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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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Richard Marx Announces 'The Vault' Vinyl EP Series
Richard Marx Announces 'The Vault' Vinyl EP Series
November 29, 2021

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer and best-selling author Richard Marx has announced The Vault - Vol. 1, the first in a multi-run series of colored vinyl EPs featuring unreleased demos and early material. The EP will feature Marx’s demos from before his first record deal, Volume 1 features four songs and is printed on yellow vinyl. 

VIDEO: Watch the New WEST SIDE STORY 'Celebration' Teaser
VIDEO: Watch the New WEST SIDE STORY 'Celebration' Teaser
November 29, 2021

A new teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg's upcoming West Side Story film has been released! The 'Celebration' teaser features a new look at Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more in Steven Spielberg's new film adaption of the iconic musical.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Draws 25 Million Viewers
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Draws 25 Million Viewers
November 29, 2021

The special featured performances from the Broadway casts of Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, and Six. Harry Connick Jr., Celina Smith and the cast of Annie Live also appeared to give a sneak-peek at the upcoming live television musical. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker from “Today” hosted the three-hour telecast for NBC and Peacock. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals HAMILTON on Disney+ Amplified Demand for Broadway Production
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals HAMILTON on Disney+ Amplified Demand for Broadway Production
November 29, 2021

In a recent interview on CNBC, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed that the film capture of the Broadway production amplified the demand for ticket sales to the show on Broadway. Miranda went on to encourage other producers to release filmed pro-shots of Broadway productions moving forward. 'Hamilton' is now streaming on Disney+.

ABC Sets JUDGE STEVE HARVEY Series Release
ABC Sets JUDGE STEVE HARVEY Series Release
November 29, 2021

Real-life people with real-life conflicts will present their case in his courtroom, ranging from family disputes, unpaid bets, sour friendships and everything in between. With the help of Nancy, his trusted bailiff by trade, Steve plays by his own rules, basing his courtroom on his own life experiences and some good old common sense.

VIDEO: Little Boots Shares 'Landline' Music Video
VIDEO: Little Boots Shares 'Landline' Music Video
November 29, 2021

Amidst teasing her upcoming album, Hesketh also recently announced her part in the highly anticipated ABBA ‘Voyage’ concert, where she will be singing backing vocals, playing live keyboards and synthesizers. Little Boots' upcoming fourth studio album, her first since 2015's Working Girl, is the first to be solely written and produced by Hesketh.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts NICOLE BYER: BBW (BIG BEAUTIFUL WEIRDO) Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts NICOLE BYER: BBW (BIG BEAUTIFUL WEIRDO) Trailer
November 29, 2021

With her first Netflix comedy special, Nicole Byer's Big Beautiful Weirdo is sexy, fun and honest. Filmed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, the city where she first got her start in stand-up, Nicole discusses everything from how she basically is a vegan, what she's looking for in a man, just how crazy this past year-and-a-half has been.

Channing Tatum Confirmed for MAGIC MIKE'S LAST DANCE
Channing Tatum Confirmed for MAGIC MIKE'S LAST DANCE
November 29, 2021

Tatum will reprise his role as “Mike Lane” and Steven Soderbergh returns to the helm with a script from Reid Carolin, who also wrote the first films.  Gregory Jacobs, who directed the hit “Magic Mike XXL,” returns to produce. The shows inspired the upcoming HBO Max reality competition series “Finding Magic Mike,” premiering on December 16, 2021.

LISTEN: Kali Uchis & Ozuna Share Track from WEST SIDE STORY Soundtrack
LISTEN: Kali Uchis & Ozuna Share Track from WEST SIDE STORY Soundtrack
November 29, 2021

Kali Uchis and Ozuna have teamed up for 'Another Day in America', a new song inspired by Steven Spielberg's upcoming film adaption of the classic musical. The track samples one of the musical's most iconic songs, 'America'. West Side Story stars Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, and Rachel Zegler. Listen to the new track now!

VIDEO: Apple TV Shares Trailer for New Peanuts New Year's Eve Special
VIDEO: Apple TV Shares Trailer for New Peanuts New Year's Eve Special
November 29, 2021

In the special, after Lucy experiences a disappointing Christmas because her Grandma couldn’t visit, she resolves to throw the best New Year’s Eve party ever for the entire Peanuts gang, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth & Ariana Grande Talk Broadway Dream Roles on THE VOICE
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth & Ariana Grande Talk Broadway Dream Roles on THE VOICE
November 29, 2021

After serving as advisor for Team Ariana on The Voice, Kristin Chenoweth joined Ariana Grande backstage to discuss when they first met, working together on Hairspray Live, and musical theatre dream roles. The two chat also about their dream of performing in a Broadway revival of 'Gypsy' together.

