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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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Dua Lipa to Drop New Album in May: Pre-Order 'Radical Optimism' Now
Dua Lipa to Drop New Album in May: Pre-Order 'Radical Optimism' Now
March 13, 2024

3x GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa will release her highly-anticipated third album, Radical Optimism. Dua worked with a team of core collaborators throughout the project including Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Kevin Parker. Pre-order the album here!

Angela Bassett Is Looking For Her Next Broadway Role: 'Theatre Is My First Love'
Angela Bassett Is Looking For Her Next Broadway Role: 'Theatre Is My First Love'
March 13, 2024

Angela Bassett is ready to return to the stage. On a new episode of Tamron Hall, the Black Panther actress revealed that she is currently reading new plays to land on her next Broadway role. Watch the video now!

Exclusive: Watch the Trailer For Regional Theater-Set Comedy EARLYBIRD
Exclusive: Watch the Trailer For Regional Theater-Set Comedy EARLYBIRD
March 13, 2024

In this underdog comedy from writer/director Martin Kazsubowski (Christopher Darling), a desperate theater owner aims to revive his struggling business with off-the-wall productions, all the while losing sight of why he chose this life at all. Watch the exclusive premiere of the trailer now!

Video: 'World Theater' Featured as Final JEOPARDY! Category
Video: 'World Theater' Featured as Final JEOPARDY! Category
March 13, 2024

Last night's final Jeopardy! was 'World Theater.' Recently, Jeopardy has featured a 'Songs In Musicals' category, Idina Menzel category, a Tony-Winning Musicals category, a 'Broadway is Back' category, a Broadway Musicals category, a Shakespeare's Women category, and a Stephen Sondheim category. Watch the video and test your knowledge!

Video: Watch Alex Edelman on Broadway in HBO's JUST FOR US Trailer
Video: Watch Alex Edelman on Broadway in HBO's JUST FOR US Trailer
March 13, 2024

After an acclaimed, extended run on Broadway, comedian Alex Edelman brings his solo show JUST FOR US to HBO and Max in an all-new comedy special. Watch the new trailer video for the comedy speicla, which was directed by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers.

Video: Sara Bareilles Talks GIRLS5EVA Being 'Resurrected' on Netflix After Cancelation
Video: Sara Bareilles Talks GIRLS5EVA Being 'Resurrected' on Netflix After Cancelation
March 13, 2024

Sara Bareilles sat down on Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss the 'resurrection' of Girls5Eva on Netflix after it had been canceled by Peacock. Watch a video of the 'Brave' singer also discussing filming Waitress on Broadway for the recently-released stage film, her spontaneous engagement to Joe Tippett, and more.

Yara Estrada Lowe's DEMISE Film Now Available Digitally
Yara Estrada Lowe's DEMISE Film Now Available Digitally
March 12, 2024

Starring Carlo Mendez, Liz Fenning, Crystal Hernandez, and featuring Morris Jude, Richard Rivera, Lucy Serrano, Caitlin Rose Williams, and Lamar Alexander, 'DEMISE' is executive produced by Steven Lowe, Jon Eichelberger, Jeff Olan, and Erman Baradi and produced by Yara Estrada Lowe, Annabelle Munro, and Mycole Metcalf.

Andrew Barth Feldman Joins SNL 1975 Origin Movie
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins SNL 1975 Origin Movie
March 12, 2024

Andrew Barth Feldman has joined the cast of SNL 1975, an origin film about the beginning of Saturday Night Live. Jason Reitman's behind-the-scenes film based on the start of the iconic comedy series. The film will have up-and-coming talent playing roles like Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal, Jane Curtin, Jim Henson, Lorne Michaels, and more.

Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre
March 18, 2024

Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.

Marisha Wallace Won't Know About Olivier Nomination Until She Leaves BIG BROTHER
Marisha Wallace Won't Know About Olivier Nomination Until She Leaves BIG BROTHER
March 12, 2024

Marisha Wallace will not find out about her Olivier Award nomination for Guys & Dolls until after she leaves the Celebrity Big Brother house. While nominees like Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Scherzinger found out about their nods this morning, Wallace is completely shut out from the world until she is evicted or wins the game.

