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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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DC Jazz Festival Announces Orrin Evans' Artist Residency
DC Jazz Festival Announces Orrin Evans' Artist Residency
December 21, 2021

Orrin Evans’ DCJF residency is part of the Jazz Road Creative Residencies program, a program of South Arts. Jazz Road Creative Residencies is an artist-centric program that promotes artistic flexibility. A two-time Grammy nominee and Pew Fellow, Orrin Evans has been recognized as one of the most distinctive and inventive pianists of his generation.

FALLEN Horror Film to Be Released on Digital & DVD
FALLEN Horror Film to Be Released on Digital & DVD
December 21, 2021

Father Abraham was ready to save the world from an evil menace using exorcism — until tragedy struck. Years later, he lives on a remote farm with his daughter, haunted by the faces of those he saved and those he could not. After finding a pale humanoid creature lurking in the woods one night, he shoots and cremates the monster.

Wildstreet Announces New Guitar Player
Wildstreet Announces New Guitar Player
December 21, 2021

Wildstreet announced their new guitarist, Crispy Borell. Born and raised in New Jersey, Crispy Borell has always had music in his blood. Raised on Skid Row, Mötley Crüe and Bon Jovi, Crispy developed a love for 80’s rock and metal at an early age.

WEST SIDE STORY, TICK, TICK...BOOM! & More Featured on Oscars Shortlist For 10 Categories
WEST SIDE STORY, TICK, TICK...BOOM! & More Featured on Oscars Shortlist For 10 Categories
December 21, 2021

The shortlists for Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Score, Original Song, Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Sound and Visual Effects have been announced. Candidates include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Hudson, Carole King, Dear Evan Hansen, Idina Menzel, and more.

VIDEO: HBO Releases SEARCH PARTY Final Season Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Releases SEARCH PARTY Final Season Trailer
December 21, 2021

Joining the cast this season as recurring guest stars are Kathy Griffin, John Waters, Aparna Nancherla, Angela Trimbur, Grace Kuhlenschmidt, Greta Titelman, Joe Castle Baker, Larry Owens and Michelle Badillo. Returning recurring guest stars include Jeffery Self and Clare McNulty. Watch the new trailer now!

WORLD Channel Sets STORIES FROM THE STAGE Season Five Premiere
WORLD Channel Sets STORIES FROM THE STAGE Season Five Premiere
December 21, 2021

Season five of Stories from the Stage, the award-winning  WORLD Channel original series hosted by Wes Hazard and Theresa Okokon, is back with timely stories from across the country and around the world that will make you laugh, cry and think. The new season features storytellers from Houston, Texas, who describe the unexpected twists in life.

THE WITCHER Leads Netflix Top 10 After Season Two Debut
THE WITCHER Leads Netflix Top 10 After Season Two Debut
December 21, 2021

The Witcher Season 2 debuted at #1 with audiences spending 142.43M hours immersed in the magical world created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and starring Henry Cavill. The Witcher Season 1 closely followed at #2 on the English TV list and both seasons made top 10 lists in more than 90 countries.  

PnB Rock to Celebrate EP Release With Livestream Concert
PnB Rock to Celebrate EP Release With Livestream Concert
December 21, 2021

The EP contains 6 tracks, including the officially released viral TikTok hit “HIGH” with DJ Luke Nasty, and boasts features from Lil Baby and Young Thug. “HIGH” follows Rock’s star-studded May release “Forever Never,” which has racked up over 15M streams and 2M video views to date, and the introspective “Need Somebody.”

Hulu Greenlights American High's THE BINGE Sequel
Hulu Greenlights American High's THE BINGE Sequel
December 21, 2021

The film will take place in the near future all drinking and drugs are banned except for one glorious day known as The Binge… This year that day happens to miraculously land on Christmas. This installment marks the launch of American High’s first film franchise among their current slate of titles. 

VIDEO: Lorde Shares 'Leader of a New Regime' Music Video
VIDEO: Lorde Shares 'Leader of a New Regime' Music Video
December 21, 2021

Lorde has released the music video for 'Leader of a New Regime'. The track is from her recent third studio album, 'Solar Power'. The album features singles such as 'Stoned at the Nail Salon,' 'Mood Ring,' 'Fallen Fruit,' and 'California.' Watch the new music video now!

