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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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Broadway Streaming Guide: Holiday Edition- Where to Watch Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas & More New Releases!
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holiday Edition- Where to Watch Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas & More New Releases!
November 26, 2021

As we welcome the most wonderful time of the year, Broadway fans will have much to be joyful about as dozens of Broadway stars appear in holiday films throughout the season. From Annie Live to Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas, see where Broadway stars will be appearing this holiday season. Check out our complete guide on where and when to watch your favorite Broadway stars in a hoiday film this season! 

Cold Collective Share Two New Tracks 'I Saw The Night Die' & 'Secondhand Smoke'
Cold Collective Share Two New Tracks 'I Saw The Night Die' & 'Secondhand Smoke'
November 24, 2021

Vocalist Tim Landers (Cold Collective, Transit, Misser) began working on songs for this new album before his untimely passing in 2019. To honor Tim, the band finished the songs together, leaving some in their original acoustic state.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Writing Music for ENCANTO
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Writing Music for ENCANTO
November 25, 2021

Fresh off of the release of tick, tick...BOOM!, Lin-Manuel Miranda's new film Encanto is out now! BroadwayWorld caught up with Miranda to discuss creating music for film instead of Broadway, his experiences writing Moana backstage at Hamilton, and more!

VIDEO: Stephanie Beatriz Talks ENCANTO, Broadway Dreams & More
VIDEO: Stephanie Beatriz Talks ENCANTO, Broadway Dreams & More
November 26, 2021

After her breakout roles in Brooklyn 99 and In The Heights, Stephanie Beatriz stars as Mirabel in Disney's new animated film, Encanto! BroadwayWorld caught up with Beatriz to talk about starring in a Disney movie musical, working with Lin-Manuel Miranda, and her Broadway aspirations!

Quando Rondo Releases New Single 'The Realest'
Quando Rondo Releases New Single 'The Realest'
November 24, 2021

This is the latest in a stream of standout releases from the accomplished lyricist all of which are streaming on DSPs now. His summer releases “i8,” “Now or Never,” “Purple Baby,” “Red Eye,” and “Soul Reaper,” all of which are accompanied by compelling music videos are streaming now at YouTube. Listen to the new single now!

Mariah Carey Sets MARIAH'S CHRISTMAS: THE MAGIC CONTINUES Apple TV+ Release
Mariah Carey Sets MARIAH'S CHRISTMAS: THE MAGIC CONTINUES Apple TV+ Release
November 24, 2021

The highly anticipated holiday special will reveal the first and only performance of the multi-Grammy Award-winning global icon’s new single, “Fall in Love at Christmas.” Mariah Carey is joined by Grammy-nominated worldwide artist Khalid and Grammy-winning legend Kirk Franklin. Watch the trailer for the new special now!

VIDEO: Watch 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' by Lin-Manuel Miranda from ENCANTO
VIDEO: Watch 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' by Lin-Manuel Miranda from ENCANTO
November 24, 2021

Disney has released a brand new clip of 'We Don't Talk About Bruno', one of the musical numbers from Encanto written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The voice cast of the new animated film features Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, Diane Guerrero, Wilmer Valderrama, Maluma, and more.

Gov't Mule's 'Heavy Load Blues' Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart
Gov't Mule's 'Heavy Load Blues' Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart
November 24, 2021

The first-ever blues album from Gov’t Mule, Heavy Load Blues, has officially debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart, marking the renowned quartet’s third album in their storied career to enter the Billboard charts at the top spot. Listen to the new album now!

VIDEO: Waxflower Reveal Video for Latest Single 'Soak'
VIDEO: Waxflower Reveal Video for Latest Single 'Soak'
November 24, 2021

Waxflower have revealed their brand new video for latest single, Soak. Perfectly encapsulating frontman Tristan Higginson’s raw and emotive vocals, the video sees him being force-fed red pills, and later waking up on a bed floating on eerily desolate water. Directed by the band’s guitarist Nick Hargens and Tristan’s brother Giles Higginson.

VIDEO: Watch New Clips of Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga's ONE LAST TIME
VIDEO: Watch New Clips of Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga's ONE LAST TIME
November 24, 2021

CBS has shared new clips from One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga! Filmed at Radio City Music Hall, the special will feature solo performances by Bennett and Lady Gaga, followed by several of their famous duets. Watch clips of 'Anything Goes', 'Luck Be a Lady', 'The Lady is a Tramp', and 'Step-in' Out with My Baby' now!

