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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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Amy Poehler, Common & More Join BMI's 'Score to Screen' Panel at Sundance 2022
Amy Poehler, Common & More Join BMI's 'Score to Screen' Panel at Sundance 2022
January 19, 2022

The Score to Screen panels feature conversations between Common and Patrick Warren and Amy Poehler and David Schwartz. Each discussion gives an inside look at the creative process of incorporating music in film while delving into the relationship between a composer and the film’s director or producer.

Recording Academy Appoints Jennifer Jones To Executive Vice President Of Legal Affairs
Recording Academy Appoints Jennifer Jones To Executive Vice President Of Legal Affairs
January 19, 2022

Reporting to CEO Harvey Mason jr., Jones oversees the Academy's day-to-day legal matters and is the advisor to the Academy's Board of Trustees, senior Recording Academy staff, the senior leadership of its affiliates, and other areas within the organization.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases TALL GIRL 2 Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases TALL GIRL 2 Trailer
January 19, 2022

The cast includes Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck, Sabrina Carpenter, Anjelika Washington, Luke Eisner, Clara Wilsey, Rico Paris, Jan Luis Castellanos, Johanna Liauw, Chris Wlyde with Angela Kinsey and Steve Zahn. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of WINNIE THE POOH Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of WINNIE THE POOH Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
January 18, 2022

In honor of Winnie the Pooh Day, the cast of Disney's Winnie the Pooh appeared on Good Morning America today for a special performance. The segment also included an interview with Jake Bazel, the puppeteer and voice actor who plays Pooh Bear in the current Off-Broadway production.

THE WHITE LOTUS Season Two Adds F. Murray Abraham & More
THE WHITE LOTUS Season Two Adds F. Murray Abraham & More
January 18, 2022

HBO's critically-acclaimed limited series, The White Lotus, from Mike White, has cast F. Murray Abraham, Adam DiMarco, Tom Hollander and Haley Lu Richardson for its second season. The new additions will join the previously announced Aubrey Plaza and Michael Imperioli in the new season. Season one star Jennifer Coolidge is rumored to be returning.

Katy Perry & Willem Dafoe Set For SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Katy Perry & Willem Dafoe Set For SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
January 18, 2022

Willem Dafoe will make his “SNL” hosting debut on Jan. 29. Katy Perry returns to the “Saturday Night Live” performance stage for the fourth time. As previously announced during the most recent episode, Will Forte will return to “Saturday Night Live” for his first appearance as host on Jan. 22 with Måneskin as musical guest.

VIDEO: Bravo Shares First Look at the VANDERPUMP RULES Season Nine Reunion
VIDEO: Bravo Shares First Look at the VANDERPUMP RULES Season Nine Reunion
January 18, 2022

Host Andy Cohen sits down with  Lisa  Vanderpump  and her current and former  SURvers:  Ariana Madix,  Brock Davies, Charli Burnett,  James Kennedy,  Katie Maloney-Schwartz,  Lala Kent,  Raquel Leviss,  Scheana Shay,  Tom Sandoval  and  Tom Schwartz to rehash this season’s biggest moments.  

Food Network Announces TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS III Premiere
Food Network Announces TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS III Premiere
January 18, 2022

Chefs include Eric Adjepong, Einat Admony, Karen Akunowicz, Kelsey Barnard Clark, defending champion and Tournament of Champions II winner Maneet Chauhan, Madison Cowan, Tobias Dorzon, Tiffani Faison, Darnell Ferguson, Amanda Freitag, Richard Hales, Christian Petroni, Michael Psilakis, Aarthi Sampath, Justin Sutherland, and Bryan Voltaggio.

Photos: Netflix Shares First Look at TYLER PERRY'S A MADEA HOMECOMING
Photos: Netflix Shares First Look at TYLER PERRY'S A MADEA HOMECOMING
January 18, 2022

The film features all-stars of the Madea franchise, including Tamela Mann (Cora), David Mann (Mr. Brown), Cassi Davis Patton (Aunt Bam) as well as a guest appearance from iconic Irish actor Brendan O'Carroll, who matches Madea's comedic prowess as Agnes Brown. Check out the first look photos now!

