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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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Hembree Releases New Single 'Close To Me'
Hembree Releases New Single 'Close To Me'
January 11, 2022

Hembree have previously shared the album’s title track, the vibrant “Reach Out,” and the funked-up “Operators.”  Their new album, It’s a Dream!, finds the quintet pushing their established sound—first glimpsed on 2019’s excellent debut House on Fire—to new, colorful zeniths. Listen to the new track now!

Photos: Netflix Shares First Look at Swedish Film BLACK CRAB
Photos: Netflix Shares First Look at Swedish Film BLACK CRAB
January 11, 2022

Black Crab is a Swedish action thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world torn apart by war. During a long, harsh winter, six soldiers embark on a covert mission across a frozen archipelago, risking their lives to transport a mysterious package that could end the war. The film features Noomi Rapace, Jakob Oftebro, Erik Enge, Dar Salim, and more.

Peacock Acquires USE OF FORCE: THE POLICING OF BLACK AMERICA Documentary
Peacock Acquires USE OF FORCE: THE POLICING OF BLACK AMERICA Documentary
January 11, 2022

As reports of fatal police violence continue to flood the headlines, this film shines a light on not only the circumstances of these cases but how to improve the system as a whole and heal the communities they impact. Watch the new trailer for the upcoming film now!

DEXTER: NEW BLOOD Breaks Showtime Viewership Records
DEXTER: NEW BLOOD Breaks Showtime Viewership Records
January 11, 2022

With a total of 3 million viewers on Sunday alone, this was the biggest SHOWTIME finale in more than eight years, surpassing the season-three finale of Homeland in 2013. The finale – written by series showrunner Clyde Phillips – also set a new SHOWTIME record with 2 million viewers from streaming and on demand platforms on Sunday.

Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz Release 'Long Gone' From Forthcoming Album
Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz Release 'Long Gone' From Forthcoming Album
January 11, 2022

Parallel creative paths and a singular chance meeting of Tammy Rogers and Thomm Jutz are the origins of the duo’s forthcoming album, Surely Will Be Singing. Today, bluegrass and Americana fans are treated to the album’s final single, “Long Gone”. Listen to the new single now! Plus, pre-order and pre-save the new album.

Particle Kid Releases New Single 'Someone Else's Dream'
Particle Kid Releases New Single 'Someone Else's Dream'
January 11, 2022

Particle Kid, aka Micah Nelson’s experimental, psychedelic, future-folk project, returns today with “Someone Else’s Dream,” feat. J Mascis, Sunny War + Paul Bushnell, to announce their third full-length, double-album, TIME CAPSULE. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out Particle Kid's upcoming tour dates.

Ed Schrader's Music Beat Shares Two Singles From Upcoming Album
Ed Schrader's Music Beat Shares Two Singles From Upcoming Album
January 11, 2022

Baltimore-based duo Ed Schrader’s Music Beat has released two new singles for their upcoming album. Devlin Rice and Ed Schrader began writing the record in 2019, with the idea of making a fun, danceable album. Listen to the singles and check out upcoming tour dates now!

Ryan Culwell Releases New Single 'Wild Sometimes' From Upcoming Album
Ryan Culwell Releases New Single 'Wild Sometimes' From Upcoming Album
January 11, 2022

'Wild Sometimes' follows the release of the aching opening track 'Colorado Blues' as well as the slow-burning ballad 'Let's Go Crazy.' Recorded with longtime friend and collaborator Neilson Hubbard (Mary Gauthier, Kim Richey), Culwell's new album 'Run Like A Bull' is raw and magnetic, channeling Neil Young and Billy Joe Shaver.

Lucius Releases 'Next to Normal' Single From Upcoming Album
Lucius Releases 'Next to Normal' Single From Upcoming Album
January 11, 2022

Acclaimed indie pop band Lucius returns with their highly-anticipated new album 'Second Nature'. Produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, the album features ten new songs, including the first single, “Next To Normal,” which is out today. Watch the song’s official music video now! Plus, check out their upcoming tour dates.

HOUSE OF GUCCI Sets Digital & Blu-Ray Release
HOUSE OF GUCCI Sets Digital & Blu-Ray Release
January 11, 2022

The releases will include bonus features, featuring Ridley Scott discussing how he approached directing the new film, Lady Gaga discussing her performance, and the film's costume designers discussing the fashion in the film. House of Gucci also stars Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, Al Pacino, and Reeve Carney.

