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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

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Hairspray

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HBO Max & WarnerMedia Greenlight New DEGRASSI Series
HBO Max & WarnerMedia Greenlight New DEGRASSI Series
January 13, 2022

The new teen and family series helmed by showrunners Lara Azzopardi (Backstage, The Bold Type, Mary Kills People) and Julia Cohen (Riverdale, A Million Little Things, The Royals) will include 10 hour-long episodes. Additionally, HBO Max has picked up the U.S. rights for the entire 14-season library of Degrassi: The Next Generation.

VIDEO: OWN Network Shares READY TO LOVE Season Five Trailer
VIDEO: OWN Network Shares READY TO LOVE Season Five Trailer
January 13, 2022

Host, Tommy Miles is back following a dynamic Season 4 to help a new group of single men and women find love in the DMV area. The new cast of men and women are looking for love from Maryland, Virginia and the D.C. area. The show is executive produced by Will Packer. Watch the new trailer now!

Netflix Announces New Comedy Series MURDERVILLE
Netflix Announces New Comedy Series MURDERVILLE
January 13, 2022

The series stars Will Arnett, Haneefah Wood, Lilan Bowden, and Phillip Smithey. The celebrity guest stars include Annie Murphy, Conan O’Brien, Ken Jeong,  Kumail Nanjiani, Marshawn Lynch, and Sharon Stone. Get the full scoop on the series based off the BAFTA award winning BBC3 series Murder in Successville.

VIDEO: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & Joe Cole Star in Netflix's AGAINST THE ICE Trailer
VIDEO: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & Joe Cole Star in Netflix's AGAINST THE ICE Trailer
January 13, 2022

Netflix has shared the new trailer for Against the Ice. The film was directed by Peter Flinth and written by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Joe Derrick. It is based on the Danish novel 'Two Against the Ice' by Ejnar Mikkelsen. Watch the new trailer now!

New FOX Comedy WELCOME TO FLATCH Sets Premiere Date
New FOX Comedy WELCOME TO FLATCH Sets Premiere Date
January 13, 2022

Inspired by BBC Studios’ “This Country,” Welcome to Flatch is a half-hour comedy written and executive-produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jenny Bicks (“Sex and the City,” “The Greatest Showman”) and directed and executive-produced by DGA Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Paul Feig (“The Office,” “Bridesmaids”), who wrote two episodes.

Critics Choice Awards Announce New Ceremony Date
Critics Choice Awards Announce New Ceremony Date
January 13, 2022

Taye Diggs and Nicole Byer will host the ceremony at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in California. West Side Story leads the nominations with 11. Also nominated are tick, tick...BOOM!, Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Peter Dinklage, Denzel Washington, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, and Rachel Zegler. Check out the full list of nominations now!

VIDEO: Peacock Shares SUPERNATURAL ACADEMY Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares SUPERNATURAL ACADEMY Trailer
January 13, 2022

The series is the book adaptation of best-selling series “The Supernatural Academy” from Jaymin Eve, chronicling an otherworldly adventure of sisters marked at birth. One twin sister was raised in the Supernatural world, confident and popular. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Billie Eilish Shares 'Billie Bossa Nova' Performance Video
VIDEO: Billie Eilish Shares 'Billie Bossa Nova' Performance Video
January 13, 2022

'Billie Bossa Nova' follows the release of Billie's previous Official Live Performances of 'Lost Cause,' 'Male Fantasy' and 'Your Power.' Billie Eilish and Vevo have a long and collaborative history, working together for exclusive live performances of 'my boy' through their DSCVR Artists to Watch program.

Maren Morris Announces New Album 'Humble Request'
Maren Morris Announces New Album 'Humble Request'
January 13, 2022

The album's lead single, “Circles Around This Town,” released last week, which is the most-added single at country radio this week. Produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters) and written alongside her husband Ryan Hurd, Julia Michaels, Jimmy Robbins, Natalie Hemby, Laura Veltz and Jon Green on Busbee’s piano.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases LOVE IS BLIND Season Two Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases LOVE IS BLIND Season Two Teaser Trailer
January 13, 2022

Singles who want to be loved for who they are, rather than what they look like, have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating in Chicago where they hope to meet their person...without ever seeing them. Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, this 10-part series will uncover whether looks, race or age do matter, or if love is blind.

