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Michael Major

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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BroadwayWorld Launches Digital Broadway-Themed Holiday Cards
BroadwayWorld Launches Digital Broadway-Themed Holiday Cards
December 16, 2025

Spread holiday cheer with personalized BroadwayWorld cards! With nine different designs available, the holiday cards feature photos from Death Becomes Her, Wicked, The Great Gatsby, Oh Mary, Maybe Happy Ending, and more.

McKenzie Kurtz Plays Final Performance in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
McKenzie Kurtz Plays Final Performance in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
December 16, 2025

McKenzie Kurtz has played her final performance in Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway. The Wicked alum took to Instagram to share that she took her final bow as 'Heather Chandler' on Monday night.

Video: Kecia Lewis Takes Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
Video: Kecia Lewis Takes Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
December 15, 2025

Kecia Lewis played her final performance in Hell's Kitchen on Broadway, celebrating the end of her Tony-winning run. Watch the video of Lewis, who won a Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards the role of 'Miss Liza Jane'

Stage Mag Spotlight: The Secret Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Stage Mag Spotlight: The Secret Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 12, 2025

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on The Secret Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to in-person.

Video: IAMT Student Nails 'Gimme Gimme' at Jeremy Jordan Masterclass
Video: IAMT Student Nails 'Gimme Gimme' at Jeremy Jordan Masterclass
December 12, 2025

Before Jeremy Jordan took the stage in The Great Gatsby on Broadway, he taught a masterclass at The Institute for American Musical Theatre. Jordan worked with IAMT's second year students, reuniting with his Rock of Ages co-star. Watch a video!

CRAZY RICH ASIANS Musical Reading Held in New York City This Week
CRAZY RICH ASIANS Musical Reading Held in New York City This Week
December 11, 2025

A reading for the musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is being held in New York City this week. The stage version of Jon M. Chu's hit film is being worked on, with Helen J. Shen, Alyssa Fox, Jasmine Forsberg and more involved.

Video: Watch Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, & GYPSY Stars Perform Grammy Museum Concert
Video: Watch Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, & GYPSY Stars Perform Grammy Museum Concert
December 11, 2025

Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak performed for the GRAMMY Museum's “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” last week. The video features performances of 'Now All I Need Is the Girl,' 'If Mama Was Married,' and 'Some People.'

Video: Rebecca Naomi Jones Sings 'Our Lady of the Underground' in HADESTOWN
Video: Rebecca Naomi Jones Sings 'Our Lady of the Underground' in HADESTOWN
December 10, 2025

As Rebecca Naomi Jones begins her final week in Hadestown on Broadway, watch her performance 'Our Lady of the Underground' in the hit musical. Watch a video of her as 'Persephone' before her last bow on Sunday.

Video: Lencia Kebede Opens Up About Her 'Elphaba' in WICKED
Video: Lencia Kebede Opens Up About Her 'Elphaba' in WICKED
December 10, 2025

Lencia Kebede sits down to discuss her interpretation of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway in a new episode of Citizens of Oz. In the video, the Hamilton alum opens up about her take on the iconic character and more.

Video: Lorna Courtney Passes the Role of 'Veronica' in HEATHERS on to Kuhoo Verma
Video: Lorna Courtney Passes the Role of 'Veronica' in HEATHERS on to Kuhoo Verma
December 9, 2025

As Lorna Courtney took her final bow as 'Veronica Sawyer' in Heathers the Musical, she 'passed the mallet' to the production's new star, Kuhoo Verma. In a new video, Courtney hands over the croquet mallet to Verma before she joins the company.

MASQUERADE Launches Digital Cancellation Line; Extends Through March 2026
MASQUERADE Launches Digital Cancellation Line; Extends Through March 2026
December 9, 2025

Masquerade will now play an additional 8 weeks through March 2026. Masquerade also announced it has partnered with TodayTix to offer $178 Digital Cancellation Line tickets exclusively on the TodayTix app.

Kristin Chenoweth Returns to QUEEN OF VERSAILLES After Knee & Neck Injury
Kristin Chenoweth Returns to QUEEN OF VERSAILLES After Knee & Neck Injury
December 8, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth returned to the Queen of Versailles on Sunday after injuring her knees and neck after a performance last week. She took to Instagram to share that she was returning to the show after Sherie Rene Scott had stepped in for her.



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