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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

Favorite Stories

Interview: Reneé Rapp Wants to EGOT - After seeing her breakthrough performance in Mean Girls on Broadway, I've been loving Reneé Rapp's debut album, "Snow Angel." It was so exciting to chat with her about launching her solo music career and how her experience on Broadway helped her get there.
Exclusive: How THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Will Spotlight Broadway After Moving to New York City - After attending a taping of The Kelly Clarkson Show at 30 Rock, I got to combine two of my favorite things (pop music and Broadway) to share how Kelly Clarkson's talk show will be spotlighting Broadway now that it is in New York City.
Interview: Katy Perry Is Ready to PLAY With New Las Vegas Residency - Continuing my love of combining Broadway and pop music, I sat down with Katy Perry to discuss her spectacular Las Vegas residency, her soon-to-be-released sixth album, and if she would ever come to Broadway.
Sara Bareilles Is Working on a New Musical - As a huge fan of her musical Waitress, it was very exciting that Sara Bareilles exclusively revealed to me that she was working on a new musical.
Interview: Julia Lester on Returning to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Following Her INTO THE WOODS Tony Nomination - After first interviewing her in 2020 for the second season of High School Musical: the Series, it was a great time sitting down with Julia Lester to discuss all of her success since then, including her Tony nomination for Into the Woods and starring in the Off-Broadway revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale.

SZA Samples Beyoncé's 'Listen' From DREAMGIRLS on 'S.O.S.' Album Title Track

December 9, 2022

The album's title track features a sample of Beyoncé's 'Listen' from Dreamgirls.

VIDEO: H.E.R. & Josh Groban Discuss Making BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION

December 9, 2022

ABC has released a new featurette for Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, featuring H.

Photos: Netflix Shares New MATILDA THE MUSICAL Film Stills

December 9, 2022

A brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination.

How to Watch MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie on Netflix & In Movie Theaters

December 9, 2022

A brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical.

Spotify Releases Final Live at Electric Lady EP Of The Year Featuring Indie-Pop Band Whitney

December 8, 2022

To conclude this year’s series, Indie-pop band Whitney will release an eight-track EP featuring re-imagined versions of several of their top hits, including, “BLUE,” “Giving Up,” “MEMORY,” “No Woman,” “REAL LOVE,” “TWIRL,” and “Valleys,” as well as a cover of Beach Hous

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Shares 'All Too Well' Short Film Behind-the- Scenes Video With Sadie Sink & Dylan O'Brien

December 8, 2022

Taylor Swift has released a behind-the-scenes look at her 'All Too Well' short film, which she starred in and directed.

VIDEO: Jon Langston Shares 'I Only Want You for Christmas' Music Video

December 8, 2022

32 Bridge Entertainment / EMI Records Nashville recording artist Jon Langston taps into the holiday spirit with the music video for “I Only Want You For Christmas,” out now.

VIDEO: WE tv Drops KOLD X WINDY Supertease

December 8, 2022

“Kold” Wise (Sh’Kia Augustin, Black Lightning)'s group member Renee “Windy” Johnson (Nijah Brenea, Rap Sh!t), is a rapper dedicated to the city streets.

Taylor Swift & Future Lead 2022 RIAA Gold & Platinum Tallies

December 8, 2022

Building on her history-making career with another million-plus first week launch, Taylor Swift earns the Top Album with her 2X Platinum Midnights (Republic Records), while Future locks the Top Single with his 3X Platinum “Wait for U” (Epic Records/Freebandz).

LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN Announces Special Holiday Festivities

December 8, 2022

Then on Monday, Dec.

Interview: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Discusses Adapting THE WHALE Into a Film

December 8, 2022

BroadwayWorld caught up with playwright Samuel D.

David Gilbert Foster Emerges with Album 'AMERICAN DREAM'

December 8, 2022

Each song on AMERICAN DREAM touches on a different aspect or experience of Foster’s life, with the title track being an all-encompassing examination of many issues from his childhood to the present.

VIDEO: Adult Swim's YOLO: SILVER DESTINY Releases New Trailer

December 8, 2022

Adult Swim has released the trailer for 'YOLO: Silver Destiny.

SHERRI PAPINI: LIES, LIES AND MORE LIES to Premiere on Oxygen True Crime

December 8, 2022

Oxygen True Crime, the home of true-crime programming, NBC News Studios, and the producers of “Dateline,” examine the disturbing deceptions of a Northern California housewife, Sherri Papini.

VIDEO: HBO Shares THIS PLACE RULES Trailer From Andrew Callaghan

December 8, 2022

As one of the best-known and hardest working journalists of his generation, the 25-year-old ventures on a wild RV journey through America to take the pulse of a divided nation.

TAMRON HALL Scores Its Most-Watched Week Since March 2021 With 2 of Its Top 3 Telecasts This Season

December 8, 2022

In fact, “Tamron Hall” scored its highest-rated week in Households since January and its most-watched week in Total Viewers since March 2021 – since the weeks of 1/31/22 and 3/15/21, respectively.

LOVE & MARRIAGE: D.C. Season Two to Premiere in January

December 8, 2022

Love & Marriage D.

VIDEO: The Linda Lindas Perform New Holiday Single 'Groovy Xmas' on KIMMEL

December 8, 2022

The band’s debut album was released earlier this year to wide critical praise with The New York Times calling it “a combination of wholesome and fierce” and Pitchfork hailing it as “the most heartwarming record of the year.

JUST LOVE AND A THOUSAND SONGS Music Special Now Streaming on Disney+

December 8, 2022

Marking the 10th anniversary of the release of Latin American Disney Channel series “Violetta,” the musical special “Just Love and a Thousand Songs” starring Tini, is now streaming on Disney+.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares MADOFF: THE MONSTER OF Wall Street Trailer

December 8, 2022

MADOFF: The Monster of Wall Street reveals the truth behind Bernie Madoff’s infamous $64 billion-dollar global Ponzi scheme, the largest in history, that shattered the lives of countless individual investors who had placed their trust in the revered Wall Street statesman.

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