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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: Aimee Mann Releases 'I See You' Music Video
VIDEO: Aimee Mann Releases 'I See You' Music Video
December 8, 2021

Mann started developing the new music when wrote songs for a stage adaptation of Girl, Interrupted, Susannah Kaysen’s memoir about her psychiatric hospitalization in the late 1960s. It was material that Mann understood well, having had her own struggles with mental illness. The resulting music comes together in Queens of The Summer Hotel.

Sevendust Announce 'Blood & Stone' Deluxe Album
Sevendust Announce 'Blood & Stone' Deluxe Album
December 8, 2021

Blood & Stone Deluxe contains five new tracks including three never-before-released remixes and two newly recorded songs. Jake Bowen of Periphery, Richard Wicander of Fire From The Gods and Justin deBlieck formerly of Ice Nine Kills provide remixes and the band finished recording “All I Really Know” and “What You Are” specifically for this release.

VIDEO: Watch Camila Cabello Perform 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'
VIDEO: Watch Camila Cabello Perform 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'
December 8, 2021

Camila Cabello appeared on Michael Bublé's Christmas in the City special on NBC to perform her rendition of 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'. Cabello recently starred as the title role in Amazon Prime's Cinderella, which was released in September and her album 'Familia' is set to be released soon. Watch the new performance now!

Discovery+ & OWN Announce New Unscripted Series
Discovery+ & OWN Announce New Unscripted Series
December 8, 2021

With the help of mental health experts Dr. Cynthia Powell-Hicks and Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks, the series follows six pairs of mothers and daughters who embark on a 3-week retreat to address their broken relationships. Emotions run high as healing these relationships exposes long-kept secrets, reopening old wounds and revealing deep seated issues.

DAILY SHOW Writer Josh Johnson Shares 'Home Alone' From Upcoming Comedy Album
DAILY SHOW Writer Josh Johnson Shares 'Home Alone' From Upcoming Comedy Album
December 8, 2021

Daily Show writer, comedian, and artist Josh Johnson has announced the release of Channel Black -- an audio journey that showcases the best in contemporary black comedic talent alongside historical black activists and thought leaders. Today, he shares 'Home Alone' to accompany the release announcement.

Adele, Britney Spears & More Win People's Choice Awards - See the Full List of Winners!
Adele, Britney Spears & More Win People's Choice Awards - See the Full List of Winners!
December 8, 2021

The categories for the ceremony were completely voted for by fan, honoring the best of movies, television, music, and social media. Halle Berry, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Kim Kardashian West, and Christina Aguilera were honored with icon awards. Winners also included Scarlett Johansson, BTS, Cruella, The Voice, Selena Gomez, JoJo Siwa, and more.

ABC News Announces THE YEAR: 2021 Prime-time Special
ABC News Announces THE YEAR: 2021 Prime-time Special
December 8, 2021

With the country still fighting COVID-19, a groundbreaking inauguration, the Capitol insurrection, and continued protests for racial justice, 2021 proved to be a year unlike any other in modern-day history. The special will feature David Muir, George Stephanopoulos, Lara Spencer, Jimmie Allen, actress Ryan Michelle Bathe, Kevin Frazier, and more.

Disney's WELCOME TO EARTH Soundtrack Sets Release
Disney's WELCOME TO EARTH Soundtrack Sets Release
December 8, 2021

Welcome to Earth, a Disney+ original series from National Geographic, Hollywood Records announced that the Original Series Soundtrack with music by Academy Award®-nominated and Emmy Award®-winning composer Daniel Pemberton (The Trial of The Chicago 7, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) has set its release date.

VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Talks Not Being 'Strong Enough' to Sing on Broadway
VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Talks Not Being 'Strong Enough' to Sing on Broadway
December 8, 2021

While on Andy Cohen's Sirius XM Radio show, Nicole Kidman was asked if she would ever perform in a Broadway musical. Although she has sung in movie musicals like The Prom and Moulin Rouge, Kidman stated that her voice is not strong enough to sustain a Broadway run. Watch the full interview clip now!

VIDEO: Spielberg Talks Ariana DeBose as Anita in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
VIDEO: Spielberg Talks Ariana DeBose as Anita in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
December 7, 2021

In a new West Side Story featurette, director Steven Spielberg speaks on casting Ariana DeBose as Anita. The video also features new footage of DeBose performing 'America'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, Mike Faist, and more.

