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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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Kylie Minogue Releases 'DISCO (Guest List Edition)'
Kylie Minogue Releases 'DISCO (Guest List Edition)'
November 12, 2021

Kylie Minogue has released a new extended edition of her hit 2020 LP! 'DISCO (Guest List Edition)' features extended mixes of every track from the original release, plus new collaborations with Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware, Years & Years, and Gloria Gaynor. Listen to the new album now!

VIDEO: Adele Opens Up About Divorce in Oprah Interview
VIDEO: Adele Opens Up About Divorce in Oprah Interview
November 12, 2021

In a preview clip that aired exclusively on 'CBS Mornings,' Oprah Winfrey asked Adele about the 'brutally honest' lyrics of 'Hold On,' one of the songs on Adele's new album 30. Adele reflected on juggling her divorce, motherhood and her career in an exclusive interview with Oprah. Watch the clip now!

PHOTO: Disney Reveals First Look at Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Kathy Najimy in HOCUS POCUS 2
PHOTO: Disney Reveals First Look at Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Kathy Najimy in HOCUS POCUS 2
November 12, 2021

Disney has revealed a first look photo of Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker on the set of Hocus Pocus 2! Production on the live-action comedy, the haunting sequel to Disney’s Halloween cult classic, is currently underway in Rhode Island. Check out the new photo now!

Andrea McArdle Joins ANNIE LIVE! as Eleanor Roosevelt
Andrea McArdle Joins ANNIE LIVE! as Eleanor Roosevelt
November 12, 2021

Original Annie Andrea McArdle confirmed the news on the Today Show this morning alongside Celina Smith, who is playing Annie in the new live musical on NBC. The new live musical will also feature Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Jane Krakowski as Lily St. Regis, and Tituss Burgess as Rooster Hannigan.

VIDEO: SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT... Releases Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT... Releases Teaser Trailer
November 12, 2021

And Just Like That…, the new chapter of “Sex and the City,” follows “Carrie” (Sarah Jessica Parker), “Miranda” (Cynthia Nixon) and “Charlotte” (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.

LISTEN: Stephanie J. Block Releases 'O Holy Night' Cover
LISTEN: Stephanie J. Block Releases 'O Holy Night' Cover
November 12, 2021

Stephanie J. Block has released her new cover of 'O Holy Night'! The cover was released today through Club44 Records and can be found on all digital and streaming platforms. Block recently won a Tony Award for her performance as 'Star' Cher in The Cher Show. Other stage credits include, Wicked, Falsettos, Anything Goes, 9 to 5, and more.

LISTEN: Samantha Barks Releases 'Into the Unknown' Album
LISTEN: Samantha Barks Releases 'Into the Unknown' Album
November 12, 2021

Samantha Barks has released her latest album, Into the Unknown! The Frozen star released the album under her new record label, Westway. The album features selections from a number of contemporary musicals, including Six, Dear Evan Hansen, Jagged Little Pill, Ghost, Mean Girls, Moana, The Greatest Showman, and more. 

LISTEN: TICK, TICK...BOOM! Film Soundtrack Out Today
LISTEN: TICK, TICK...BOOM! Film Soundtrack Out Today
November 12, 2021

Netflix has released the soundtrack from Lin Manuel Miranda's new film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! The release features 13 tracks from Jonathan Larson's musical, plus three new bonus tracks sung by Veronica Vasquez, The Mountain Goats, Andrew Garfield, and Alexandra Shipp.

VIDEO: Bravo Releases REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Season 16 Trailer
VIDEO: Bravo Releases REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Season 16 Trailer
November 11, 2021

After a five-year hiatus, Heather Dubrow makes her return to the franchise joining veteran Housewives Shannon Storms Beador, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson. The ladies are introduced to new Housewives Dr. Jen Armstrong and Noella Bergener. Watch the new trailer now!

VIDEO: Disney Releases ENCANTO Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
VIDEO: Disney Releases ENCANTO Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
November 11, 2021

Check out a new “Encanto” featurette that takes viewers behind the scenes of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, co-director Charise Castro Smith, producer Yvett Merino, songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, and stars Stephanie Beatriz and John Leguizamo.

