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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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Photos: Erika Henningsen, Patina Miller & More Walk the HAZBIN HOTEL Premiere Red Carpet
Photos: Erika Henningsen, Patina Miller & More Walk the HAZBIN HOTEL Premiere Red Carpet
January 9, 2024

Check out photos from the Hazbin Hotel premiere red carpet with Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Blake Roman, Keith David, Kimiko Glenn, Amir Talai, Jeremy Jordan, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jessica Vosk, Patina Miller, Joel Perez, Don Darryl Rivera, Brandon Rogers, Krystina Alabado, Shoba Narayan, and composers Sam Haft and Andrew Underberg.

Photos: Inside the MEAN GIRLS Premiere With Tina Fey, Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp & More
Photos: Inside the MEAN GIRLS Premiere With Tina Fey, Lindsay Lohan, Reneé Rapp & More
January 9, 2024

Check out photos from the Mean Girls premiere, with Tina Fey, Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’I Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Busy Philipps, Jon Hamm, Mahi Alam, and more. Also joining in on the celebration were original stars Lindsay Lohan, Daniel Franzese, and Rajiv Surendra, along Megan Thee Stallion.

Annaleigh Ashford to Lead HAPPY FACE Drama Series on Paramount+
Annaleigh Ashford to Lead HAPPY FACE Drama Series on Paramount+
January 8, 2024

Annaleigh Ashford has signed on to lead Happy Face, a new drama series coming to Paramount+. The Tony-winner, who takes her final bow in Sweeny Todd this Sunday, will headline the new series that follows the true-life story of Melissa Moore. At 15, Moore uncovered that her father was known as the notable serial killer 'Happy Face.'

Jacob Elordi Joins Guillermo Del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN
Jacob Elordi Joins Guillermo Del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN
January 8, 2024

Jacob Elordi (Priscilla, Saltburn), Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) and Felix Kammerer (All Quiet on the Western Front) will join Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Lars Mikkelsen (The Witcher), David Bradley (Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio) and Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth) also join the ensemble.

Photos: Inside W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party With Danielle Brooks, Emma Stone & More
Photos: Inside W Magazine's Annual Best Performances Party With Danielle Brooks, Emma Stone & More
January 8, 2024

Partygoers for the must attend event among Hollywood’s A-listers included 2024 Best Performance cover stars Margot Robbie, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Nicolas Cage, and Colman Domingo, as well as W Best Performances portfolio feature stars Taraji P. Henson, Julia Garner, Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, and Franz Rogowski. See photos!

Photo: Ariana Grande Unveils New Album Cover
Photo: Ariana Grande Unveils New Album Cover
January 8, 2024

Ariana Grande has unveiled her new album cover. In a new Instagram Story, the Grammy-winner said that the cover photo for her new single, dropping Friday, is also one of the covers for her new album. Check out the photo now before new, additional album covers are unveiled.

Photos: Inside the Golden Globes With Emma Stone, Taylor Swift & More
Photos: Inside the Golden Globes With Emma Stone, Taylor Swift & More
January 8, 2024

Golden Globes attendees included Emma Stone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jason Segel, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Margot Robbie, Martin Short, Meryl Streep, Billie Eillish, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Charles Melton, Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and more. Check out photos from the red carpet, ceremony, winner's room, and more.

Da'vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners!
Da'vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners!
January 8, 2024

Broadway alums like Da'vine Randolph, Emma Stone, and Paul Giamatti took home trophies at the Jo Koy-hosted Golden Globe Awards last night. Other nominees included Danielle Brooks, Fantasia, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Meryl Streep, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

Photos: Go Behind MEAN GIRLS in New Shots of Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey & More in the Movie Musical
Photos: Go Behind MEAN GIRLS in New Shots of Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey & More in the Movie Musical
January 8, 2024

The behind-the-scenes photos and stills from the Mean Girls movie musical, including Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Alexis Frias, Ben Wang, Mahi Alam, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Lorne Michaels, Jeff Richmond, Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr.

Listen: Hear Reneé Rapp Sing 'World Burn' on the MEAN GIRLS Soundtrack
Listen: Hear Reneé Rapp Sing 'World Burn' on the MEAN GIRLS Soundtrack
January 8, 2024

Get a first listen to Reneé Rapp singing 'World Burn' in the Mean Girls movie musical. Rapp first played on the role on stage, making her Broadway debut at the age of 19. She is now bringing the role to the big screen in the new Mean Girls movie musical adaptation.

