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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

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Hairspray

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Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Prepare For GIRLS5EVA's Comeback in Season 3 Trailer
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles Prepare For GIRLS5EVA's Comeback in Season 3 Trailer
February 15, 2024

From creator and executive producer Meredith Scardino (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and starring Sara Bareilles (Waitress: The Musical), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Paula Pell (Saturday Night Live, A.P. Bio) and  Busy Philipps (Mean Girls), Girls5eva is coming to Netflix! Watch the season three trailer video now.

Lady Gaga Shuts Down Speculation She's Dropping a Rock Album
Lady Gaga Shuts Down Speculation She's Dropping a Rock Album
February 15, 2024

No, Lady Gaga is not releasing a rock album. The Grammy-winner took to Instagram to directly shut down Little Monster speculation that her seventh studio album would be rock. The 'Bad Romance' songstress shared a new photo of her playing the electric guitar in a recording studio.

Photos: Lady Gaga Dances in New JOKER Musical Sequel Stills With Joaquin Phoenix
Photos: Lady Gaga Dances in New JOKER Musical Sequel Stills With Joaquin Phoenix
February 15, 2024

Director Todd Phillips has released a first look at what appears to be the musical numbers in the Joker sequel starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix. The three new photos from the movie include Gaga as as Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn and Phoenix as the Joker dancing on a rooftop, resembling the aesthetic of an old movie musical.

Listen: Hear Billy Porter & Luke Evans Sing 'Always Be My Man' From OUR SON Film
Listen: Hear Billy Porter & Luke Evans Sing 'Always Be My Man' From OUR SON Film
February 14, 2024

The song showcases the vocal talents of both Porter and Evans and the accompanying video features special clips from the film. The song is produced by 5x Grammy-winning musician, Robert Glasper. Written by Billy Porter, Conner Reeves, and Joe Killington, the song is primed to be a LGBTQ+ wedding anthem for years to come.

Video: Peacock Drops APPLES NEVER FALL Series Trailer
Video: Peacock Drops APPLES NEVER FALL Series Trailer
February 14, 2024

Based on Liane Moriarty’s New York Times bestselling novel, Apples Never Fall centers on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family. It stars Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Jake Lacy, Alison Brie, Conor Merrigan-Turner, Essie Randles, Georgia Flood, Jeanine Serralles, Dylan Thuraisingham, Katrina Lenk, and more. Watch the video!

Molly Shannon Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING As Series Moves to LA For Season Four
Molly Shannon Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING As Series Moves to LA For Season Four
February 14, 2024

Molly Shannon is joining Only Murders in the Building as a recurring character in season four. While plot details are under wraps, the Saturday Night Live will play an LA business woman who is drawn into the world of New York investigation. Season four will launch in California before the trio returns to The Arconia in NYC to solve Saz's murder.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Resumes 'Movies at the United Palace' Series With ARISTOTLE & DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE Talkback
Lin-Manuel Miranda Resumes 'Movies at the United Palace' Series With ARISTOTLE & DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE Talkback
February 14, 2024

Lin-Manuel Miranda is kicking off the 2024 'Movies at the Palace' series with the launch of their 'Movies We Missed' lineup. Miranda will participate in a post-screening conversation for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, a 2023 film he co-produced. Find out more about the event and how to get tickets now!

USHER Developing New Series Based on His Music
USHER Developing New Series Based on His Music
February 14, 2024

Inspired by the music of Grammy Award winner USHER, the Untitled Usher Project is a series about Black love in Atlanta and individuals looking to find a place to call home. The series will explore music, style, sex, romance and secrets that threaten to tear relationships apart. 

WICKED Cast Recording Streams Increase Ahead of New Film
WICKED Cast Recording Streams Increase Ahead of New Film
February 14, 2024

As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the teaser trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Defying Gravity' and 'Popular' have increased in streams!

Ariana Grande & Mariah Carey to Drop 'Yes, And?' Remix on Friday
Ariana Grande & Mariah Carey to Drop 'Yes, And?' Remix on Friday
February 14, 2024

Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey are joining forces for a 'yes, and?' remix. After the upcoming Wicked star changed her profile picture to a framed photo of her eye, Carey changed her profile picture to a similar photo, seemingly confirming that the remix could be in the works.

