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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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Madonna Adds Final Tour Date to the 'Celebration Tour'
Madonna Adds Final Tour Date to the 'Celebration Tour'
February 6, 2024

Madonna has added one final date to her 'Celebration Tour.' The music icon announced the news through her Instagram, featuring video footage from the tour playing over her singing 'Nothing Really Matters,' which opens the concert. The concert features “Open Your Heart,” “Like A Prayer,” Into The Groove” and “Crazy For You.”

Mallory Bechtel Joins MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
Mallory Bechtel Joins MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
February 6, 2024

Mallory Bechtel has joined the cast of the Merrily We Roll Along film adaptation. The Richard Linklater-directed movie musical stars Paul Mescal as Franklin Shepard, Ben Platt as Charley Kringas, and Beanie Feldstein as Mary Flynn.

Taylor Swift's New Album Will Feature Florence + the Machine & Post Malone: See 'The Tortured Poets Department' Tracklist
Taylor Swift's New Album Will Feature Florence + the Machine & Post Malone: See 'The Tortured Poets Department' Tracklist
February 6, 2024

Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' will feature collaborations with Florence + the Machine and Post Malone. The album features 16 new songs, along with a bonus track, titled 'The Manuscript.' Check out the full tracklist now!

Ariana Grande Won't Release Another Single From Her 'Eternal Sunshine' Album Before Release
Ariana Grande Won't Release Another Single From Her 'Eternal Sunshine' Album Before Release
February 5, 2024

Ariana Grande is keeping her upcoming album, 'Eternal Sunshine,' under wraps until its official release. Following the debut of 'yes, and?,' the lead single from the album, Grande confirmed on her Instagram story that she will not be releasing any other singles before the record drops.

GREAT PERFORMANCES to Air Audra McDonald Concert, Public Theatre's HAMLET & More This Spring
GREAT PERFORMANCES to Air Audra McDonald Concert, Public Theatre's HAMLET & More This Spring
February 5, 2024

Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert, The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, Elton John And Bernie Taupin: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song concert special and a star-studded Rogers & Hammerstein celebration are coming to PBS. The specials will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Aaron Tveit, Marisha Wallace, and more.

Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival
Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival
February 6, 2024

Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.

Video: Watch Lisa Vanderpump's VANDERPUMP VILLA Series Trailer on Hulu
Video: Watch Lisa Vanderpump's VANDERPUMP VILLA Series Trailer on Hulu
February 5, 2024

Check out the all-new trailer for Hulu's 'Vanderpump Villa.' Decadence and debauchery collide in “Vanderpump Villa,” a new unscripted docu-drama following Lisa Vanderpump’s hand-selected staff as they work, live, and play at an exclusive French estate: Chateau Rosabelle. Watch the video trailer now!

Photos: Inside the GRAMMYs With Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé & More
Photos: Inside the GRAMMYs With Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé & More
February 5, 2024

Check out photos from the GRAMMYs. Winners throughout the night included Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Billie Eilish, and more. Presenters included Oprah Winfrey, Celine Dion, Meryl Streep, Drew Barrymore, and Mariah Carey. Performers also included Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Cyrus, Eilish, SZA, Dua Lipa, Billy Joel, Annie Lennox, and more.

Photos: Broadway at the GRAMMYs - See Annaleigh Ashford, Natasha Yvette Williams & More on the Red Carpet
Photos: Broadway at the GRAMMYs - See Annaleigh Ashford, Natasha Yvette Williams & More on the Red Carpet
February 5, 2024

Check out photos of Broadway's best hit the red carpet at the GRAMMYs last night. Annaleigh Ashford, Josh Groban, Micaela Diamond, Fantasia Barrino, Liz Callaway, Kandi Burruss, and more. Newly-minted GRAMMY-winner Natasha Yvette Williams was also present, photographed as she took home a trophy for her work on the Some Like It Hot cast recording.

Taylor Swift to Drop New Album in April: Pre-Order 'The Tortured Poets Department' Now
Taylor Swift to Drop New Album in April: Pre-Order 'The Tortured Poets Department' Now
February 4, 2024

Taylor Swift will be releasing 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' on March 21. The 'Cruel Summer' singer first hinted at the release when she changed her profile pictures on social media to a black-and-white photo, an aesthetic frequently associated with the album. Swift has previously released '1989 (Taylor's Version)' in October.

