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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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LISTEN: ANNIE LIVE! Soundtrack Out Today
LISTEN: ANNIE LIVE! Soundtrack Out Today
December 3, 2021

Available everywhere now, the soundtrack features vocals by Harry Connick, Jr., Nicole Scherzinger, Tituss Burgess and Megan Hilty, with newcomer Celina Smith in the titular role of Annie and Taraji P. Henson. The album will also be released in CD format beginning January 21, 2022. Pre-order the CD and stream the new soundtrack now!

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Celina Smith & More in ANNIE LIVE! on NBC
Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Celina Smith & More in ANNIE LIVE! on NBC
December 3, 2021

Last night, one of the most beloved Broadway musicals came to NBC. Annie LIVE! starred Celina Smith as Annie, Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Tituss Burgess as Rooster and Megan Hilty as Lily St. Regis. Check out photos from the broadcast now!

VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes of ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS
VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes of ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS
December 2, 2021

Go behind the scenes of Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas with stars Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Mary Steenburgen and more! The cast of the beloved musical series return for a brand-new holiday musical film, featuring Bernadette Peters, Alice Lee, and Alex Newell. Watch this new behind-the-scenes featurette, also featuring new footage from the film, now!

VIDEO: Watch Ashley Park in a New Clip From EMILY IN PARIS
VIDEO: Watch Ashley Park in a New Clip From EMILY IN PARIS
December 2, 2021

Netflix has released a new clip of Ashley Park in Emily in Paris! Park plays Mindy Chen in the series, which also features Emily Cooper, Philippine Leroy Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Kate Walsh, Jeremy O. Harris, Camille Razat, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, and William Abadie. Park was seen on Broadway in Mean Girls, The King and I, and Mamma Mia.

David Byrne to Join Kevin Johansen on 'Last Night I Was Dreaming With You'
David Byrne to Join Kevin Johansen on 'Last Night I Was Dreaming With You'
December 2, 2021

The song was produced by multiplatinum and Grammy winner Juan Campodónico (Bajofondo, Jorge Drexler, El Cuarteto de Nos). The recording was made in Zorzal Studios of Montevideo (Uruguay) and Reservoire Studios (New York). Pre-save the new single now!

VIDEO: Taylor Scott Releases 'Throwback Grooves' Music Video
VIDEO: Taylor Scott Releases 'Throwback Grooves' Music Video
December 2, 2021

Denver-based guitar virtuoso Taylor Scott has just released the video for his latest single “Throwback Grooves”, produced, filmed, directed, and edited by Cary Lenahan with additional footage provided by Sadie Safrit, Taylor Scott, Brian Claxton, Patrick McDevitt, and Jon Wirtz. Plus, check out Scott's new tour dates!

VIDEO: Kathy Griffin Talks Joining SEARCH PARTY Series on THE VIEW
VIDEO: Kathy Griffin Talks Joining SEARCH PARTY Series on THE VIEW
December 2, 2021

Kathy Griffin appeared on The View this morning to discuss her role in HBO's Search Party. Griffin, who recently overcame lung cancer, guest stars in the upcoming season. In the new season, Dory enters a very public business partnership with charismatic tech billionaire Tunnel Quinn (Jeff Goldblum) on the other side of her near-death experience.

VIDEO: Adrienne Warren Talks WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Limited Series
VIDEO: Adrienne Warren Talks WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT Limited Series
December 2, 2021

Adrienne Warren goes behind the scenes of the new limited series “Women of the Movement,” in which she stars as Mamie Till-Mobley, who in 1955 risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. The series also features Tony-winner Tonya Pinkins. Watch the new behind-the scenes video now!

Rachel Zegler Named Best Actress For WEST SIDE STORY By National Board of Review
Rachel Zegler Named Best Actress For WEST SIDE STORY By National Board of Review
December 2, 2021

Rachel Zegler has been named Best Actress of the year by the National Board of Review for her performance as Maria in West Side Story. The organization has also named West Side Story as one of the top films of the year. Aside from West Side Story, Zegler was recently announced to play Snow White in Disney's live action remake of the classic movie.

Laura Benanti Joins Amy Schumer's LIFE & BETH on Hulu
Laura Benanti Joins Amy Schumer's LIFE & BETH on Hulu
December 2, 2021

Benanti will play Jane, a struggling mother, in the new series written, directed, executive produced, and starring Amy Schumer. The series follows Beth, whose life appears to be perfect until a sudden incident forces her to confront her past. The two previously appeared on Broadway together in Steve Martin's Meteor Shower.

ABC News Partners With Roc Nation For LET THE WORLD SEE
ABC News Partners With Roc Nation For LET THE WORLD SEE
December 2, 2021

The series will chronicle Ms. Mamie Till-Mobley’s fierce quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till’s brutal murder. The series is a companion to ABC's new limited series 'Women of the Movement', which stars Adrienne Warren as Ms. Mamie Til-Mobley. Watch a sneak peek at the new docu-series now!

VIDEO: YouTube Originals Unveils Trailer for HOME COURTS With Quavo
VIDEO: YouTube Originals Unveils Trailer for HOME COURTS With Quavo
December 2, 2021

With the help of local athletes and public figures, viewers will learn about the role basketball courts play for local communities at large, important historical locations centered around the city, as well as the little-known stories of the players who left the small swath of asphalt to go pro. Watch the new trailer now!

Little Mix Announces Hiatus With New Music Video Premiere
Little Mix Announces Hiatus With New Music Video Premiere
December 2, 2021

Little Mix has announced a hiatus with the release of their new music video for 'Between Us'. The group announced the hiatus in a series of tweets, stating that after their upcoming Confetti tour, they will be taking a break but not splitting up. Watch their new music video for 'Between Us' now!

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).



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