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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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Mike Birbiglia's THE OLD MAN & THE POOL Coming to Netflix Following Broadway Run
Mike Birbiglia's THE OLD MAN & THE POOL Coming to Netflix Following Broadway Run
November 1, 2023

Following runs on Broadway and the West End, Mike Birbiglia's The Old Man and the Pool is coming to Netflix. Mike Birbiglia is a comedian, storyteller, director, and actor who has performed in front of audiences worldwide, from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall to Broadway. Watch the trailer video now!

Dua Lipa to Release New Single 'Houdini' Next Week
Dua Lipa to Release New Single 'Houdini' Next Week
November 1, 2023

Dua Lipa will release 'Houdini,' the lead single from her upcoming third studio album. Lipa has been teasing the single with a kaleidoscopic aesthetic, with teasers using quotes 'If you’re good enough you’ll find a way,' 'Tell me all the ways you need me,' and 'Catch me before I go.'

Freeform Sets '25 Days of Christmas' Film Lineup
Freeform Sets '25 Days of Christmas' Film Lineup
November 1, 2023

Freeform will once again be your holiday home for all of your Christmas favorites, including “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause” trilogy, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000), as well as beloved classics like “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and more.

Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT
Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT
November 1, 2023

Tony winner Alex Newell appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform their showstopping Shucked musical number, 'Independently Owned.' Newell frequently receives mid-show standing ovations after performing the number in the musical. They won Best Featured Performance in a Musical at this year's Tony Awards. Watch the video now!

Video: Original MEAN GIRLS Stars Reunite For Walmart Commercial; Watch Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried & More In New Black Friday Ad
Video: Original MEAN GIRLS Stars Reunite For Walmart Commercial; Watch Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried & More In New Black Friday Ad
November 1, 2023

This year, Walmart's Black Friday deals are so fetch! Just ask original Mean Girls stars Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, and more. Lohan and Seyfried are joined by Lacey Chabert, Daniel Franzese and Rajiv Surendra for a new Walmart commercial, teasing their upcoming Black Friday deals. Watch the ad video to find out where the characters are now!

Tickets to See THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical On Sale Now; 'Gift a Ticket' Program on Oprah's Favorite Things Holiday List
Tickets to See THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical On Sale Now; 'Gift a Ticket' Program on Oprah's Favorite Things Holiday List
November 1, 2023

Get ready to be swept away by the newly reimagined movie musical version of The Color Purple, starring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson. To make things even better, Fandango’s “Gift a Ticket” offering for the movie was selected by the film’s producer Oprah Winfrey as one of Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things Holiday Gifts List. 

SHUCKED, SPAMALOT & More Set For Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances on NBC
SHUCKED, SPAMALOT & More Set For Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performances on NBC
November 1, 2023

The annual Thanksgiving Day celebration will feature a performance by music legend Cher and also features performances by Broadway’s “& Juliet,” “Back to the Future: The Musical,” “How To Dance In Ohio,” “Shucked” and “Spamalot,” with a special appearance by Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells of “Gutenberg! The Musical!” and much more.

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S Becomes Peacock's Most Watched Title
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S Becomes Peacock's Most Watched Title
November 1, 2023

Blumhouse and Universal Pictures’ Five Nights at Freddy’s has become Peacock’s most-watched film or series ever in its first five days on the streaming platform, surpassing previous record-holders Halloween Ends, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Bel-Air and The Best Man: The Final Chapters. 

Andrew Rannells Says There's A 'Big Possibility' TAMMY FAYE Is Coming to Broadway 'Very Soon'
Andrew Rannells Says There's A 'Big Possibility' TAMMY FAYE Is Coming to Broadway 'Very Soon'
October 31, 2023

Elton John and Jake Shears' Tammy Faye: the Musical might be coming to Broadway 'very soon!' Andrew Rannells, who played Jim Bakker in the 2022 production in the U.K., sat down on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live last night with his Gutenberg! the Musical co-star Josh Gad and discussed the musical's Broadway transfer. Watch the videos now!

Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2023 - Where to Watch RUSTIN & More
Broadway Streaming Guide: November 2023 - Where to Watch RUSTIN & More
November 5, 2023

StreamingFrom highly-anticipated movies starring Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, LaChanze, Denée Benton, and more, to albums from Stephanie J. Block and Leslie Odom Jr., November's new streaming releases will give Broadway fans entertained all month.

