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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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Video: Katie Couric Joins Mariska Hargitay Onstage in EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Video: Katie Couric Joins Mariska Hargitay Onstage in EVERY BRILLIANT THING
June 3, 2026

Katie Couric joined Mariska Hargitay onstage at Every Brilliant Thing for her opening night gala. Watch the video of Couric hitting the stage as her college professor.

Contest: Win Tickets to THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
Contest: Win Tickets to THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse
June 1, 2026

Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to The Monsters at La Jolla Playhouse. BroadwayWorld is giving away a pair of tickets to two winners. Submit now to see this acclaimed play.

Video: How KENREX's Onstage Musician Performs a Live Soundtrack Every Night
Video: How KENREX's Onstage Musician Performs a Live Soundtrack Every Night
May 29, 2026

Go onstage at KENREX with Drama Desk Award winner John Patrick Elliott. Watch how one musician and one desk bring Skidmore to life through sound and music in the acclaimed Off-Broadway production.

Stage Mag Spotlight: Miami Children’s Theater's WEST SIDE STORY
Stage Mag Spotlight: Miami Children’s Theater's WEST SIDE STORY
May 29, 2026

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on Miami Children’s Theater's production of West Side Story Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions.

SCHMIGADOON! to Release Broadway Cast Recording This Summer
SCHMIGADOON! to Release Broadway Cast Recording This Summer
May 28, 2026

Schmigadoon! will release a Broadway cast recording this summer. Produced by Joy Machine Records, the upcoming album will capture Cinco Paul's Tony-nominated score, which includes new material not heard in the Apple TV series.

Video: Cynthia Erivo Looks Back on Iconic Lines From COLOR PURPLE, WICKED & More
Video: Cynthia Erivo Looks Back on Iconic Lines From COLOR PURPLE, WICKED & More
May 27, 2026

Cynthia Erivo is looking back on playing iconic roles like Harriet Tubman, Aretha Franklin, and more. In a new video with Variety, the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner is tasked with guessing the lines and lyrics from her former projects. 

JoJo Was Set to Start CHESS Rehearsals the Day They Announced Closing
JoJo Was Set to Start CHESS Rehearsals the Day They Announced Closing
May 27, 2026

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque has revealed that she was supposed to start rehearsals for CHESS on Broadway the day that the show announced its early closing. JoJo was set to take over the role of 'Florence Vassey' from Lea Michele.

PITCH PERFECT Musical Adaptation Could Be In Development
PITCH PERFECT Musical Adaptation Could Be In Development
May 26, 2026

A musical adaptation of Pitch Perfect is seemingly in development. Social media posts have revealed that a workshop is currently underway, which reveals that the musical features a book by Sas Goldberg.

'Broadway Bakes' Returns to Schmackary's With Stars From HADESTOWN, SCHMIGADOON & More
'Broadway Bakes' Returns to Schmackary's With Stars From HADESTOWN, SCHMIGADOON & More
May 26, 2026

Schmackary’s is hosting their 7th Broadway Bakes fundraiser this week. Confirmed participants this year include Sara Chase, Alex Brightman, Josh Rivera, Harvey Guillén, Betsy Wolfe, Christopher Sieber, Max Clayton, Marty Lauter, and more!

Native Theatre Movement Receives 250 Signatures Urging For Stronger Native Representation in Theatre
Native Theatre Movement Receives 250 Signatures Urging For Stronger Native Representation in Theatre
May 22, 2026

The recently-formed Native Theatre Movement has launched an initiative across the country that advocates for stronger Native representation and leadership in American theatre. The initiative launched with open letter, signed by more than 250 artists.

Kaleigh Cronin Makes Back-to-Back Principal Debuts at SCHMIGADOON
Kaleigh Cronin Makes Back-to-Back Principal Debuts at SCHMIGADOON
May 22, 2026

Making your debut in a principal role as an understudy is already a big task on Broadway – and Kaleigh Cronin did it twice this week. Usually seen in the ensemble, Cronin played 'Mildred Layton' on Wednesday and 'Melissa Gimble' on Thursday.

Video: Watch La Mirada Theatre's ANASTASIA Star Lena Ceja Perform 'Journey to the Past'
Video: Watch La Mirada Theatre's ANASTASIA Star Lena Ceja Perform 'Journey to the Past'
May 21, 2026

La Mirada Theatre has released new video footage of Lena Ceja rehearsing 'Journey to the Past' from their upcoming production of Anastasia. The production features Dillon Klena as Dmitry, a role first played on Broadway by his brother Derek Klena.

Exclusive: John Cardoza Sings 'Freeze Your Brain' in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
Exclusive: John Cardoza Sings 'Freeze Your Brain' in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
May 21, 2026

Watch an exclusive video clip of John Cardoza performing 'Freeze Your Brain' in Heathers the Musical Off-Broadway with Isabella Esler. The new footage comes after the duo began performances with Lisa Ann Walter, Zan Berube, and Chris Marsh Clark.

Exclusive: MUSIC CITY Cast Performs 'Smile' Ahead of Off-Broadway Run
Exclusive: MUSIC CITY Cast Performs 'Smile' Ahead of Off-Broadway Run
May 21, 2026

Watch a video of the cast of Music City performing 'Smile' by Billboard-charting songwriter JT Harding. The musical features a book by Peter Zinn and direction by Eric Tucker.

Video: Watch 'Corner of the Sky' From Signature Theatre's PIPPIN
Video: Watch 'Corner of the Sky' From Signature Theatre's PIPPIN
May 21, 2026

Watch a video of Brayden Bambino performing 'Corner of the Sky' in Signature Theatre's production of Pippin. The in-the-round production is now running through July 26 with tickets available now.

Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Stars as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
Photos: Jinkx Monsoon Stars as Judy Garland in END OF THE RAINBOW
May 20, 2026

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow in London. Peter Quilter’s play is now running at Soho Theatre Walthamstow, also starring Jacob Dudman as Mickey and Adam Filipe as Anthony.

Video: Eric Anderson Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
Video: Eric Anderson Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
May 20, 2026

Eric Anderson is back, chickens! The Broadway favorite made his return to Moulin Rouge! the Musical as 'Harold Zidler' for the musical's final months at the Al Hirschfeld. Watch a video of Anderson's first curtain call back in the role!

BEACHES to Close on Broadway This Sunday
BEACHES to Close on Broadway This Sunday
May 19, 2026

BroadwayWorld has learned that Beaches, A New Musical will close on Broadway this Sunday, May 24. The final performance comes over three months before the production was originally set to play its scheduled final performance.

Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars
Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars
May 18, 2026

Watch a new video of Gabrielle Mariella's impressions of Lea Michele, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, Jenn Colella, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, Mickey Mouse, and Julie Andrews singing 'Sarah Come Down to Me' from 'New Music.'

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies RAYE With 'Where the Hell Is Our Congress?'
Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies RAYE With 'Where the Hell Is Our Congress?'
May 18, 2026

Randy Rainbow has released a new parody music video of RAYE's 'WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!' The new release is titled 'WHERE THE HELL IS OUR CONGRESS?' and takes on the big-band single while pleading with the US Congress to impeach Donald Trump.



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