VIDEO: Kristine Leschper (fka Mothers) Shares 'Picture Window' Music Video
VIDEO: Kristine Leschper (fka Mothers) Shares 'Picture Window' Music Video
January 18, 2022

Kristine Leschper (fka Mothers) shares a video for “Picture Window,” the latest from her upcoming album, The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door. The self-directed video is inspired by the song’s lyric: “It’s like a picture, I think, one where we’re untouched by the future.” Watch the new music video now!

The Grammy Awards Set Rescheduled Date in Las Vegas
The Grammy Awards Set Rescheduled Date in Las Vegas
January 18, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards have been rescheduled and will now broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the nominees include Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, Girl From the North Country, the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, Stephen Schwartz's Snapshots, and Les Miserables, and more.

VIDEO: ALLBLK Releases DOUBLE CROSS Season Three Trailer
VIDEO: ALLBLK Releases DOUBLE CROSS Season Three Trailer
January 18, 2022

This Season will explore the new dynamic developed between Eric (Jeff Logan) and Erica Cross (Ashley A. Williams) and their long-lost sister, Robin Cross (Judi Johnson). In an unlikely turn of events, the twins are forced to team up with the very person who has been trying to put them in jail for murder.

PBS Announces MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE Series
PBS Announces MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE Series
January 18, 2022

In this latest series from the acclaimed Harvard scholar and documentarian, Gates and director Stacey L. Holman chronicle the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people beyond the reach of the “White gaze.”

Jason Erie Announces New Album 'Tiny Fires'
Jason Erie Announces New Album 'Tiny Fires'
January 18, 2022

On Erie’s new full-length album, Tiny Fires, he spearheads a rebuilding effort, employing his signature hyper-sensory poeticism in intimate, harrowing portraits of the common man’s oft disregarded depth and frailty. Pre-order and pre-save the new album now!

Joe Kenda Sets Return For AMERICAN DETECTIVE Season Two
Joe Kenda Sets Return For AMERICAN DETECTIVE Season Two
January 18, 2022

With a 92% solve rate, Joe Kenda is one of the most experienced and successful homicide detectives in the country. His impressive career was profiled in nine seasons of ID’s hit series Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda, and now he’s back exclusively on discovery+ to tip his cap to the other great men and women who answered the call.

Corbin Bleu Joins HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES Season Three
Corbin Bleu Joins HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES Season Three
January 18, 2022

The summer camp-set third season of High School Musical: the Musical: the Series will include a performance of Disney's Frozen. In addition to music from Frozen, season three will feature music from Camp Rock and the High School Musical franchise. Corbin Bleu will join Joshua Bassett Olivia Rodrigo, Julia Lester, and more in the new season.

Iann Dior Releases 'Thought It Was' with Machine Gun Kelly & Travis Barker
Iann Dior Releases 'Thought It Was' with Machine Gun Kelly & Travis Barker
January 18, 2022

Chart-topping, multiplatinum selling, genre-defying superstar, iann dior has released his new single “thought it was” ft. Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker. “thought it was” ft. Machine Gun Kelly & Travis Barker, which samples the late 90’s iconic hit, “Closing Time” by Semisonic.

PBS Announces THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Series
PBS Announces THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Series
January 18, 2022

Hosted by Alejandra Ramos, the series gives talented home cooks from different regions of the country the opportunity to showcase their beloved signature dishes and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.” Judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot bring their professional insights to encourage the contestants.

Jennie Harluk Shares New Anthem 'Be Your Friend'
Jennie Harluk Shares New Anthem 'Be Your Friend'
January 18, 2022

“Be Your Friend” is the first single of 2022 and a glimpse into what Harluk has in store for us this year. The track is the follow up of her latest releases “Just Like That,” “The Fool” and “Blame It On Me” which have garnered praises from the media including American Songwriter, PopWrapped, and more.

Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
January 18, 2022

Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!



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