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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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Melanie Martinez Announces Debut NFT Drop 'Cyberbaby Toy Drop by Melanie Martinez'
Melanie Martinez Announces Debut NFT Drop 'Cyberbaby Toy Drop by Melanie Martinez'
January 24, 2022

Introducing “CyberBaby Toy Shop by Melanie Martinez,” a very special digital collection inspired by her own vintage stuffed animals. This project was created to share Melanie's passion for vintage toys, giving her beloved animals everlasting life, while building a bridge between her universe and the metaverse.

The Academy Launches SEEN Latinx Artist Interview Series
The Academy Launches SEEN Latinx Artist Interview Series
January 24, 2022

In the first season, Academy members John Leguizamo, Eva Longoria and Edward James Olmos share their personal journeys, exploring how their crafts and culture play a role in breaking down barriers in filmmaking. Watch the trailer and first episode with John Leguizamo now!

'We Don't Talk About Bruno' Hits #2 on Billboard Hot 100
'We Don't Talk About Bruno' Hits #2 on Billboard Hot 100
January 24, 2022

The Encanto soundtrack has returned to #1 on the Billboard Albums chart. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” is No. 2 on the Hot 100 chart and is the highest- charting song from a Disney animated film since 1993 (“A Whole New World” from Aladdin). The track is No.1 on Billboard’s Top Song Consumption, Top Audio Streams and Top Video Streams charts.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares LOVE IS BLIND Japan Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares LOVE IS BLIND Japan Trailer
January 24, 2022

Love is Blind is Netflix’s popular unscripted series from the US where singles that want to be loved for who they are, rather than what they look like, sign up for a less conventional approach to dating, hoping to meet the person they love… without seeing them. Takashi Fujii and Yuka Itaya will be navigators for Love is Blind: Japan.

British Punk Icons U.K. SUBS Release New Single 'Sensei'
British Punk Icons U.K. SUBS Release New Single 'Sensei'
January 24, 2022

At an age when most punk rock bands have either hung up their studded leather belts and torn jean jackets or are hitting the nostalgia circuit at the State Fair, British punk icons UK Subs keep coming back with vibrant and excellent new music to keep the old school punk rock spirit alive! The song is a full-charged blast of audio karate.

Daniel Dae Kim & Laurence Fishburne Join Kerry Washington in PROPHECY Podcast
Daniel Dae Kim & Laurence Fishburne Join Kerry Washington in PROPHECY Podcast
January 24, 2022

Washington is set to star and executive produce under the Simpson Street banner, along with her head of development, Pilar Savone. The series is Simpson Street’s first Audible Original production. Academy Award nominated and Emmy winner Laurence Fishburne and SAG winner Daniel Dae Kim have been cast in the upcoming Audible Original podcast series

Lola Young Announces New Single 'So Sorry'
Lola Young Announces New Single 'So Sorry'
January 24, 2022

She’s one of VEVO’s DSCVR Artists to Watch 2022, an Amazon Next Breakthrough Artist, a BRITs “Rising Star” Award nominee and one of the five artists shortlisted on the “BBC “Sound Of 2022” poll. Yet – on her new single, “So Sorry” – 21-year-old Lola Young confesses she still sometimes feels insecure.

Charli XCX & Rina Sawayama Announce 'Beg For You' Collaboration
Charli XCX & Rina Sawayama Announce 'Beg For You' Collaboration
January 24, 2022

Charli XCX has announced her new collaboration with Rina Sawayama, 'Beg For You'. The track is from her upcoming studio album, 'Crash'. The album also includes producers and collaborators A. G. Cook, George Daniel, Deaton Chris Anthony, Lotus IV, Caroline Polachek, Christine and the Queens, and more. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Mamas Gun Announces New Album 'Cure The Jones'
Mamas Gun Announces New Album 'Cure The Jones'
January 24, 2022

Out of the turbulence of the last two years comes the fifth album from UK-based soul outfit Mamas Gun - a lush, nuanced and expansively contemporary  meditation on a world turned upside down, embedded in the classic soul tradition of Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye. Listen to the first two lead singles now!

VIDEO: Bravo Shares BELOW DECK SAILING YACHT Season Three Trailer
VIDEO: Bravo Shares BELOW DECK SAILING YACHT Season Three Trailer
January 24, 2022

Captain Glenn Shephard is back aboard Parsifal III, reuniting with last season’s chief stew Daisy Kelliher, chief engineer Colin MacRae and first mate Gary King. Rounding out the crew are fresh faces chef Marcos Spaziani, second stew Gabriela Barragan, third stew Ashley Marti and deckhands Kelsie Goglia and Tom Pearson.

