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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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Video: Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform 'All American Bitch' From Her 'GUTS' Album For Vevo
Video: Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform 'All American Bitch' From Her 'GUTS' Album For Vevo
December 15, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo has released the Vevo Official Live Performance for her hit single 'all-american bitch.' The track is off her hit album 'GUTS,' which was released earlier this year. The LP earned six GRAMMY nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Watch the video of the performance now!

Video: Go Inside the MEAN GIRLS Musical Numbers in New Choreography Featurette
Video: Go Inside the MEAN GIRLS Musical Numbers in New Choreography Featurette
December 15, 2023

Watch a new featurette video for the Mean Girls movie musical, including an inside look at the choreography for the musical numbers in the film. The new behind-the-scenes look also shows more of the infamous Christmas performance scene in the new movie, complete with Busy Phillipps as Mrs. George filming the Plastics from the aisle.

Video: Oprah Opens Up About THE COLOR PURPLE in Documentary Trailer: 'This Is the Greatest Desire of My Life'
Video: Oprah Opens Up About THE COLOR PURPLE in Documentary Trailer: 'This Is the Greatest Desire of My Life'
December 15, 2023

Watch the video trailer for the Max Original documentary special OPRAH AND THE COLOR PURPLE JOURNEY. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work. 

Video: Watch & JULIET's Lorna Courtney Perform 'Baby One More Time' on TODAY
Video: Watch & JULIET's Lorna Courtney Perform 'Baby One More Time' on TODAY
December 15, 2023

& Juliet star Lorna Courtney appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to perform the musical's opening number, 'Baby One More Time.' Courtney was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the hit musical. Watch the video of her performing the Britney Spears classic now!

Listen: Reneé Rapp Drops New MEAN GIRLS Song With Megan Thee Stallion; Pre-Order the Soundtrack
Listen: Reneé Rapp Drops New MEAN GIRLS Song With Megan Thee Stallion; Pre-Order the Soundtrack
December 15, 2023

Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion have released 'Not My Fault,' the first single off the Mean Girls soundtrack. The single is off the upcoming soundtrack for the movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls, which includes 12 other tracks. Also featured on the soundtrack are Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, and more.

BARBIE Is Now Streaming on Max
BARBIE Is Now Streaming on Max
December 15, 2023

Warner Bros. Pictures’ BARBIE makes its exclusive streaming debut on Max. BARBIE debuted in theaters on July 21 and broke records as the highest-grossing global release in the studio’s 100-year history. Barbie with ASL, the hit blockbuster film interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL), is also available starting now.

Dylan Mulvaney to Release Debut Single Tonight; Preview Her 'Blue Christmas' Cover
Dylan Mulvaney to Release Debut Single Tonight; Preview Her 'Blue Christmas' Cover
December 14, 2023

The social media icon's cover of 'Blue Christmas' will be out at midnight, along with an accompanying music video tomorrow. Mulvaney took to her TikTok account to announce the news, sharing a sneak peek at the single and music video. Watch a sneak peek video!

Cher, Olivia Rodrigo & More Featured in ABC's JingleBall Special
Cher, Olivia Rodrigo & More Featured in ABC's JingleBall Special
December 14, 2023

The show will feature select performances by this year’s biggest artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Roll, Doechii, Paul Russell, Melanie Martinez, David Kushner, AJR, Pentatonix, Big Time Rush and a performance from Cher, including her smash hit “Believe,' celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Robin Roberts' THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS Coming to the HISTORY Channel
Robin Roberts' THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS Coming to the HISTORY Channel
December 14, 2023

The HISTORY® Channel will premiere its new one-hour documentary “The Harlem Hellfighters” executive produced and narrated by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, with RadicalMedia producing in association with Rock’n Robin Productions.

Saweetie, Cynthia Bailey & More Join BMF Season Three on STARZ
Saweetie, Cynthia Bailey & More Join BMF Season Three on STARZ
December 14, 2023

STARZ announced several new guest stars will join the growing list of high-profile musicians and celebrities attached to “BMF” season three, including Grammy Award winner Dominique “Lil Baby” Jones (It’s Only Me, 2022) musician and actress Saweetie (“Bel-Air,” “Grown-ish”) and Cynthia Bailey (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”).

