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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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Bobby Bare To Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame
Bobby Bare To Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame
January 19, 2022

The historic Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tenn. will induct country legend Bobby Bare. Bare’s star will be revealed on the walkway at Music City Walk of Fame Park located in SoBro amongst fellow inductees Dierks Bentley, Keb’ Mo’ and Connie Smith. The park is located directly across from the Country Music Hall of Fame.

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets Season 20 Premiere
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets Season 20 Premiere
January 19, 2022

This week’s panel discussion will include editor of the newsletter Common Sense on Substack and host of the podcast “Honestly,” Bari Weiss; and Democratic Congressman representing New York's 15th district who, at 25 years old, became New York City’s youngest elected official and the first Afro-Latino, LGBTQ member of Congress, Rep. Ritchie Torres.

A Wilhelm Scream Announces Tour Dates in Support of Upcoming Album
A Wilhelm Scream Announces Tour Dates in Support of Upcoming Album
January 19, 2022

A body of work that culls from various styles weaved together into what the band appropriately calls “A Wilhelm Sampler,” Lose Your Delusion, A Wilhelm Scream’s first full-length offering in nine years, finds the accomplished rock quintet at its most daring, experimental and cohesive. The album’s first single, “Be One To No One, is now available.

Corbin Bleu & More Join FOX Celebrity Dancing Competition Series THE REAL DIRTY DANCING
Corbin Bleu & More Join FOX Celebrity Dancing Competition Series THE REAL DIRTY DANCING
January 19, 2022

Hosted by Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, the series follows eight celebrities — Brie Bella, Corbin Bleu, Tyler Cameron, Cat Cora, Howie Dorough, Antonio Gates, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and Loni Love — as they fully immerse themselves in the ultimate “Dirty Dancing” experience.

Fra Fee Joins BEAUTY & THE BEAST Prequel on Disney+
Fra Fee Joins BEAUTY & THE BEAST Prequel on Disney+
January 19, 2022

The Beauty and the Beast live action series follows Gaston and LeFou (Luke Evans and Josh Gad), who are set to reprise their roles in the upcoming musical series. Academy Award-winner Alan Menken and Glenn Slater will write new songs for the currently untitled series.

VIDEO: Watch PBS' Complete REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL Documentary
VIDEO: Watch PBS' Complete REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL Documentary
January 19, 2022

Reopening features behind-the-scenes access to shows including 'Wicked,' 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Diana,' 'Come From Away,' 'Waitress,' and more, following each production's journey as cast and crew reunite, rehearse and re-stage for their long-anticipated reopening nights.

French Actor Gaspard Ulliel Passes Away at 37
January 19, 2022

Ulliel lead Joe Orton's play Entertaining Mr Sloane on stage at the Comédie des Champs-Élysées in 2012. He had also appeared in Lars Norén's Démons at the Théâtre du Rond-Point Paris, under the direction of Marcial Di Fonzo Bo.

VIDEO: Griff & Sigrid Collaborate on 'Head on Fire'
VIDEO: Griff & Sigrid Collaborate on 'Head on Fire'
January 19, 2022

2021 was a huge year for Griff; She released her critically acclaimed mixtape One Foot In Front Of The Other, won the coveted ‘Rising Star’ Award at the BRIT Awards – following in the footsteps of previous winners Adele, Sam Smith, Florence and the Machine, Ellie Goulding, Jorja Smith, and more.

VIDEO: Lizzy McAlpine Releases 'All My Ghosts' Music Video
VIDEO: Lizzy McAlpine Releases 'All My Ghosts' Music Video
January 19, 2022

Directed by Gus Black (Phoebe Bridgers, Sheryl Crow), the video marks McAlpine’s latest visual entry in what will culminate in a short film incorporating her previously released videos for “erase me” and “doomsday.” 'five seconds flat', the forthcoming album from rising artist Lizzy McAlpine, can be pre-ordered now.

VIDEO: Adrian Scarborough Stars in THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE Trailer
VIDEO: Adrian Scarborough Stars in THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE Trailer
January 19, 2022

DI Arnold (Scarborough) lives on a houseboat on the Thames, in Chelsea, after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid (Anamaria Marinca), just yards from some of the most valuable real estate in Europe. Chelsea is a beautiful borough for beautiful people, but it has a dark underside of deprivation, violence, greed – and murder.

