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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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Photo: First Look at Lindsay Lohan & Chord Overstreet's Netflix Holiday Film
Photo: First Look at Lindsay Lohan & Chord Overstreet's Netflix Holiday Film
November 12, 2021

A newly engaged, spoiled hotel heiress (Lindsay Lohan) gets into a skiing accident, suffers from total amnesia and finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his precocious daughter in the days leading up to Christmas. Check out the new photo now!

VIDEO: Countess Luann Shares New Christmas Single Featuring New York Housewives
VIDEO: Countess Luann Shares New Christmas Single Featuring New York Housewives
November 12, 2021

Countess Luann has shared her new Christmas single, 'What Do I Want For Christmas?', featuring the Real Housewives of New York, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, Leah McSweeney, and Eboni K. Williams. Countess Luann DeLesseps is set to make her return to 54 Below next month as part of her 'Christmas With the Countess' holiday tour. Watch the new music video now!

Saweetie's 'Get It Girl' Featured in INSECURE Soundtrack
Saweetie's 'Get It Girl' Featured in INSECURE Soundtrack
November 12, 2021

Saweetie lends a teaser of what's forthcoming with the release of 'Get It Girl.' It’s the debut single featured on Raedio, Atlantic Records and HBO forthcoming INSECURE: Music From the HBO Original Series, Season 5. ​Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: Avril Lavigne Releases 'Bite Me' Music Video
VIDEO: Avril Lavigne Releases 'Bite Me' Music Video
November 12, 2021

Multiplatinum star Avril Lavigne has released the music video for “Bite Me,” her first new music since 2019 and label debut for Travis Barker’s DTA Records. Founded by Barker, DTA Records operates as a worldwide venture with Elektra Music Group. Avril Lavigne will soon announce world tour dates.

VIDEO: HBO Max Shares Trailer for ADRIENNE Documentary
VIDEO: HBO Max Shares Trailer for ADRIENNE Documentary
November 12, 2021

The documentary is a celebration of the life and work of the actor, filmmaker, wife and mother Adrienne Shelly. Shelly starred in over twenty films including Hal Hartley’s indie classics “The Unbelievable Truth” and “Trust.” Shelly strove to tell her own female-centric stories and wrote and directed several movies including, “Waitress.”

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases SNEAKERELLA Trailer
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases SNEAKERELLA Trailer
November 12, 2021

Today in celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney Plus released the first trailer for the upcoming Disney+ Original Movie Sneakerella. Set in the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City, 'Sneakerella' stomps its sneaker culture imprint on a music-driven, gender-flipped “Cinderella” fairy tale.

VIDEO: Charli XCX Releases 'New Shapes' Music Video
VIDEO: Charli XCX Releases 'New Shapes' Music Video
November 12, 2021

Charli XCX has released a visual for “New Shapes”; a track featuring the demonically talented Caroline Polachek and Christine and the Queens. The “New Shapes” visual is the first performance from Charli XCX's new talk show, TV Heaven, which will only be available to stream in full 'once you cross over to the afterlife'.

Norbert Leo Butz, Joshua Bassett & More Join BETTER NATE THAN EVER Film
Norbert Leo Butz, Joshua Bassett & More Join BETTER NATE THAN EVER Film
November 12, 2021

Based on the book by Tim Federle, “Better Nate Than Ever” will star Aria Brooks, Joshua Bassett, Michelle Federer and introduces Rueby Wood as Nate, with Norbert Leo Butz and Lisa Kudrow. In the film, 13 year old Nate Foster is an unpopular Midwestern kid who entertains vivid fantasies of becoming a big Broadway musical star.

VIDEO: Lady Gaga Releases Short Film on Power of Kindness & Mental Health
VIDEO: Lady Gaga Releases Short Film on Power of Kindness & Mental Health
November 12, 2021

Throughout the film, Lady Gaga and mental health expert Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble (she/her/hers) engage in a compelling and intimate conversation with 11 incredible young people, who openly talk about their mental health journeys, support one another, and defy the stigma, one story at a time. Watch the new short film now!

