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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: Watch Alex Borstein in New MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Teaser
VIDEO: Watch Alex Borstein in New MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Teaser
December 2, 2021

Prime Video has released a third teaser trailer for the upcoming fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! The series stars Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shaloub, Marin Hinkle, Gideon Glick, and more. Watch the new teaser, featuring Emmy-winner Alex Borstein and Jane Lynch, now!

QUEENS OF MYSTERY Sets Season Two Return Date
QUEENS OF MYSTERY Sets Season Two Return Date
December 2, 2021

Three two-part mysteries are set to debut weekly, as back-to-back episodes, with the final premiering on Monday, January 24. The series stars Sarah Woodward, Julie Graham, and Siobhan Redmond. Watch the trailer for the upcoming season now!

Andrew Garfield to Receive Palm Springs Film Festival Achievement Award For TICK, TICK...BOOM!
Andrew Garfield to Receive Palm Springs Film Festival Achievement Award For TICK, TICK...BOOM!
December 2, 2021

Garfield stars in tick, tick... BOOM!, the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Garfield won a Tony Award for his performance in Angels in America on Broadway. Watch a clip of Garfield performing '30/90' from the film now!

Sarah Snook Replaces Elizabeth Moss in RUN RABBIT RUN Horro Film
Sarah Snook Replaces Elizabeth Moss in RUN RABBIT RUN Horro Film
December 2, 2021

Snook can currently be seen in the HBO Max series Succession. She also starred in Pieces of a Woman, Winchester, Steve Jobs, The Dressmaker, and Predestination. In the film, Snook plays a fertility doctor whose firm grasp on the cycle of life is put to the test as her young daughter begins to exhibit increasingly strange behavior.

VIDEO: Olivia Rodrigo Releases New 'traitor' Performance Video
VIDEO: Olivia Rodrigo Releases New 'traitor' Performance Video
December 2, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo has released a video of her performing 'traitor' at Austin City Limits. 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 includes hit singles 'Drivers License', 'good 4 u', 'brutal', and 'deja vu'.

Chase Cohl Shares New Single 'Christmastime & You'
Chase Cohl Shares New Single 'Christmastime & You'
December 2, 2021

Chase Cohl has shared a new holiday single titled “Christmastime & You,” with a video directed by Laura Beth Schneider that includes Chase’s special hot toddy recipe at the end of the video. Chase released her latest EP, Dear Dear: Volume 1 last Spring. Watch the new music video now!

Kim Gordon Releases New Song 'Grass Jeans' With Proceeds To Fund Texas Choice
Kim Gordon Releases New Song 'Grass Jeans' With Proceeds To Fund Texas Choice
December 2, 2021

Kim Gordon shares a new track “Grass Jeans,” recorded with touring band members Sterling Laws, Sarah Register & Camilla Charlesworth and is the first new music since releasing her critically acclaimed solo debut, No Home Record. All proceeds from the month of December for the song will be benefiting Fund Texas Choice (formerly Fund Texas Women).

Disney+ Wraps Production on CHANG CAN DUNK
Disney+ Wraps Production on CHANG CAN DUNK
December 2, 2021

“Chang Can Dunk” follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band, who bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads the 5’ 8' Chang on a quest to find the hops he needs to dunk in order to impress his crush, Kristy, and gain the respect and attention of his high school peers.

Chita Rivera to Host PBS New Year's Eve Special Featuring Lea Salonga, Drew Gehling & More
Chita Rivera to Host PBS New Year's Eve Special Featuring Lea Salonga, Drew Gehling & More
December 2, 2021

Chita Rivera has been announced as the host of United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream, a new New Year's Eve special on PBS. The special will also feature performances by Lea Salonga, Drew Gehling, Paulo Szot, David Archuleta, Judy Collins, Amber Merritt, Jencarlos Carnela, Deborah Cox, and The American Pops Orchestra.

Ceramic Animals Announce Debut Album 'Sweet Unknown'
Ceramic Animals Announce Debut Album 'Sweet Unknown'
December 2, 2021

Ceramic Animal have announced the release of their new album, Sweet Unknown. The album will be the first release for new label home Easy Eye Sound. To mark the occasion, they’ve released the title track and accompanying music video directed by Ford Fairchild. The title track is an Orbison inspired meditation on the other side.

