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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: Candace Bushnell Talks IS THERE STILL SEX & THE CITY? on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
VIDEO: Candace Bushnell Talks IS THERE STILL SEX & THE CITY? on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
December 6, 2021

Candace Bushnell appeared on CBS Sunday Morning yesterday to discuss her new Off-Broadway play, Is There Still Sex and the City? Audiences will experience Bushnell's saucy humor and spot-on insights into life, love, relationships, and hear stories about how a young woman reinvented her life and in the process created a cultural phenomenon.

VIDEO: Chris Stapleton & H.E.R. Perform 'This Christmas' at National Christmas Tree Lighting
VIDEO: Chris Stapleton & H.E.R. Perform 'This Christmas' at National Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6, 2021

The performance is the latest in the midst of a monumental year for 5x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Stapleton who is once again nominated for multiple awards at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Country Album (Starting Over), Best Country Song (“Cold”) and Best Country Solo Performance (“You Should Probably Leave”).

HBO & HBO Max Lead Critics' Choice Award Television Nominations
HBO & HBO Max Lead Critics' Choice Award Television Nominations
December 6, 2021

Succession, Mare of Easttown, Insecure, Hacks, It's A Sin, The Other Two, The White Lotus, Last Week With John Oliver, Oslo, In Treatment, Love Life, and Made For Love were nominated at this year's awards. All nominated programs are available to stream on HBO Max.

Oscars Announce Eligible Animated, Documentary & International Feature Films
Oscars Announce Eligible Animated, Documentary & International Feature Films
December 6, 2021

Films include The Addams Family 2, Sing 2, Luca, Vivo, Encanto, Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, Mayor Pete, On Broadway, Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It, Olga, Flee, Titane, and more are eligible for Oscars this year. The 94th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Jack Johnson Announces 2022 Summer Headline Tour
Jack Johnson Announces 2022 Summer Headline Tour
December 6, 2021

Multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson announced today headline North American tour dates for 2022. Johnson will be joined at various points on the tour by Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Ziggy Marley, Lake Street Dive, Durand Jones & The Indications, and Ron Artis II & Thunderstorm Artis.

VIDEO: Sebastián Yatra Sings 'Dos Oruguitas' in New ENCANTO Clip
VIDEO: Sebastián Yatra Sings 'Dos Oruguitas' in New ENCANTO Clip
December 6, 2021

Sebastián Yatra sings 'Dos Oruguitas” by Lin-Manuel Miranda in the sequence from Disney's new animated film. The track is the first song Miranda had ever written completely in Spanish. The voice cast of Encanto includes Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, Wilmer Valderrama, Adassa, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, Angie Cepeda, and more.

VIDEO: Michael Buble Previews Holiday Special on TODAY SHOW
VIDEO: Michael Buble Previews Holiday Special on TODAY SHOW
December 6, 2021

Joining Bublé on stage for special performances and comedy sketches are Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, Jimmy Fallon, Kermit the Frog and Hannah Waddingham. Bublé will be accompanied by a 48-piece orchestra for renditions of beloved holiday songs. Watch Bublé discuss the new special with Savannah Guthrie on the Today Show!

NBC Cancels A.P. BIO After Four Seasons on Peacock
NBC Cancels A.P. BIO After Four Seasons on Peacock
December 6, 2021

When disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton, 'It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia') loses out on his dream job, he is forced to return to Toledo, Ohio, and work as a high school advanced placement biology teacher. The cast of the series also featured Lyric Lewis, Paula Pell, Patton Oswalt, Jean Villepique, and Mary Sohn.

All Seasons of THE OFFICE Coming to Freeform in 2022
All Seasons of THE OFFICE Coming to Freeform in 2022
December 6, 2021

“The Office” is an American sitcom adapted from the British series, created by Ricky Gervais. The mockumentary-style comedy follows the lives of employees at Dunder-Mifflin, a paper company in Pennsylvania. The ensemble cast is led by Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer. Watch Melora Hardin announce the premiere now!

VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher Perform 'Waving Through A Window' on THE VIEW
VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher Perform 'Waving Through A Window' on THE VIEW
December 6, 2021

Jordan Fisher took to the stage on The View to perform 'Waving Through A Window', the hit song from Dear Evan Hansen. Fisher will return to star as Evan Hansen in the Tony-winning Broadway musical when the production reopens on Broadway. He was also seen in Hamilton on Broadway, Rent Live, and Grease Live.

