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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: Netflix Shares CHEER Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares CHEER Season Two Trailer
December 28, 2021

The Emmy-winning breakout sensation is back and the stakes have never been higher.  As Season 2 opens and the buzz around their newfound stardom threatens to alter the dynamic of Navarro Cheer, the team finds no amount of press frenzy could compare to the challenges they must face when COVID-19 upends the 2020 cheer season. Watch the trailer now!

Dennis Hopper's OUT OF THE BLUE Will Play in Theaters for 40th Anniversary
Dennis Hopper's OUT OF THE BLUE Will Play in Theaters for 40th Anniversary
December 28, 2021

The 4K Restoration of Dennis Hopper's Out of the Blue (timed to its 40th Anniversary) will soon have a regional expansion including: Los Angeles, Toronto,Vancouver, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville and more. Check out the full list of screenings now! Plus, watch the trailer for the new re-mastered version now!

TikTok to Livestream New Year's Eve Concert Featuring Charlie Ruth, Kali Uchis & More
TikTok to Livestream New Year's Eve Concert Featuring Charlie Ruth, Kali Uchis & More
December 28, 2021

TikTok will host a livestream New Year's concert, featuring performances from Charlie Ruth, Rico Nasty, and Kali Uchis. The event will also feature appearances from popular creators, such as host @averagefashionblogger, @scarlet_may.1, @tracy.oj, @cristiandennis, @tyshonlawrence, and @8illy.

VIDEO: Jonathan Groff & THE MATRIX Cast Explains the Film's Plot
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff & THE MATRIX Cast Explains the Film's Plot
December 28, 2021

After the film's premiere in theaters and HBO Max, the cast of The Matrix Resurrections explain the plot of the new film. Watch Jonathan Groff, Carrie-Anne Moss, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Priyanka Chopra, Jessica Henwick, and Erendira Ibarra explain The Matrix now!

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN EVE on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN EVE on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
December 28, 2021

Porter will be hosting the special from New Orleans and teased what viewers can expect from the special and his performance of his new single, 'Children.' Porter will also share a sneak peek of his upcoming single on the special.

Netflix to Release DON'T LOOK UP Behind the Scenes Podcast Series
Netflix to Release DON'T LOOK UP Behind the Scenes Podcast Series
December 28, 2021

The new series will be titled 'The Last Movie Ever Made' and will consist of six episodes. The podcast will feature interviews with members of the cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, and more. Listen to the podcast's trailer now! Don't Look Up is now streaming on Netflix.

LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Sets Digital & DVD Release
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO Sets Digital & DVD Release
December 28, 2021

In Edgar Wright’s psychological thriller, Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), a fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s, where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy, “The Queen’s Gambit”). But the glamour is not all it appears to be, and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something darker.

VIDEO: Jennifer Lawrence & Leonardo DiCaprio Break Down Netflix's DON'T LOOK UP
VIDEO: Jennifer Lawrence & Leonardo DiCaprio Break Down Netflix's DON'T LOOK UP
December 27, 2021

Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), an astronomy grad student, and her professor Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) make an astounding discovery of a comet orbiting within the solar system. The cast also features Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, Mark Rylance, Ron Perlman, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, and more.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares BIGBUG Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares BIGBUG Teaser Trailer
December 27, 2021

Netflix has released the new trailer for Bedbug. every need and every desire - even the most secret and wicked… In a quiet residential area, four domestic robots suddenly decide to take their masters hostage in their own home. Watch the new trailer now!

Lucky Rose Releases New Single 'Give You Up' Featuring Mila Falls
Lucky Rose Releases New Single 'Give You Up' Featuring Mila Falls
December 27, 2021

Following a string of sold out performances in the US, Canadian duo Lucky Rose are releasing their last single of the year 'Give You Up.' The song is a house track featuring vocals from Ultra Publishing songwriter and singer Mila Falls. Listen to the new single now!

Director Jean-Marc Vallée Dies At 58
Director Jean-Marc Vallée Dies At 58
December 27, 2021

Valleé was nominated for an Academy Award for directing the hit 2013 film Dallas Buyers Club, starring Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto. He also helmed Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon, with whom he would later reunite with on Big Little Lies, for which he earned an Emmy Award for directing. 

