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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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The Lion King

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Hairspray

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Joshua Bassett Says Live Theater 'Isn't His Thing' After LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Joshua Bassett Says Live Theater 'Isn't His Thing' After LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
May 13, 2026

Joshua Bassett is opening up about his experience in Little Shop of Horrors, stating that the demands of live theater aren't his 'calling.' Watch a video of the High School Musical star saying that he respects theater, it was a 'challenge.'

Video: Watch BAM's HAMLET Perform a Pop-Up Scene in Brooklyn
Video: Watch BAM's HAMLET Perform a Pop-Up Scene in Brooklyn
May 11, 2026

Watch Hiran Abeysekera and cast members from BAM's Hamlet take Shakespeare’s Gravedigger scene out of the Harvey Theatre and into the Brooklyn community for a special pop-up performance. Check out a video.

Video: Lea Michele's Kids Join Her Onstage at CHESS For Mother's Day
Video: Lea Michele's Kids Join Her Onstage at CHESS For Mother's Day
May 11, 2026

Lea Michele was surprised by her children onstage at Chess for Mother's Day! During the production's curtain call on Sunday, her kids ran out to hand her flowers. Watch the video now.

Broadway Alum Rhamell Burke Arrested For Deadly Subway Shove
Broadway Alum Rhamell Burke Arrested For Deadly Subway Shove
May 11, 2026

Broadway alum Rhamell Burke is being charged for murder after the fatal shoving of a 76-year-old man in a Chelsea subway station. The performer, who appeared on Broadway in King Kong, pushed Ross Falzone down the 18th Street station stairs.

Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Perform 'With All Of Your Heart'
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Perform 'With All Of Your Heart'
May 8, 2026

Watch a video of Isabelle McCalla leading the cast of Schmigadoon! on Broadway in 'With All of Your Heart.' The show-stopping number, which kicks off Act Two, features the ensemble performing Christopher Gattelli's Tony-nominated choreography.

Ana Gasteyer Responds to 'September L. Davis' Death: 'Knock 'Em Dead In Heaven'
Ana Gasteyer Responds to 'September L. Davis' Death: 'Knock 'Em Dead In Heaven'
May 8, 2026

Ana Gasteyer has responded to the passing of September L. Davis, her satirical Broadway diva character. The 'five-time Tony nominated Broadway legend's' Instagram account, which has amassed nearly 50,000 followers, confirmed her death this morning.

Stage Mag Spotlight: Kecoughtan High School's MAMMA MIA!
Stage Mag Spotlight: Kecoughtan High School's MAMMA MIA!
May 8, 2026

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

Exclusive: Watch Highlights From Studio Seaview's WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO
Exclusive: Watch Highlights From Studio Seaview's WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO
May 8, 2026

Bubba Weiler’s Well, I’ll Let You Go has officially returned to New York for seven-weeks only! Studio Seaview has released new video footage of the production, which is directed by Drama Desk and Obie winner Jack Serio. Watch the exclusive new video.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Raises Over £500,000 For Music Education By Selling Wine Collection
Andrew Lloyd Webber Raises Over £500,000 For Music Education By Selling Wine Collection
May 7, 2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber has raised £517,910 for The Music in Secondary Schools Trust by selling his wine collection. The MiSST, which provides access to free instruments, weekly tuition and a classical music curriculum to nearly 30,000 students.

Video: Cedric Neal Rehearses 'Simple Joys' From PIPPIN at Signature Theatre
Video: Cedric Neal Rehearses 'Simple Joys' From PIPPIN at Signature Theatre
May 7, 2026

Watch a video of Cedric Neal rehearsing 'Simple Joys' from Signature Theatre's upcoming production of Pippin. Neal leads the production as the Leading Player, joined by Brayden Bambino (The Flea’s Orion and the Goatman) as Pippin. 

EVITA Revival Teases New Announcement Coming Tomorrow
EVITA Revival Teases New Announcement Coming Tomorrow
May 7, 2026

The upcoming Broadway revival of Evita has teased a new announcement for tomorrow. In a new Instagram video, an 'EVITA' chant is placed over photos from the last year's West End engagement. The word 'TOMORROW' flashes before the video ends.

Video: THE LOST BOYS Producers Celebrate Tony Nominations
Video: THE LOST BOYS Producers Celebrate Tony Nominations
May 6, 2026

The Lost Boys celebrated their 12 Tony Award nominations at the top of Tuesday night's performance, with the lead producers making a speech before the show kicked off. Watch videos from inside the show!

Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
May 6, 2026

Audiences at Chess celebrated the production's five Tony Award nominations at Tuesday night's performance. Watch videos of the audience celebrating its Tony-nominated actors, Nicholas Christopher, Bryce Pinkham, and Hannah Cruz.

Video: Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Celebrate TITANIQUE Tony Nominations at Curtain Call
Video: Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Celebrate TITANIQUE Tony Nominations at Curtain Call
May 6, 2026

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers joined the cast of Titaníque during their curtain call to celebrate their four Tony nominations. Watch a video of the 'Las Culturistas' hosts speaking after the performance, congratulating the company on their nominations.

Joshua Henry Opens Up About 'Pain' of Being an Artist After Missing Son's Soccer Game
Joshua Henry Opens Up About 'Pain' of Being an Artist After Missing Son's Soccer Game
May 4, 2026

Joshua Henry is opening up about the difficult balance of fatherhood and being a Broadway performer. The Ragtime star opened up about the 'pain' he felt when one of his children was disappointed to find out he would miss their soccer game.

Contest: Win Signed Limited VHS Cassette of Josh Groban's 'Cinematic' Album
Contest: Win Signed Limited VHS Cassette of Josh Groban's 'Cinematic' Album
May 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld is giving away a rare piece of Josh Groban merchandise. Enter now to win an autographed, handmade and hand-numbered VHS box with an audio cassette of his new 'CINEMATIC' album inside.

Whitney Leavitt Reveals SECRET LIVES Departure During Final CHICAGO Show
Whitney Leavitt Reveals SECRET LIVES Departure During Final CHICAGO Show
May 4, 2026

Whitney Leavitt announced that she will no longer appear on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives during her final performance of Chicago. The Dancing With the Stars alum shocked the audience when she dropped the new mid-performance.

Exclusive: Sam Tutty on the ‘Rewarding’ Experience of Creating TWO STRANGERS
Exclusive: Sam Tutty on the ‘Rewarding’ Experience of Creating TWO STRANGERS
April 30, 2026

Sam Tutty is opening up about 'carrying the cake' from the West End to Broadway with Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York). In an exclusive video, Tutty discusses the 'rewarding' experience of creating a new musical.

WICKED Understudy Details 'Wild' Experience Going on in Her Third Trimester
WICKED Understudy Details 'Wild' Experience Going on in Her Third Trimester
April 30, 2026

Wicked cast member Meg Doherty is sharing the 'wild' details from her experience of going on as 'Madame Morrible' while in her third trimester of pregnancy. Watch a video of her explaining the 'tough' moment.

Brandi Carlile Was Approached to Score a FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Musical
Brandi Carlile Was Approached to Score a FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Musical
April 30, 2026

Brandi Carlile has revealed that she was approached to write the score for a musical adaptation of Fried Green Tomatoes. While appearing on Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers' Las Culturistas podcast, she said she is ready to get to work.



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