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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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Spencer Day Announces 'Broadway By Day' Album
Spencer Day Announces 'Broadway By Day' Album
January 31, 2022

Featuring Jane Monheit and Dave Koz, the album includes a simmering take on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Bali Ha’i” (South Pacific), an inventive reworking of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s “I’d Be Surprisingly Good For You” (Evita), and a pensive exploration of Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin’s “Maybe” (Annie). Pre-save the new album now!

VIDEO: Netflix Releases DISENCHANTMENT PART IV Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases DISENCHANTMENT PART IV Trailer
January 31, 2022

The misadventures of hard-hitting, hard-drinking Queen Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo and her personal demon Luci return and deepen in Part IV of Matt Groening’s comedy fantasy series Disenchantment. The series features Abbi Jacobson, Eric Andre, Nat Faxon, John DiMaggio, Billy West, Maurice LaMarche, Tress MacNeille, David Herman, and more.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares TAKE NOTE Musical Comedy Series Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares TAKE NOTE Musical Comedy Series Trailer
January 31, 2022

Take Note will introduce a new generation to Pop, R&B, Country, and Rock classics along with originals by emerging musicians written specifically for the series. The cast includes Braelyn Rankins (“Genius: Aretha”), Nadine Whiteman Roden (“Designated Survivor'), Aadin Church (Broadway’s “Dreamgirls,” “Sister Act”) and Sebastian Spencer.

VIDEO: Watch Hany Abu-Assad's HUDA'S SALON Trailer
VIDEO: Watch Hany Abu-Assad's HUDA'S SALON Trailer
January 31, 2022

The film follows Nadia, a young mother married to a jealous man, who goes to Huda's salon in Bethlehem. But this ordinary visit turns sour when Huda, after having put Nadia in a shameful situation, blackmails her to have her work for the secret service of the occupiers, and thus betray her people. Watch the new trailer now!

Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Announces Zero 9:36 Dates
Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Announces Zero 9:36 Dates
January 31, 2022

Zero 9:36 has infiltrated the pop landscape with a laser sharp flow, fiery anthemic hooks, and a twisted musical visage. Since singing with ATCO Records in 2019, he’s amassed over 66 million streams for his two EPs and rocketed to #1 on Mediabase’s Active Rock airplay chart in 2021. Check out his upcoming Monster Energy Outbreak Tour dates!

Gov't Mule Announces Headlining Spring Tour Dates
Gov't Mule Announces Headlining Spring Tour Dates
January 31, 2022

Renowned quartet Gov’t Mule – led by GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – has announced a run of headlining Spring tour dates supporting their critically acclaimed, chart-topping blues album, Heavy Load Blues. Check out the full list of tour dates, including rescheduled 2021 dates, here!

VIDEO: Rachel Zegler & Andrew Garfield Interview Each Other for Variety's Actors on Actors Series
VIDEO: Rachel Zegler & Andrew Garfield Interview Each Other for Variety's Actors on Actors Series
January 31, 2022

On the latest episode of Variety's Actors on Actors series, Rachel Zegler and Andrew Garfield sat down to discuss their performances in West Side Story and tick, tick...BOOM! The pair also discussed Garfield's appearace in the recent Spider-Man film, Zegler being cast as Snow White in Disney's upcoming remake, their beginnings in theatre, and more.

Comedian Jenny Yang Hosts Season Three of Hit Podcast 'Going Through It'
Comedian Jenny Yang Hosts Season Three of Hit Podcast 'Going Through It'
January 31, 2022

Mailchimp launches the third season of Going Through It, hosted by comedian and writer Jenny Yang. The podcast is produced by Mailchimp Presents and Pineapple Street. On this season of Going Through It, Jenny speaks to fifteen fascinating people including Kelly Marie Tran, Ijeoma Oluo, Aunjanue Ellis, Margaret Cho, Tia Mowry and more.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE Trailer
January 31, 2022

From a filmmaking team that includes Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead) and co-writer of the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Kim Henkel, the film stars Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Fisher, Mark Burnham, Moe Dunford, Nell Hudson, Jessica Allain, with Olwen Fouéré, with Jacob Latimore, and Alice Krige. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares PRETZEL & THE PUPPIES Trailer From CURIOUS GEORGE Creators
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares PRETZEL & THE PUPPIES Trailer From CURIOUS GEORGE Creators
January 31, 2022

Based on the canine from the classic book Pretzel by award-winning authors Margret and H.A. Rey, creators of Curious George, the original series is a new story about the modern dog family led by stay-at-home dad Pretzel, his five adorable Dachshund puppies, and mom Greta, the mayor of Muttgomery. The series stars Mark Suplass and Nassim Pedrad.