Pianist Donna Weng Friedman to Premiere New Recordings of Music by Kim D. Sherman and Stefania de Kenessey
Pianist Donna Weng Friedman to Premiere New Recordings of Music by Kim D. Sherman and Stefania de Kenessey
December 27, 2021

Pianist Donna Weng Friedman’s recent recordings of two new solo piano albums will be premiered on the award-winning radio program Classical Discoveries. The premiere will come as part of a 24-hour marathon and will feature Microvids, a set of 19 short piano pieces by Stefania de Kenessey and 7 pieces from Unfathomable Things by Kim D. Sherman.

VIDEO: Joni Mitchell Shares New 'River' Music Video
VIDEO: Joni Mitchell Shares New 'River' Music Video
December 27, 2021

The new video was animated by Skazka Studios and was directed by Matvey Rezanov, in memory of his father Mikhail Rezanov. Brandi Carlile, Graham Nash, Herbie Hancock, James Taylor, Leon Bridges, and Pentatonix and GRAMMY nominees Black Pumas, Jon Batiste, Maggie Rogers, and Mickey Guyton will perform in an upcoming tribute concert for Mitchell.

VIDEO: Melissa Barrera & SCREAM 5 Cast Talk New Film
VIDEO: Melissa Barrera & SCREAM 5 Cast Talk New Film
December 27, 2021

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers. The cast features Melissa Barrera, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Dylan Minnette, Jenna Ortega, and more.

VIDEO: Naturi Naughton Talks QUEENS on LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN
VIDEO: Naturi Naughton Talks QUEENS on LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN
December 27, 2021

Naturi Naughton appeared on LIVE! With Kelly and Ryan to discuss her role in Queens on ABC. Also starring Eve, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy, 'Queens' follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the '90s. Watch former 'Hairspray' star in the new interview now!

VIDEO: Jessica Chastain in New THE 355 'Packing the Punches' Featurette
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain in New THE 355 'Packing the Punches' Featurette
December 27, 2021

The stars of Universal Pictures’ The 355, including producer and star Jessica Chastain and Diane Kruger, discuss the film’s ruthless hand-to-hand combat scenes. The filmmaking and stunt teams designed unique fighting styles for each of the film’s lead characters, played by Chastain, Kruger, Penélope Cruz, Bingbing Fan and Lupita Nyong’o.

Temple of Shadows Release 'The Hermit' With Justin 'JD' deBlieck & Joel DeMartino
Temple of Shadows Release 'The Hermit' With Justin 'JD' deBlieck & Joel DeMartino
December 27, 2021

Introducing TEMPLE OF SHADOWS, the new band featuring long time friends, Justin ‘JD’ deBlieck (Ex-Ice Nine Kills) and Joel DeMartino (Moonstriker). The band has released their new single 'The Hermit' to all major platforms! Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: First Look at Robert Pattinson in THE BATMAN Trailer
VIDEO: First Look at Robert Pattinson in THE BATMAN Trailer
December 27, 2021

Starring alongside Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” “The Lighthouse”) as Gotham’s famous and infamous cast of characters are Zoë Kravitz (“Big Little Lies,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”); Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” “12 Years a Slave”); and Colin Farrell (“The Gentlemen,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”) as the Penguin.

VIDEO: Katy Perry Teases PLAY Las Vegas Residency With First Look Videos
VIDEO: Katy Perry Teases PLAY Las Vegas Residency With First Look Videos
December 27, 2021

Leading up to the debut of her new Las Vegas residency PLAY, Katy Perry has shared an inside look at the new show on her social media. Perry has hinted that the show is inspired by Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Pee Wee Herman. The track preview performances of 'Daisies,' 'Chained to the Rhythm,' 'It's Not the End of the World,' and more.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares QUEER EYE Season Six Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares QUEER EYE Season Six Trailer
December 27, 2021

This season, Queer Eye’s fearless ambassadors head to the Lone Star state with a homebase in Austin, TX. Watch as they work their life-changing magic yet again and transform the lives of deserving Texans. Watch the new trailer now!



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