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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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Tears For Fears Release New Single 'Break The Man'
Tears For Fears Release New Single 'Break The Man'
January 13, 2022

Co-written by Curt Smith and Charlton Pettus, and co-produced by Curt, Roland, and Charlton the band has crafted an empowering yet groovy track, with the overarching message being to break the patriarchy. Listen to 'Break the Man' from the duo's 'The Tipping Point' album now!

VIDEO: Noa Kirel Releases New Single 'Thought About That'
VIDEO: Noa Kirel Releases New Single 'Thought About That'
January 12, 2022

Produced by K-Kov and co-written by Noa alongside Casey Smith, JHart, Zach Skelton, Miranda Glory, Natania Lalwani, Jax, Jason Hahs and K-Kov, the mesmerizingly explosive track arrives accompanied by a gleaming, sci-fi-inspired, dance-powered music video showcasing Samsung’s new S21+ 5G and streaming now on YouTube. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard Share 'Break Right In' Video
VIDEO: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard Share 'Break Right In' Video
January 12, 2022

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have today shared “Break Right In” — a new track taken from their heavily-anticipated debut album Backhand Deals. The video for “Break Right In” is the first part of a two-part film, and is the band’s second collaboration with director Will Clark - who also directed the Sunny Delight-inspired video for “You.”

Netflix Plans Two RED NOTICE Sequels With Original Film's Stars
Netflix Plans Two RED NOTICE Sequels With Original Film's Stars
January 12, 2022

Netflix is planning two sequels to Red Notice, both of which starring the film's original stars, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Gal Godot, and Ryan Reynolds. Rawson Marshall Thurber will also return to write and direct the new films. Red Notice was the most-watched film in Netflix history.

VIDEO: Christian Lee Hutson Releases 'Rubberneckers' Music Video
VIDEO: Christian Lee Hutson Releases 'Rubberneckers' Music Video
January 12, 2022

Produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, Hutson pulls from a wide range of influences for his second record: the tight rhymes of John Prine, Bob Mehr’s book about the Replacements Trouble Boys, and Scott McClanahan’s auto-fiction The Sarah Book. It’s a recording that feels like a sonic expansion from Hutson’s debut. 

Andrew Burnap Joins Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot in Disney's SNOW WHITE
Andrew Burnap Joins Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot in Disney's SNOW WHITE
January 12, 2022

Tony-winner Andrew Burnap has joined Disney's upcoming live-action Snow White film. Burnap will portray a new male lead character in the film. He joins the previously announced Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul will pen new songs for the film.

VIDEO: YOVA Release New Music Video For 'Haunted'
VIDEO: YOVA Release New Music Video For 'Haunted'
January 12, 2022

Welcoming in the new year - YOVA - a.k.a Jova Radevska & Mark Vernon return with the new single: “Haunted”. Reaching for a spiritual connection with their younger selves, “Haunted” imagines what words of reassurance and guidance about the ways of life YOVA would pass-on in light of what they know now. Watch the new music video now!

Bleachers Replace Roddy Ricch as Musical Guest on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Bleachers Replace Roddy Ricch as Musical Guest on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
January 12, 2022

Saturday Night Live returns with host Ariana DeBose and musical guest Bleachers, replacing the previously announced Roddy Ricch. Bleachers will make their SNL musical guest debut. Their third studio album, “Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night” was released last year to critical acclaim.

Avril Lavigne Announces New Single 'I Love It When You Hate Me' Featuring Blackbear
Avril Lavigne Announces New Single 'I Love It When You Hate Me' Featuring Blackbear
January 12, 2022

Avril Lavigne has announced that she will release her new single 'I Love It When You Hate Me' featuring blackbear. Lavigne recently released her new single, 'Bite Me,' which was the first single she released under her new record deal, DTA Records. The track will be from her upcoming studio album, which will be followed by a string of tour dates.

The Dips Debut New Single 'When You Lose Someone'
The Dips Debut New Single 'When You Lose Someone'
January 12, 2022

Sticking With It, the anticipated new album from Seattle-based seven-piece band The Dip, will be released in the band's first record in partnership with their new label. Ahead of the release, “When You Lose Someone,” is debuting today. Watch a special animated video for the song below!