Beyoncé's Country Album Is Called 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyoncé's Country Album Is Called 'Cowboy Carter'
March 12, 2024

Beyoncé's new album is called 'Cowboy Carter.' The announcement was made alongside a full pre-order for the album on vinyl, as well as new merchandise. The first two singles from the project are out now. Listen to 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages' now!

Ben Platt to Release New 'Honeymind' Album in May
Ben Platt to Release New 'Honeymind' Album in May
March 12, 2024

Ben Platt will be releasing his new album, 'Honeymind,' this May. Written over the past two years across Nashville, Savannah, Los Angeles, and New York, the album was executive produced by David Cobb. Platt said on social media that the album was inspired by a hike he took with his fianceé, Noah Galvin.

SUGA│Agust D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE MOVIE Tickets On Sale Now
SUGA│Agust D TOUR 'D-DAY' THE MOVIE Tickets On Sale Now
March 12, 2024

Tickets are on sale now for the worldwide release of the cinematic cut of SUGA│Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE MOVIE, the concert film by Agust D, also known as SUGA of 21st century pop icons BTS. As the grand finale of his world tour, “SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-DAY’ THE FINAL” marked the culmination of 25 concerts held in 10 cities.

Video: Watch Evan Rachel Wood's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Remix of Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers'
Video: Watch Evan Rachel Wood's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Remix of Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers'
March 12, 2024

Watch a video of Evan Rachel Wood singing Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' as Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors. She is currently starring in the award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS alongside Darren Criss and shows her ability to bring out the Audrey accent at any moment.

Video: Watch WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Perform 'The Lion Has Got No Teeth' on GMA
Video: Watch WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Perform 'The Lion Has Got No Teeth' on GMA
March 12, 2024

Watch a video of the Broadway cast of Water For Elephants performing 'The Lion Has Got No Teeth' on Good Morning America. The performance features Grant Gustin, who makes his Broadway debut in the musical, and Outer Critic Circle Award nominee Paul Alexander Nolan.

Video: Watch the INDIGO GIRLS Documentary Trailer
Video: Watch the INDIGO GIRLS Documentary Trailer
March 12, 2024

Oscilloscope Laboratories has announced a one night only theatrical release of INDIGO GIRLS: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL, Alexandria Bombach’s latest documentary on the iconic duo. Oscilloscope Laboratories has also shared the trailer for the film, which premiered on opening night of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Watch the video!

Exclusive: Broadway Music Gets Major Increase in Spotify Streams Through Gen-Z Discoveries
Exclusive: Broadway Music Gets Major Increase in Spotify Streams Through Gen-Z Discoveries
March 11, 2024

As several musicals are starting to be wiped from TikTok, the next generation of theatre lovers are still getting their fill through Spotify. In new research shared exclusively with BroadwayWorld, there are currently over 11 million Broadway-themed playlists globally on Spotify, especially with the help of the Wicked and Mean Girls movie musicals.

Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert to Include Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi & More
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert to Include Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi & More
March 11, 2024

A Jimmy Buffett tribute concert is set for next month at the Hollywood Bowl with a star-studded lineup of musical talent. The event will include performances from Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Brandi Carlile, the Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Eric Church, Jackson Browne, Zac Browne, Jackson Browne, Pitbull, and Kenny Chesney.

Dolly Parton Says Beyoncé Recorded a 'Jolene' Cover For Her New Album
Dolly Parton Says Beyoncé Recorded a 'Jolene' Cover For Her New Album
March 11, 2024

Dolly Parton says that Beyoncé has recorded a cover of 'Jolene' for her new album. She says that while they have not recorded a duet for the album, she claims that the singer has recorded a new version of 'Jolene.' The release could be similar to 'Break My Soul (Queens Remix),' when Beyoncé interpolated Madonna's 'Vogue' with her single.

GRAND THEFT HAMLET Documentary to Follow Actors Who Staged HAMLET Inside Video Game
GRAND THEFT HAMLET Documentary to Follow Actors Who Staged HAMLET Inside Video Game
March 11, 2024

Grand Theft Hamlet, a new documentary following out-of-work actors who staged a production of Hamelt inside a video game follows Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen. During the U.K.'s third COVID-19 lockdown three years ago, they staged an entire production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet inside Grand Theft Auto 5.



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