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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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Videos: Broadway Takes on WICKED Movie's 'What Is This Feeling' Choreography
Videos: Broadway Takes on WICKED Movie's 'What Is This Feeling' Choreography
November 25, 2024

The box office is not the only place the Wicked movie is defying gravity. The choreography to 'What Is This Feeling?' is taking social media videos by storm, with & Juliet, Book of Mormon, Moulin Rouge, more joining in on the fun.

THE LITTLE MERMAID & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
THE LITTLE MERMAID & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
November 22, 2024

This week includes productions from Finding Nemo TYA The Coterie Theatre, The Little Mermaid River Run Centre, Main Stage​​​​​​​, and Oud Player On The Tel HERE Arts Center. Find out how you can create your own FREE stage mag now!

Ariana Grande Suggests Glinda Is 'In the Closet': Kristin Chenoweth Responds
Ariana Grande Suggests Glinda Is 'In the Closet': Kristin Chenoweth Responds
November 22, 2024

Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth are suggesting that Glinda the Good Witch might be more than just a gay icon. While discussing the Wicked movie, Grande and Cynthia Erivo discusses Wicked fans who 'ship' Glinda and Elphaba as a romantic couple.

Patti Murin Takes Over Our Instagram For THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
Patti Murin Takes Over Our Instagram For THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
November 23, 2024

Patti Murin is taking over our Instagram today! The Broadway favorite will be taking our followers behind-the-scenes of The Ballad of Johnny and June, now playing at The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton. Follow along on our Instagram story!

Contest: Enter to Win a 'Warriors' Album Lyric Book
Contest: Enter to Win a 'Warriors' Album Lyric Book
November 20, 2024

Warriors is a concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis based on the Paramount Pictures film The Warriors and the book “The Warriors” by Sol Yurick.

Broadway on Bluesky: A Guide to the Growing Social Media Platform
Broadway on Bluesky: A Guide to the Growing Social Media Platform
November 18, 2024

As social media users flock to Bluesky for a Twitter/X alternative, find out more about how you can create a perfectly Broadway-themed algorithm. Find out how to create an account, which Broadway stars to follow on Bluesky, and more!

Video: Watch Cincinatti Playhouse in the Park's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Set Be Built
Video: Watch Cincinatti Playhouse in the Park's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Set Be Built
November 14, 2024

It takes a theatrical village to create a show like A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Watch the video of the production team of A Christmas Carol at Cincinatti Playhouse in the Park assemble the set, then experience holiday magic like never before.

Video: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Mayo Performing Arts Center
Video: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS at Mayo Performing Arts Center
November 14, 2024

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live On Stage is coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ. Watch the video, which follows everyone’s favorite TV holiday classic comes to life onstage as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the Peanuts.

Shenandoah University's WAITRESS Star Lauren Honderd Takes Over Our Instagram
Shenandoah University's WAITRESS Star Lauren Honderd Takes Over Our Instagram
November 16, 2024

Go inside the collegiate premier of Waitress at Shenandoah University on our Instagram Story! Musical Theatre student Lauren Honderd – who plays Dawn in the production – will be taking over our Instagram today, November 16.

ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story
November 15, 2024

Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.

Download the BroadwayWorld App on Apple & Google Play Stores
Download the BroadwayWorld App on Apple & Google Play Stores
November 14, 2024

Download the BroadwayWorld app for mobile devices in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store! The BroadwayWorld app provides the full editorial content of the largest theatre web site in the world. Find out how to download now!

Video: Watch Jason Alexander in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Preview
Video: Watch Jason Alexander in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Preview
November 13, 2024

Watch a first look video of Jason Alexander in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre! Joining Jason Alexander as “Tevye,” the cast also features: Valerie Perri as “Golde,” Rachel Ravel as “Tzeitel,” Alanna J. Smith as “Hodel,” and more.

Follow BroadwayWorld on Bluesky
Follow BroadwayWorld on Bluesky
November 13, 2024

Looking for a Twitter alternative to get your theatre news? Follow BroadwayWorld on Bluesky! With over 15 million people now using the social platform, follow BroadwayWorld at @broadwayworld.bsky.social to stay up-to-date on theatre news!

Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation
Marla Mindelle 'Apologizes' For REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DUBAI Cancellation
November 8, 2024

Marla Mindelle has released a video on The Real Housewives of Dubai's cancelation after a song in The Big Gay Jamboree poked fun at it. The musical shows Stacey (Midelle) wanting to star on Bravo. A song, 'Real Housewife,' joked about RHODubai.

Video: Kelli O'Hara Sings 'Both Sides Now' By Joni Mitchell With Her Daughter
Video: Kelli O'Hara Sings 'Both Sides Now' By Joni Mitchell With Her Daughter
November 8, 2024

Kelli O'Hara has shared a moving rendition of 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell with her daughter. O'Hara also shared a moving statement about being inspired by music when she does not know what to write. Watch the video!

TEETH Star Alyse Alan Louis Takes Over Our Instagram Today
TEETH Star Alyse Alan Louis Takes Over Our Instagram Today
November 10, 2024

Teeth the Musical star Alyse Alan Louis is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Louis takes our followers behind-the-scenes of Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's Off-Broadway musical.

THE GREAT GATSBY's Samantha Pauly Takes Over Our Instagram
THE GREAT GATSBY's Samantha Pauly Takes Over Our Instagram
November 9, 2024

The Great Gatsby's Samantha Pauly is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Pauly takes our Instagram followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. Find out more about Samantha Pauly and The Great Gatsby now!

ANASTASIA & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
ANASTASIA & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
November 8, 2024

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from Anastasia at Poudre High School Theatre, Finding Nemo at TYA The Coterie Theatre, and Anon(ymous) at Center for the Arts, Theatre. 

Ariana Grande Plans to Pursue More Musical Theatre & Less Pop Music
Ariana Grande Plans to Pursue More Musical Theatre & Less Pop Music
November 6, 2024

Ariana Grande revealed on Wicked co-star Bowen Yang's Las Culturistas podcast that she plans to focus more on Broadway and acting as opposed to pop music in the coming years. She gushed over her love of Sherie Renee Scott, Sutton Foster, and more.

Exploring RHOSLC Star Britani Bateman's Musical Theatre Roots Before Bravo
Exploring RHOSLC Star Britani Bateman's Musical Theatre Roots Before Bravo
November 5, 2024

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City audiences know Britani Bateman for her on and off relationship with Jared Osmond and feud with Mary Cosby, but not her musical theatre past. Watch videos of her singing Sondheim, Miss Saigon, and more!



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