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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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Leslie West to Release 'Silent Night' Cover on Vinyl
Leslie West to Release 'Silent Night' Cover on Vinyl
November 30, 2021

The vinyl’s A-side is a deeply moving instrumental version of the beloved holiday hymn “Silent Night,” originally released in 2015 on the Blues Christmas compilation. Side B includes a cover of The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues” with organist Brian Auger and blues master Rod Piazza! Pre-order the new vinyl release now!

Self Esteem Announces Debut U.S. Tour Dates
Self Esteem Announces Debut U.S. Tour Dates
November 30, 2021

Self Esteem (Rebecca Taylor) announces her first ever American live shows in New York (March 10), Los Angeles (March 14) and at Austin’s SXSW. To celebrate the release of Prioritise Pleasure, Self Esteem performed “I’m Fine” for Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic this Thanksgiving weekend. Check out the tour dates and watch the performance now!

VIDEO: Maxwell Debuts 'Off' Music Video
VIDEO: Maxwell Debuts 'Off' Music Video
November 30, 2021

Maxwell recently shared “Off” as the first single on his upcoming album blacksummers’NIGHT, the finale to the trilogy that began with #1 GRAMMY® Award-winning epic BLACKsummers’night in 2009. Maxwell will support his upcoming album with the NIGHT 2022 Tour across North America. Check out the new tour dates and watch the music video now!

VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks Meeting Rita Moreno & WEST SIDE STORY on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks Meeting Rita Moreno & WEST SIDE STORY on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
November 30, 2021

Ariana DeBose appeared on Good Morning America this morning to discuss her role in the new West Side Story film, her first time meeting Rita Moreno, and more. The segment also features a new clip of DeBose dancing during 'America' in the film. The film also stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, and more. Watch the new interview now!

OWN Network Announces LADIES WHO LIST: ATLANTA Series
OWN Network Announces LADIES WHO LIST: ATLANTA Series
November 30, 2021

“Ladies Who List: Atlanta” is an eight-episode series that will follow six professional Black business women working in real estate -- top-producing brokers, high-profile attorneys and luxury agents -- and the clients they serve in the Atlanta market while managing their ever-changing work and personal relationships. Watch the new teaser now!

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for SELLING TAMPA on Netflix
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for SELLING TAMPA on Netflix
November 30, 2021

Meet the ladies of Allure Realty who are heating things up in Tampa's luxury real estate market. Set in Florida's Suncoast, Selling Tampa follows an all Black, all female real estate firm owned by military vet Sharelle Rosado that has its eyes set on dominating the Tampa market. Watch the trailer for the new series now!

VIDEO: Watch Rachel Zegler & Ansel Elgort Sing 'Tonight' from WEST SIDE STORY
VIDEO: Watch Rachel Zegler & Ansel Elgort Sing 'Tonight' from WEST SIDE STORY
November 30, 2021

A new clip of Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort singing 'Tonight' from West Side Story has been released! Steven Spielberg's new remake of the classic musical also stars Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Mike Faist, Brian D'Arcy James, and more. Watch the new clip now!

Adele Announces 'Weekends With Adele' Las Vegas Residency
Adele Announces 'Weekends With Adele' Las Vegas Residency
November 30, 2021

Adele has announced a Las Vegas Residency! Weekends With Adele is an exclusive residency in the Colosseum of Las Vegas’ famous Caesars Palace Hotel. It is set to begin Friday January 21, 2022. Adele recently released her brand new studio album, '30'. The LP is the singer's first new album in six years. Register for pre-sale tickets now!

VIDEO: Watch Kyle Selig in the HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE Trailer
VIDEO: Watch Kyle Selig in the HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE Trailer
November 30, 2021

The Christmas Queens of North Pole, Vermont, Trish and Diana, have won the Best Holiday House decorating competition every year for the past nine years. But days before Christmas, a friendship-ending argument sparks a town-wide feud. The film stars Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards and Mean Girls star Kyle Selig.

Phoebe Bridgers Shares 'Day After Tomorrow' Cover
Phoebe Bridgers Shares 'Day After Tomorrow' Cover
November 30, 2021

Phoebe Bridgers has released a cover of Tom Waits 2004 song “Day After Tomorrow,” a beautiful addition to her Christmas catalogue. All proceeds from the sale of the track will go to The International Institute of Los Angeles - The Local Integration & Family Empowerment Division. The track was produced by Tony Berg, Ethan Gruska and Phoebe Bridgers.