Jeremy Ivey Announces New Album 'Invisible Pictures'
Jeremy Ivey Announces New Album 'Invisible Pictures'
January 11, 2022

The first track is the bittersweet “Orphan Child”, a song that channels the gritty charm of ’60s pop as it reconciles with the pervasive sense of lostness that comes from simply being alive these days and also reflects on Ivey’s own personal experience being raised by foster parents. Watch the new music video! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Allison Moorer Releases Title Track From 'Wish For You' EP
Allison Moorer Releases Title Track From 'Wish For You' EP
January 11, 2022

Allison Moorer has released the titled track off of her digital EP, Wish For You. The EP is inspired by Moorer’s son, John Henry Earle, who is now 11-years-old and was diagnosed with autism when he was 23-months old. Wish For You features songs that Moorer wrote around melodies that John Henry has created.

British Songwriter John Smith Announces US Tour
British Songwriter John Smith Announces US Tour
January 11, 2022

To support the 2021 release of John Smith's much-lauded album 'The Fray,' the singer has announced a bi-coastal tour that travels East in January before heading to the West coast in February. As a session musician, Smith has played guitar with artists as diverse as Joan Baez, David Gray, Joe Henry, Lianne La Havas, and Tom Jones. 

Anthony Geraci Signs Record Deal With Blue Heart Records
Anthony Geraci Signs Record Deal With Blue Heart Records
January 11, 2022

An original member of Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, and Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Geraci has recorded with both groups, in addition to blues artists and leading contemporary acts. He received a GRAMMY nomination as one of the studio musicians on Super Harps I featuring Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, Billy Branch and Sugar Ray Norcia.

VIDEO: The Weeknd Releases 'Gasoline' Music Video
VIDEO: The Weeknd Releases 'Gasoline' Music Video
January 11, 2022

The Weeknd has released the new music video for 'Gasoline', directed by Matilda Finn. The track is from his new album, which also includes Jim Carrey, Quincy Jones, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, and Oneothrix Point Never. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares NEYMAR: THE PERFECT CHAOS Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares NEYMAR: THE PERFECT CHAOS Trailer
January 11, 2022

This three-part docuseries, directed by David Charles Rodrigues, gets up close and personal with soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior. This star-studded series features interviews with David Beckham, Messi, Mbappé and many other legends, as they weigh in on Neymar's place in sports history. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch Melissa Barrera in the Final SCREAM 5 Trailer
VIDEO: Watch Melissa Barrera in the Final SCREAM 5 Trailer
January 11, 2022

Neve Campbell (“Sidney Prescott”), Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) and David Arquette (“Dewey Riley”) return to their iconic roles in Scream alongside 'In the Heights' star Melissa Barrera, Kyle Gallner, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Dylan Minnette, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, Marley Shelton, Jasmin Savoy Brown, and Sonia Ammar. 

VIDEO: Netflix Releases THE TINDER SWINDLER Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases THE TINDER SWINDLER Trailer
January 11, 2022

From the producers of ‘The Imposter’ and ‘Don’t F**k with Cats’, this riveting feature documentary follows matches with a handsome billionaire playboy, she can’t quite believe it when he turns out to be the man of her dreams. Once she realizes he's not who he says he his, he's already take her for everything. Watch the new trailer now!

Keegan-Michael Key & Judy Greer to Lead Hulu's REBOOT Series
Keegan-Michael Key & Judy Greer to Lead Hulu's REBOOT Series
January 11, 2022

Hulu has ordered the Original comedy Reboot, from creator and executive producer Steve Levitan and 20th Television to series. Judy Greer will star opposite previously announced Keegan-Michael Key and Johnny Knoxville, replacing Leslie Bibb in the role of Bree. The series also stars Calum Worthy, Rachel Bloom, and Krista Marie Yu.

VIDEO: Katy Perry & Alesso Release 'When I'm Gone' Music Video
VIDEO: Katy Perry & Alesso Release 'When I'm Gone' Music Video
January 11, 2022

Katy ventures into a futuristic industrial plant where she gives a performance of the dancefloor banger, accompanied by a troupe of dancers. She’s joined in the control room by Alesso as the song builds to a dizzying frenzy. The global superstars shot the video in Los Angeles with director Hannah Lux Davis (David Guetta, Marshmello, Doja Cat).



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