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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: Julie Andrew Narrates THE KING'S DAUGHTER in New Trailer
VIDEO: Julie Andrew Narrates THE KING'S DAUGHTER in New Trailer
December 8, 2021

A new trailer for The King's Daughter has been released. Narrated by Julie Andrews, the film features Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, Benjamin Walker, Rachel Griffiths, Bingbing Fan and William Hurt. It is based on Vonda N. McIntyre’s novel 'The Moon and the Sun'. Watch the new trailer now!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the CYRANO London Premiere
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the CYRANO London Premiere
December 8, 2021

Last night was the London premiere of the new musical film adaption of Cyrano. The film is based on the the stage musical from Erica Schmidt, with music by Aaron & Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Matt Berninger & Carin Besser. Check out photos of Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr, and more on the red carpet.

TICK, TICK...BOOM!, WEST SIDE STORY, SCHMIGADOON! & More Win AFI Awards
TICK, TICK...BOOM!, WEST SIDE STORY, SCHMIGADOON! & More Win AFI Awards
December 8, 2021

The AFI Awards honorees include 10 outstanding films and 10 outstanding TV programs deemed representative of this year’s biggest achievements. West Side Story, tick, tick...BOOM!, and The Tragedy of Macbeth have been named as some of this year's best films. Schmigadoon!, Hacks, Ted Lasso, and Wandavision were named as some of 2021's best TV shows.

HBO Max Launches New Augmented Reality Program For FINDING MAGIC MIKE
HBO Max Launches New Augmented Reality Program For FINDING MAGIC MIKE
December 8, 2021

The AR experience brings Magic Mike’s dance moves and rock-hard abs off the screen and into fans’ homes using first-of-its-kind creative and advanced technologies, virtually dropping anyone into their own personal “Magic Mike Live” performance. Fans will feel transported to a “Magic Mike Live'' show in Vegas from the comfort of their own home.

Katrina Lenk Reunites With Sam Sadigursky on New Album
Katrina Lenk Reunites With Sam Sadigursky on New Album
December 8, 2021

Award-winning composer/clarinetist Sam Sadigursky has announced the release of his latest recording project The Solomon Diaries. Sadigursky was seen onstage in the band of The Band's Visit. He will reunite with the show's star, Katrina Lenk, who is a guest vocalist on the album. Oklahoma! musical director Nathan Koci also appears on the record.

Jack Harlow Announces 'Crème de la Crème California' Tour Dates
Jack Harlow Announces 'Crème de la Crème California' Tour Dates
December 8, 2021

3X GRAMMY nominated rapper Jack Harlow is kicking off 2022 with his “Crème de la Crème California,” tour dates. The 8-show run is an extension of Harlow’s sold-out, headline “Crème de la Crème Tour.” Harlow was recently nominated for a Grammy Award for his 'INDUSTRY BABY' collaboration with Lil Nas X.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares TWENTYSOMETHINGS: AUSTIN Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares TWENTYSOMETHINGS: AUSTIN Trailer
December 8, 2021

Netflix has released the official trailer for Twentysomethings: Austin. In this new reality series, eight twenty-somethings set out to find success in life and love in Austin, Texas while learning to navigate the 'new normal' of 2020's America. Meet the contestants and watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Pentatonix Share 'My Heart With You' From Holiday Special
VIDEO: Pentatonix Share 'My Heart With You' From Holiday Special
December 8, 2021

Pentonix has shared a performance video from their recent holiday special on the BYUtv app. Across all holiday albums, the group sold over half a million units in total. Additionally, the group had more songs than any other artist on MRC's Holiday/Seasonal On-Demand Overall Streaming chart. Watch the group perform 'My Heart With You' now!

VIDEO: Kathy Najiimy & Jennifer Coolidge Go Behind-the-Scenes of SINGLE ALL THE WAY
VIDEO: Kathy Najiimy & Jennifer Coolidge Go Behind-the-Scenes of SINGLE ALL THE WAY
December 8, 2021

Kathy Najimy and Jennifer Coolidge go behind the scenes of Netflix's Single All the Way! The new gay holiday rom-com also stars Michael Urie, Philemon Chambers, Barry Bostwick, and more. Directed by Michael Mayer, the film was written by Chad Hodge. Watch the new featurette now!

In The Pines Release Single From Newly-Announced Album
In The Pines Release Single From Newly-Announced Album
December 8, 2021

Impossible Daze was recorded in November of 2020 in just seven days in Rock Island, IL at Future Apple Tree Studio by Daytrotter Studios founding member Patrick Stolley. The band went into the Impossible Daze sessions with the intentions of exploring genres of music they are individually inspired by including jazz, folk, psychedelic rock, and more.