VIDEO: Watch Star-Studded 'Sunday' Clip from TICK, TICK...BOOM!
VIDEO: Watch Star-Studded 'Sunday' Clip from TICK, TICK...BOOM!
November 30, 2021

Netflix has released the complete 'Sunday' sequence from tick, tick...BOOM!, complete with numerous Broadway cameos. Sung by Andrew Garfield, the clip features appearances by Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Andrew Dé Shields, Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Daphne Rubin Vega, Phillipa Soo, Chuck Cooper, and more.

Foo Fighters Announce 2022 North American Tour
Foo Fighters Announce 2022 North American Tour
November 30, 2021

The 2022 dates will mark Foo Fighters’ most extensive North American run since the February release of the band’s 10th album, Medicine at Midnight. The band has confirmed 17 more marathon evenings of life-affirming rock communion, to take place at amphitheaters, stadiums and festivals across North America during May, July and August of next year.

Leslie Jordan & Cheyenne Jackson Team Up For 'Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth'
Leslie Jordan & Cheyenne Jackson Team Up For 'Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth'
November 30, 2021

This stunning take on the seasonal classic was originally written and performed by David Bowie for Bing Crosby’s holiday television special that aired November 30, 1977. Jordan is also set to take the Ryman Auditorium stage for a special one-night-only performance featuring artists including Brothers Osborne, Fancy Hagood, Jimmie Allen, and more.

Billy Porter Joins DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE as Co-Host
Billy Porter Joins DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE as Co-Host
November 30, 2021

Billy Porter, who co-hosted last year from Times Square, will return to New Orleans as co-host to shepherd the Central Time Zone countdown. Billy co-hosted from New Orleans in 2019. He joins Ryan Seacrest, Liza Koshy, and Ciara for the 2022 countdown.

Photos: Stars Hit the Red Carpet for the WEST SIDE STORY Film New York City Premiere
Photos: Stars Hit the Red Carpet for the WEST SIDE STORY Film New York City Premiere
November 30, 2021

West Side Story had its world premiere in New York City last night. In attendance were director-producer Steven Spielberg; and cast members Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Mike Faist, , Rita Moreno (who also served as one of the film’s executive producers) and Rachel Zegler. Check out photos from the event now!

WEST SIDE STORY Film Soundtrack Set For December 3 Release
WEST SIDE STORY Film Soundtrack Set For December 3 Release
November 30, 2021

The West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will feature 21 songs from the film and will be released in both standard digital and physical (CD and vinyl) configurations, as well as a digital release in Dolby Atmos Music. Check out the track listing and pre-order the album now!

VIDEO: Watch the MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Season Four Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Watch the MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Season Four Teaser Trailer
November 30, 2021

Prime Video has released the teaser trailer for season four of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! Set to 'Roses Turn' from Gypsy, the teaser features Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein. The series was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and also stars Tony Shalhoub, Marin Hinkle, Michael Zegen, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, and Jane Lynch.

VIDEO: Ashanti Performs Medley on BET Soul Train Awards
VIDEO: Ashanti Performs Medley on BET Soul Train Awards
November 29, 2021

The 2021 Lady of Soul, Ashanti took to the stage at the Soul Train Awards stage with performances of her greatest hits including 'Baby,' 'Happy,' 'Always On Time,' 'The Way That I Love You,' and so many others. This year, the 2021 'Soul Train Awards' presented by BET, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Soul Train television show legacy.

Jacqie Rivera Announces New Single In Honor of Late Mother
Jacqie Rivera Announces New Single In Honor of Late Mother
November 29, 2021

Jacqie has been forging her own path in music by combining many sounds into what she calls “Fusion Music,' you will hear this representation in her songs such as “Existo Yo”, “Defender” and most recently “Ex Factor”. Jacqie returns now with a gripping rendition of the Nine Inch Nails song “Hurt”. Pre-save the new single now!

Sander van Doorn Releases 'Manoeuvres' Single As Purple Haze
Sander van Doorn Releases 'Manoeuvres' Single As Purple Haze
November 29, 2021

The latest track to come from the renowned industry heavyweight directly follows up ‘Faces’ and ‘Recover’ from earlier in the year. A heady, atmospherically entrancing offering, the DJ/producer’s new propulsive opus is now available to listen to across all streaming platforms via Armin van Buuren’s highly esteemed Armind imprint.



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