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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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Bloc Party Releases New Song & Sets Album Release
Bloc Party Releases New Song & Sets Album Release
November 23, 2021

Produced by Nick Launay and Adam Greenspan (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, IDLES), “Traps” sees the band returning to the raucous, high-octane sound of their earliest work in an outburst of propulsive post-punk. Listen to the new single and pre-order their upcoming album now!

VIDEO: HBO Releases EUPHORIA Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Releases EUPHORIA Season Two Trailer
November 23, 2021

The season 2 series regulars include Emmy-winner Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Nika King, Eric Dane, Angus Cloud, Jacob Elordi, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Barbie Ferreira, Maude Apatow, and more. The popular the drama series has announced the official return for its eight-episode second season. Watch the teaser now!

Laura Jane Grace Announces 2022 Tour Dates
Laura Jane Grace Announces 2022 Tour Dates
November 23, 2021

Touring with support from acclaimed Bristol, UK songwriter Lande Hekt and punk duo Mobina Galore, Grace has announced new 2022 tour dates. Check out the full list and listen to her new EP, 'At War With The Silverfish,' which is out now.

Showtime to Debut SUPER PUMPED: THE BATTLE FOR UBER
Showtime to Debut SUPER PUMPED: THE BATTLE FOR UBER
November 23, 2021

Starring Emmy winner Joseph Gordon-Levitt (The Trial of the Chicago 7), Emmy winner Kyle Chandler (Bloodline, Friday Night Lights) and Oscar®and Emmy nominee Uma Thurman (Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction), the first season is based on Mike Isaac’s bestselling book Super Pumped: The Battle For Uber.

VIDEO: HBO Releases STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Releases STREET GANG: HOW WE GOT TO SESAME STREET Trailer
November 23, 2021

The documentary is a rare window into the early days of “Sesame Street,” revealing the creators, artists, writers and educators who together established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. It details how Muppets creator Jim Henson and Jon Stone crafted the iconic world of “Sesame Street.”

WEST SIDE STORY Film to be Featured in Special 20/20 Episode
WEST SIDE STORY Film to be Featured in Special 20/20 Episode
November 23, 2021

Find out how to watch “Something’s Coming: West Side Story” on ABC which includes interviews with Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, and Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, Chita Rivera, Stephen Sondheim, Tony Kushner, Cindy Tolan, and the Puerto Rican historians that consulted on the film. Plus, watch a clip of Rita Moreno discussing the advice she gave to Ariana DeBose in a new clip!

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, CINDERELLA & More Nominated for GRAMMY AWARDS
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, CINDERELLA & More Nominated for GRAMMY AWARDS
November 23, 2021

The nominations for the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album are out! The awards honored six musicals, including Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, Girl From the North Country, the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, Stephen Schwartz's Snapshots, and Les Miserables: The Staged Concert (The Sensational 2020 Live Recording).

Harry Hudson to Join Justin Bieber's 2022 Justice World Tour
Harry Hudson to Join Justin Bieber's 2022 Justice World Tour
November 23, 2021

Commemorating the one-year anniversary of his sophomore album, Hudson has released a brand-new merch bundle which features a signed Hey, I’m Here For You blue and white marble vinyl, best-selling ‘Be Kind’ hoodie, tote, and lighter. Purchase the limited merchandise and check out his upcoming tour dates with Justin Bieber now!

VIDEO: Lizzy McAlpine Makes Late Night Debut on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
VIDEO: Lizzy McAlpine Makes Late Night Debut on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
November 23, 2021

Last night, rising artist Lizzy McAlpine made her U.S. television debut on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with a performance of “erase me.” McAlpine is also set for an extensive run of North American tour dates with Dodie. The shows kick off in early 2022. Check out her upcoming tour dates now!

VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Early Teaser
VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Early Teaser
November 23, 2021

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90’s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” that leans into the original premise: Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions and biases in the series.

VIDEO: Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform 'Traitor' at the American Music Awards
VIDEO: Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform 'Traitor' at the American Music Awards
November 23, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo took to the stage at the American Music Awards to perform her hit single, 'Traitor'. Rodrigo also took home the trophy for Best New Artist of the Year. Olivia Rodrigo is an American actress and singer known for her role as Nini Salazar-Roberts on the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Series. Watch the new performance here!

