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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.

Young The Giant Releases 'American Bollywood' On Vinyl

March 1, 2023

To support American Bollywood, the band is touring the US and Canada this summer with opening act Milky Chance.

boygenius Release 'Not Strong Enough'

March 1, 2023

boygenius - the acclaimed trio comprising Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, have released “Not Strong Enough,” the fourth track taken from their highly anticipated debut album the record.

VIDEO: HBO Shares SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE Season Two Trailer

March 1, 2023

Cast includes Bridget Everett (Sam), Jeff Hiller (Joel), Mary Catherine Garrison (Tricia), Jane Brody (Mary Jo), Murray Hill (Fred Rococo), Mercedes White (Tiffani), Kailey Albus (Shannon), and Meighan Gerachis (Irma).

Bebe Neuwirth to Guest Star on FRASIER Revival on Paramount+

March 1, 2023

Bebe Neuwirth will return to the role of Dr.

Miley Cyrus to Release 'Flowers' Demo

March 1, 2023

Miley Cyrus will released the demo of her #1 single 'Flowers.

Kristen Bell Comedy Series by Erin Foster Gets Netflix Greenlight

March 1, 2023

Netflix has greenlit a new comedy series by Erin Foster starring Kristen Bell.

Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo Celebrate 200 Episodes of 'UNHhhh' Podcast

March 1, 2023

To commemorate this landmark accomplishment, photographic artist Franz Szony captured new artwork with Trixie and Katya against a background of green fabric traveling up their legs to form stunning gowns, symbolizing how the pair are masters of green screen comedy.

Sun Room Announces Headline East Coast Tour Run

March 1, 2023

California garage rock band Sun Room will embark on a headline tour run in celebration of their recent EP release.

Jinkx Monsoon, DRAG: THE MUSICAL & More Win Queerties Awards - Full List of Winners!

March 1, 2023

Drag: the Musical, Jinkx Monsoon, and more won Queerties awards, taking place February 28th in Los Angeles.

Sara Bareilles & Daveed Diggs Join Audible's 'Breakthrough' Singing Competition Series

March 1, 2023

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and musician Sara Bareilles, and Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Kelly Rowland have signed on to judge the show.

Acoustic Guitarist IAN GOTHE Reveals New Single 'Amphitrite'

March 1, 2023

Watch the video premiere of “Amphitrite”—directed by award-winning film director Prince Bagdasarian (Showtime’s Abducted) and blending concept scenes with IAN’s performance at the Covina Center For The Performing Arts, in Covina, California.

Riah Releases 'can't lose you now'

March 1, 2023

The video for 'can't lose you now,' directed by David OD, is just as trippy and addictive as the song itself, with images giving way the pulsing beat of the song, pushed forward as she sings, 'already lost you once, can't lose you now,' complete with a subtle tinge of grunge on the surface, deeply-f

Hollywood Undead Announce 'Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe' & Share 'Evil'

March 1, 2023

Platinum-certified Los Angeles quintet, Hollywood Undead will release the deluxe version of their eighth studio album Hotel Kalifornia.

Cosmic Kitten Share Title-Track From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime'

March 1, 2023

They have shared the album's title track, and its accompanying music video, which premiered over at V13.

Gov't Mule Announces Spring Tour Dates

March 1, 2023

The renowned GRAMMY-nominated quartet – led by GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – will launch their 10-date headlining run on May 5th in New Orleans with a special evening during Jazz Fest featuring guests George Porter Jr.

THE ELVIS CONSPIRACY Scribe Rikki Lee Travolta Wins 8th Best Screenplay Award of the Season

March 1, 2023

Travolta credits the swelling popularity of the script to the public’s recent interest in the alternate history genre and the surge in attention on Elvis-related projects including Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-nominated 'Elvis' and the upcoming 'Priscilla' from writer/director Sofia Coppola.

May Rio Shares New Single 'Need You Like'

March 1, 2023

May shares her new single and video for 'Need You Like.

Dropkick Murphys to Release 'Okemah Rising'

March 1, 2023

The 10-track album (available on CD, LP and streaming services worldwide) takes off from 2022’s This Machine Still Kills Fascists, on which Dropkick Murphys write original music around previously-unpublished lyrics of the late Guthrie in a unique collaboration, with the band finding a common philo

Big Boss Vette Taps Coi LeRay & Releases 'Pretty Girls Walk (Remix)'

March 1, 2023

“Pretty Girls Walk” has emerged as a phenomenon.

Robert Ellis Shares Tranquil New Single 'Gene' From New Album

March 1, 2023

Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single titled 'Gene.

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