ID Announces Premiere of UNDERCOVER UNDERAGE
ID Announces Premiere of UNDERCOVER UNDERAGE
January 12, 2022

Through her organization SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), child advocate Roo Powell has built a team that works in collaboration with law enforcement to detect offenders who prey on unsuspecting kids. This six-part docuseries will give insight into how SOSA works to successfully track down some of the internet’s most dangerous child predators.

VIDEO: Midlake Releases New Music Video Starring Michael Peña
VIDEO: Midlake Releases New Music Video Starring Michael Peña
January 12, 2022

Midlake has announced their mesmerizing new single, “Bethel Woods,” out now on streaming services. An official music video – directed by filmmaker Brantley Gutierrez (Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Diplo) and starring acclaimed actor Michael Peña (The Shield, Narcos, Ant-Man and the Wasp). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: Timothy Spall Stars in THE LAST BUS Film Trailer
VIDEO: Timothy Spall Stars in THE LAST BUS Film Trailer
January 12, 2022

The trailer for The Last Bus, starring Timothy Spall (Spencer, Harry Potter) and Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey), has been released. The Last Bus tells the story of a widower who uses his free bus pass to travel the length of Britain from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall.

CMAT Shares New Single 'Lonely'
CMAT Shares New Single 'Lonely'
January 12, 2022

2021 was quite a year for Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, one of the year's breakout stars, earning critical recognition as well as a legion of new fans. CMAT today shares new single “Lonely”, taken from her debut album 'If My Wife Knew I'd Be Dead.' Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out CMAT's upcoming tour dates!

MAGMA to Release Limited Amount of 'MDK' Colored Vinyl Copies
MAGMA to Release Limited Amount of 'MDK' Colored Vinyl Copies
January 12, 2022

The only survivors of the previous formation, Christian VANDER and Klaus BLASQUIZ, surrounded by a renewed team of musicians, invested in the studios of the Manor in Oxford in 1973, to record their “MEKANIK DESTRUKTIW KOMMANDOH,” the album considered by many to be the conductor of work of MAGMA. Pre-order the new album now!

TraeTwoThree Releases New Single 'Done Done'
TraeTwoThree Releases New Single 'Done Done'
January 12, 2022

Produced by Retro1, “Done Done” quickly follows the release of his label debut, “Worth It” ft. DDG. It was important for the LA artist to tap buzzing Michigan rapper DDG, AKA PontiacMadeDDG (“Arguments”, “Moonwalking in Calabasas”) to add some additional layers to this flavorful bop.

VIDEO: Josh Gad Recalls Forgetting BOOK OF MORMON Lines on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
VIDEO: Josh Gad Recalls Forgetting BOOK OF MORMON Lines on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
January 12, 2022

During an interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Josh Gad and Clarkson discussed the struggle to remember lyrics, leading Gad to tell a story about forgetting his lines while starring in the Book of Mormon on Broadway. Gad revealed how is co-stars reacted to the line flub and what he did to ensure that he would never forget the lyrics again.

Higher Ground & Spotify Premiere THE BIG HIT SHOW
Higher Ground & Spotify Premiere THE BIG HIT SHOW
January 12, 2022

In its first season The Big Hit Show will look at Twilight, the teenage vampire romance novel turned multi-billion-dollar movie franchise that has been revisited in the TikTok age; and To Pimp a Butterfly, Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-Award, emotionally complex album that fans are still unpacking half-a-decade later. Listen to the first episode now!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares New HUMAN RESOURCES Teaser
VIDEO: Netflix Shares New HUMAN RESOURCES Teaser
January 12, 2022

Featuring an all-star voice cast— including Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph and David Thewlis reprise their Big Mouth roles as well as Aidy Bryant, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Keke Palmer, Rosie Perez, Henry Winkler, Thandiwe Newton, Randall Park, Jemaine Clement, Maria Bamford, and Bobby Cannavale.

Sad Daddy Releases New Single 'Arkansas Bound'
Sad Daddy Releases New Single 'Arkansas Bound'
January 12, 2022

Arkansas/Texas four-piece rustic roots powerhouse Sad Daddy has released “Arkansas Bound,” the newest track and its accompanying performance video from their forthcoming LP, Way Up In The Hills. “Arkansas Bound” follows “Cold Rain' and 'Charlie Pickle.' Listen to the new single now!



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