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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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Contest: Win Tickets to See PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse
Contest: Win Tickets to See PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse
April 27, 2026

Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to most awarded play of 2025, Purpose, by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Fresh from winning the Tony Award for Best Play, see the play at La Jolla Playhouse.

Meryl Streep Eyes Return to Broadway With Martin Short
Meryl Streep Eyes Return to Broadway With Martin Short
April 21, 2026

Meryl Streep tells Andy Cohen she and Martin Short have been chatting about doing Broadway together. Could this dream duo actually happen?

Video: Isa Briones & Jeremy Jordan Record 'First Real Love' from JUST IN TIME
Video: Isa Briones & Jeremy Jordan Record 'First Real Love' from JUST IN TIME
April 17, 2026

Just In Time on Broadway has released new video footage of Isa Briones and Jeremy Jordan recording 'First Real Love' before they hit the stage together. Jordan will be joining Briones as 'Bobby Darin' on Tuesday.

Stage Mag Spotlight: Osbourn Theatre's MAMMA MIA!
Stage Mag Spotlight: Osbourn Theatre's MAMMA MIA!
April 17, 2026

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on Osbourn Theatre's production of MAMMA MIA! Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions.

Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
April 17, 2026

Chess showstopper Nicholas Christopher wows audiences by belting out a note for nearly 20 seconds eight times a week. While recording 'Endgame (pt. 2),' a new video shows Christopher singing the note that receives mid-song applause nightly.

Video: HAMILTON Cast Performs Mash-Up With RAYE's 'Where Is My Husband'
Video: HAMILTON Cast Performs Mash-Up With RAYE's 'Where Is My Husband'
April 16, 2026

The cast of London's Hamilton has released a new music video, mashing up 'The Schuyler Sisters' with RAYE's 'WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!' The new video features Hamilton characters like Eliza Schuyler, Aaron Burr, and more reenacting the song.

Khaila Wilcoxon to Return to SIX on Broadway as 'Catherine of Aragon'
Khaila Wilcoxon to Return to SIX on Broadway as 'Catherine of Aragon'
April 16, 2026

Khaila Wilcoxon will return to SIX the Musical on Broadway as 'Catherine of Aragon' on May 18. She will play a limited engagement through July 19, the show's Instagram account reveals, succeeding Adrianna Hicks.

Adrianna Hicks Sets Final Performance in SIX THE MUSICAL
Adrianna Hicks Sets Final Performance in SIX THE MUSICAL
April 15, 2026

Adrianna Hicks has announced her final bow in SIX on Broadway. The musical's original 'Catherine of Aragon' will be playing her final performance at the Lena Horne Theatre on May 17.

Shop SPELLING BEE Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop
Shop SPELLING BEE Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop
April 15, 2026

As The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee continues its extended run Off-Broadway, buy some merch from the show! The production is offering a variety of apparel, along with a mug, keychain, pens, beanie, apparel, and more.

Video: Mark Ballas & Whitney Leavitt Perform 'We Both Reached For the Gun'
Video: Mark Ballas & Whitney Leavitt Perform 'We Both Reached For the Gun'
April 14, 2026

Chicago has released the first footage of Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt performing together on Broadway! Watch a video of the pair performing 'We Both Reached For the Gun' during their first week together at the iconic musical.

Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
April 14, 2026

Enjoy 'one night in Bangkok' and watch the cast of Chess on Broadway performing 'Golden Bangkok.' Watch the video, featuring Casey Garvin, Sydney Jones, Sean MacLaughlin, Sarah Meahl, Samantha Pollino, Katie Webber, and more.

Jason Robert Brown Reveals Nick Jonas' Label Blocked THE LAST FIVE YEARS Album
Jason Robert Brown Reveals Nick Jonas' Label Blocked THE LAST FIVE YEARS Album
April 14, 2026

Jason Robert Brown has revealed why there was not a cast recording for the 2025 revival of The Last Five Years. While teasing the new album with Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, Brown revealed why Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas did not record an album.

Phillipa Soo Says Her Favorite HAMILTON Song Isn’t One She Performed
Phillipa Soo Says Her Favorite HAMILTON Song Isn’t One She Performed
April 14, 2026

Phillipa Soo has revealed her favorite Hamilton song – but it's not one she sang. The Tony-nominated original cast member of the hit musical recently divulged that her favorite song from the musical is 'Wait For It,' which is sung by Aaron Burr.

Video: Derek Klena Sings 'Waving Through A Window' With the Savannah Bananas
Video: Derek Klena Sings 'Waving Through A Window' With the Savannah Bananas
April 13, 2026

Derek Klena has hit the ball out of the park with another Savannah Bananas performance! The Broadway alum performed 'Waving Through A Window' from Dear Evan Hansen at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Kenan Stadium. Watch the video now!

Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Cast Perform 'Corn Puddin' on Broadway
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Cast Perform 'Corn Puddin' on Broadway
April 13, 2026

Schmigadoon! has released a first look at McKenzie Kurtz and the cast of the new musical performing 'Corn Puddin'' on Broadway! See the new video now, which also features Sara Chase and Alex Brightman.

Video: Peyton List Jokes She 'Hates' the 'Candy Store' Riff in HEATHERS
Video: Peyton List Jokes She 'Hates' the 'Candy Store' Riff in HEATHERS
April 13, 2026

Peyton List is opening up about her favorite and least favorite moments in Heathers the Musical. In a new video, Off-Broadway's current 'Heather Chandler' says that she 'cant' wait' for the big 'Candy Store' riff to be over every night.

Director Luca Guadagnino Defends Timothée Chalamet's Ballet and Opera Comments
Director Luca Guadagnino Defends Timothée Chalamet's Ballet and Opera Comments
April 13, 2026

Director Luca Guadagnino is defending Timothée Chalamet after his controversy surrounding his comments on ballet and opera. The Call Me By Your Name director gave his thoughts on the Wonka star saying that 'no one cares' about the “ballet or opera.”

Isa Briones Speaks Out on Audience Member Shouting to Her Mid-Performance
Isa Briones Speaks Out on Audience Member Shouting to Her Mid-Performance
April 13, 2026

Isa Briones is speaking out on an audience member who shouted out her The Pitt character's name to her mid-performance at Just In Time. She shared that an audience member inapropriately yelled out 'Dr. Santos!' during the show.

Photos: First Look at TITANIQUE on Broadway With Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons & More
Photos: First Look at TITANIQUE on Broadway With Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons & More
April 12, 2026

Get a first look at production photos of Titanique on Broadway as it celebrates its opening night! The cast includes Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande, Constantine Rousouli, John Riddle, and Layton Williams.



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