WEST SIDE STORY Film Banned in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman & Qatar
WEST SIDE STORY Film Banned in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman & Qatar
December 6, 2021

While Middle Eastern countries have strict censorship laws regarding aspects that don’t align with the nation’s cultural point of view, West Side Story was largely banned due to Anybodys, a transgender character played by non-binary actor Iris Menas. Films that include LGBTQ references have regularly been banned by censors in the Middle East.

Magdalena Bay Announce First-Ever U.S. Headline Tour
Magdalena Bay Announce First-Ever U.S. Headline Tour
December 6, 2021

Magdalena Bay—a.k.a. Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin—released their long-awaited debut album, Mercurial World, this Fall. Now, as the band just wrapped up a largely sold-out support tour with George Clanton, Magdalena Bay announce their first-ever headline tour. Plus, watch the new performance video for 'You Lose!' now!

VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN Re-Opening on LIVE With KELLY & RYAN
VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN Re-Opening on LIVE With KELLY & RYAN
December 6, 2021

Watch Jordan Fisher sit down with Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest to discuss how demanding the role of Evan Hansen is and what it is like to be reunited with the company after two years apart. Also returning to the Broadway production are Gabrielle Carrubba, Jessica Phillips, Christiane Noll, David Jeffery, and more.

Luke Combs Achieves New Platinum Certifications
Luke Combs Achieves New Platinum Certifications
December 6, 2021

Five of Combs’ #1 singles have also received new certifications: “Beer Never Broke My Heart” certified 4x Platinum, “Forever After All” certified 3x Platinum, “Even Though I’m Leaving” certified 3x Platinum, “1, 2 Many” certified Platinum and “Does To Me” feat. Eric Church certified Platinum. 

Knocked Loose Announce Headlining Spring US Tour
Knocked Loose Announce Headlining Spring US Tour
December 6, 2021

Their stunning and visionary EP - A Tear in the Fabric of Life was released in October of this year via Pure Noise to overwhelming acclaim. A Tear in the Fabric of Life is a story written by Knocked Loose frontman/lyricist Bryan Garris. Movements will join their tour as direct support along with openers Kublai Khan and Koyo.

VIDEO: Paul McCartney & Jack McCoy Share 'Slidin' (EOB Remix)' Music Video
VIDEO: Paul McCartney & Jack McCoy Share 'Slidin' (EOB Remix)' Music Video
December 6, 2021

Paul McCartney and Jack McCoy have collaborated a number of times over the past decade, and whenever they do their mutual love of the ocean is always the focus. In December 2020, McCartney released his GRAMMY-nominated McCartney III album, featuring “Slidin’”—a track he felt would be perfectly accompanied by some surfing and ocean footage.

VIDEO: Ava Rowland Releases Music Video for 'Love Away The Lonely'
VIDEO: Ava Rowland Releases Music Video for 'Love Away The Lonely'
December 6, 2021

The high-spirited video channels retro style with ’70s aesthetics, bright colors, lava lamps, record players, and more! “Love Away The Lonely” was premiered by Sounds Like Nashville and is available to download and stream on all digital platforms. Watch the rising country star's new music video now!

Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership
Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership
December 6, 2021

Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase has served as a launching pad for new artists, previous members include Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman, Ali Stroker, Ginda Rodriguez, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jesse Williams, Alexandra Shipp, Meghan Markle, and more.

VIDEO: Peacock Releases MACGRUBER Series Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Releases MACGRUBER Series Trailer
December 6, 2021

After rotting in prison for over a decade, America’s ultimate hero and patriot MacGruber is finally released. His mission: to take down a mysterious villain from his past. The cast of the series featured Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Sam Elliott, Billy Zane, Ryan Phillippe, Laurence Fishburne, and more. The series is based on the popular SNL sketch.

VIDEO: Billie Eilish Releases Self Directed 'Male Fantasy' Music Video
VIDEO: Billie Eilish Releases Self Directed 'Male Fantasy' Music Video
December 6, 2021

The powerful music video was directed and edited by Billie Eilish and comes ahead of her highly anticipated “double duty” appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, where the 19-year-old will be hosting and performing on the show. Last month, Billie Eilish received 7 GRAMMY Award  nominations for the GRAMMY Awards. Watch the new music video now!



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