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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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Keiynan Lonsdale Unveils 'Rhythm & Music' Remix With Harry Nathan
Keiynan Lonsdale Unveils 'Rhythm & Music' Remix With Harry Nathan
December 10, 2021

The song’s new rendition is in collaboration with lo-fi house and disco producer, singer, songwriter and DJ Harry Nathan. Lonsdale has starred in Love, Simon (for which he won an MTV Movie Award), The Divergent Series, CW’s The Flash and Legends Of Tomorrow (one of the first open queer actors to play a superhero), and judged on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

VIDEO: Rita Moreno & Ariana DeBose Talk Anita on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
VIDEO: Rita Moreno & Ariana DeBose Talk Anita on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
December 10, 2021

Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose sat down with Lester Holt on NBC Nightly News to discuss Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film. The discuss playing the role of Anita, the differences between their interpretations, and the impact that the film has on the Latin community.

VIDEO: Ciara Renée in the Trailer for A SHOT THROUGH THE WALL
VIDEO: Ciara Renée in the Trailer for A SHOT THROUGH THE WALL
December 10, 2021

After an accidental shooting of an innocent Black man in Brooklyn, Chinese-American police officer Mike Tan must wade through his profound guilt as he attempts to navigate the complicated worlds of media, justice, and racial politics. The film stars Kenny Leu, Ciara Renee, Clifton Davis, Lynn Chen, and more.

LISTEN: Marie Osmond Releases 'Unexpected' Album
LISTEN: Marie Osmond Releases 'Unexpected' Album
December 10, 2021

The album includes tracks such as Children Will Listen (from the musical Into the Woods), Somewhere (from the musical West Side Story), On My Own (from the musical Les Miserables), Over the Rainbow (from the film The Wizard of Oz), If I Loved You (from the musical Carousel). Listen to the album now!

BWW Exclusive: Alan Cumming Narrates THE NUTCRACKER & THE MOUSE KING on PBS
BWW Exclusive: Alan Cumming Narrates THE NUTCRACKER & THE MOUSE KING on PBS
December 9, 2021

A new musical production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is coming to PBS! This new production features Alan Cumming recounting the three-part tale: the Nutcracker’s origin story, the events on Christmas Eve, and what happens to the girl and the prince after the beloved ballet ends. Watch Cumming narrate Chapter One now!

Sam Fender Shares Acoustic Recording of 'Seventeen Going Under' Featuring Holly Humberstone
Sam Fender Shares Acoustic Recording of 'Seventeen Going Under' Featuring Holly Humberstone
December 9, 2021

Sam Fender is pleased to release an acoustic recording of his hit single, “Seventeen Going Under,” sharing the vocals with the new BRIT Rising Star winner, Holly Humberstone. The original recording of the track, released earlier this year as an introduction to Sam’s critically acclaimed second album of the same title.

VIDEO: Years & Years Unveils 'Sweet Talker' Music Video
VIDEO: Years & Years Unveils 'Sweet Talker' Music Video
December 9, 2021

Years & Years & Galantis have today released a video for brand new single “Sweet Talker”. The video for “Sweet Talker,” directed by Sophia Ray, offers a surreal twist on Olly Alexander’s latest anthem, transforming the ghosting behind the track into a modern, medieval fable. Years & Years recently collaborated with Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga.

VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks David Alvarez as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks David Alvarez as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY
December 9, 2021

In a new West Side Story featurette, Steven Spielberg speaks on casting David Alvarez as Bernardo. 'West Side Story' tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. The cast also includes Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, and Rita Moreno.

VIDEO: Kristin Davis & Nicole Ari Parker Talk AND JUST LIKE THAT... on TAMRON HALL
VIDEO: Kristin Davis & Nicole Ari Parker Talk AND JUST LIKE THAT... on TAMRON HALL
December 9, 2021

Kristin Davis and Nicole Ari Parker, co-stars of HBO Max’s  “And Just Like That…,” which premiered today, joined the show to discuss what it was like returning to work on the legendary “Sex and the City” revival and how an emphasis on diversity plays a role in this new iteration.

