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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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Tituss Burgess Joins SPELLBOUND Animated Movie Musical Starring Rachel Zegler
Tituss Burgess Joins SPELLBOUND Animated Movie Musical Starring Rachel Zegler
June 12, 2023

Tituss Burgess has joined the voice cast of Apple's upcoming animated movie musical, Spellbound. The film, which features a score from Academy Award-winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater. It's directed by Vicky Jenson (“Shrek”) and also features Rachel Zegler, Nathan Lane, Nicole Kidman, Jenifer Lewis, John Lithgow, and Javier Bardem.

Watch the 2023 Tony Awards Full Broadcast
Watch the 2023 Tony Awards Full Broadcast
June 12, 2023

The 2023 Tony Awards are now available to stream online through Paramount Plus. The ceremony featured performances from the casts of “Camelot”; “Into the Woods”; “& Juliet”; “Kimberly Akimbo”; “New York, New York”; “Parade”; “Shucked”; “Some Like It Hot”; and “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”

Exclusive: Hear IN THE HEIGHTS' Olga Merediz Sing 'I Love My Truck' on Disney's PUPSTRUCTION
Exclusive: Hear IN THE HEIGHTS' Olga Merediz Sing 'I Love My Truck' on Disney's PUPSTRUCTION
June 12, 2023

The imaginative and music-filled series follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team – a hard-working construction crew. Among the celebrity guest voices for the new show are Tony-nominated Olga Merediz (Broadway's 'In the Heights') as Grandma Dee! Watch an exclusive video clip now!

PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH Concert to Include A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, Adrienne Warren & More
PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH Concert to Include A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, Adrienne Warren & More
June 12, 2023

The Broadway cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, featuring Will Swenson and Robyn Hurder, will be performing. Adrienne Warren, who received a Tony Award for her portrayal of Tina Turner in the Broadway musical TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, will pay tribute to the legendary Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Check out the full lineup!

Photos: Go Backstage at the Tony Awards With J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan & More
Photos: Go Backstage at the Tony Awards With J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan & More
June 12, 2023

Go backstage at last night's Tony Awards with photos of Alex Newell, Bonnie Milligan, Lea Michele, Joel Grey, John Kander, Annaleigh Ashford, Lorna Courtney, Josh Groban, Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and the casts of Kimberly Akimbo, Funny Girl, Shucked, and more!

Exclusive: Watch a Clip From Samantha Soule & Daniel Talbott's MIDDAY BLACK MIDNIGHT BLUE Film
Exclusive: Watch a Clip From Samantha Soule & Daniel Talbott's MIDDAY BLACK MIDNIGHT BLUE Film
June 12, 2023

Watch an exclusive video clip from theater alums Samantha Soule and Daniel Talbott's new film, Midday Black Midnight Blue. The first feature from writer-directors Samantha Soule and Daniel Talbott stars Merritt Wever (Tiny Beautiful Things), Chris Stack (AMC’s Interview with the Vampire) and Soule (Godless).

Photos: Go Inside the Tony Awards With Ariana DeBose, Alex Newell & More
Photos: Go Inside the Tony Awards With Ariana DeBose, Alex Newell & More
June 12, 2023

Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of Bonnie Milligan, Ariana DeBose, J. Harrison Ghee, Jodie Comer, Alex Newell, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, and the casts of shows like Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Sweeney Todd, and more!

What Michael Arden Said During His Censored Tony Awards Acceptance Speech
What Michael Arden Said During His Censored Tony Awards Acceptance Speech
June 11, 2023

When Michael Arden accepted his Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for staging the new revival of Parade on Broadway, he was censored while discussing his upbringing. Read what he said during the acceptance speech!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lea Michele & More to Present at The Tony Awards
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lea Michele & More to Present at The Tony Awards
June 11, 2023

Presenters include Barry Manilow, Colman Domingo, Common, David Henry Hwang, Dominique Fishback, Joaquina Kalukango, Julianne Hough, Kelli O’Hara, Kenny Leon, LaTanya Richardson, Lea Michele, Lily Rabe, Lupita Nyong’o, Luke Evans, Marcel Spears, Marcia Gay Harden, Matthew Broderick, Melissa Etheridge, Nathan Lane, and more.

Doe Boy Presents Much-Anticipated New Full-Length Album 'Beezy'
Doe Boy Presents Much-Anticipated New Full-Length Album 'Beezy'
June 9, 2023

The 16-track project unfolds as a rap blockbuster of the highest order. He attracted an A-list cohort of guests, including Future, G Herbo, and Roddy Ricch on the irresistible “TRY & SEE,” Lily Yachty and Luh Tyler during the hilarious “KARDASHIANS,” Lola Brooke on the punchy “DUMB,” EST GEE for the street anthem “PICK A SIDE.”