Kelland & Jay Isaiah Share New Track 'Lullaby'
Kelland & Jay Isaiah Share New Track 'Lullaby'
November 29, 2021

Vancouver-based, Jonah Kelland Radu, also known by his stage name Kelland, is a Canadian artist, songwriter, and producer. Since emerging onto the Vancouver music scene back in 2018, Kelland has amassed over 15,000,000 streams on his projects. Kelland has received support from tastemaker labels such as Capitol Music Group, bitbird, and more.

LP Announces New Album 'Churches'
LP Announces New Album 'Churches'
November 29, 2021

Churches includes production by Isabella Machine Summers (Florence + The Machine); Dan Wilson (Adele, Pink, Leon Bridges, James Bay); and Dan Nigro (Olivia Rodrigo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sky Ferreira). The album was mastered by Emily Lazar (HAIM, Maggie Rogers, The Killers, Vampire Weekend, Coldplay). Digital, vinyl, & CD pre-orders are available now.

VIDEO: Trentemøller Releases New Single 'Dead or Alive'
VIDEO: Trentemøller Releases New Single 'Dead or Alive'
November 29, 2021

Danish composer, musician, and producer Trentemøller has unveiled his newest single + video, “Dead Or Alive,” the latest off his upcoming album Memoria. His longest album yet, clocking in at 14 songs, it features somber, introspective pieces, motorik, shoegaze, noise rock, and electronic pop, featured in its first single, “In The Gloaming.”

Young Bombs Drops New Single 'U Up?' With Stondon Massey
Young Bombs Drops New Single 'U Up?' With Stondon Massey
November 29, 2021

'U Up?' describes the intensity and excitement of pursuing a romance with a close friend. The lyrics are layered with electric beats and keyboard rhythms for an ecstatic build-up, and a drop guaranteed to make listeners dance. The duo recently gained attention from Tiësto, Oliver Heldens, and Don Diablo. Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Kyle Mooney's SATURDAY MORNING ALL STAR HITS!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Kyle Mooney's SATURDAY MORNING ALL STAR HITS!
November 29, 2021

Saturday Morning All Star Hits! is an adult animated and live action hybrid series celebrating all that is 80s and 90s television. Wildly irreverent and slightly disturbing, twin hosts Skip and Treybor (Kyle Mooney) take us on a trip through the Saturday Morning cartoon experience. Watch the trailer for the new series now!

MirrorWater Entertainment To Present WONDER WOMEN: SHAPING THE FUTURE Screening
MirrorWater Entertainment To Present WONDER WOMEN: SHAPING THE FUTURE Screening
November 29, 2021

Wonder Women: Shaping the Future is about young women making a major impact serving in leadership positions in underrepresented industries. The series defines underrepresented where 15% or less of a given profession has women in key positions. Watch the trailer for the new series now!

VIDEO: Watch Nicki Minaj Host THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC Reunion
VIDEO: Watch Nicki Minaj Host THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC Reunion
November 29, 2021

Last night, Nicki Minaj hosted the final part of the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion. Throughout the episode, Minaj called out Gizelle Bryant for making comments regarding Karen Huger's age and quizzed Candaice Dillard on the success of her recent single, 'Drive Back'. Watch highlights from the episode now!

VIDEO: Colleen Dauncey & Kevin Wong Cover 'Winter Song'
VIDEO: Colleen Dauncey & Kevin Wong Cover 'Winter Song'
November 29, 2021

Colleen Dauncey and Kevin Wong have released a new cover video of “Winter Song”, a delightful seasonal favourite, originally written and performed by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson. Colleen Dauncey as the composer of the contemporary pop musical 'The Louder We Get'. Kevin Wong is a composer/lyricist and singer-songwriter based in Toronto.

GOOD MORNING AMERICA Announces 'GMA Gives Back' Holiday Initiative
GOOD MORNING AMERICA Announces 'GMA Gives Back' Holiday Initiative
November 29, 2021

“GMA Gives Back' is a new initiative giving back to viewers with surprises throughout the holiday season. Each week, “GMA” will feature viewers on the show who have been helping their community. Those passing through Times Square will also have a chance to participate by checking out the seasonally-decorated “GMA” studio windows.






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