Photos: Inside Jennifer Lopez's THIS IS ME…NOW: A LOVE STORY World Premiere; New Documentary Announced
Photos: Inside Jennifer Lopez's THIS IS ME…NOW: A LOVE STORY World Premiere; New Documentary Announced
February 14, 2024

Last night was the premiere for Jennifer Lopez's This Is Me… Now: A Love Story at The Dolby Theatre. Check out photos of her walking the red carpet with husband Ben Affleck. Also in attendance were those involved in the film, including Fat Joe, Jay Shetty, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Derek Hough, and more. A special announcement was also made.

Porsha Williams Guobadia to Return to THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
Porsha Williams Guobadia to Return to THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
February 13, 2024

Porsha Williams Guobadia is returning to Bravo's The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The beloved franchise star is returning to the show after two years off. The return is part of an overall scripted talent deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment. While there is no confirmation on who else is coming back for the reboot, Kandi Burruss has exited.

Post Malone Joins Jake Gyllenhaal-Led ROAD HOUSE on Prime Video
Post Malone Joins Jake Gyllenhaal-Led ROAD HOUSE on Prime Video
February 13, 2024

Road House stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past and his penchant for violence, in this adrenaline-fueled actioner. Dalton is barely scraping by on the reputation that still precedes him when he is spotted by Frankie (Jessica Williams), owner of a roadhouse in the Florida Keys.

Exclusive: Danielle Brooks Looks Back on Her Stage Debut at Six-Years-Old on FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Exclusive: Danielle Brooks Looks Back on Her Stage Debut at Six-Years-Old on FINDING YOUR ROOTS
February 13, 2024

Oscar and Tony-nominated actress Danielle Brooks is finding her roots tonight on PBS. The Color Purple star is sitting down with Henry Louis Gates Jr. for a new episode of Finding Your Roots tonight with Dionne Warwick. Watch an exclusive video clip, where Brooks discusses catching the acting bug while acting in plays at her church.

Where You Can Try DRAG RACE's HOUSEOFLOVE Canned Cocktails and Mocktails in NYC
Where You Can Try DRAG RACE's HOUSEOFLOVE Canned Cocktails and Mocktails in NYC
February 13, 2024

This February, HOUSEOFLOVE canned cocktails and mocktails - as seen on RuPaul’s Drag Race - is bringing a little bit of love to the city that never sleeps, get ready New York for some sickening Valentine’s events. HOUSEOFLOVE will also be collaborating with beloved queens from Drag Race.

Katy Perry to Exit AMERICAN IDOL After Seven Seasons
Katy Perry to Exit AMERICAN IDOL After Seven Seasons
February 13, 2024

Katy Perry's run on American Idol is coming to an end. While appearing on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, Perry broke the news that her seventh season on American Idol would be her last. Perry recently announced that she will be headlining the Rock in Rio music festival this fall, and has teased that her new album and world tour would be happening this year.

Video: Joe Locke on His 'Best Friend' Patti LuPone Seeing Him in SWEENEY TODD
Video: Joe Locke on His 'Best Friend' Patti LuPone Seeing Him in SWEENEY TODD
February 12, 2024

Joe Locke living the ultimate theatre kid dream: having one of his 'best friends,' Patti LuPone, come see him in Sweeney Todd on Broadway. Locke is starring alongside Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit in Sweeny Todd on Broadway, which he describes as another dream-come-true. Watch the video from the TODAY Show interview now!

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Stage Film to Premiere on PBS This May; Great Performances Sets New 'Broadway's Best' Lineup
PURLIE VICTORIOUS Stage Film to Premiere on PBS This May; Great Performances Sets New 'Broadway's Best' Lineup
February 12, 2024

The live capture of the recent Broadway revival of Purlie Victorious is premiering on PBS this May. Starring Leslie Odom Jr., the Kenny Leon-directed production was filmed before it closed on Broadway earlier this year. The lineup also includes the Audra McDonald concert, Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary, Hamlet, and more!

Inside the WICKED Movie Teaser Trailer: What's New & What You Missed
Inside the WICKED Movie Teaser Trailer: What's New & What You Missed
February 17, 2024

Check out a shot-by-shot analysis of the Wicked movie musical teaser trailer, showcasing what's new for the film adaptation and what you may have missed on your first watch, including new scenes for the film, what may be expanded, and what we can assume are iconic moments from the stage show brought to the big screen.

The Oscars Add Best Casting Award
The Oscars Add Best Casting Award
February 12, 2024

The Oscars have added a new Best Casting award. The new category will begin with the 98th annual ceremony for films released in 2025. This is the first time a new award has been added since Best Animated Film in 2001.



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