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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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VIDEO: Will Joseph Cook Returns With New Single '4AM'
VIDEO: Will Joseph Cook Returns With New Single '4AM'
January 18, 2022

Will Joseph Cook has shared his new single “4AM.” An ode to a late-night call to a lover, the track is a slow burner which eventually cracks open into a explosion of dizzying feelings, showcasing a new dimension to Cook’s songwriting. “4AM” comes complete with a cinematic video directed by frequent collaborator Bertie Gilbert.

PUP Shares New Single 'Robot Writes a Love Song' from Newly-Announced Album
PUP Shares New Single 'Robot Writes a Love Song' from Newly-Announced Album
January 18, 2022

Toronto punk heroes PUP—comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski—announce their incredible, ambitious and aptly titled fourth album, The Unraveling of PupTheBand. The album was recorded and mixed over the course of five weeks in the summer of 2021 with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Peter Katis.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares THE CUPHEAD SHOW! Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares THE CUPHEAD SHOW! Trailer
January 18, 2022

Based on the video game that smashed onto the scene with a gorgeous retro animation style, The Cuphead Show! follows the misadventures of Cuphead and Mugman. The cast includes Tru Valentino (Cuphead), Frank Todaro (Mugman), Joe Hanna (Elder Kettle), Luke Millington-Drake (Devil), Grey Griffin (Ms. Chalice), and Wayne Brady (King Dice).

Steel Panther Announces First Leg of 2022 Tour Dates
Steel Panther Announces First Leg of 2022 Tour Dates
January 18, 2022

The band is announcing the first leg of their 2022 tour Res-Erections which is set to kick off this March and will make stops in 13 cities over 16 days for the first run. The tour starts March 10th in St. Petersburg, FL and will wrap up on March 26th in Dubuque, IA. Other stops include Ft Lauderdale, FL; Athens, Ga;Minneapolis, MN, and more

Fitz & the Tantrums Announce Summer 2022 Tour Dates
Fitz & the Tantrums Announce Summer 2022 Tour Dates
January 18, 2022

Multiplatinum band Fitz and the Tantrums have announced touring plans for summer 2022. The run of dates – co-headlined with St. Paul and the Broken Bones – are set to kick off in Asheville, NC, on June 1. The LA-based band has been busy working on new material to follow up 2019’s “ALL THE FEELS,” which featured the top 10 hit “I Just Wanna Shine”.

The Head & the Heart Announce 'Every Shade of Blue' Tour
The Head & the Heart Announce 'Every Shade of Blue' Tour
January 18, 2022

The Head And The Heart have announced the Every Shade of Blue 2022 North American Tour which will kick off May 20th. Special guests joining the band in select cities include Shakey Graves, Dawes and Jade Bird. The Head And The Heart has also announced they will release a new song, titled 'Every Shade of Blue', this Friday, January 21st. 

Prog Ensemble Vast Conduit To Release Debut Album 'Always Be There'
Prog Ensemble Vast Conduit To Release Debut Album 'Always Be There'
January 18, 2022

Prog ensemble Vast Conduit featuring keyboardist/vocalist Bill Jenkins, best known for his work with Enchant and Thought Chamber, will be releasing their debut album “Always Be There”. It started as just an EP, and recording of 3 of the songs with demo vocals started several years ago. COVID opened up the opportunitY to expand it to a full album.

VIDEO: Gus Englehorn Shares New 'Tarantula' Music Video
VIDEO: Gus Englehorn Shares New 'Tarantula' Music Video
January 18, 2022

Montreal singer-songwriter Gus Englehorn has announced his sophomore album Dungeon Master, the cutest, heaviest, strangest rock’n’roll record you will hear this year. The news is accompanied with a new single and music video directed by Englehorn and Estée Preda; the stomping, paranoid “Tarantula.” Pre-order the new album now!

VIDEO: Arrow Debuts HOTEL POSEIDON Trailer
VIDEO: Arrow Debuts HOTEL POSEIDON Trailer
January 18, 2022

The series follows David, who reluctantly pretends to be the manager of Hotel Poseidon, where fungus covers the walls and comments such as “has seen better times” completely fall short to describe this establishment. He wanders the corridors of Overlook Hotel like a zombie, being a spectator to what happens around him, a walking nightmare.

Placebo Share New Single 'Try Better Next Time'
Placebo Share New Single 'Try Better Next Time'
January 18, 2022

Placebo share “Try Better Next Time” from the band’s forthcoming album, 'Never Let Me Go'. It follows recently released new tracks “Beautiful James” and “Surrounded by Spies,” the latter of which heralded news of the band’s long-awaited eighth studio album – and first together in almost a decade. Pre-order the new album now!