Irene Wong Releases 'Favorite Skeleton'
Irene Wong Releases 'Favorite Skeleton'
October 31, 2023

The single was produced by Nathan Fertig (Tate McRae, Alec Benjamin Grace VanderWaal), written by Nathan Fertig and Anna Belfany, recorded and mixed by Marvin Delgado (Grammy nominated), and mastered by Demetrius Lewis II (Grammy winning). Listen to the new single now!

The Beatles' Final Music Video to Be Released on Friday
The Beatles' Final Music Video to Be Released on Friday
October 31, 2023

As announced last Thursday, October 26, the last Beatles song, “Now And Then” will be released this Thursday, November 2. Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe are pleased to share the details and premiere plans for the song’s evocative new music video, which Peter Jackson has directed in his first foray into music video production.

Video: Max Release GUMBO COALITION Documentary Trailer
Video: Max Release GUMBO COALITION Documentary Trailer
October 31, 2023

Directed by two-time Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple, GUMBO COALITION takes us on an intimate — and sometimes humorous — journey into their lives, homes, and the family histories that motivate their united mission to create a more just and equitable country. Watch the video trailer now!

Slothrust's 'Pony' Added to Spotify Rock Covers Playlist
Slothrust's 'Pony' Added to Spotify Rock Covers Playlist
October 31, 2023

Slothrust — the duo composed of principal songwriter, guitar player, and unrepentant aesthete Leah Wellbaum and drummer Will Gorin — recently unveiled their brand new EP entitled I Promise, out now via Dangerbird Records. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Video: How Michael Urie Is Feeling Ahead of SPAMALOT's First Preview Tonight
Video: How Michael Urie Is Feeling Ahead of SPAMALOT's First Preview Tonight
October 31, 2023

Ahead of tonight's first preview of Spamalot on Broadway, Michael Urie sat down on LIVE! With Kelly & Mark to discuss how he's feeling. While Urie admitted that he's 'a little bit nervous,' he revealed his pre-show technique to ensure that he's at the top of his game at every performance. Watch the video from the interview now!

Video: Watch Reneé Rapp Sing 'For Good' From WICKED With Lizzy McAlpine
Video: Watch Reneé Rapp Sing 'For Good' From WICKED With Lizzy McAlpine
October 31, 2023

Broadway alum Reneé Rapp was joined on stage by Lizzy McAlpine to sing 'For Good' from Wicked at her New York City concert. The performance kicked off the Mean Girls star's four New York concerts next week. Starting at Terminal 5 in Manhattan, Rapp will bring the 'Snow Hard Feelings' tour to Brooklyn tonight. Watch the video!

Video/Photos: THE WIZ Cast Performs 'Ease on Down the Road' For Tamron Hall's Halloween Episode
Video/Photos: THE WIZ Cast Performs 'Ease on Down the Road' For Tamron Hall's Halloween Episode
October 31, 2023

The upcoming Broadway cast of The Wiz took the Tam Fam on a journey to Oz on the “Tamron Hall” Hall-O-Ween extravaganza! Check out photos and watch a video of their performance with Kyle Ramar Freeman (Lion), Phillip Johnson Richardson (Tinman), Avery Wilson (Scarecrow) and Nichelle Lewis (Dorothy)!

Jackie Cox & Jan Sport Announce U.S. Holiday Tour 'Jackie & Jan's Jingle Jam'
Jackie Cox & Jan Sport Announce U.S. Holiday Tour 'Jackie & Jan's Jingle Jam'
October 31, 2023

Two of the world’s most beloved and multi-talented RuPaul’s Drag Race stars are ready to deck the halls and “sleigh the stage” with their first-ever holiday tour: 'Jackie & Jan's Jingle Jam!' Created by and starring Jackie Cox and Jan Sport, these New York City icons have teamed up to bring audiences a festive musical comedy meets variety romp.

Charlamagne Tha God Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW Tonight
Charlamagne Tha God Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW Tonight
October 30, 2023

The legendary radio host’s debut tonight is part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondents and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchise. Tonight’s guest is Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC).

Pippa Scott to Release 'Blue Christmas' This Week
Pippa Scott to Release 'Blue Christmas' This Week
October 30, 2023

Pippa Scott is a captivating singer-songwriter, effortlessly weaving her voice through a diverse range of genres. Her music creates an immersive experience, blending elements of pop, R&B, jazz, country and soul to craft a unique and authentic sound that's all her own.



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