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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

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Hairspray

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Sofia Mills Releases New Song 'Wish I Would' Off Upcoming Debut Album 'Baby Magic'
Sofia Mills Releases New Song 'Wish I Would' Off Upcoming Debut Album 'Baby Magic'
January 26, 2022

Singer-songwriter Sofia Mills today releases a new song “Wish I Would” and gives details of her much-awaited debut album BABY MAGIC. The song is out today and preorders for Baby Magic are available now. The album will also have a vinyl release at a TBD date. Listen to the new track here!

VIDEO: Josh Levi Shares 'NASA' Performance
VIDEO: Josh Levi Shares 'NASA' Performance
January 26, 2022

With his soulful spirit, and attesting to his singular creative vision, Josh Levi gifts us with a live performance of his single “NASA”. Beginning his performance with an intimate approach while showing off his R&B cadence, Levi escapes the song using the black ambiance to his advantage and centering himself with high energy choreography.

VIDEO: Lexi Jayde Releases 'drunk text me' Music Video
VIDEO: Lexi Jayde Releases 'drunk text me' Music Video
January 26, 2022

After teasing a demo of “drunk text me” on TikTok in late November 2021, the song quickly went viral with millions of views and thousands of videos throughout the platform. Now the track, released in early January via Artist Partner Group and co-produced by Alexander 23, has over 4.5 million streams and received worldwide playlist adds.

Chad Matthews Named President of ABC Owned Television Stations
Chad Matthews Named President of ABC Owned Television Stations
January 26, 2022

Chad Matthews has been appointed to the position of president, ABC Owned Television Stations, announced today by Debra OConnell. Matthews will have chief management responsibility for the eight ABC-owned television stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Raleigh-Durham and Fresno.

EPIX Sets New BRITANNIA Season Three Episode Premiere Dates
EPIX Sets New BRITANNIA Season Three Episode Premiere Dates
January 26, 2022

Aulus (David Morrissey) comes under pressure from a new and dark force - otherwise known as his wife (Sophie Okonedo), whilst Amena (Annabel Scholey) finds herself in a lethal ménage à trois with both of them. Divis (Nikolaj Lie Kaas) gets a new job which he despises, and Veran goes to the underworld and sees the future. 

The HISTORY Channel Announces New I WAS THERE Series
The HISTORY Channel Announces New I WAS THERE Series
January 26, 2022

Expert interviews include Emmy Award-winning journalist and “Nightline” co-anchor Byron Pitts, “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” author Ron Hansen, the FBI’s Chief Explosives Specialist Kirk Yeager, former NASA astronaut Winston Scott, Hood College’s Dr. Terry Anne Scott, and more.

PinkPantheress Announces First U.S. Headline Tour
PinkPantheress Announces First U.S. Headline Tour
January 26, 2022

Though she only debuted in 2021, PinkPantheress has gained a strong fanbase and was awarded BBC’s prestigious Sound of 2022 award earlier this month. The artist’s debut mixtape To hell with it arrived in October to massive critical acclaim. To hell with it is out now and includes fan-favorites “Pain,” “Passion,” and “Break It Off.'

VIDEO: HBO Shares PAINTING WITH JOHN Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Shares PAINTING WITH JOHN Season Two Trailer
January 26, 2022

Painting With John, written, directed by and starring musician, actor, director and painter, John Lurie, has shared the season two trailer. The unscripted series will be available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max. Photographed and edited by Erik Mockus, Painting With John is executive produced by Adam McKay and Todd Schulman.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares SWAP SHOP Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares SWAP SHOP Season Two Trailer
January 26, 2022

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, at least that still holds true for a group of men and women who depend on a radio show to buy, sell and swap all kinds of gems that come through the airwaves. Watch the new trailer for the upcoming season season now!

Rita Moreno to Receive the Stanley Kramer Award at the 2022 Producers Guild Awards
Rita Moreno to Receive the Stanley Kramer Award at the 2022 Producers Guild Awards
January 26, 2022

Oscar, Tony, Grammy and two-time Emmy winner Rita Moreno’s career began with her Broadway debut at age 13. Most recently, Moreno co-stars and is an Executive Producer of the Steven Spielberg remake of the classic, West Side Story, which released worldwide this past December. Moreno won an Oscar for her performance as Anita in the original film.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Teaser Trailer
January 26, 2022

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' that leans into the original premise: Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. Watch the new teaser now!