Kandi Burruss Exits THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
Kandi Burruss Exits THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
February 4, 2024

Kandi Burruss is leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta. After 15 seasons, she announced her departure from the long-running Bravo series. She made the decision to exit after too long of a pause in between the season. She is the Broadway producer of Thoughts of a Colored Man, The Wiz, and The Piano Lesson, alongside her husband, Todd Tucker.

Find Out Who Won at the 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Winners!
Find Out Who Won at the 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Winners!
February 4, 2024

Find out who won at the GRAMMYs. Notable winners include Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Fred Again.., Shucked songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish for the Barbie soundtrack, and more.

SOME LIKE IT HOT Wins GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album
SOME LIKE IT HOT Wins GRAMMY Award for Best Musical Theater Album
February 4, 2024

The GRAMMY will be awarded to Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks and NaTasha Yvette Williams, principal vocalists; Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Bryan Carter, Scott M. Riesett, Charlie Rosen and Marc Shaiman, producers; Scott Wittman, lyricist; Marc Shaiman, composer and lyricist (Original Broadway Cast).

Miley Cyrus Teases New Music Ahead of the GRAMMYs
Miley Cyrus Teases New Music Ahead of the GRAMMYs
February 2, 2024

Miley Cyrus will reportedly be attending the GRAMMYs on Sunday, February 4. Cyrus is also teasing new music. After a new photo posted to her Instagram, her official website has been updated with a new polaroid theme. A new song by Cyrus was teased earlier this month at a fashion show.

Video: Watch Frankie Grande Perform 'I Drove All Night' From TITANÍQUE on TAMRON HALL
Video: Watch Frankie Grande Perform 'I Drove All Night' From TITANÍQUE on TAMRON HALL
February 1, 2024

Frankie Grande performed ​​Celine Dion’s “I Drove All Night” from the hit off-Broadway show Titaníque on Tamron Hall this morning. Grande plays the role of Victor Garber in the irresistibly funny and irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, driven by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion, is enjoying an extended run. Watch the video!

Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2024 - Where to Watch DICKS THE MUSICAL & More
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2024 - Where to Watch DICKS THE MUSICAL & More
February 1, 2024

This February, Broadway fans will be treated to new albums, movies, and television shows to binge. Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including Dicks the Musical coming to streaming, star-studded new series, a Jennifer Lopez movie musical, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans, Abbott Elementary, and new albums!

Kylie Minogue & Sia Releasing New Single Next Week
Kylie Minogue & Sia Releasing New Single Next Week
February 1, 2024

Kylie Minogue and Sia will be releasing a collaboration next week. It was previously played before one of Minogue's Las Vegas shows. Pre-save the single now!

Photo: BEETLEJUICE 2 Poster Reveals Official Title & Release Date Confirmation
Photo: BEETLEJUICE 2 Poster Reveals Official Title & Release Date Confirmation
February 1, 2024

The first poster for the Beetlejuice sequel has been revealed. Beetlejuice 2, the long-awaited sequel to the classic 1988 comedy, is officially titled 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' Tim Burton confirmed that the movie wrapped filming in November. It stars Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and more. Check out the photo!

Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Is a Concept Album: It's 'Pieces of the Same Story'
Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Is a Concept Album: It's 'Pieces of the Same Story'
February 1, 2024

Ariana Grande is giving an inside look at her upcoming album, 'Eternal Sunshine.' Grande announced her seventh studio album at the top of the new year. While she had put new music on hold for over two years to work on filming the Wicked movie musical, once the strike started she went back to the studio to work with Max Martin.

Lana Del Rey to Release New Country Album 'Lasso'
Lana Del Rey to Release New Country Album 'Lasso'
February 1, 2024

Lana Del Rey will be releasing a new country album this year. The Grammy-nominee's new album will be called 'Lasso' and will be out in September, she announced at a recent Billboard event. Del Rey also revealed that Jack Antonoff – who has also worked with Taylor Swift, Lorde, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more – is producing the album with her.



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