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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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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!

Video: First Look at & JULIET in Germany With Willemijn Verkaik & More
Video: First Look at & JULIET in Germany With Willemijn Verkaik & More
November 4, 2024

Watch a first look at & Juliet in Germany! The production stars Willemijn Verkaik – who appeared on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked – as Anne Hathaway. Watch videos of 'Roar' and 'Blow' from the production.

Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
November 4, 2024

The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!

HARRY POTTER & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
HARRY POTTER & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
November 1, 2024

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from Coeur d'Alene High School, The Church of the Epiphany, and Roulette. Check them out!

Photos: Broadway Halloween Costumes From SUNSET BLVD. & More
Photos: Broadway Halloween Costumes From SUNSET BLVD. & More
October 31, 2024

Happy Halloween! To celebrate everyone's favorite spooky holiday, our BroadwayWorld readers have shared their Broadway-themed costumes. Costumes included characters from Wicked, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, Little Shop of Horrors, The Outsiders, and more! See social media photos now!

Early WICKED Movie Reviews Praise 'Masterpiece' Film & Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
Early WICKED Movie Reviews Praise 'Masterpiece' Film & Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
October 30, 2024

The first reviews for the Wicked movie are in! First reactions call the film a 'masterpiece,' with praise for stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Many reveal that the decision to split the film into two parts has been justified after seeing the first part, with each performer putting their signature spin on each character.

Video: Watch Charli D'Amelio in & JULIET on Broadway
Video: Watch Charli D'Amelio in & JULIET on Broadway
October 29, 2024

Watch a first look at Charli D'Amelio in & Juliet on Broadway! The social media star and Dancing With the Stars champion makes her Broadway debut in the role of Charmian tonight. She will be seen at the Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) for a limited three-month engagement. See the video now!

Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies XANADU With New 'MAGADU' Video
Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies XANADU With New 'MAGADU' Video
October 29, 2024

With just one week until the Presidential election, Randy Rainbow has released his latest musical parody video. A spin on 'Xanadu' by Jeff Lynne, 'MAGADU' takes on Donald Trump, JD Vance, in their supporters in a new video written and performed by Rainbow. Watch the video now!

BABBITT's Nehal Joshi Takes Over Our Instagram Story Today
BABBITT's Nehal Joshi Takes Over Our Instagram Story Today
October 26, 2024

Tune in to our Instagram today as Nehal Joshi takes you behind the scenes of Babbitt at Shakespeare Theatre Company! Follow along on our Instagram Story today to learn more about Joshi and Shakespeare Theatre Company's Babbitt.

PUTTING IT TOGETHER & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
PUTTING IT TOGETHER & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
October 25, 2024

Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person. This week includes productions from Watford Palace Theatre, Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts, and Capital Stage. 

IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Reunites For Mandy Gonzalez in SUNSET BLVD.
IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Reunites For Mandy Gonzalez in SUNSET BLVD.
October 24, 2024

Mandy Gonzalez's first Sunset Boulevard performance featured a star-studded audience of her former co-stars. Original cast members of In The Heights were in attendance at Gonzalez's first performance as Norma Desmond, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson, Robin de Jesús, Janet Dacal, Joshua Henry, Andrea Burns, Javier Muñoz, and more.

Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy & More
Photos: Inside RAGTIME Rehearsals at City Center With Caissie Levy & More
October 18, 2024

See photos from Ragtime rehearsals at City Center. It follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century: Black pianist Coalhouse Walker Jr. (Joshua Henry) and his sweetheart Sarah (Nichelle Lewis); a wealthy white family led by Mother (Caissie Levy); and Latvian immigrant Tateh (Brandon Uranowitz).

THE GREAT GATSBY's Dariana Mullen Takes Over Our Instagram Today
THE GREAT GATSBY's Dariana Mullen Takes Over Our Instagram Today
October 19, 2024

The Great Gatsby's Dariana Mullen is taking over our Instagram today! Follow along here as Mullen takes our followers behind-the-scenes of the hit Broadway musical. Mullen makes her Broadway debut in The Great Gatsby after appearing in the musical's Papermill Playhouse production.

WICKED PART TWO Preview Shows New Homage to Broadway Costume
WICKED PART TWO Preview Shows New Homage to Broadway Costume
October 18, 2024

While Wicked Part Two is over a year away, a new costume featurette gave a small glimpse at the film. The video also shows a first look at Ariana Grande wearing a Glinda costume not yet seen in any of the promotional materials for the first film, presumably worn in the second film. It seemingly pays homage to Glinda's Broadway costume.

CURSED CHILD & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
CURSED CHILD & More – Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
October 18, 2024

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from Putting it Together at Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts, Our House at Watford Palace Theatre, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child High School Edition at Coeur d'Alene High School. Find out how to get your own stagemag.

Disney Working on Prince Charming Movie By WONKA Director Paul King
Disney Working on Prince Charming Movie By WONKA Director Paul King
October 18, 2024

Paddington and Wonka director Paul King has boarded Disney's Prince Charming film. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, but first seen in Cinderella, Prince Charming has been linked to several Disney princesses like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty.

Video: Go Inside Broadway's WICKED Costumes With Susan Hilferty
Video: Go Inside Broadway's WICKED Costumes With Susan Hilferty
October 17, 2024

Ahead of Wicked's 21st anniversary on Broadway, go behind the musical's iconic costumes with designer Susan Hilferty. The Tony-winner took WWD behind-the-scenes to explain the concepts behind her costume designs for Wicked. Watch the video now!

Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone
Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone
October 17, 2024

While making the 'Warriors' album, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis both admit that the project is something neither of them could create alone. They worked with with Hip-Hop royalty like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Nas, RZA, and Ghostface Killah, while also recruiting Philippa Soo, Billy Porter, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and more. Watch the video!

Photos: James Monroe Iglehart Is Louis Armstrong in A WONDERFUL WORLD First Look
Photos: James Monroe Iglehart Is Louis Armstrong in A WONDERFUL WORLD First Look
October 17, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released First Look photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company on Broadway. The production is now running at Studio 54, prior to an opening night on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Video: Watch A WONDERFUL WORLD's First Broadway Curtain Call
Video: Watch A WONDERFUL WORLD's First Broadway Curtain Call
October 17, 2024

Watch as the cast of A Wonderful World starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, Darlesia Cearcy as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum as Alpha Smith, Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, and Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin. Watch the curtain call video now!



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