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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 Scenes From the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Including Reneé Rapp Singing 'Meet the Plastics'
Video: Watch Scenes From the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Including Reneé Rapp Singing 'Meet the Plastics'
February 21, 2024

'Meet the Plastics' of Mean Girls by watching eight minutes of the new movie musical! After the film was released on digital platforms yesterday, Paramount has dropped a video of Reneé Rapp singing 'Meet the Plastics,' as well as other footage from the film. Also watch the lead-in to 'Stupid With Love,' featuring Tina Fey and Christopher Briney.

Interview: How Keke Palmer & Stephanie Hsu Relate to THE SECOND BEST HOSPITAL IN THE GALAXY
Interview: How Keke Palmer & Stephanie Hsu Relate to THE SECOND BEST HOSPITAL IN THE GALAXY
February 21, 2024

Keke Palmer and Stephanie Hsu's talents have taken them to The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy. The new adult animated series follows Dr. Sleech (Hsu) and Dr. Klak (Palmer) as they shed light on mental illness through comedy. Watch a video of them discussing the series' impact, what they enjoy about voicing animated characters, and more.

Ariana Grande, Sydney Sweeney & More Set For SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Ariana Grande, Sydney Sweeney & More Set For SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
February 20, 2024

Upcoming episodes of SNL will include Shane Gillis, 21 Savage, Sydney Sweeney, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Brolin, and Ariana Grande. “Saturday Night Live” is produced in association with Broadway Video. The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels. Check out the schedule of upcoming episodes now!

New HADESTOWN Cast Members to Perform on TAMRON HALL This Friday
New HADESTOWN Cast Members to Perform on TAMRON HALL This Friday
February 20, 2024

Jordan Fisher, Ani DiFranco, and the cast of Hadestown will be performing on Tamron Hall this Friday. DiFranco recently joined the Broadway cast of Hadestown as Persephone, alongside Lola Tung as Eurydice, earlier this month. Fisher joined as Orpheus later last year.

Bruce Cockburn Set for Acclaimed Mountain Stage Radio Appearance; New World Tour Dates Announced
Bruce Cockburn Set for Acclaimed Mountain Stage Radio Appearance; New World Tour Dates Announced
February 20, 2024

Recorded on February 1st at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California, Cockburn was joined on stage that night by Colin Hay, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Chuck Prophet & the Make Out Quartet and The Lucky Valentines. “Mountain Stage” with host Kathy Mattea airs on over 260 NPR Stations nationwide.

Breton Tyner-Bryan's Highly Awarded INVICTA to Stream on the Roku Channel
Breton Tyner-Bryan's Highly Awarded INVICTA to Stream on the Roku Channel
February 20, 2024

Breton Tyner-Bryan's highly awarded film 'INVICTA' moves to the Roku Channel after winning the Cultural Impact Award at Berlin Commercial Film Festival. Set in NYC, the film follows 7 Mafia wives facing betrayal and deceit. Featuring a talented cast, the film has garnered praise at various film festivals and from reviewers.

Sam Mendes to Direct Four Separate Beatles Films Based on Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon & George Harrison
Sam Mendes to Direct Four Separate Beatles Films Based on Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon & George Harrison
February 20, 2024

Sam Mendes is set to direct four separate films, each based on the life of a different member of the Beatles. The deal marks the first time that Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the families of John Lennon and George Harrison have granted full life and music rights for a film based on their lives.

Lady Gaga Teases Fortnite 'Chromatica' Concert: First Look
Lady Gaga Teases Fortnite 'Chromatica' Concert: First Look
February 20, 2024

Lady Gaga is taking her talents to Fortnite. The 'Bad Romance' singer took to Twitter to share a photo of her new collaboration with Fortnite. While she did not share much information, the photo reveals that it will be 'Chromatica'-related, as the Fortnite logo is framed by the album's symbol. Gaga also seems to be wearing a costume from the era.

Kelly Bishop to Release 'The Third Gilmore Girl' Memoir This Fall; Will Explore A CHORUS LINE Role
Kelly Bishop to Release 'The Third Gilmore Girl' Memoir This Fall; Will Explore A CHORUS LINE Role
February 20, 2024

Gilmore Girls star Kelly Bishop will publish her first memoir, 'The Third Gilmore Girl.' After dancing in Broadway musicals like Golden Rainbow, On the Town, and Promises, Promises, she won a Tony Award for originating the role of Sheila Bryant in A Chorus Line. Much of the role was based on her life, which will be explored in the upcoming book.

AMADEUS Series Adaptation to Star Will Sharpe as Mozart; Joe Barton to Adapt Peter Shaffer's Play
AMADEUS Series Adaptation to Star Will Sharpe as Mozart; Joe Barton to Adapt Peter Shaffer's Play
February 20, 2024

The White Lotus star Will Sharpe is set to take on the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a series adaptation of Amadeus. The series will be a reimagined verison of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play, adapted by Joe Barton and directed by Julian Farino.