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS Announces Season 12 Cast
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS Announces Season 12 Cast
December 21, 2021

Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, Lisa Rina, Sutton Stracke, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Dorit Kemsley, Kathy Hilton, and Garcelle Beauvais will return for the upcoming season. They will be joined by new additions Diana Jenkins and Sheree Zampino.

VIDEO: HBO Documentary Shares THE SUPER BOB EINSTEIN MOVIE Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Documentary Shares THE SUPER BOB EINSTEIN MOVIE Trailer
December 21, 2021

The documentary features Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Susie Essman, David Letterman, Sarah Silverman, Norman Lear, Cheryl Hines, Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Martin, Patton Oswalt, Rob Reiner, JB Smoove, and more. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Shares First Look at Disney Christmas Concert Special
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Shares First Look at Disney Christmas Concert Special
December 21, 2021

Derek and Julianne Hough will host the upcoming holiday special from Walt Disney World Resort. The Houghs will also perform 'Santa Claus is Comin' to Town'. Kristin Chenoweth will sing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' and Darren Criss will perform 'Christmas Dance'. Watch Chenoweth tease her performance in a new video now!

VIDEO: Watch a New TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Watch a New TRAGEDY OF MACBETH Teaser Trailer
December 21, 2021

A new trailer for Joel Coen's upcoming The Tragedy of Macbeth film has been released! Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand star in Joel Coen's bold and fierce adaptation-a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning. Watch the new 'O, full of scorpions is my mind' teaser now!

Marie Osmond Debuts At #1 On Billboard Classical Crossover Albums Chart With 'Unexpected'
Marie Osmond Debuts At #1 On Billboard Classical Crossover Albums Chart With 'Unexpected'
December 21, 2021

The album features the lead single, 'Unexpected Song' from the musical Song and Dance. With theatrical credits that include Anna Leonowens in the Broadway production of The King and I, Osmond also performs numbers from Into the Woods, West Side Story, The Sound of Music and more. Listen to the album now!

Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards Delayed Due to COVID-19
Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards Delayed Due to COVID-19
December 21, 2021

The Hollywood Critics Association has decided to postpone their 5th Annual HCA Film Awards ceremony. Nicolas Cage, Guillermo del Toro, Jude Hill, Natalie Morales, Alice Brooks, Simu Liu, Greig Fraser, Saniyya Sidney, and the Cast of CODA were previously announced among the special award honorees scheduled to appear.

PBS Sets FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season Eight Premiere
PBS Sets FINDING YOUR ROOTS Season Eight Premiere
December 21, 2021

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will retrace the ancestral journeys of David Chang and Raúl Esparza, whose families fled their homelands in a new episode, leading them to find lost parts of themselves along the way. The new season will also feature Nathan Lane, Rebecca Hall, Mario Lopez, and more.

ABC Names Doug Whitmire & Nneka Nwosu Assistant New Directors
ABC Names Doug Whitmire & Nneka Nwosu Assistant New Directors
December 21, 2021

Emmy Award-winning producer Doug Whitmire has been an essential part of the ABC 7 Eyewitness News team for 18 years, joining the station in 2003. Nneka Nwosu Faison, a Harvard University Nieman Foundation for Journalism Fellow and Emmy Award-winning producer, joins ABC 7 from WCVB-TV in Boston.

Lightyear Acquires A-HA: THE MOVIE & WE WERE ONCE KIDS
Lightyear Acquires A-HA: THE MOVIE & WE WERE ONCE KIDS
December 21, 2021

Both films are about established, legacy brands – A-ha:  The Movie celebrates the 40th anniversary of the irresistible pop song and music video Take on Me, revealing the band’s ability to overcome personal differences. We Were Once Kids delves into the lives of the kids who were featured in the 1995 Larry Clark Miramax classic Kids.

NONPOINT Announce New EP 'RUTHLESS'
NONPOINT Announce New EP 'RUTHLESS'
December 21, 2021

NONPOINT will release their new EP titled RUTHLESS along with the premiere of the official music video for single 'Back in the Game'. This follows their independent label plan of delivering music to their fans through more frequent releases and videos from the band. Pre-save the album now. Plus, check out their upcoming tour dates!



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