Tegna Stations to Debut A DIFFERENT CRY Investigation into Rising Suicide Rates Among Black Youth in America
Tegna Stations to Debut A DIFFERENT CRY Investigation into Rising Suicide Rates Among Black Youth in America
January 31, 2022

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced “A Different Cry,” a three-part investigation into the rising suicide rates among Black youth in America, will make its digital premiere on TEGNA stations. The series, led by the award-winning Atticus investigative unit in Atlanta, is told through the eyes of two families who lost their sons to suicide.

Former MEGADETH Members Unite to Honor Drummer Gar Samuelson
Former MEGADETH Members Unite to Honor Drummer Gar Samuelson
January 31, 2022

Bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Chris Poland have come together to record one final song posthumously with their friend and former MEGADETH drummer Gar Samuelson. The new track 'The Raven' is the latest single from Fatal Opera, part of a new twelve-song collection of demo material compiled as the group’s final release, entitled FATAL OPERA 3.

Lady Gaga Announces New 'Jazz & Piano' Las Vegas Residency Dates
Lady Gaga Announces New 'Jazz & Piano' Las Vegas Residency Dates
January 31, 2022

Lady Gaga has added new LADY GAGA 'Jazz & Piano' concert dates to her residency at Las Vegas' at Park Theater. Lady Gaga will sing from the American Songbook, stripped-back versions of her own songs, and new tracks from her recent album, 'Love For Sale,' her final collaborative album with Tony Bennett that celebrates Cole Porter's songbook.

BWW Interview: Taylor Louderman Talks KENAN Ahead of Season Finale
BWW Interview: Taylor Louderman Talks KENAN Ahead of Season Finale
January 31, 2022

Ahead of the the second season finale of Kenan, Tony-nominee Taylor Louderman, who plays Tami on the comedy series, discusses what audiences can expect from the episode, her transition from Broadway to TV, and her nonprofit organization, Write Out Loud.

Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Add New North American Tour Dates
Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Add New North American Tour Dates
January 31, 2022

Tickets to the newly added dates — March 10 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, March 16 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, and March 29 at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. — can be purchased at nickcave.com beginning Friday, February 4 at 10am local time. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Morgxn to Release 'MERIDIAN [extended edition]'
Morgxn to Release 'MERIDIAN [extended edition]'
January 31, 2022

Morgxn has released MERIDIAN [extended edition], featuring a previously unreleased track “IF I KNEW YOU IN A PAST LIFE,” plus new, reimagined versions of his hit song “WONDER.” The original album features singles “THE WAY IT WAS,” “DON’T THINK ABOUT IT,” “PORCELAIN,” and “HOW DO YOU HOLD WHAT HURTS.” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Photos: Netflix Shares THE ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL First Look Images
Photos: Netflix Shares THE ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL First Look Images
January 31, 2022

Netflix has released first look images from The Anatomy of a Scandal,  new psychological thriller based on the international bestselling novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan. The film features Sienna Miller (American Sniper), Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Rupert Friend (The French Dispatch), Naomi Scott (Aladdin, Charlie's Angels), and more.

The British Music Embassy Reveals SXSW 2022 Lineup
The British Music Embassy Reveals SXSW 2022 Lineup
January 31, 2022

The lineup includes Anna B Savage, Baba Ali, Baby Queen, Beauty Sleep, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, CHERYM, CMAT, Dani Larkin, Eliza Shaddad, Ferris & Sylvester, Fur  / Gallus, George Riley, Grace Cummings, Hamish Hawk, Sinead O’Brien, Steam Down, Strawberry Guy, Talk Show, Walt Disco, Wargasm, We Were Promised Jetpacks, and more.

Mother Mother Release 'Hayloft II' & Deluxe Album Edition
Mother Mother Release 'Hayloft II' & Deluxe Album Edition
January 31, 2022

Canada’s biggest alternative-rock band Mother Mother have released ‘Hayloft II’, the scorching sequel to their breakout hit ‘Hayloft’.  In the lead-up to the release of ‘Hayloft II’ the band shared a newly reimagined narrative video for ‘Hayloft’, directed by Juno Award winner Emma Higgins. Watch the music video and list to the new album now!

VIDEO: Doja Cat Releases 'Get Into It (Yuh)' Music Video
VIDEO: Doja Cat Releases 'Get Into It (Yuh)' Music Video
January 31, 2022

Doja Cat has released a new music video for 'Get Into It (Yuh).' Doja Cat's new album Planet Her came out in June 2021 and dominated the charts, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #2 on the Billboard Top 200. The album featured The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, SZA, and more.



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