VIDEO: The Kid LAROI Shares 'Still Chose You' Performance
VIDEO: The Kid LAROI Shares 'Still Chose You' Performance
November 12, 2021

Vevo has released The Kid LAROI’s second performance in his LIFT series, “STILL CHOSE YOU”. 'STILL CHOSE YOU” follows the release of a behind-the-scenes video called Footnotes of “Stay,” his hit single with Justin Bieber, where The Kid LAROI and award-winning director Colin Tilley narrating their favorite scenes and giving background on creative.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES Teases FROZEN Season 3 Performance
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES Teases FROZEN Season 3 Performance
November 12, 2021

Disney+ has announced that season 3 of High School Musical: The Series will debut in 2022, teasing a possible Frozen performance as this year's East High musical. Past musical performances on the popular series included Beauty and the Beast and High School Musical: The Musical. Check out the announcement now!

VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts INTERTWINED Musical Series Trailer Starring Elena Roger
VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts INTERTWINED Musical Series Trailer Starring Elena Roger
November 12, 2021

Former 'Evita' star Elena Roger stars as the mother of aspiring actress Allegra, as she finds a mysterious bracelet that takes her back to 1994, where her mother and grandmother perform as part of the Eleven O' Clock music hall company.

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases GET BACK Beatles Documentary Clip
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases GET BACK Beatles Documentary Clip
November 12, 2021

Directed by Oscar®-winner Peter Jackson, 'The Beatles: Get Back' takes audiences back in time to the band's January 1969 recording sessions, which became a pivotal moment in music history. The docuseries showcases The Beatles' creative process as they attempt to write 14 new songs in preparation for their first live concert in over two years.

Hulu Releases HAPPIEST SEASON Expanded Soundtrack
Hulu Releases HAPPIEST SEASON Expanded Soundtrack
November 12, 2021

The album is executive produced by GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter and Facet Records co-founder Justin Tranter (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Bebe Rexha, The Chicks). All of the tracks on the album feature LGBTQ+ songwriters or artists. The tracklist includes songs by Anne-Marie, Bebe Rexha, Brandy Clark, Shea Diamond, Sia, Tegan and Sara and more.

Carrie Underwood Releases Holiday Track 'Stretchy Pants'
Carrie Underwood Releases Holiday Track 'Stretchy Pants'
November 12, 2021

“Stretchy Pants” was written by Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey and Chris DeStefano, the songwriting combo who have written such hits as Underwood’s “Little Toy Guns” and “Smoke Break.”  Their most recent collaboration, “Favorite Time Of Year,” appears on Underwood’s My Gift (Special Edition).

Oliver Tree Taps Ty Dolla $ign For 'Life Goes On' Remix
Oliver Tree Taps Ty Dolla $ign For 'Life Goes On' Remix
November 12, 2021

Ty Dolla $ign has topped the charts with his solo hits, “Paranoid,” “Or Nah,” and “Blasé”, powerhouse collaborations like “Psycho” with Post Malone and “Work From Home” with Fifth Harmony and genre-defying songwriting and production contributions on records for JAY-Z & Beyoncé, Drake, Kanye West, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Roddy Ricch, and more.

Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak Release 'Silk Sonic' Album
Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak Release 'Silk Sonic' Album
November 12, 2021

GRAMMY® Award winners Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have finally dropped their debut album as Silk Sonic with help from special guest host Bootsy Collins. An Evening With Silk Sonic includes their three previously released charting hits “Leave The Door Open,” “Skate,” and “Smokin Out The Window” alongside 5 unreleased tracks.

Dolly Parton Releases New 'Jolene' Remix
Dolly Parton Releases New 'Jolene' Remix
November 12, 2021

Recently heralded at #63 of the 100 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone, music legend Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” is one of country music’s most beloved tracks.  Today, November 12, RCA/Sony Music Entertainment has released the “Jolene (DESTRUCTO Remix)” as a rare official remix, crossing the song into new musical territory.

ENCHANTED Sequel DISENCHANTED Will Stream on Disney+ in 2022
ENCHANTED Sequel DISENCHANTED Will Stream on Disney+ in 2022
November 12, 2021

Disney has announced that Disenchanted, the highly-anticipated sequel to Enchanted, will debut on Disney+ in 2022. Saturday Night Live alum Maya Rudolph, Glee star Jayma Mays, and Community's Yvette Nicole Brown have signed on to join the film, including original Enchanted stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel and James Marsden.

Taylor Swift Debuts 'Red (Taylor's Version)'
Taylor Swift Debuts 'Red (Taylor's Version)'
November 12, 2021

Taylor Swift has released the re-recorded version of her hit album 'Red'. The 30-track album features collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Phoebe Bridgers, Chris Stapleton, and more. The 'All Too Well' short film will debut tonight, starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. Listen to the new album now!



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