VIDEO: Christine Baranski & Cynthia Nixon Talk THE GILDED AGE on TODAY SHOW
VIDEO: Christine Baranski & Cynthia Nixon Talk THE GILDED AGE on TODAY SHOW
January 24, 2022

The cast also includes Denée Benton, Carrie Coon, Michael Cerveris, Claybourne Elder, Linda Emond, Katie Finneran, Bill Irwin, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Debra Monk, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Kelli O'Hara, Patrick Page, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, and John Douglas Thompson. Watch the new interview now!

RICK & MORTY Seasons 1-5 Set Blu-Ray & DVD Release Date
RICK & MORTY Seasons 1-5 Set Blu-Ray & DVD Release Date
January 24, 2022

All 51 episodes from the first five seasons of the award-winning series, along with copious special features, including audio commentary, deleted scenes, “Inside the Episode” segments, numerous featurettes, past animatic sketches, and more will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray.

The UK's The Lathums Announce US Tour Dates
The UK's The Lathums Announce US Tour Dates
January 24, 2022

The UK’s The Lathums debut album, How Beautiful Life Can Be was released in late 2021 and immediately took the #1 spot on the UK charts. The band has released a clip from that epic show (which sold out in under an hour) - the band performing their single “Fight On” which was released one year ago today. Watch the new video now!

Netflix Greenlights Michelle Buteau Scripted Comedy SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST
Netflix Greenlights Michelle Buteau Scripted Comedy SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST
January 24, 2022

The series was created by Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel and will be executive produced by Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich from A24. Sanchez-Witzel is also the showrunner for the series, following the recent announcement of her overall deal with Netflix that also includes show development. 

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Announces 2022 Production Tour
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Announces 2022 Production Tour
January 24, 2022

This summer, PBS’s most-watched ongoing series will stop in five cities including a first-time visit to the state of Vermont. Other stops include Tennessee, Idaho, California, and more. From each of the 2022 events, three episodes of ROADSHOW per city will be created for inclusion in the production’s 27th broadcast season, to air in 2023.

VIDEO: HOUSE OF GUCCI Behind the Scenes Special
VIDEO: HOUSE OF GUCCI Behind the Scenes Special
January 24, 2022

Watch a new half hour special about the creation of House of Gucci. The new documentary features new footage from the making of the film and interviews with Lady Gaga, Jared Leto, Ridley Scott, and more creatives from the film. The cast also includes Jeremy Irons, Reeve Carney, Jack Huston, Salma Hayek and Al Pacino.

Elektragaaz Announces New EP in 'The Synaesthetic Picture Show' Series
Elektragaaz Announces New EP in 'The Synaesthetic Picture Show' Series
January 24, 2022

The electronic multi fusion instrumental group, Elektragaaz, releases its fourth EP on February 8 in their ongoing and critically acclaimed  Synaesthetic Picture Show series and it promises to be the most exciting offering from the New York based group yet. There are six EPs planned in the currently ongoing series.

Suicide Silence Returns to Original Label Century Media Records
Suicide Silence Returns to Original Label Century Media Records
January 24, 2022

With nearly two decades of non-stop touring around the globe, hundreds of thousands of records sold the California quintet has rejoined the label that released the highly acclaimed albums: The Cleansing (2007), No Time To Bleed (2009) and The Black Crown (2011). Plus, check out the band's upcoming tour dates!

Cedric The Entertainer to Play Kings Theatre
Cedric The Entertainer to Play Kings Theatre
January 24, 2022

Cedric currently stars in and executive produces the CBS comedies “The Neighborhood,” which was just renewed for a third season and “The Greatest #AtHome Videos” executive produced through his production company A Bird And A Bear Entertainment. Cedric also co-stars in the hit TBS comedy “The Last O.G.”, opposite Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish.

Interactive Avicii Experience Museum to Open in Stockholm
Interactive Avicii Experience Museum to Open in Stockholm
January 24, 2022

Avicii Experience is an interactive museum, produced by Pophouse Entertainment, where visitors will get close to Avicii, the artist, and Tim Bergling, the person. The experience will feature images, music, videos and personal belongings, as well as listen to unreleased music. 



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