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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.

KT TUNSTALL Adds More Dates to North American Tour

March 21, 2023

KT TUNSTALL is ready to hit the road for a North American run of live shows beginning April 20th with four shows in eastern Canada before heading south to the U.

Ane Díaz Announces Debut LP 'Despechada'

March 21, 2023

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jim White, Paul Fonfara, and John Keane, the project continues Díaz’s overarching themes of family orientation and paying homage to her homeland, with her fear of forgetting cherished memories of Venezuela fueling the inspiration behind the reimagined renditions o

Desire Marea Shares New Track 'Rah (Feat. Zoë Modiga)'

March 21, 2023

Following the striking track and accompanying video for “Be Free”, which explores queer love within the realms of South Africa’s hyper-masculine world of taxi gangs, he shares the delicate and brooding 8-minute epic, “Rah”.

Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Black Queen) Announces Debut Solo Tour

March 21, 2023

Greg Puciato, former vocalist of The Dillinger Escape Plan, and man of multiple bands (Killer Be Killed, Jerry Cantrell, and The Black Queen), ventures out on his first solo tour this Spring, with dates stretching across North America.

Rising Icelandic Neoclassical Artist Eydís Evensen Shares 'Anna's Theme'

March 21, 2023

Following a weekend in Austin at SXSW including the Iceland Airwaves showcase, Eydís shares the new single & video for 'Anna's Theme.

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

March 21, 2023

Initial confirmed talent includes Alaska, BeBe Zahara Benet, Bob The Drag Queen, Brandon Stansell, Darienne Lake, Desmond Is Amazing, Divina De Campo, Eureka O’Hara, Frankie Grande, Ginger Minj, Jackie Beat, Jiggly Caliente, Jinkx Monsoon, Jujubee, Justin Martindale, Katya, Kerri Colby, Laganja Es

Dorthia Cottrell (Windhand) Releases New Single 'Harvester' Off Upcoming Solo Album 'Death Folk Country'

March 21, 2023

Decorated with wind chimes and childhood nostalgia, Dorthia Cottrell’s new single “Harvester” longs for nature.

Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Cast Celebrates Season Two in NYC

March 21, 2023

The cast of “Schmigadoon!” gathered at The Park Lane Hotel in New York City ahead of the season two premiere.

TAPEWORMS Return With Vibrant New Single 'IRL'

March 21, 2023

The acronym for ‘In Real LIfe’, a phrase born on social media to distinguish ‘virtual life’ from ‘real life’, ‘IRL’ was heavily inspired by Japanese light novel ‘Haruhi Suzumiya’.

NRBQ's Terry Adams & Steve Ferguson Announce Expanded Reissue of 2006 Album 'Louisville Sluggers'

March 21, 2023

Omnivore Recordings has announced the expanded reissue of Louisville Sluggers, the 2006 release from NRBQ co-founders Terry Adams and Steve Ferguson, will be available on May 12 on CD and Digital.

LØLØ Shares New Single '5,6,7,8 (feat. girlfriends)'

March 21, 2023

On the cusp of becoming a true pop-punk leviathan, rising star LØLØ levels up even further with the release of her latest single “5,6,7,8 (feat.

Billie Eilish, Lana Del Rey & More to Headline Lollapalooza

March 21, 2023

This year’s lineup also includes performances from Fred again.

Little Big Announce Their Live Return to America Ahead of New Music

March 21, 2023

The influential punk-pop-rave band Little Big will embark on a 16-date American tour in June.

The Hackles Release 4th Single 'Angela' in Advance of New Album

March 21, 2023

With a nod to 70’s era folk rock, the song features Kati’s mesmerizing vocals and the band’s stunning three-part harmonies that give way to a dizzying swirl of strings, organ, guitar and percussion.

John Vanderslice Shares New Single 'CRYSTALS 15 (DIE!)'

March 21, 2023

Where lead single “Crystals 26” included familiar elements of classic Vanderslice, “CRYSTALS 15 (DIE!)” is a bit-crushed transmission intermingled with haunting samples that feels like the logical conclusion of his largely instrumental David Berman tribute from 2021 and more recent foray int

YOURS ARE THE ONLY EARS Releases 'Bad Habit'

March 21, 2023

Yours Are The Only Ears, the project of New York’s Susannah Cutler, releases “Bad Habit,” the final single from her upcoming album, We Know The Sky.

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER Now Available to Preorder on Vudu

March 21, 2023

Feeling blue that you didn’t have a chance to watch Avatar: The Way of Water in theaters or want to dive back into the award-winning sequel again and again? Vudu has you covered, as the film is now available to preorder on Fandango’s on-demand streaming service so you can watch from the comf

Video: Watch A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Season Four Teaser

March 21, 2023

Returning core cast members include Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend.

Nickel Creek Extend 2023 Headline Tour

March 21, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—will continue their extensive headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed shows at Los Angeles’ Theatre at Ace Hotel (two nights), Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Ha

Larry Fleet Extends Headline Tour Into Summer 2023

March 21, 2023

Adding on to his second headlining tour, road-tested Big Loud Records troubadour Larry Fleet is extending his Larry Fleet Live tour presented by Black Buffalo, tacking on eight new dates nationwide.

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