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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.

Video: Watch SHUCKED Perform 'Best Man Wins' on the TODAY SHOW

May 4, 2023

Tony nominee Kevin Cahoon and the cast of Shucked took over the TODAY Show Plaza to perform 'Best Man Wins.

Video: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform the DREAMGIRLS-Inspired 'It's Over' in SCHMIGADOON!

May 4, 2023

Ariana DeBose kicked off the final episode of Schmigadoon! season two by belting out 'It's Over.

Video: Watch Tinsley Mortimer in QUEENMAKER: THE MAKING OF AN IT GIRL Trailer

May 4, 2023

On the surface, QUEENMAKER: THE MAKING OF AN IT GIRL is a fun, nostalgic romp through the mid-2000s pop culture that dominated mainstream media and laid the foundation for current reality tv and the influencers of the social media generation.

Video: Watch SHUCKED Perform 'Corn' on the TODAY SHOW

May 4, 2023

The cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Shucked appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform their opening number, 'Corn.

TEKE::TEKE Share Wistful 'Doppelganger' Single

May 4, 2023

The song is accompanied by a music video created by Pelletier alongside vocalist Maya Kuroki.

GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP 2023 Coming to Theaters

May 4, 2023

Featuring the Dead’s Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, and with Bruce Hornsby and Vince Welnick on keys, the Soldier Field show was filled with fan favorites, including “Shakedown Street,” “Brown-Eyed Women,” “Playing In The Band,” “Terrapin

Chloe Moriondo Shares Split Decision Double Single

May 4, 2023

Working with producers/co-writers including Oscar Scheller (Rina Sawayama, PinkPantheress, Charli XCX), David Pramik (Machine Gun Kelly, Oliver Tree), and Teddy Geiger (Caroline Polachek, Olivia O’Brien), SUCKERPUNCH signals a new era for Moriondo and marks a bold leap forward from the understated

ELLIE DIXON Announces New EP 'In Case of Emergency' & Shares New Single 'Dopamine'

May 4, 2023

Ellie previously shared “Big Lizard Energy,” another demonstration of her ability to play with words and items from her life, culminating in an intelligent brand of indie-pop.

Post Malone to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala

May 4, 2023

Post Malone, a Universal Music Publishing Group writer, joins the distinguished company of Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, a

Tom Grennan Releases New Single 'How Does It Feel'

May 4, 2023

With further dates booked across the country starting in June.

THE DIRTY NIL Share New Single 'Celebration' Ahead of New Album

May 4, 2023

The Dirty Nil, will drop a new album, Free Rein to Passions via Dine Alone Records.

Heart Attack Man Takes A Shot In 'Like A Kennedy'

May 4, 2023

Punk rock band Heart Attack Man have shared their new single “Like A Kennedy”, an emotional track structured around anxious guitars.

The Flaming Lips to Release New Pink Vinyl EP 'Hypnotist'

May 4, 2023

It notably collects four fan favorite tracks previously only available on the 6-CD Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots 20th Anniversary Box Set.

Jon Regen Announces New Album 'Satisfied Mind'

May 4, 2023

The track (as well as its heartfelt lyric video) features jazz icon Ron Carter and saxophonist Dave McMurray (Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones).

Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon

May 4, 2023

Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon, Tom Kitt, Frankie Grande, Henry Platt, Bridget Everett, Emma Hunton, Isaac Mizrahi, Jesse Eisenberg, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joey McIntyre, Lance Bass, Melissa McCarthy, Michelle Visage, Nina West, Peppermint, Stephen Trask, and more have joined the lineup of the

Yam Haus Release New Acoustic Version of Single 'Rafters'

May 3, 2023

Minneapolis-based indie pop-rock trio Yam Haus have released a live, stripped-down version of their acclaimed new single, “Rafters.

The Head and The Heart Present: Down in the Valley Announces Single-Day Lineups

May 3, 2023

Saturday will feature a welcoming, one-day-only acoustic set from The Head And The Heart along with riveting performances from some of the top indie rock and folk singer-songwriters such as Waxahatchee, Faye Webster, Rayland Baxter and Miya Folick.

WE LIVE HERE: THE MIDWEST Documentary From Filmmakers David Miller and Melinda Maerker Acquired by Hulu Originals

May 3, 2023

“We Live Here: The Midwest” explores timely, personal stories of LGBTQI+ families who strive to build lives in their communities despite biased legislation and mounting prejudice.

Olga Merediz Joins Disney's PUPSTRUCTION Series

May 3, 2023

Joining the previously announced voice cast in recurring and guest star roles for season one are Olga Merediz (Broadway's 'In the Heights') as Grandma Dee, Todrick Hall ('American Idol') as Harvey Hare, Gabriel Iglesias ('Space Jam: A New Legacy') as Felipe and Nate Torrence ('Zootopia') as Chameleo

ANGEL CITY Documentary to Premiere on HBO in May

May 3, 2023

HBO Original three-part docuseries ANGEL CITY, directed by Arlene Nelson (“Gutsy” and HBO’s “Naked States”) and executive produced by Academy Award®-winners Natalie Portman, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, and Jimmy Chin, with Sophie Mas, Anna Barnes, and Christine O’Malley.

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