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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: Danny Elfman Releases Innovative AI-Generated Music Video For 'In Time'
VIDEO: Danny Elfman Releases Innovative AI-Generated Music Video For 'In Time'
January 19, 2022

Directed by Zev Deans (St. Vincent, Chelsea Wolfe, HEALTH), the video features artificial-intelligence-generated visuals created by Italian media artist Lorem and was produced using source footage of Danny that was run through a GAN (generative adversarial network). Watch the new music video now!

Harry Styles Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates & First Stadium Shows
Harry Styles Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates & First Stadium Shows
January 19, 2022

Styles will kick off his colossal 32-city outing with three brand new stadium dates in the U.K. and a further four stadiums in Europe. Special guests include Mitski, Arlo Parks, Wolf Alice, and Koffee. His shows are packed with his global hit singles including Sign of the Times, Lights Up, Adore You, Watermelon Sugar and Kiwi.

VIDEO: Anne Hathaway & Jared Leto in Apple's WECRASHED Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Anne Hathaway & Jared Leto in Apple's WECRASHED Teaser Trailer
January 19, 2022

Apple TV+ today unveiled the teaser trailer and premiere date for “WeCrashed,” a highly anticipated new limited series based on the hit Wondery podcast “WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork'' from Lee Eisenberg and Drew Crevello and starring Academy Award and SAG Award winners Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway.

Hatchie Announces New Album 'Giving The World Away'
Hatchie Announces New Album 'Giving The World Away'
January 19, 2022

Hatchie (aka Harriette Pilbeam) has announced her new album Giving The World Away. To mark the occasion, she has shared the single “Quicksand” and its companion video directed by Nathan Castiel. The single was co-written with GRAMMY-nominated Olivia Rodrigo collaborator, Dan Nigro, and long-time Hatchie collaborator Joe Agius.

VIDEO: Flamango Bay Release 'LA' Music Video From Upcoming EP
VIDEO: Flamango Bay Release 'LA' Music Video From Upcoming EP
January 19, 2022

Flamango Bay have today announced details of their debut EP 'The Fool'. To celebrate, they share new single 'LA', which was written shortly before moving to the eponymous city. Flamango Bay was formed in high school by Ikaika Gunderson, Dash Goss Post, and Georgia Manou, with their debut EP inspired by the fool card in tarot. Watch the video now!

David Ferguson Releases 'White Dove' Featuring Dan Auerbach & Ronnie McCoury
David Ferguson Releases 'White Dove' Featuring Dan Auerbach & Ronnie McCoury
January 19, 2022

Ferguson is a Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, studio owner, video game soundtrack composer, and collaborator with the likes of Johnny Cash, John Prine, and Sturgill Simpson. The track was previously only available to those who purchased the record on vinyl from Fat Possum. Listen to the new single now!

Shenandoah Announces 35th Anniversary Tour
Shenandoah Announces 35th Anniversary Tour
January 19, 2022

Legendary country group Shenandoah is hitting the tour trail to celebrate 35 years since its start. The tour includes stops in Indio, Calif. (Stagecoach), Fort Worth, Tex. (Billy Bob’s),  Albuquerque, N. Mex. (Balloon Fiesta Park), Hot Springs, Ark. (Magic Springs), Shipshewana, Ind. (Blue Gate Theatre), Nevada, Miss. (Bushwhacker Days), and more.

VIDEO: Brad Barr Shares 'Two Hundred and Sixteen' Music Video
VIDEO: Brad Barr Shares 'Two Hundred and Sixteen' Music Video
January 19, 2022

Brad Barr, the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of The Barr Brothers and The Slip, has shared the haunting video for his new single 'TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN.' The track is the latest song to release from The Winter Mission, Barr's brand new instrumental solo guitar album. The new music video was directed and filmed by his wife Brigitte Henry.

Girlpool Announce New Album 'Forgiveness'
Girlpool Announce New Album 'Forgiveness'
January 19, 2022

Girlpool, the Los Angeles duo comprised of Avery Tucker (he/him) and Harmony Tividad (she/her), announce their new album, Forgiveness. The announcement comes with an Amalia Irons-directed video for the album’s lead single “Lie Love Lullaby.” Watch the new music video now!

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.



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