VIDEO: Brynn Elliot Shares New 'Breathe' Music Video
VIDEO: Brynn Elliot Shares New 'Breathe' Music Video
November 11, 2021

Singer-songwriter Brynn Elliott has announced today’s release of her touching new single, “Breathe.” Co-written by Elliott and Pink Sweat$, who also produced the track, “Breathe” is available now at all DSPs and steaming service. 

Disney Entertainment & Disney Television Studios Unveil the Infinity on Disney Stage 1
Disney Entertainment & Disney Television Studios Unveil the Infinity on Disney Stage 1
November 11, 2021

The stage has already hosted the Hulu Original series “How I Met Your Father” which premieres early next year. Showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger had conceived a pivotal sequence for an episode of the show set in New York City, in which their lead character walks the Brooklyn Bridge with her friends. Check out a photo now!

Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean & More Announced for AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean & More Announced for AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
November 11, 2021

This year’s new “My Hometown” segments will feature the towns, humble beginnings, influential individuals and mentors that helped shape today’s superstars and will take fans for a walk down memory lane. Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, and more will join Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion, BTS, Bad Bunny and more at the AMAs!

VIDEO: YouTube Releases Tom Petty SOMEWHERE YOU FEEL FREE Documentary
VIDEO: YouTube Releases Tom Petty SOMEWHERE YOU FEEL FREE Documentary
November 11, 2021

The film offers a unique look into the life of the legendary rock star, capturing when Tom worked with legendary producer Rick Rubin for the first time and giving never-before-seen footage drawn from 16mm film, in addition to new interviews with album co-producer and Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench.

Geographer Announces New Album & Tour Dates
Geographer Announces New Album & Tour Dates
November 11, 2021

Tomorrow, Synth-pop luminary Geographer will share his newest album, Down and Out In The Garden Of Earthly Delights, an 18 track voyage of synth pop bliss. Earlier this week, he announced a headlining U.S. tour that will launch in San Francisco on and includes stops in Chicago, Boston, New York, and more before wrapping on April 16th.

Jon M. Chu Tapped to Direct Dr. Seuss' OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! Animated Musical Film
Jon M. Chu Tapped to Direct Dr. Seuss' OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO! Animated Musical Film
November 11, 2021

Jon. M Chu has been tapped to direct a new animated film adaption of Dr. Seuss' Oh The Places You'll Go. The film will bring the iconic stories and characters into an all-new musical movie! Bad Boy Productions has been selected to adapt the 1990 book into a screenplay. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Michael Che's Netflix Comedy Special SHAME THE DEVIL
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Michael Che's Netflix Comedy Special SHAME THE DEVIL
November 11, 2021

Netflix has released the trailer for Michael Che's new standup special, Shame the Devil. Directed by Kristian Mercado, the special is produced by Irony Point. Che released his first hour-long stand-up special in 2016, entitled Michael Che Matters on Netflix.

VIDEO: Watch HBO Documentary's LIFE OF CRIME: 1984-2020 Trailer
VIDEO: Watch HBO Documentary's LIFE OF CRIME: 1984-2020 Trailer
November 11, 2021

The third and final part of an epic documentary trilogy, Life of Crime: 1984-2020 tells the full story of three friends from Newark, New Jersey whose lives have been defined by and torn apart by their addictions. Watch the trailer for the final part now!

VIDEO: Watch Avril Lavigne Perform 'Bite Me' on THE LATE LATE SHOW
VIDEO: Watch Avril Lavigne Perform 'Bite Me' on THE LATE LATE SHOW
November 11, 2021

Avril Lavigne performed her new single, 'Bite Me', on The Late Late Show with James Corden last night. Before the performance, she spoke to Corden about releasing the song, signing to her new record label, and how she's preparing for her upcoming world tour. Watch the new performance, also featuring Travis Barker, now!

Lindsay Stirling's HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Concert Film to Come to Theaters
Lindsay Stirling's HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Concert Film to Come to Theaters
November 11, 2021

Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling will to showcase her heartwarming holiday special “Lindsey Stirling: Home for the Holidays” as a big-screen theatrical presentation in cinemas across the country, featuring exclusive bonus content. Plus, check out her new tour dates!



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