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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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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.

Shop MEXODUS Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop
Shop MEXODUS Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop
April 10, 2026

Celebrate Mexodus' triumphant return Off-Broadway with merch from the show! The show is offering mugs, pins, totes, hats, apparel, and more. Purchase now!

Stage Mag Spotlight: The Norton Singers' SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
Stage Mag Spotlight: The Norton Singers' SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
April 10, 2026

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Norton Singers' production of Sunday in the Park With George. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions.

Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
April 10, 2026

Watch videos of Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowtiz, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross performing “The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square,” “Our Children,” and “Make Them Hear You' from Ragtime in the subway station.

Broadway Social Weekly Roundup: Heather Morris, Andrew Lloyd Webber & More
Broadway Social Weekly Roundup: Heather Morris, Andrew Lloyd Webber & More
April 10, 2026

This week's round includes P!NK hosting the Tony Awards, Moulin Rouge! the Musical's new closing date, Kirstin Maldonado joining SIX the Musical, Tom Felton extending his run in Harry Potter & the Cursed Child, and new casting for Maybe Happy Ending.

Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
April 10, 2026

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.

Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying to Make Broadway Producing Debut With TITANIQUE
Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying to Make Broadway Producing Debut With TITANIQUE
April 10, 2026

Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying have joined the producing team of Titanique on Broadway. The Pentatonix star and his husband make their Broadway producing debut with the project.

Video: Watch Mark Ballas Sing 'All I Care About Is Love' in CHICAGO on Broadway
Video: Watch Mark Ballas Sing 'All I Care About Is Love' in CHICAGO on Broadway
April 9, 2026

Watch Mark Ballas make his debut as 'Billy Flynn' in Chicago on Broadway with a performance of 'All I Care About Is Love,' featuring the musical's ensemble. In a new video shared to his Instagram, Ballas makes his entrance as 'Billy Flynn.'

Video: Watch 'I Wanna Go Back' From SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
Video: Watch 'I Wanna Go Back' From SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
April 9, 2026

Signature Theatre has shared an exclusive look Preston Truman Boyd singing 'I Wanna Go Back' from Safety Not Guaranteed. Watch the video from Ryan Miller and Nick Blaemire's musical now!

Videos: Watch Scenes From ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL)
Videos: Watch Scenes From ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL)
April 9, 2026

The Public Theatre has released videos of scenes from Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), which stars Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub, Susannah Perkins, and more. The play is written by playwright Anna Ziegler.

Shop JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop
Shop JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop
April 9, 2026

As August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone returns to Broadway, buy merch from the star-studded production! Be the first to buy merchandise from the show, including a beanie, music scarf, pin set, tote, mug, hoodie, and tee.



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