VIDEO: Queen Latifah & Dennis Quaid in THE TIGER RISING Trailer
VIDEO: Queen Latifah & Dennis Quaid in THE TIGER RISING Trailer
December 8, 2021

The trailer for The Tiger Rising has been released. Queen Latifah and Dennis Quaid star in this beloved tale based on the New York Times best-selling book by Kate DiCamillo. The film also features Sam Trammell and Katharine McPhee. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch the Stars of WEST SIDE STORY on the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere
VIDEO: Watch the Stars of WEST SIDE STORY on the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere
December 8, 2021

Last night was the Los Angeles premiere of West Side Story. With music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner have adapted the iconic musical into a new motion picture. Watch Ariana DeBose, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, and more on the red carpet now!

VIDEO: Kristen Bell in the Trailer For Netflix's WOMAN IN THE HOUSE Series
VIDEO: Kristen Bell in the Trailer For Netflix's WOMAN IN THE HOUSE Series
December 8, 2021

Netflix has released a first look at Kristen Bell in The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, a new series. The dark comedy also stars Michael Ealy, Tom Riley, Mary Holland, Cameron Britton, Samsara Yett, Christina Anthony, and Benjamin Levy Aguilar. Watch the new teaser trailer now!

BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty Voices Holly Darlin in TROLLSTOPIA 'Hairnasium' Clip
BWW Exclusive: Megan Hilty Voices Holly Darlin in TROLLSTOPIA 'Hairnasium' Clip
December 8, 2021

Smash and Annie Live! star Megan Hilty voices the character of Holly Darlin in the fifth season of TrollsTopia! The series also features the voices of Skylar Astin, Kenan Thompson, Michael Richardson, David Flynn, Jeanine Mason, Glozell Green, and more. Watch Hilty's character in action in an exclusive clip from the new season!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Directing TICK, TICK...BOOM! on Netflix Film Club
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Directing TICK, TICK...BOOM! on Netflix Film Club
December 8, 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on Netflix Film Club to discuss his directorial debut with tick, tick...BOOM! He discusses how the film is personal to him, how it's similar to Hamilton and In the Heights, and approaching the film as if it were a reading of a new musical. The video also features new rehearsal and filming footage from the production.

VIDEO: Haiku Hands Release New 'Conclusions' Music Video
VIDEO: Haiku Hands Release New 'Conclusions' Music Video
December 8, 2021

The album includes the new single, “Conclusions” alongside favorites such as “Manbitch”, “Fashion Model Art (feat. Sofi Tukker)”, “Not About You”, and more. The video for “Conclusions” was shot by three different cinematographers in three difference cities. Watch the new music visual now!

VIDEO: Raiche Shares 'Burn Your Clothes' Acoustic Performance
VIDEO: Raiche Shares 'Burn Your Clothes' Acoustic Performance
December 8, 2021

Now boasting close to 17M worldwide streams across her growing body of work, Raiche made her national debut with 2018’s “Money Pies”. “Complicated” followed the next year and was featured on Raiche’s acclaimed debut EP, DRIVE, which was highlighted by the title track featured in Netflix’s Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.

VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon & Kristin Davis Talk SEX & THE CITY Reboot on COLBERT
VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon & Kristin Davis Talk SEX & THE CITY Reboot on COLBERT
December 8, 2021

Last night, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss the upcoming new chapter of Sex and the City, And Just Like That. In the interview the pair discussed filming fake scenes on the streets of New York City to throw off potential spoilers and remembered their cast member, the late Willie Garson.

Stromae Announces New Album 'Multitude'
Stromae Announces New Album 'Multitude'
December 8, 2021

Stromae has revealed he will be releasing his third studio album ‘Multitude’. This highly anticipated full-length will feature 12 original tracks written and produced by Stromae, and will be available on digital, CD and vinyl, including special colored versions for D2C. Watch the music video for 'Santé' now!

Donna Summer, David Bowie & More Featured on HOUSE OF GUCCI Soundtrack
Donna Summer, David Bowie & More Featured on HOUSE OF GUCCI Soundtrack
December 8, 2021

The new album compilation features tracks from Donna Summer, David Bowie, George Michael, Blondie, Black Machine, and more. The album also features the 'House of Gucci Score Suite' by Harry Gregson-Williams. The cast includes Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Reeve Carney, Jack Huston, with Salma Hayek and Al Pacino.



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