Daniel Radcliffe to Play 'Weird Al' Yankovic in New Biopic
Daniel Radcliffe to Play 'Weird Al' Yankovic in New Biopic
January 18, 2022

The film will reportedly follow Yankovic's life, starting as a musical prodigy taking him to musical legend and Grammy Award-winner. The film will include the creation of his hits like 'Eat It' and 'Like a Surgeon' to his several celebrity love affairs and famously immoral lifestyle. The film is begin written by Yankovic and Eric Appel.

VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF MICKEY MOUSE Trailer
VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF MICKEY MOUSE Trailer
January 18, 2022

'The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse' spotlights the endearing, adventurous and comedic antics of Mickey Mouse, Disney's #1 star, and is geared towards kids, families, and fans of all ages. The second installment consists of four extended-length specials that are themed to each season – winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Marvel Reveals MOON KNIGHT Limited Series Trailer for Disney+
VIDEO: Marvel Reveals MOON KNIGHT Limited Series Trailer for Disney+
January 18, 2022

The series follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life. “Moon Knight” stars Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke and May Calamawy. Mohamed Diab and the team of Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead directed the episodes. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Claybourne Elder Talks Paying It Forward Through COMPANY Tickets on PIX11
VIDEO: Claybourne Elder Talks Paying It Forward Through COMPANY Tickets on PIX11
January 17, 2022

Claybourne Elder appeared on Pix11 this morning to discuss starring in Company on Broadway and how he is paying it forward by giving audience members the opporunity to win free tickets to performances after a stranger gave him the money to see Patti LuPone in Sweeney Todd. Elder also discusses his role on HBO Max's new series, The Gilded Age.

VIDEO: Halsey Shares 'You Should Be Sad' Performance Video
VIDEO: Halsey Shares 'You Should Be Sad' Performance Video
January 17, 2022

Halsey has released the performance video for her 'Manic' track 'You Should Be Sad.' The performance was recorded live in Los Angeles. Halsey recently released the extended edition of 'If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power.' The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Current Albums chart - Halsey's third consecutive release to top the tally.

VIDEO: Watch a New AND JUST LIKE THAT... Preview
VIDEO: Watch a New AND JUST LIKE THAT... Preview
January 17, 2022

The Max Original And Just Like That..., the new chapter of the groundbreaking HBO series 'Sex and the City,' from executive producer Michael Patrick King, follows 'Carrie' (Sarah Jessica Parker), 'Miranda' (Cynthia Nixon) and 'Charlotte' (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the journey from their 30s to their 50s. Watch the new preview now!

VIDEO: John Cena Talks PEACEMAKER on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
VIDEO: John Cena Talks PEACEMAKER on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
January 17, 2022

John Cena sat down on Good Morning America this morning to discuss his new tole in hBO Max's DC Comic series Peacemaker. The new series will explore the origins of the character that John Cena first portrayed in James Gunn's 2021 film, 'The Suicide Squad'. The series also features Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, and more.

VIDEO: ABC Shares PROMISED LAND Series Official Trailer
VIDEO: ABC Shares PROMISED LAND Series Official Trailer
January 17, 2022

The series will star John Ortiz as Joe Sandoval, Cecilia Suárez as Lettie Sandoval, Augusto Aguilera as Mateo, Christina Ochoa as Veronica Sandoval, Mariel Molino as Carmen Sandoval, Tonatiuh as Antonio Sandoval, Andres Velez as Carlos, Katya Martín as Juana and Rolando Chusan as Billy and Bellamy Young as Margaret Honeycroft.

Jennifer Lopez Teases New Track From MARRY ME Soundtrack
Jennifer Lopez Teases New Track From MARRY ME Soundtrack
January 17, 2022

Packed with original songs by Jennifer Lopez and global Latin music star Maluma, Marry Me arrives next Valentine's Day with Lopez starring as musical superstar Kat Valdez and Owen Wilson as Charlie Gilbert, a math teacher-total strangers who agree to marry and then get to know each other. Pre-order the new soundtrack now!

Flautist Nestor Torres Releases 'Thank You, Willie'
Flautist Nestor Torres Releases 'Thank You, Willie'
January 17, 2022

Nestor's 18 recordings as a soloist; 4 Latin Grammy® nominations, one Grammy® nomination and one Latin Grammy® Award; collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera and Arturo Sandoval. Listen to the new single now!



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