Tove Lo Unveils New Track 'How Long' From EUPHORIA Soundtrack
Tove Lo Unveils New Track 'How Long' From EUPHORIA Soundtrack
January 26, 2022

The upcoming album will feature exclusive tracks designed to set the mood for new episodes of the Emmy-winning HBO series Euphoria. “How Long” which is featured in this Sunday’s episode, is the second single taken from the project, following the release of Lana Del Rey’s “Watercolor Eyes” last week. Pre-order the Euphoria season two soundtrack now!

Apple Original Films & Skydance Animation Set LUCK Release Date
Apple Original Films & Skydance Animation Set LUCK Release Date
January 26, 2022

Eva Noblezada (“Hadestown,” “Miss Saigon,” “Yellow Rose”) leads the cast as “Sam.' other voices in the cast include Jane Fonda, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O'Donoghue, John Ratzenberger, Adelynn Spoon, and Whoopi Goldberg.

A&E Showcases R&B Legend Bobby Brown in New Documentary Event & Series
A&E Showcases R&B Legend Bobby Brown in New Documentary Event & Series
January 26, 2022

Through exclusive access and interviews, the definitive documentary “Biography: Bobby Brown” gives fans an up-close and personal look at the American Music Award winner’s journey to superstardom and the fallout from his personal struggles with sobriety and the tragic deaths of his two children and first wife, Whitney Houston.

VIDEO: Pauly Shore & Jon Heder Voice PINOCHHIO: A TRUE STORY in New Trailer
VIDEO: Pauly Shore & Jon Heder Voice PINOCHHIO: A TRUE STORY in New Trailer
January 26, 2022

In this thrilling, humorous take on the classic tale, the wooden hero is a skilled acrobat who performs stunts with his beloved horse, the wisecracking Tybalt. He runs off to join a circus, where he falls for the ringmaster’s daughter, Bella. Watch the new trailer now!

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Delays Theatrical Release Date
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Delays Theatrical Release Date
January 26, 2022

The original principal cast have returned for the second film along with new additions Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West. The screenplay is written by Downton creator and Academy-Award® winner Julian Fellowes, with Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning Gareth Neame and Emmy Award-winning Liz Trubridge producing with Fellowes.

The Gotham Sets Date For Annual Gotham Awards
The Gotham Sets Date For Annual Gotham Awards
January 26, 2022

During last year’s 31st Annual Gotham Awards, which took place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Netflix film, The Lost Daughter, won four awards, including Best Feature; Drive My Car won Best International Feature; Flee won Best Documentary; while Squid Game, Reservation Dogs and Philly D.A. won series awards.

Buffalo Rose & Tom Paxton Announce Collaborative 'Rabbit' EP
Buffalo Rose & Tom Paxton Announce Collaborative 'Rabbit' EP
January 26, 2022

The band joined forces with GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk legend Tom Paxton to write and record the EP’s four tracks. Today, they release the lead single “Runaway,” a song with all the energy and anxiety of new love, fear and excitement of the unknown, and the electric push and pull of hope and hesitation.

VIDEO: Josiah Johnson Shares Video For New Track 'Hello, Hello On Fire!'
VIDEO: Josiah Johnson Shares Video For New Track 'Hello, Hello On Fire!'
January 26, 2022

Singer and songwriter Josiah Johnson has released a video for his track “Hello, Hello On Fire!” today, the first new music he has shared since the release of his debut solo album Every Feeling On A Loop. Directed by Pete Lee, the video explores the tension between the fact that everyone is worthy of love, yet people still commit unforgivable acts.

Architects Announce Live Album 'For Those That Wish To Exist At Abbey Road'
Architects Announce Live Album 'For Those That Wish To Exist At Abbey Road'
January 26, 2022

Architects have announced the release of their live album ‘For Those That Wish To Exist at Abbey Road’, which captures a historic livestream performance at London's iconic Abbey Road studios, spiritual home to legends like The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Listen to the new single 'Impermanence' now!



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