10 New Episodes of BLUEY Are Coming to Disney+
10 New Episodes of BLUEY Are Coming to Disney+
December 14, 2023

The year’s #1 most-watched series for preschoolers and kids in the U.S. -- which has also topped Nielsen streaming charts for overall viewing** -- Bluey features the loveable and inexhaustible Blue Heeler dog Bluey, who lives with her Mum, Dad and little sister Bingo.

BIG LITTLE BRAWLERS Premieres on Discovery Channel in January
BIG LITTLE BRAWLERS Premieres on Discovery Channel in January
December 14, 2023

Set in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, “BIG LITTLE BRAWLERS” follows athletes in the Micro Wrestling Federation, one of the most successful little person wrestling leagues in the world. “Pinky Shortcake” and “Syko,” parents and wrestling partners, must navigate their relationship both in and out of the ring.

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM Returns For Its Twelfth And Final Season in February
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM Returns For Its Twelfth And Final Season in February
December 14, 2023

The series also stars Jeff Garlin (“The Goldbergs”), Susie Essman (“Broad City”), Cheryl Hines (“Suburgatory”), J.B. Smoove (“Mapleworth Murders”), Richard Lewis (“Anything But Love”), Ted Danson ('The Good Place”), Vince Vaughn (”Wedding Crashers”), and Tracey Ullman (”Tracey Ullman’s Show”).

Interview: Why Corey Hawkins Wanted to Be Danielle Brooks' Harpo in THE COLOR PURPLE
Interview: Why Corey Hawkins Wanted to Be Danielle Brooks' Harpo in THE COLOR PURPLE
December 14, 2023

Nearly 20 years into their friendship, Corey Hawkins and Danielle Brooks are having their biggest moment yet. In a new interview with BroadwayWorld, Hawkins says where he and Brooks are now is 'destined,' sharing why he wanted to be 'her Harpo.' Watch the video of him also discussing his new song 'Workin'' and following In the Heights.

Video: 'Movie Musicals' Featured as Final JEOPARDY! Category
Video: 'Movie Musicals' Featured as Final JEOPARDY! Category
December 14, 2023

Last night's final Jeopardy! was 'Movie Musicals.' Watch the video clip to see if you get it right. 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.

Kelsea Ballerini, Isaac Mizrahi & More Join RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 16; Watch the Trailer
Kelsea Ballerini, Isaac Mizrahi & More Join RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 16; Watch the Trailer
December 14, 2023

This season’s guest judges also include Charlize Theron, Becky G, Adam Shankman, Icona Pop (Caroline Hjelt + Aino Jawo), Isaac Mizrahi, Jamal Sims, Joel Kim Booster, Kaia Gerber, Kelsea Ballerini, Kyra Sedgwick, Law Roach, Mayan Lopez, Ronan Farrow, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Watch the video trailer for the new season now!

Video: Alan Cumming Hosts THE TRAITORS Season Two With Peppermint & More
Video: Alan Cumming Hosts THE TRAITORS Season Two With Peppermint & More
December 14, 2023

Tony winner Alan Cumming is back to host season two of The Traitors on Peacock. All 21 contestants participating in Season 2 are entertainment’s most competitive reality stars and famous faces, including four Real Housewives, a Dancing With the Stars alum, and RuPaul's Drag Race and Broadway alum Peppermint. Watch the video trailer!

GIRLS5EVA Season 3 to Premiere on Netflix in March
GIRLS5EVA Season 3 to Premiere on Netflix in March
December 14, 2023

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 (Freaks and Geeks), the new season of Girls5Eva is coming to Netflix!

The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer) to Embark on 2024 Tour
The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer) to Embark on 2024 Tour
December 14, 2023

The Blue Note Quintet—a collective comprised of Blue Note recording artists pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and drummer Kendrick Scott, as well as bassist Matt Brewer—will embark on an extensive North American tour next month in celebration of Blue Note’s 85th Anniversary.

Video: Watch Ryan Reynolds & John Krasinski in the IF Trailer
Video: Watch Ryan Reynolds & John Krasinski in the IF Trailer
December 14, 2023

IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination. Watch the new video teaser trailer now!



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