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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

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Hairspray

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Photos: Broadway Community Attends WEST SIDE STORY Screening
Photos: Broadway Community Attends WEST SIDE STORY Screening
December 7, 2021

Last night, the Broadway community was invited to an advance screening of Steven Spielberg's new West Side Story film adaptation. The screening was hosted by members of the cast and creative team including Kevin McCollum, Brian d’Arcy James, Tony Kushner, Jeanine Tesori, Paul Tazewell and Justin Peck. Check out photos from the event now!

Gabrielle Metz Releases Cover of Ingrid Andress' 'More Hearts Than Mine'
Gabrielle Metz Releases Cover of Ingrid Andress' 'More Hearts Than Mine'
December 7, 2021

Gabrielle released her first single on January 24, 2020, ‘Checkered Flag’ which was featured on Women of Country’s Top 10, and followed that up with two more singles ‘Cajun Words’ and ‘Heart My Heart’ in April and August. Watch the studio version of Metz performing the new cover now!

VIDEO: St. Panther Releases 'Places' Music Video
VIDEO: St. Panther Releases 'Places' Music Video
December 7, 2021

St. Panther has unveiled the new music video for single “Places,” from latest two-track bundle including “Greatness” and “Places,” released last month. St. Panther’s song “Infrastructure” landed a sync in Season 4 of Issa Rae’s hit HBO show Insecure, and song “B.O.M.B” was included in the season finale of the HBO MAX Gossip Girl reboot.

H.E.R. To Perform At 2021 People's Choice Awards & Presenters Announced
H.E.R. To Perform At 2021 People's Choice Awards & Presenters Announced
December 7, 2021

H.E.R. will take the stage at the 2021 “People’s Choice Awards” for a tribute performance honoring R&B singer Marvin Gaye and the 50th anniversary of the release of his renowned record “What's Going On.” Cardi B, Jack Quaid, JoJo Siwa, Laverne Cox, Leslie Jones, Lili Reinhart, Paris Jacks, Tracee Ellis Ross, Wanda Sykes, and more will present.

Ramsey Lewis Announces 'More Sounds Of Christmas' Livestream
Ramsey Lewis Announces 'More Sounds Of Christmas' Livestream
December 7, 2021

For this performance, Ramsey revisits his classic Holiday record 'More Sounds Of Christmas'. One of the best-selling Christmas jazz albums with his classic trio of Redd Holt and Eldee Young. Expect Holiday favorites like 'Winter Wonderland,' 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,' 'Sleigh Ride,' and Lewis' 'Christmas Blues'.

Photos: Hulu Shares First Look at Original Film SEX APPEAL
Photos: Hulu Shares First Look at Original Film SEX APPEAL
December 7, 2021

In this hilarious teen comedy, Avery Hansen-White doesn’t do things she isn’t excellent at. So when her long-distance boyfriend hints at wanting to take their relationship to the next level, she employs her oldest friend, Larson, as a test subject. The cast features Mika Abdalla, Mason Versaw, Paris Jackson, Margaret Cho, and Fortune Feimster.

Tame Impala Announces 2022 North American Tour Dates
Tame Impala Announces 2022 North American Tour Dates
December 7, 2021

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) has confirmed a 2022 North American tour with dates that kick off February 27 with a headline slot at the Innings Festival at Tempe, AZ’s Tempe Beach Park. He is set to hit Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on March 14th. Tame Impala also share “No Choice,” a track off the forthcoming The Slow Rush Deluxe Box Set.

Side Saddle Release 'Evergreen Magic' Single
Side Saddle Release 'Evergreen Magic' Single
December 7, 2021

Side Saddle ring in the holiday season with the brand new original single “Evergreen Magic”. Helmed by Ian McGuinness, the song reflects on his childhood memories of finding the family Christmas tree each year with his dad at a local tree farm in Yorktown Heights, NY.

Mariah Carey 1991 Concert Special Now Available for Purchase & Rental
Mariah Carey 1991 Concert Special Now Available for Purchase & Rental
December 7, 2021

The first special features standout versions of classic hits like 'Emotions,' 'Fantasy,” 'Dreamlover' and 'All I Want for Christmas Is You.' Carey thrills the starstruck crowd who gleefully embrace every moment. Additionally, Mariah Carey’s The First Vision gives viewers an inside look at Mariah on the cusp of her meteoric rise to superstardom.

NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE Announces Puerto Rican Headliner & Co-Host
NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE Announces Puerto Rican Headliner & Co-Host
December 7, 2021

Roselyn Sanchez joins the previously announced Liza Koshy, Ciara and Billy Porter in joining Ryan Seacrest for the annual countdown. The production has also recruited Reggaeton superstar and San Juan native Daddy Yankee for the celebration to give a spectacular hometown performance.

VIDEO: Ariana Grande, Jimmy Fallon & Megan Thee Stallion Team Up For Holiday Single
VIDEO: Ariana Grande, Jimmy Fallon & Megan Thee Stallion Team Up For Holiday Single
December 7, 2021

Last night on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon shared the music video for 'It Was A...(Masked Christmas)' featuring Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion. The song highlights how the world will get better after last year, also putting spotlight on the funny things happened when we were in lockdown. Watch the new music video now!

Brandon Victor Dixon, Gavin Creel & Shoshana Bean Concerts to Air on PBS
Brandon Victor Dixon, Gavin Creel & Shoshana Bean Concerts to Air on PBS
December 7, 2021

Filmed live at the historic Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut, these concerts feature Tony and Olivier Award-winner Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hello, Dolly!), Billboard #1 recording artist Shoshana Bean (Wicked, Waitress), and Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (Hamilton, The Color Purple).

VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Rachel Zegler as Maria in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Rachel Zegler as Maria in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
December 7, 2021

The 'Steven on Rachel' featurette offers a sneak peek at songs like 'I Feel Pretty,' 'A Boy Like That,' and 'Tonight' as Steven Spielberg discusses casting Rachel Zegler has Maria when she was 17 years old. Also seen is rehearsal footage featuring Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more.

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!



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