VIDEO: Watch Alexandra Shipp & Vanessa Hudgens Sing 'Come to Your Senses' from TICK, TICK...BOOM!
VIDEO: Watch Alexandra Shipp & Vanessa Hudgens Sing 'Come to Your Senses' from TICK, TICK...BOOM!
November 24, 2021

A new song clip from Lin-Manuel Miranda's Netflix film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! has been released! Watch as Jonathan Larson, played here by Andrew Garfield, daydreams of Susan (Alexandra Shipp) during Karessa's (Vanessa Hudgens) performance of “Come To Your Senses' at the workshop of his musical, 'Superbia'.

Photos: First Look at the Cast of ANNIE LIVE! in Costume
Photos: First Look at the Cast of ANNIE LIVE! in Costume
November 24, 2021

Ahead of Annie LIVE, NBC has released new costume photos of Celina Smith as Annie, Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Tituss Burgess as Rooster Hannigan, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace Farrell, and Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks!

VIDEO: Cody Fry Shares 'I Hear A Symphony (Live)' Video
VIDEO: Cody Fry Shares 'I Hear A Symphony (Live)' Video
November 24, 2021

Cody Fry shares the video for “I Hear A Symphony,” the song that went viral on TikTok earlier this year, subsequently inspiring Fry to record a live orchestral record titled, Symphony Sessions. The whole album was recorded at Ocean Way Nashville Studio, a beautiful 100-year-old grey stone church, and arranged with a 60-piece orchestra.

Future Static Releases New Single 'Wave'
Future Static Releases New Single 'Wave'
November 24, 2021

Melbourne-based alternative-heavy band Future Static have just revealed their anthemic new single ‘Waves’ - produced by Christopher Vernon (Belle Haven, Windwaker) and Sam Bianco (Loose End) – accompanied by a cinematic video, shot and directed by Liam Davidson (Bad/Love).

VIDEO: Ross Harris Releases 'CRUEL' Video
VIDEO: Ross Harris Releases 'CRUEL' Video
November 24, 2021

‘CRUEL’ has been co-written with Fraser Churchill (Charlie Puth, Ronan Keeting, Lukas Graham), and co-produced with Sistek. The track was written and produced across three continents without ever being in the same room with Ross based in London, Fraser in Nashville and Sistek in Santiago. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: David Guetta Shares 'Family' Music Video with Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
VIDEO: David Guetta Shares 'Family' Music Video with Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
November 24, 2021

2x GRAMMY® Award-winning DJ/producer/songwriter David Guetta has released the star-studded new video for his rising hit, “Family (Feat. Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie).” The video was directed by Michael Garcia (Jack Harlow, Machine Gun Kelly), who recently won a VMA for best Alternative video.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Epix's FROM
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Epix's FROM
November 24, 2021

EPIX has released the first trailer for their contemporary sci-fi horror series, From. Starring Harold Perrineau, the cast features Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, Hannah Cheramy, Simon Webster, Ricky He, Chloe Van Landschoot, Shaun Majumder, Corteon Moore, Pegah Ghafoori, David Alpay, Elizabeth Saunders, Elizabeth Moy and Avery Konrad.

VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for SING 2
VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for SING 2
November 24, 2021

The cast of the new musical film includes Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Pharrell Williams, Letitia Wright, Eric André, Chelsea Peretti and Bono.

Marlow Releases 'Enthusiast' EP
Marlow Releases 'Enthusiast' EP
November 24, 2021

MARLOW are a five-piece band based in Eastbourne, East Sussex comprised of Freddie (Vocals), Joe (Guitar), Seb (Bass), Archie (Synth) and Liam (Drums). The EP looks into a relationship as it's breaking down, featuring tracks such as 'Blame It', 'Someone, Anyone', 'Fade In', and 'Foreign Land'. Listen to the new release now!

Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn and John & More Announce 'The Golden Jubilee' EP
Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn and John & More Announce 'The Golden Jubilee' EP
November 24, 2021

Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn and John, Amason, Esther and more are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the legendary recording studio at Södermalm in Stockholm with this coming Friday’s release of the The Golden Jubilee EP. The five song EP is a collection of unique recordings of songs spanning over five decades of Swedish music-making.



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