PHOTO: Netflix Releases First Look at Sofia Vergara in GRISELDA
PHOTO: Netflix Releases First Look at Sofia Vergara in GRISELDA
January 19, 2022

Griselda is inspired by Colombian businesswoman Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. Netflix recently added Alberto Guerra, Vanessa Ferlito, Alberto Ammann, Christian Tappan, Diego Trujillo,  Paulina Davila, Gabriel Sloyer, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Martin Rodriguez, and José Zúñiga to the cast.

VIDEO: Showtime Releases WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY Trailer
VIDEO: Showtime Releases WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY Trailer
January 19, 2022

Showtime released the official trailer for the upcoming four-part docuseries We Need to Talk About Cosby, from Emmy-winning director W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell). The four-parter sheds new light on Cosby’s cultural contributions and impact at the height of his disgrace.

VIDEO: Utopia Releases Sci-Fi Drama SAUL AT NIGHT Trailer
VIDEO: Utopia Releases Sci-Fi Drama SAUL AT NIGHT Trailer
January 19, 2022

Utopia has revealed the trailer for Cory Santilli's sci-fi drama SAUL AT NIGHT starring Kentucker Audley (She Dies Tomorrow, American Woman, Her Smell), Suzanne Clément (Mommy, Laurence Anyways, I Killed My Mother) Stephanie Ellis (The Sleepwalker, Men in Black 3) and Acadia Colan (Ted Bundy Had a Son).

VIDEO: GAYLE Releases Music Video for Latest Single
VIDEO: GAYLE Releases Music Video for Latest Single
January 19, 2022

Produced by Daylight (gnash, Shawn Mendes) and Pete Nappi (Thirty Seconds To Mars, Madison Beer, Shinedown), and written by GAYLE, Daniel Kyriakides (Sylvan Esso, K. Flay), and Sara Davis, the track is joined by an official music video. Plus, check out GAYLE's upcoming tour dates!

Robert Rodriguez Launches 'Something About The Beatles' Podcast
Robert Rodriguez Launches 'Something About The Beatles' Podcast
January 19, 2022

Drummer Dennis Diken (Smithereens), bassist Arion Salazar (ex-Third Eye Blind), multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone (Wilco, The Autumn Defense) and  Luther Russell (currently performing as one half of the duo Those Pretty Wrongs alongside ex-Big Star Jody Stephens) form a panel with Rodriguez to discuss Get Back from a musician’s perspective.  

Ben Folds Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Ben Folds Announces U.S. Tour Dates
January 19, 2022

In addition to a return to performing live in 2022, Folds is also working on his new album, continues to produce his podcast series called Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds, and is scheduled to begin taping a new TV series. 

VIDEO: FKA Twigs Shares 'Meta Angel' Visual
VIDEO: FKA Twigs Shares 'Meta Angel' Visual
January 19, 2022

FKA twigs new mixtape CAPRISONGS, has been met with widespread critical acclaim. As her first major release via Atlantic Records. CAPRISONGS is executive produced by FKA twigs and El Guincho and features production from FKA twigs, El Guincho, Koreless, P2J, Mike Dean, Marius de Vries, Jasper Harris, Teo Halm, Arca, FRED, Psymun, Cirkut, and more.

Food Network Announces SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP: EASTER
Food Network Announces SPRING BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP: EASTER
January 19, 2022

Molly Yeh brings her passion for baking as host of Spring Baking Championship, as she challenges the best bakers in America to create and elevate springtime desserts through 10 episodes that must win over judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller, and Duff Goldman, to become Spring Baking Champion and start spring off right.

Logan Lynn Shares 'Is There Anyone Else Like This In The World?' Single
Logan Lynn Shares 'Is There Anyone Else Like This In The World?' Single
January 19, 2022

After collaborations with 80’s pop star Tiffany, The Dandy Warhols and Styrofoam, New Money is Logan’s 10th studio album. Produced in collaboration with longtime co-writer Gino Mari and written at home over the course of 2020, the album is a nine song testament to queer power, gay joy, and the belief that we will someday come back together.

VIDEO: Emeli Sandé Releases 'Brighter Days' Single
VIDEO: Emeli Sandé Releases 'Brighter Days' Single
January 19, 2022

'Brighter Days” follows the singles “Look What You’ve Done” and “Family” - Emeli's triumphant first tastes of fresh music in two years, introducing a new era, which she describes as “an ode to resilience, rebirth, and renewal”, as well as recent collaborations with UK rap and grime giants including Bugzy Malone’s ‘Welcome to the Hood’



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