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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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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. 

VIDEO: Netflix Shares MURDERVILLE Comedy Series Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares MURDERVILLE Comedy Series Trailer
January 24, 2022

The series stars Will Arnett as Detective Terry Seattle, Haneefah Wood as Chief Rhonda Jenkins - Seattle, Lilan Bowden as Medical Examiner Amber Kang, and Phillip Smithey as Detective Darren 'Daz' Phillips. The celebrity guest stars include Annie Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Ken Jeong, Kumail Nanjiani, Marshawn Lynch, and Sharon Stone.

Kem & Babyface Announce 'The Full Circle Tour' Hosted by Sherri Shepherd
Kem & Babyface Announce 'The Full Circle Tour' Hosted by Sherri Shepherd
January 24, 2022

Making a grand and long-awaited return to the road, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum R&B icon KEM will embark on ‘THE FULL CIRCLE TOUR’ this spring with 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning legend Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. Actress, comedian, author, EMMY® Award-winning host and TV personality Sherri Shepherd joins as the evening’s host.

Mexican Dogs Release 'Run, Run, Run'
Mexican Dogs Release 'Run, Run, Run'
January 24, 2022

Blasting away the cobwebs, the trio deliver a hit of retro-shaded, riff-rollicking Glam Rock for the good-times. Landing like the Black Sabbath / T.Rex collaboration that never happened, Mexican Dogs resurrect the rock’n’roll spirits of yesteryear and breathe new life into the sounds that defined their legacies. Plus, check out new tour dates!

THE KING'S MAN Sets Digital, DVD & Blu-Ray Release
THE KING'S MAN Sets Digital, DVD & Blu-Ray Release
January 24, 2022

From masterful filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, The King’s Man explores the mythology of the very first independent intelligence agency. Set in the historic WWI era, the lethal yet impeccably trained spies take on the ultimate mission to save the fate of humanity. Also for fans of the series comes The Kingsman Collection. Check out the bonus features now!

ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus Launches 'Björn from ABBA and Friends' Radio Show
ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus Launches 'Björn from ABBA and Friends' Radio Show
January 24, 2022

Four-part series features music and conversations with friends and collaborators, including Nile Rodgers, Catherine Johnson, and Johan Renck. Watch the new trailer for the radio show and watch a clip from a new episode, featuring Nile Rodgers, in which the two discuss songwriting, ABBA's impact, and more.

Earthless Shares Teaser from New Album 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons'
Earthless Shares Teaser from New Album 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons'
January 24, 2022

In anticipation of the album and shows, Earthless have shared a three-minute clip from the album’s epic 41-minute title track. The latest album from the San Diego-based psych rock power trio -- Isaiah Mitchell (guitar & vocals), Mike Eginton (bass) and Mario Rubalcaba (drums) -- will be on display with their upcoming tour dates.

Death Bells Unveil 'Passerby' & Share Expanded 2022 Tour Dates
Death Bells Unveil 'Passerby' & Share Expanded 2022 Tour Dates
January 24, 2022

Death Bells have returned with a new single, “Passerby”, ahead of their appearances at this weekend’s Homesick Fest — Friday at the Glass House in Pomona and Saturday at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA. Following, the group will head to the UK + Ireland for a string of shows in February and March. Check out the upcoming tour dates now!

TikTok Star Addison Grace Releases New Single 'I Wanna Be A Boy'
TikTok Star Addison Grace Releases New Single 'I Wanna Be A Boy'
January 24, 2022

Never having expected to release the song outside of social media, the love for this song made Addison Grace choose to finally give 'I Wanna Be A Boy' a proper launch. The act of writing this song led Addison Grace to discover their pronouns - he/they - and come home to themselves in a way that provided freedom. Listen to the single now!

ADG Announces Nominations for 26th Annual ADG Awards
ADG Announces Nominations for 26th Annual ADG Awards
January 24, 2022

West Side Story and The Tragedy of Macbeth were nominated for Best Period Feature Film. In the Heights was nominated for Best Contemporary Feature Film. Encanto was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. Only Murders in the Building and Schmigadoon! were nominated for Best Half Hour Single-Camera Series. Check out the full list of nominations.

Cody Simpson, Galantis & DVBBS Team Up for 'When The Lights Go Down'
Cody Simpson, Galantis & DVBBS Team Up for 'When The Lights Go Down'
January 24, 2022

The track incorporates both artists' signature sounds with Cody's soulful vocals and groovy, upbeat melodies for a fusion of pop and dance, which hits right in the feels. The collaboration between DVBBS and Simpson has actually been a long time coming as they already had a song together years ago and performed it live at Ultra Music Festival.

MerleFest Announces Trampled By Turtles, Colin Hay, The Steel Wheels, & Late Night Jam Hosts
MerleFest Announces Trampled By Turtles, Colin Hay, The Steel Wheels, & Late Night Jam Hosts
January 24, 2022

In addition to those mentioned above, the following artists and bands have previously been announced: Alison Brown, Andy May, Arlo McKinley, Banknotes, Caleb Caudle, Carol Rifkin, Charles Welch, Darrell Scott, Donna the Buffalo, Dr. Bacon, Happy Traum, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Jerry Douglas, Jim Lauderdale, Joe Smothers, and more.

Trumpet Sensation Rob Zinn Teams with Jazz Flutist Ragan Whiteside on 'Push It Forward'
Trumpet Sensation Rob Zinn Teams with Jazz Flutist Ragan Whiteside on 'Push It Forward'
January 24, 2022

Trumpet sensation Rob Zinn debuts on the Randis Music label with the brand new single titled “Push It Forward” featuring none other than contemporary soul-jazz flute phenomenon Ragan Whiteside. The upbeat, danceable track showcases the melodic improvisational skills of both musicians and winds to the close with a clever call-and-response segment.

The Oak Ridge Boys to Release 'Rock of Ages' TV Special
The Oak Ridge Boys to Release 'Rock of Ages' TV Special
January 24, 2022

Gaither Music Group has announced the release of a new DVD–Rock of Ages–from the legendary country and gospel music group The Oak Ridge Boys. As a part of Gaither’s widely-popular Gaither Gospel Series, the GRAMMY Award-winning vocal group brings to the stage their heartfelt renditions of fifteen of their favorite hymns and gospel classics.

Years & Years Releases New Album 'Night Call'
Years & Years Releases New Album 'Night Call'
January 24, 2022

Fronted by Olly Alexander, now standing solo, the album features pulsating queer anthems “Crave”, “Starstruck,” latest single, “Sweet Talker” (with Galantis) and more future-favorites from Olly Alexander. Years & Years has recently collaborated with Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, and more. Listen to the new album now!



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