Hanson Announces 2022 World Tour & 30th Anniversary Album
Hanson Announces 2022 World Tour & 30th Anniversary Album
January 13, 2022

The new Red Green Blue album brings together the band's three unique creative voices like never before with a third of the album written and produced by each brother (Taylor’s Red, Isaac’s Green and Zac’s Blue). The album was produced by Jim Scott (Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco), and David Garza (Fiona Apple, Midland, Sharon Van Etten).

VIDEO: Colatura Release 'Team Sport' Music Video From Debut Album
VIDEO: Colatura Release 'Team Sport' Music Video From Debut Album
January 13, 2022

Featuring the triple songwriting attack of Jennica (bass/vocals), Digo (guitar/vocals) and Meredith (guitar/synths/vocals), New York City trio Colatura released their latest single, “Team Sport,” today, premiering a video for the track to announce their debut album, And Then I’ll Be Happy. Plus, purchase tickets to their concert in Brooklyn!

Suzanne Santo Announces New Tour Dates In Support of New 'Yard Sale' Album
Suzanne Santo Announces New Tour Dates In Support of New 'Yard Sale' Album
January 13, 2022

Suzanne Santo will kick off the beginning of her 2022 tour on January 28th with a show in Denver, followed by shows in Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Nashville, and more. Santo wrote the album’s 12 songs between a farmhouse on the Irish coast, long bus rides, backstage writing sessions, and hotel stays—all during a world tour with Hozier.

Daisy Glaze Share New Single 'Call Me Midnight'
Daisy Glaze Share New Single 'Call Me Midnight'
January 13, 2022

Daisy Glaze, helmed by Louis Epstein (HITS, Jump Into The Gospel) and Alix Brown (Angry Angles with Jay Reatard, Golden Triangle), shared their newest single, “Call Me Midnight.” Directed by Alexandra Cabral, the video provides a dream-like background for the song’s musings of love and its beauty, as the duo engage in a mysterious back and forth.

EPIX Renews GODFATHER OF HARLEM For Third Season
EPIX Renews GODFATHER OF HARLEM For Third Season
January 13, 2022

Premium cable network EPIX® announced today that Godfather of Harlem, from ABC Signature, which is a part of Disney Television Studios. The critically acclaimed drama starring Forest Whitaker was created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein (Narcos). It is scheduled to begin production in New York this summer.

Author & Punisher Release 'Maiden Star'
Author & Punisher Release 'Maiden Star'
January 13, 2022

The new album will be available on a selection of limited-edition vinyl variants that tie into the color palette of the album artwork, CD, cassette and digitally. Author & Punisher has announced two rounds of 2022 European tour dates with a pair of North American performances slated for March. Listen to the new single now!

Jack Wolfe, Patrick Gibson & More Join Netflix's SHADOW & BONE Season Two
Jack Wolfe, Patrick Gibson & More Join Netflix's SHADOW & BONE Season Two
January 13, 2022

Netflix announced that Anna Leong Brophy, Patrick Gibson, Lewis Tan and Jack Wolfe will be joining the cast for the second season as series regulars in addition to Danielle Galligan, Daisy Head and Calahan Skogman being promoted to series regulars. The series is based on Leigh Bardugo's worldwide bestselling Grishaverse novels.

The Knitters Announce Vinyl Release of Their 1985 Debut Album 'Poor Little Critter on the Road'
The Knitters Announce Vinyl Release of Their 1985 Debut Album 'Poor Little Critter on the Road'
January 13, 2022

Poor Little Critter on the Road is a collection of original songs and revamped acoustic versions of early X songs as well as covers by such artists as Merle Haggard, June Carter and Huddie Ledbetter aka Lead Belly. The album will now be available on vinyl; a limited-edition blue version available by pre-order now and a 140gram black version.

Anne Elise Hastings Releases New Single 'Missouri'
Anne Elise Hastings Releases New Single 'Missouri'
January 13, 2022

This song, “Missouri,” is just one shining example of the Appalachian-meets-the Big Easy sound of the group’s upcoming album, Unmasking A Confidence Trickster. Over a slinky groove, accented by slapback-laden electric guitars, Hastings and Her Revolving Cast of Characters deliver her grandmother’s story earnestly and patiently.

Ceramic Animals Release New Single 'Up In Smoke'
Ceramic Animals Release New Single 'Up In Smoke'
January 13, 2022

Today, Ceramic Animal have released a new single, “Up In Smoke.' The band features a trio of brothers—Chris Regan (vocals, guitar), Erik Regan (drums) and Elliott Regan (vocals, keys)—along with childhood friend Anthony Marchione (guitar) and Dallas Hosey (vocals, bass). Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out the group's upcoming tour dates!



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