VIDEO: Peacock Releases VIGIL Series Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Releases VIGIL Series Trailer
December 2, 2021

Peacock has released the trailer for their new series, Vigil. The series was written and created by Tom Edge and based on an original idea by George Aza-Selinger. The cast includes Suranne Jones, Rose Leslie, Shaun Evans, Martin Compston, Patersn Joseph, Ada, James, Connor Swindells, Gary Lewis, and more. Watch the new trailer now!

Anaïs Mitchell Releases New Single 'Brooklyn Bridge'
Anaïs Mitchell Releases New Single 'Brooklyn Bridge'
December 2, 2021

Anaïs Mitchell has released a new single from her upcoming self-titled album. Mitchell is a Tony® and Grammy®-award-winning creator of the Broadway musical Hadestown for which she wrote the book, music and lyrics. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out her upcoming tour dates.

Netflix Announces DEATH TO 2021 Special
Netflix Announces DEATH TO 2021 Special
December 2, 2021

To celebrate the end of another year, Netflix brings you Death to 2021,  a comedy event that tells the story of another dreadful year. The new special stars Hugh Grant, Lucy Liu, Tracey Ullman, Samson Kayo, Joe Keery, William Jackson Harper, Stockard Channing, Cristin Milioti,  Diane Morgan, Nick Mohammed, and others.

VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Talks WEST SIDE STORY on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
VIDEO: Rachel Zegler Talks WEST SIDE STORY on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
December 2, 2021

Rachel Zegler appeared on Good Morning America this morning to speak on working with Steven Spielberg, Ariana DeBose, and Stephen Sondheim on the new film adaption of West Side Story and more. She also discusses getting permission from Spielberg's to perform in her school's production of Shrek: The Musical. Watch the new interview now!

VIDEO: Becky G Releases 'Bella Ciao' Cover
VIDEO: Becky G Releases 'Bella Ciao' Cover
December 2, 2021

As a fan of the show, Becky is thrilled to partner with Netflix on her cover of “Bella Ciao.” Her cover comes alongside a music video which pays homage to the show with the iconic red jumpsuit and mask and of course the bars of gold from the Bank of Spain. The video is directed by Megan Gamez (John Legend, Mario). Watch the new music video now!

New PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Documentary Goes Backstage Broadway's Comeback
New PBS GREAT PERFORMANCES Documentary Goes Backstage Broadway's Comeback
December 2, 2021

'Great Performances – Reopening: The Broadway Revival' is hosted by NY1's Frank DiLella. Kristin Chenoweth, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lea Salonga, Sara Bareilles and more are featured in the new documentary with and with exclusive footage from Aladdin, Wicked, Jagged Little Pill, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Phantom of the Opera, and Waitress.

TICK, TICK...BOOM!, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Among 2022 IPA Satellite Award Nominees
TICK, TICK...BOOM!, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Among 2022 IPA Satellite Award Nominees
December 2, 2021

The nominations for the 2022 IPA Satellite Awards have been announced! The film adaptions of tick, tick...BOOM!, In the Heights, and Cyrano received nominations. Other nominees include Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Hudson, Beanie Feldstein, Robin de Jesús, Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Andrew Garfield, Ewan McGregor, and more.

Review Roundup: Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY Film Remake
Review Roundup: Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY Film Remake
December 2, 2021

Directed by the Stephen Spielberg with Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner penning the film's screenplay, the film is an adaption of 1957 musical with a score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim and a book by Arthur Laurents. The cast includes Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, Mike Faist, Brian D'Arcy James, and more.

VIDEO: Taraji P. Henson & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
VIDEO: Taraji P. Henson & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
December 2, 2021

Taraji P. Henson and Celina Smith appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show yesterday to discuss starring in Annie LIVE! The live musical spectacular also stars Tituss Burgess, Nicole Scherzinger, Megan Hilty, and Harry Connick, Jr. Watch a clip of Smith describing the first time she met Henson now!

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs 'Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)'
VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs 'Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)'
December 1, 2021

Kelly Clarkson offers a sneak peek at her new Christmas special on NBC! Brett Eldredge, Ariana Grande, Jay Leno, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Odom Jr., Amy Poehler and the one-and-only Santa Claus will join Clarkson and some special everyday heroes with life-changing surprises. Watch the new performance now!



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