The Streets of Dublin' at MCC MISCAST22
February 24, 2025

Watch a video of Steven Pasquale performing 'The Streets of Dublin' from A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at MCC Theater's MISCAST22. The 2022 event honored Christine Baranski.

Photos: Original DEATH BECOMES HER Star Goldie Hawn Visits Broadway Musical
Photos: Original DEATH BECOMES HER Star Goldie Hawn Visits Broadway Musical
February 24, 2025

Original Death Becomes Her film star Goldie Hawn paid a visit to the Broadway musical adaptation on Friday. The Academy Award winner and the original “Helen Sharp” attended the show with her partner, Kurt Russell, and son, Wyatt Russell. See photos!

THE LITTLE MERMAID & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
THE LITTLE MERMAID & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
February 21, 2025

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from The Homecoming Centre, Guelph Little Theatre, and the Andrew Osman Auditorium. 

Video: West End THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
Video: West End THE GREAT GATSBY Stars Sing 'My Green Light'
February 21, 2025

Watch a video of the West End's Great Gatsby stars Jamie Muscato and Frances Mayli McCann performing 'My Green Light'. THE GREAT GATSBY is slated to begin previews on Friday 11 April with opening night scheduled for Thursday 24 April (7pm).

Video: Watch the Trailer For BIRDSONG in the West End
Video: Watch the Trailer For BIRDSONG in the West End
February 21, 2025

Watch the new trailer video for the West End production of Birdsong. Sebastian Faulks’ epic story of love and loss returns to the stage, marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel.

Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan Sing 'The Call' From FLOYD COLLINS
Video: Watch Jeremy Jordan Sing 'The Call' From FLOYD COLLINS
February 21, 2025

Floyd Collins is calling! Lincoln Center has released a new video of Jeremy Jordan performing 'The Call' from the upcoming Broadway production. Listen to the former Great Gatsby star's sweeping vocals in the new video now.

Video: Watch the Trailer For BEAUTIFUL at Pioneer Theatre Company
Video: Watch the Trailer For BEAUTIFUL at Pioneer Theatre Company
February 21, 2025

Watch the trailer video for Pioneer Theatre Company's, Utah’s premier professional theatre company in residence at the University of Utah, new production of the feel-good, beloved bio-musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Video: Watch a Preview of 5th Avenue Theatre's THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Video: Watch a Preview of 5th Avenue Theatre's THE LAST FIVE YEARS
February 20, 2025

Watch a video preview of the 5th Avenue Theatre and ACT Contemporary Theatre's co-production of The Last Five Years, starring Cassi Q Kohl and Jeffery Wallace. Go on a journey with The 5th and ACT Contemporary Theatre in this musical rarity.

Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
February 20, 2025

Watch a video from inside rehearsals for Boop! the Musical on Broadway, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop. The musical also features Faith Prince, Erich Bergen, and more!

Video: Watch Karen Zacarías & Sarah Rasmussen Talk LEGACY OF LIGHT
Video: Watch Karen Zacarías & Sarah Rasmussen Talk LEGACY OF LIGHT
February 20, 2025

Playwright Karen Zacarías and director Sarah Rasmussen discuss themes and the creative process behind Legacy of Light at the McCarter Theatre Center. Watch the video now!

Tituss Burgess Originally Turned Down OH, MARY!: 'It's Quite the Herculean Task'
Tituss Burgess Originally Turned Down OH, MARY!: 'It's Quite the Herculean Task'
February 19, 2025

Tituss Burgess has revealed that he originally turned down starring in Oh, Mary! In a new video from Live! With Kelly and Mark, Burgess shared that although Cole Escola had shared that they wanted him to take over the role, he was hesitant.

Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Understudy Hannah Kevitt Makes Her Debut
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Understudy Hannah Kevitt Makes Her Debut
February 19, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending understudy Hannah Kevitt made her debut as 'Claire' on February 18. Watch a video of Kevitt taking her first bow at the Belasco Theatre on Tuesday.

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. Responds to Cancelation of Kennedy Center Performance
Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. Responds to Cancelation of Kennedy Center Performance
February 19, 2025

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. have responded to The Kennedy Center's recent cancelation of their concert with the National Symphony Orchestra, 'A Peacock Among Pigeons: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride.'

Video: Watch a New MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD Trailer
Video: Watch a New MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD Trailer
February 19, 2025

Audiences and press have been loving 'Milo Imagines the World', watch a new trailer for the show now! See the video now! The musical is based on the book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson.

Lady Gaga Thinks She's More of an Elphaba Than Glinda; Confirms WICKED Rumor
Lady Gaga Thinks She's More of an Elphaba Than Glinda; Confirms WICKED Rumor
February 19, 2025

Lady Gaga has revealed that she sees herself as more of an Elphaba than Glinda. While being asked about an old rumor that she used to sing Wicked in her school's cafeteria, Gaga revealed that she felt closer to the Wicked Witch of the West.

Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut
February 19, 2025

Audra McDonald will be out of Gypsy on Broadway for both performances on Wednesday February 19. Her standby, Tryphena Wade, made her debut as Rose on Tuesday, February 18.

Video: Kara Lindsay Surprised By Former NEWSIES For Disney World Reunion
Video: Kara Lindsay Surprised By Former NEWSIES For Disney World Reunion
February 19, 2025

Kara Lindsay was surprised by some of her former Newsies co-stars for an impromptu reunion in Disney World. Watch the video of them performing 'King of New York' and 'Something to Believe In' with Adam Kaplan.






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