VIDEO: Prime Video Releases INSIDE EDGE Season Three Trailer
VIDEO: Prime Video Releases INSIDE EDGE Season Three Trailer
November 23, 2021

Created by Karan Anshuman and directed by Kanishk Varma, in the new season the stakes are on for a bigger game in sight between two arch rivals. The Season 3 of the hit show stars Vivek Oberoi, Richa Chadha, Tanuj Virwani, Aamir Bashir, Sayani Gupta, Sapna Pabbi, Akshay Oberoi, Sidhant Gupta and Amit Sial. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch the Prologue to JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION
VIDEO: Watch the Prologue to JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION
November 23, 2021

The Prologue, a new, five-minute special prologue to Jurassic World Dominion, directed by Dominion director and co-writer Colin Trevorrow, is not featured in the film itself but is separate, original content. The Prologue serves as the beginning of a story that will be continued in theaters next summer.

VIDEO: Watch Adele Perform 'Easy On Me' at the NRJ Awards
VIDEO: Watch Adele Perform 'Easy On Me' at the NRJ Awards
November 23, 2021

Adele took to the stage at the 2021 NRJ Awards to perform her recent #1 hit single, 'Easy On Me'. On Friday, November 19, Adele released her brand new studio album, '30'. The highly-anticipated release was the singer's first new album in six years.

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Possible WICKED Movie Cameo on THE TONIGHT SHOW
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Talks Possible WICKED Movie Cameo on THE TONIGHT SHOW
November 23, 2021

During an appearnace on The Tonight Show, Kristin Chenoweth commented on the recent news that Ariana Grande would be playing Glinda in the new film adaption of Wicked. When asked about the possibility of making a cameo in the film, Chenoweth shared her idea of how she and original Elphaba Idina Menzel should make an appearance in the film.

Catie Turner Releases 'God Must Hate Me' Single
Catie Turner Releases 'God Must Hate Me' Single
November 23, 2021

Turner captured national attention in 2018 as one of the standout stars of ABC's American Idol, kicking off the season with a stunning audition performance of her own extraordinary composition, “21st Century Machine,” immediately winning over judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry, who applauded her a “genius songwriter.”

Guy Fieri Announces GUYS CHANCE OF A LIFETIME Food Network Series
Guy Fieri Announces GUYS CHANCE OF A LIFETIME Food Network Series
November 23, 2021

Guy Fieri is expanding his successful restaurant empire and is searching for one talented food entrepreneur to run their own Chicken Guy! franchise on this new Food Network series. Over the course of the six hour-long episodes, there is unexpected drama and a surprising turn of events when one of the candidates breaks under the pressure.

VIDEO: Watch Andrew Garfield & Vanessa Hudgens Perform 'Therapy' in TICK, TICK...BOOM!
VIDEO: Watch Andrew Garfield & Vanessa Hudgens Perform 'Therapy' in TICK, TICK...BOOM!
November 23, 2021

tick, tick...BOOM! is an adaptation of the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent. Watch Vanessa Hudgens and Andrew Garfield perform 'Therapy' in a new clip from the film! The film also stars Joshua Henry, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, MJ Rodriguez, and more.

The Casting Society of America Announces 37th Artios Awards Nominations
The Casting Society of America Announces 37th Artios Awards Nominations
November 23, 2021

Since Broadway had been dark throughout the nomination process, the society would instead honor virtual theatre productions that happened throughout the year, naming it the Virtual Theatre Award. Other nominees include Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Girls5Eva, Ted Lasso, Bridgerton, Wandavision, Shrill, This Is Us, The Queen's Gambit, and more.

Amanda Kloots Comes in Fourth Place on DANCING WITH THE STARS; Watch All of Her Performances
Amanda Kloots Comes in Fourth Place on DANCING WITH THE STARS; Watch All of Her Performances
November 23, 2021

Throughout the season, Kloots and her partner, Alan Bersten, received praise from the judges and viewers alike, also paying tribute to her late husband, Nick Cordero, who died of COVID-19 in 2020. Watch a complete roundup of her performances on the show, including dances to, Britney Spears, Grease, Janet Jackson, and more!



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