BARBIE Musical Teased By Margot Robbie & Greta Gerwig
BARBIE Musical Teased By Margot Robbie & Greta Gerwig
January 5, 2024

Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and America Ferrera are interested in bringing Barbie to the stage. The team behind the summer blockbuster say that they have tossed around the idea of a musical adaptation. The movie included two musical numbers, 'Dance the Night Away' and 'I'm Just Ken,' along with songs like 'What Was I Made For.'

Story Behind 'We Are The World' Told In Netflix Documentary
Story Behind 'We Are The World' Told In Netflix Documentary
January 5, 2024

Find out the story behind 'We Are the World' in a new Netflix documentary. Many of the artists who were there that evening -- Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Smokey Robinson, Cyndi Lauper, Kenny Loggins, Dionne Warwick, and Huey Lewis -- reminisce alongside musicians, engineers, and production crew about one of the most storied nights in music history.

Jonathan Bailey, Jon Batiste & More to Present at Golden Globes
Jonathan Bailey, Jon Batiste & More to Present at Golden Globes
January 5, 2024

Presenters for the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards include: Amanda Seyfried, America Ferrera, Andra Day, Angela Bassett, Annette Bening, Ben Affleck, Daniel Kaluuya, Don Cheadle, Dua Lipa, Elizabeth Banks, Florence Pugh, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, Gabriel Macht, George Lopez, Hailee Steinfeld, Hunter Schafer, Issa Rae, and more.

Parker Posey & More Join THE WHITE LOTUS Season 3
Parker Posey & More Join THE WHITE LOTUS Season 3
January 5, 2024

Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey and Tayme Thapthimthong join the cast of the third installment of the Emmy-winning HBO Original series THE WHITE LOTUS, from Mike White, alongside previously announced returning cast member Natasha Rothwell.

Video: Watch Taraji P. Henson Perform 'Push Da Button' in THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical
Video: Watch Taraji P. Henson Perform 'Push Da Button' in THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical
January 5, 2024

Watch a video of Taraji P. Henson's full show-stopping rendition of 'Push Da Button' from The Color Purple movie musical. The video also features appearances by Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, and Corey Hawkins. Directed by Blitz Bazawule, the film features choreography by Fatima Robinson.

Emma Stone Unsure If She Can Do Broadway Again: CABARET Was 'the Hardest Thing I've Ever Done'
Emma Stone Unsure If She Can Do Broadway Again: CABARET Was 'the Hardest Thing I've Ever Done'
January 5, 2024

Emma Stone doesn't know if a return to Broadway is in her future, saying that she's unsure if she could do it again after taking on the role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret in 2014. She says doing the role eight-times-a-week was 'the hardest thing [she's] ever done.'

Ariana Grande Announces New Single 'yes, and?'
Ariana Grande Announces New Single 'yes, and?'
January 7, 2024

Ariana Grande will be releasing her new single from her upcoming album, 'yes, and?,' next week. Grande recently teased the new single by wearing a crew neck with the title printed on it. She previously used the promotional tactic when wearing a 'no tears left to cry' sweatshirt, before the 'Sweetener' lead single was released.

JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION to Return in February on MTV
JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION to Return in February on MTV
January 4, 2024

Following last season’s shocking return of OG fan favorite Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, the infamous exes will finally reunite when Ronnie Ortiz-Magro joins the “Shore” family trip in Nashville. But the legendary family vacation doesn’t stop there, as the group returns to where it all started, Seaside Heights. Watch the video promo now!

Video: Watch the BUNKER HEIGHTS Teaser Featuring Crime, Comedy, and Creatures With All Star Indie Cast
Video: Watch the BUNKER HEIGHTS Teaser Featuring Crime, Comedy, and Creatures With All Star Indie Cast
January 4, 2024

Written and directed by Drew Fortier under the production of Hannah Fierman (V/H/S, Dark Circles, Siren), the film boasts mesmerizing special effects crafted by Deryk Wehrley (Late Checkout, Crust), alongside captivating cinematography courtesy of Gordon Cameron (Her Name Was Christa). Watch the video teaser now!

Glynis Johns Dies at Age 100
Glynis Johns Dies at Age 100
January 4, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-winner Glynis Johns has passed away at age 100. She is known for Disney's Mary Poppins (1964), in which she played Winifred Banks, and for originating the role of Desiree Armfeldt and for which she received a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award.



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