VIDEO: Pentatonix & Mickey Guyton Headline Cracker Barrel's Holiday Special
VIDEO: Pentatonix & Mickey Guyton Headline Cracker Barrel's Holiday Special
December 7, 2021

These artists are coming together to re-record holiday classics with their own unique twist based on their backgrounds and genres, while sharing stories along the way about their own holiday traditions. Together, they will create new memories as they come together for the holiday special. Watch a promo for the special now!

VIDEO: Daveed Diggs in TNT'S SNOWPIERCER Season Three Trailer
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs in TNT'S SNOWPIERCER Season Three Trailer
December 7, 2021

The TNT series stars Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Roberto Urbina, Rowan Blanchard, Katie McGuiness, Lena Hall, Archie Panjabi, Annalise Basso, Sam Otto, and more. At the end of “Snowpiercer” season two, Layton (Diggs) and Ruth (Wright), who were banished to Big Alice’s compost car, plotted to take back Snowpiercer.

Dame Helen Mirren, Paul Rudd & More Join 'SAY's Winter Benefit'
Dame Helen Mirren, Paul Rudd & More Join 'SAY's Winter Benefit'
December 7, 2021

Special Guests Dame Helen Mirren, SAY Board member Paul Rudd, Nicki Richards, Garlia Cornelia Jones, and Danielle Leneé will join the kids and community of SAY for this heartfelt, inspiring and bold evening of music, poetry, compassion, courage, and kindness.

VIDEO: Todrick Hall Releases 'Boys in the Ocean' Music Video
VIDEO: Todrick Hall Releases 'Boys in the Ocean' Music Video
December 7, 2021

Femuline Reloaded features six additional tracks not on the original album, including three remixes and three originals. Guests include Chaka Khan, Nicole Scherzinger Brandy, Tyra Banks and TS Madison. Todrick Hall was seen on Broadway in Waitress, Chicago, Kinky Boots, Memphis, and more. Since release, Femuline has gained over 18 Million streams.

Nick Offerman Joins HBO's THE LAST OF US Series
Nick Offerman Joins HBO's THE LAST OF US Series
December 7, 2021

Based on the critically acclaimed video game 'The Last of Us,' developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for the PlayStation(R) platforms, the story takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed. The cast also includes Merle Dandridge, Murray Bartlett, Nico Parker, and Gabriel Luna.

Yolanda Adams & Serayah to Lead Kirk Franklin-Produced BET+ Series KINGDOM BUSINESS
Yolanda Adams & Serayah to Lead Kirk Franklin-Produced BET+ Series KINGDOM BUSINESS
December 7, 2021

Michael Beach, Michael Jai White and Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield join Adams and Serayah as series regulars in the new music-driven, gospel drama, which is currently in production. Kingdom Business is an eight-episode series that will take viewers behind the scenes and into the world of the gospel music industry.

Bad Bad Habits Release New Single Holiday Single 'Sally Sweet Tooth'
Bad Bad Habits Release New Single Holiday Single 'Sally Sweet Tooth'
December 7, 2021

The song is a playful demand for old St. Nick to not spare the sweets while delivering presents this Christmas Eve. Delivered with the band's signature upbeat melodicism, the tune fits nicely alongside the Walkman album singles such as 'Detroit Basketball' and 'Milky Way' released earlier this year. Plus, check out the group's upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: Netflix Releases BUBBLE Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases BUBBLE Teaser Trailer
December 7, 2021

Bubble, a thrilling new anime feature experience of gravity-based action, takes place in an alternate Tokyo where the laws of gravity have been broken due to bubbles that manipulate this force of nature. The voice actors include Jun Shison, Mamoru Miyano, Yuki Kaji and Tasuku Hatanaka. Watch the trailer for the new film now!

VIDEO: Peacock Shares DAYS OF OUR LIVES: A VERY SALEM CHRISTMAS Film Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares DAYS OF OUR LIVES: A VERY SALEM CHRISTMAS Film Trailer
December 7, 2021

On the heels of the successful Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem limited series, Days of our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas is the first holiday movie from the daytime drama. The cast includes Deidre Hall, Alison Sweeney, Eileen Davidson, Jackée Harry, Drake Hogestyn, Camila Banus, Chandler Massey, and more. Watch the trailer now!

VIDEO: Courtney Barnett Performs 'If I Don't Hear From You Tonight' on KIMMEL
VIDEO: Courtney Barnett Performs 'If I Don't Hear From You Tonight' on KIMMEL
December 7, 2021

Last night Courtney Barnett performed her album;s track “If I Don’t Hear From You Tonight” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Last month, Courtney Barnett kicked off a North American tour which will see her making stops in Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle and Vancouver in the coming days with another round of dates in January. Check out the full list of tour dates!



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