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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.

Caitlin Rose to Release 'CAZIMI (Deluxe Edition)' in June

May 24, 2023

The deluxe version also includes a cover of Jason Molina’s “Nashville Moon,” as well as alternate versions of CAZIMI originals “How Far Away,” “Blameless” and “Carried Away.

Nick Jonas & Joe Jonas Both Auditioned For the WICKED Movie

May 24, 2023

Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas have both revealed that they both auditioned for the same role in the Wicked movie.

Video: Shakespeare Featured as Final JEOPARDY! Category

May 24, 2023

Shakespeare was featured in the final categories on a recent episode Jeopardy! The categories were 'Real People in Shakespeare' and 'Shakespeare's Characters.

Rancid Share New Single 'Devil In Disguise'

May 24, 2023

At a whopping 850 Million catalog streams to date, fans and critics alike seem to agree that Rancid’s brand of high impact, no frills punk still flows abundantly in their blood, while easily translating to a modern audience.

Juliana Madrid Announces 'Afterlife' EP & Releases 'Trackstar' Single

May 24, 2023

Madrid wrote “Trackstar” alongside two Grammy-nominated talents; Benjamin Ruttner (of The Knocks), and Matthew Koma (Zedd, Carly Rae Jepsen, Shania Twain etc).

Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Kicks Off CBS MORNINGS' 'Road to the Tonys' Series

May 24, 2023

CBS Mornings launched their 'Road to the Tonys' series this morning by putting a spotlight on Kimberly Akimbo.

Jake Owen Fires Off New Album 'Loose Cannon' on June 23

May 24, 2023

Owen is dropping four new songs from the album this Friday – “On The Boat Again,” “Solo, Solo,” “Nothing,” and “Hot Truck Beer.

TIBERIUS b Shares New Single 'Delicate People'

May 24, 2023

Tiberius b shares another taste of their new EP DIN with the second single and visualizer for “Delicate People.

Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion & More to Perform at LA Pride; Full Lineup Out Now

May 24, 2023

Check out the additional artists joining LA Pride in the Park’s star-studded lineup.

Sally Han Announces Debut EP & Drops 'One Last Time'

May 24, 2023

Sally Han drops the first single “One Last Time” off her forthcoming EP Planet Sarang which is slated for release this summer.

Listen: Hear Brandi Carlile Cover 'Home' From THE WIZ For TED LASSO

May 24, 2023

Brandi Carlile has released her rendition of “Home” from The Wiz.

Videos: Watch the 'j-hope IN THE BOX' & 'SUGA: Road to D-DAY.' Trailer

May 24, 2023

“j-hope IN THE BOX” and “SUGA: Road to D-DAY” give moviegoers around the world a behind-the-scenes look at the lives and work of the global music superstars in an immersive experience that can only be felt in movie theaters, thanks to large screens, three-dimensional sound.

Video: Apple TV+ Shares THE SNOOPY SHOW Season Three Trailer

May 24, 2023

This delightful trailer comes on the heels of a slew of recent programming announcements from Apple TV+, Peanuts and WildBrain, including the new special “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” which follows endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way.

Ernest and 49 Winchester Release Spotify Singles Duet

May 24, 2023

For the very first time, country trailblazer ERNEST and Appalachian country soul group 49 Winchester are joining forces, combining their individually distinguished sounds for the latest installment of Spotify's Spotify Singles.

Louise Post of Veruca Salt Releases New Song 'What About'

May 24, 2023

One of Alternative rock’s most important trailblazers, Louise Post - of seminal band Veruca Salt - releases her latest song “What About.

Video: Watch the REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY Full Reunion Trailer

May 24, 2023

Bravo has shared the complete reunion trailer for season 13 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Video: French 79 Premieres Video for 'You Always Say' Featuring Olivia Merilahti

May 23, 2023

International electronic artist French 79—the musical alias of French producer, remixer and songwriter Simon Henner—premieres the video for his track, “You Always Say,” featuring singer and composer Olivia Merilahti of The Dø.

Sons of (Sam Prekop and John McEntire) to Release 2XLP Vinyl Pressing of Their Widely Acclaimed Debut

May 23, 2023

McEntire is one of the most celebrated engineers, composers, and drummers in forward-thinking music, having recorded and performed with the likes of Tortoise, Stereolab, Modest Mouse and many more.

Johnny Strong Stars in Military Action Film WARHORSE ONE Coming to Theaters

May 23, 2023

Johnny Strong (Black Hawk Down, The Fast and the Furious), newcomer and stand-out child actor Athena Durner and Raj Kala (Black Adam, Mayday) star in the military action film WARHORSE ONE.

Video: Rodrigo y Gabriela Share New Live Performance Video

May 23, 2023

Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela have announced the premiere of “Descending To Nowhere | A Take Away Show,” a new live performance video filmed at an empty Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord in Paris between two sold-out gigs last month and presented exclusively via La Blogo

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