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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: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Releases Trailer With Myles Frost & More
Video: CHEZ JOEY at Arena Stage Releases Trailer With Myles Frost & More
March 4, 2026

Arena Stage has released a new trailer for their production of Chez Joey. Watch the new video, which features Myles Frost (Broadway: MJ the Musical) as Joey Evans!

Video: Derek Klena Sings 'Shut Up and Dance' With the Savannah Bananas
Video: Derek Klena Sings 'Shut Up and Dance' With the Savannah Bananas
March 4, 2026

Derek Klena celebrated his first game with the Savannah Bananas with a special performance! Watch a video of the Tony nominee performing 'Shut Up and Dance' for his debut game, a song he originally performed in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway.

Video: Watch 'One Man Wrecking Machine' From Signature Theatre's SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
Video: Watch 'One Man Wrecking Machine' From Signature Theatre's SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
March 4, 2026

Signature Theatre has shared an exclusive look at the cast of Safety Not Guaranteed performing 'One Man Wrecking Machine.' Watch the video from Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire's musical now!

Jeannette Bayardelle to Return to & JULIET on Broadway as 'Angelique'
Jeannette Bayardelle to Return to & JULIET on Broadway as 'Angelique'
March 3, 2026

Jeannette Bayardelle is headed back to Verona! The Tony nominee will be returning to & Juliet on Broadway as 'Angelique' next week for a limited run. Watch a video of her singing a song from the show!

Interview: Jane Don't on the Key to Winning the Rusical on RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
Interview: Jane Don't on the Key to Winning the Rusical on RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
March 3, 2026

The recent episode of RuPaul's Drag Race featured one of the hardest challenges of the season: the Rusical, which was based on Annie this year. Jane Don't, who played Miss Shananigans, reveals what she thinks is the key to winning the Rusical.

Go Inside Shenandoah University's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN on Our Instagram Story
Go Inside Shenandoah University's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN on Our Instagram Story
February 28, 2026

Go inside Shenandoah University's production of Catch Me If You Can on our Instagram Story! Musical Theatre student Emerson Riley, who leads the production, will be taking over BroadwayWorld's account to give followers a look inside the musical.

Betty Who Is Writing A Musical With Ilana Peña; First Listen
Betty Who Is Writing A Musical With Ilana Peña; First Listen
February 27, 2026

Betty Who has released a first listen to the new musical she is writing with Ilana Peña. The Hadestown alum took to Instagram to share a snippet of an untitled song from the upcoming musical. Watch the video!

Stage Mag Spotlight: The Coterie Theatre's THE DRUM CLOSET
Stage Mag Spotlight: The Coterie Theatre's THE DRUM CLOSET
February 27, 2026

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Coterie Theatre's production of The Drum Closet. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions.

Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
Video: NYC Public School Students Sing 'Beyond the Sea' For Jonathan Groff
February 26, 2026

Students from New York City Public Schools serenaded Just In Time star Jonathan Groff with a rendition of Bobby Darin's 'Beyond the Sea.' Watch a video of their performance at Circle in the Square!

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies Taylor Swift With 'The Fate of Melania'
Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies Taylor Swift With 'The Fate of Melania'
February 26, 2026

Randy Rainbow is back with a new parody video, this time using Taylor Swift to take aim at Melania Trump. In 'The Fate of Melania,' the comedian uses Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' off of 'The Life of a Showgirl' to parody the First Lady.

Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Celebrates One Year on Broadway With Cuban Coffee Truck
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Celebrates One Year on Broadway With Cuban Coffee Truck
February 24, 2026

Buena Vista Social Club celebrated its first year on Broadway with a special surprise for audiences. After its first anniversary performance, the audience was treated to cafecitos from a Cuban coffee truck outside of the theatre. Watch the video!

Baz Luhrmann Confirms ELVIS Stage Musical Is In the Works
Baz Luhrmann Confirms ELVIS Stage Musical Is In the Works
February 24, 2026

Baz Luhrmann has confirmed that there is a stage adaptation of his 2022 Elvis film in the works. In a new interview promoting his EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert film, the director confirmed that the musical is currently being worked on.

What Upcoming Broadway Musical Are You Most Excited For?
What Upcoming Broadway Musical Are You Most Excited For?
February 21, 2026

New revivals include The Rocky Horror Show and CATS: the Jellicle Ball. New musicals that have yet to begin performances include Beaches, A New Musical, The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon, and Titanique! Vote now for what Broadway show you are excited for.

Exclusive: Watch Karen Ziemba Sing in Rehearsals For MONTE CRISTO
Exclusive: Watch Karen Ziemba Sing in Rehearsals For MONTE CRISTO
February 19, 2026

Step inside rehearsals for the world premiere production of Monte Cristo, the musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' novel The Count of Monte Cristo. This exclusive video clip features Tony Winner Karen Ziemba, who plays Carconte/Lucrezia Borgia.

Stage Mag Spotlight: THE SOUND INSIDE at Capital Stage
Stage Mag Spotlight: THE SOUND INSIDE at Capital Stage
February 13, 2026

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on Capital Stage's production of The Sound Inside! Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person.

THE GREAT GATSBY's Morgan Harrison Takes Over Our Instagram Today
THE GREAT GATSBY's Morgan Harrison Takes Over Our Instagram Today
February 14, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Morgan Harrison is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Harrison takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical.

Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk & Kelli Barrett Sing New BEACHCES Songs
February 13, 2026

Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett gave a first listen to Beaches the Musical at an event at So & So's. The performance included the recently released duet 'Wish I Could Be Like You,' as well as 'Words I Could Have Said' and 'Real Woman.' Watch videos!

Marc Shaiman's Memoir Audiobook to Feature Martin Short, Nathan Lane & More
Marc Shaiman's Memoir Audiobook to Feature Martin Short, Nathan Lane & More
February 12, 2026

Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.

SCHMIGADOON Musical to Reveal Broadway Cast Tomorrow
SCHMIGADOON Musical to Reveal Broadway Cast Tomorrow
February 10, 2026

The Broadway production of Schmigadoon! will reveal its Broadway cast tomorrow. In a video posted to the show's Instagram, the show confirmed that is will be announcing cast members on Wednesday, February 11, showing the costumes of some characters.

Joshua Henry to Record Acoustic Album Live at Lincoln Center
Joshua Henry to Record Acoustic Album Live at Lincoln Center
February 10, 2026

Joshua Henry is inviting a select amount of audience members to witness the recording of his new acoustic album. The Ragtime star took to Instagram to reveal that he will be releasing a new acoustic LP, recording it this month at Lincoln Center.



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