Evangelía Unveils High Energy New Single 'Let's Go Mia'
Evangelía Unveils High Energy New Single 'Let's Go Mia'
June 9, 2023

After making waves around the globe, rising international phenomenon, singer, songwriter, and performer EVANGELÍA unveils a brand new single entitled “Let’s Go MIA.' It notably marks her official debut for Epic Records. The track bottles the uncontainable energy of young love with gleeful excitement.

Buju Banton Releases New Single 'Coconut Wata (Sip)'
Buju Banton Releases New Single 'Coconut Wata (Sip)'
June 9, 2023

Gearing up for another momentous era, GRAMMY® winning, multiple Billboard chart-topping artist, and international reggae icon Buju Banton returns to the dancehall on his intoxicatingly catchy new single entitled “Coconut Wata (Sip)”—out now via Gargamel Music/ Roc Nation Records / Def Jam Recordings. 

Nicky Youre's New Single & EP 'Good Times Go'
Nicky Youre's New Single & EP 'Good Times Go'
June 9, 2023

Nicky Youre is back to claim the coveted honor of ‘Song of the Summer.’ “Good Times Go” is the title track of Nicky’s latest EP out now via Columbia Records in partnership with Thirty Knots Records. Good Times Go features “Sunroof” as well as previously released songs “Eyes On You,” “Shut Me Up,” “Never Go Wrong” and more.

Arctic Lake Reveals 'My Weakness'
Arctic Lake Reveals 'My Weakness'
June 9, 2023

The London-based duo masterfully evokes the subtle undercurrents of thought and emotion that lurk beneath the surface of a relationship. The video for “My Weakness,” directed by Marc Oller (George Ezra, Jacob Banks), takes viewers racing down a neon-lit highway, which erupts into a stunning lightshow that provides the backdrop for Foster’s performa

Chris Lake Drops Four Tet Remix of 'In the Yuma' (Ft. Aatig)
Chris Lake Drops Four Tet Remix of 'In the Yuma' (Ft. Aatig)
June 9, 2023

The original, inspired by Chris Lake's performance in the Yuma tent at Coachella 2019, perfectly pairs Aatig’s sultry vocals with blistering beats and dizzying effects. In the hands of veteran British producer Four Tet, the pulse-pounding number takes on a whole new aura amidst unhinged piano arrangements.

Kylie Minogue Drops Extended 'Padam Padam' Mix
Kylie Minogue Drops Extended 'Padam Padam' Mix
June 9, 2023

Kylie Minogue has dropped an extended mix of her hit single 'Padam Padam.' The song, produced by Lostboy (Griff, Anne-Marie, Tiesto), encapsulates everything you love about this musical icon. From the euphoric vocals, to the ridiculously infectious chorus and the heart-thumping electronic drum beat.

Kimberly Perry Drops Debut Solo EP 'Bloom'
Kimberly Perry Drops Debut Solo EP 'Bloom'
June 9, 2023

Produced by Jimmy Robbins, BLOOM paints the picture of an honest woman who has experienced all life's highs and lows and finally found her own voice. Perry penned the entire record herself, alongside other hit songwriters including Jimmy Robbins, Nicolle Galyon, Jesse Frasure, Sasha Sloan, Casey Brown, and Parker Welling.

BBG Steppaa & Sugarhill Ddot Collaborate on 'Spinnin'
BBG Steppaa & Sugarhill Ddot Collaborate on 'Spinnin'
June 9, 2023

Breakout Newark drill rapper BBG Steppaa shares his vicious new Sugarhill Ddot collab single, “Spinnin.” The Kosfinger and Ayyolucas produced song finds BBG Steppaa and Sugarhill Ddot careening across the rapid beat and trading raw tightly wound verses with one another. It comes complete with a Taegxn directed video.

ROB49 Taps Trippie Redd, Roddy Rich, G Herbo and More for New Album '4GOD II'
ROB49 Taps Trippie Redd, Roddy Rich, G Herbo and More for New Album '4GOD II'
June 9, 2023

Emerging New Orleans superstar Rob49 releases his highly anticipated album 4God II. His most personal and provocative project to date, the 18-song set showcases the versatility and urgency that has made Rob one of the most buzzed-about names in rap game. 4God II is available now at all digital retailers.

Gus Dapperton Releases New Single 'Sunset'
Gus Dapperton Releases New Single 'Sunset'
June 9, 2023

Breakout alt-pop artist Gus Dapperton releases his sprawling new single “Sunset” with the announcement of his first North American headlining tour of 2023. Staggering in its scope and layers, the epic anthem takes listeners on a transcendent sonic journey. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!



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