ABC7 to Present 'JFK Unsolved: The Real Conspiracies'
ABC7 to Present 'JFK Unsolved: The Real Conspiracies'
December 9, 2021

 “JFK Unsolved: The Real Conspiracies” is a documentary based on a new book by world-renowned John F. Kennedy assassination researcher Josiah Thompson. This documentary reveals what he uncovered about what happened during John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963.

VIDEO: TIME Names Olivia Rodrigo as Entertainer of the Year
VIDEO: TIME Names Olivia Rodrigo as Entertainer of the Year
December 9, 2021

Rodrigo recently received seven Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist for her debut album 'SOUR', which was released in May. Her debut single, 'drivers license', was released to universal acclaim in January, going #1 for a series of weeks. Watch Time's feature on Rodrigo now!

SEX & THE CITY Stars Who Have Bowed on Broadway
SEX & THE CITY Stars Who Have Bowed on Broadway
December 12, 2021

Sex and the City has returned for a new spin-off series, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis. Read about the many Broadway appearances from the casts of different incarnations of the beloved franchise, including Chris Noth, David Eigenberg, Mario Cantone, and Kim Cattrall.

Peacock Will Debut Universal Pictures Content As Soon As 45 Days After Premiere
Peacock Will Debut Universal Pictures Content As Soon As 45 Days After Premiere
December 9, 2021

The 2022 theatrical slate will feature some of the biggest titles including The 355, starring Jessica Chastain andd Lupita Nyong’o; Ticket To Paradise, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts; Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson;Downton Abbey: A New Era; the final installment of the Halloweenfranchise Halloween Ends and much more.

Freeform Orders PRAISE PETEY Animated Comedy Series
Freeform Orders PRAISE PETEY Animated Comedy Series
December 9, 2021

Freeform has ordered the half-hour animated comedy series “Praise Petey” (working title) from creator, writer and executive producer Anna Drezen and Monica Patrick. The cast also includes Annnie Murphy, John Cho, Christine Baranski, Kiersey Clemons, Amy Hill, and Stephen Root will star in the new series.

HGTV Announces New UNFINISHED BUSINESS Series
HGTV Announces New UNFINISHED BUSINESS Series
December 9, 2021

In Unfinished Business, home renovation coach Tom Reber swoops in to help families complete their languishing home improvement projects. As he teaches these desperate homeowners how to put in the work to successfully overhaul their kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms, Tom gets to the root of why they got off track and left the projects unfinished.

VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Talks SNOW WHITE, Aaron Tveit & More on Behind The Tweets
VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Talks SNOW WHITE, Aaron Tveit & More on Behind The Tweets
December 9, 2021

Rachel Zegler was featured on Twitter Movie's Behind The Tweets series to to reveal the stories behind some of her tweets. Some highlights from the thread included Rachel telling the story behind a FaceTime with Steven Spielberg, her crush on Aaron Tveit, how she Tweeted to manifest her Snow White role, and more.

Gary Clark Jr. Announces First Leg of 2022 Tour
Gary Clark Jr. Announces First Leg of 2022 Tour
December 9, 2021

Clark achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® in 2014 winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track “Please Come Home” from his Warner Records debut album Blak And Blu, and seemingly never left the road. 2015’s The Story Of Sonny Boy Slim wrought hard- won international acclaim as a critical force to be reckoned with.

VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks WEST SIDE STORY Audition on DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks WEST SIDE STORY Audition on DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
December 9, 2021

Ariana DeBose sat down with Drey Barrymore to discuss her emotional audition process for Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story scene. In the interview, she also spoke about filming 'America' and her conversations Rita Moreno on set.

Bryan Adams Releases New Single 'Kick Ass'
Bryan Adams Releases New Single 'Kick Ass'
December 9, 2021

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Bryan Adams releases ‘Kick Ass’, So Happy It Hurts, which marks Bryan Adams’ 15th release and features 12 new songs co-written by him. Bryan Adams’ music has achieved #1 status in over 40 countries. Watch the lyric video for the new single now!

Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE to Star Aria Mia Loberti
Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE to Star Aria Mia Loberti
December 9, 2021

Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller All The Light We Cannot See will become an epic four-part Netflix limited series. Aria Mia Loberti will play “Marie-Laure”. Despite no formal acting training, Loberti beat out thousands of submissions to secure the role of the heroic protagonist. This will be her first ever acting role. 



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