Ariana Grande's New Album Is House Music With a Mix of R&B: 'Sweetener Meets Thank U, Next'
Ariana Grande's New Album Is House Music With a Mix of R&B: 'Sweetener Meets Thank U, Next'
February 20, 2024

Ariana Grande is previewing what her upcoming album might sound like. Since the Grammy-winner announced that she won't be releasing more singles from the album until its release, a new video posted to her social media gives an inside look at her label's first reaction to the album. Watch the video!

Alan Cumming & Jane Lynch Join Hulu's THE BRAVEST KNIGHT Animated Series
Alan Cumming & Jane Lynch Join Hulu's THE BRAVEST KNIGHT Animated Series
February 20, 2024

Alan Cumming and Jane Lynch have joined the voice cast of Hulu's The Bravest Knight animated series. The two Broadway alums will join T.R. Knight, Christine Baranski, Storm Reid, and Bobby Moynihan for the second season. The series broke boundaries by featuring a household with two dads.

Brea Fournier & The Dream Ballet to Debut 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl!' Album at City Winery
Brea Fournier & The Dream Ballet to Debut 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl!' Album at City Winery
February 20, 2024

Manic Pixie Dream Girl! was conceptualized and written by Brea Fournier, produced by Barb Morrison, engineered by Jeremy Kinney, Matt Graff, Dan Malsch, and Sam Warfield, mixed by Jonathan Jetter, mastered by Randy Merrill, and features lead guitar by Ben Shanblatt, bass by Noah Rosner, drums/percussion by Sophia Bondi, and more.

Eclipse International Announces SHURIKA and DARIYO: PLANET UNIVERSE
Eclipse International Announces SHURIKA and DARIYO: PLANET UNIVERSE
February 19, 2024

SHURIKA is written and directed by Kevin Grevioux (Underworld, I Frankenstein, King of Killers, now in release via Lion’s Gate) and produced by Moshe Diamant, whose many credits include The Protege, starring Michael Keaton, Maggie Q and Samuel L. Jackson, Memory, starring Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce and Taj Atwal, and more.

Ariana Grande Will Drop More 'yes, and?' Remixes From The Blessed Madonna, Jonas Blue & More
Ariana Grande Will Drop More 'yes, and?' Remixes From The Blessed Madonna, Jonas Blue & More
February 19, 2024

Ariana Grande is dropping new 'yes, and?' remixes. The new EP will feature remixes by The Blessed Madonna's Godsquad, Jonas Blue, and Felix Jaehn. While the original song has a length of 3:35, the Blessed Madonna's Godsquad remix adds nearly two minutes onto the original length, coming in at about 5 minutes.

GMA3 Kicks Off Week-Long Wedding Event When Bride-To-Be Says 'Yes' to On-Air Proposal
GMA3 Kicks Off Week-Long Wedding Event When Bride-To-Be Says 'Yes' to On-Air Proposal
February 19, 2024

This special event follows the journey of Tiffani Ratliff and AJ Cooper, from their surprise marriage proposal to their on-air nuptials. Tiffani, a special education teacher and cheer coach, found love during the pandemic with AJ, a security guard and varsity basketball coach. After 3 years of dating, Tiffani was surprised with a proposal.

Video: Watch SPAMALOT Perform 'Find Your Grail' on THE VIEW
Video: Watch SPAMALOT Perform 'Find Your Grail' on THE VIEW
February 19, 2024

The cast of Spamalot performed 'Find Your Grail' on The View this morning. The performance was led by Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as the Lady of the Lake, who was joined by James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Fitzgerald, Jonathan Bennett, Nik Walker, Graham Stevens, David Josefsberg, and more. Watch the video now!

Video: Watch DRAG RACE's Season 16 Rusical- 'The Sound of Rusic'
Video: Watch DRAG RACE's Season 16 Rusical- 'The Sound of Rusic'
February 19, 2024

RuPaul's Drag Race's 'Rusical' was a parody of The Sound of Music, directed by Hairspray director Adam Shankman. Watch the video, with Melissa McCarthy and a 'You Can't Stop the Beat'-style finale. The Rusical features Dawn, Megami, Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige, Morphine Love Dion, Nymphia Wind, Plane Jane, Plasma, Q, Sapphira Cristál, and Xunami Muse.

Video: Watch Brian Stokes Mitchell in Netflix's SHIRLEY Trailer Starring Regina King
Video: Watch Brian Stokes Mitchell in Netflix's SHIRLEY Trailer Starring Regina King
February 19, 2024

Netflix has released the trailer for Shirley, a new biopic starring Regina King and featuring Tony-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell. The film also stars Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Crossmond Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown, Brad James, Reina King with André Holland and Terrence Howard. Watch the video!

Photos: Inside the People's Choice Awards With Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey & More
Photos: Inside the People's Choice Awards With Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey & More
February 19, 2024

The people have spoken, and tonight NBC, Peacock and E! celebrated the best in movies, television, music, and pop culture, all chosen by the fans, during the 2024 “People’s Choice Awards.” Check out photos of Rachel Zegler, Halle Bailey, Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish, Ice Spice, Kylie Minogue, Erika Jayne, and more.



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