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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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VIDEO: John 5 Shares New Music Video for 'Land Of The Misfit Toys'
VIDEO: John 5 Shares New Music Video for 'Land Of The Misfit Toys'
November 2, 2021

JOHN 5, dropped his brand new, cinematic music video for epic track, ‘Land of The Misfit Toys’. The new music video is set in 1980 and tells the tale of a young John Lowery who stumbles into a haunted house and becomes possessed by an entity. This entity gradually turns him into the guitar shredding, face-painted icon we all now know as JOHN 5.

Exclusive: Riverdale Actress Marisol Nichols Joins Army Veteran For Operation Eradicate
Exclusive: Riverdale Actress Marisol Nichols Joins Army Veteran For Operation Eradicate
November 2, 2021

That is why Hollywood actress Marisol Nichols (CW’s Riverdale) and decorated US Army Veteran Colin Wayne partnered together to create OPERATION ERADICATE alongside Wayne’s company Redline Steel and Nichols’ non-profit, 'A Slavery Free World'.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Album to be Featured on HBO's MUSIC BOX Documentary Series
JAGGED LITTLE PILL Album to be Featured on HBO's MUSIC BOX Documentary Series
November 2, 2021

The episode will take viewers to 1995, when a 21-year-old Alanis Morissette burst onto the music scene with the first single off her ground-breaking album, “Jagged Little Pill.” JAGGED explores her beginnings as a young Canadian pop star and the rocky path she faced navigating the male-dominated music industry. Watch the new trailer now!

Canking & Ess2mad Share Debut Track 'Lemme Land?'
Canking & Ess2mad Share Debut Track 'Lemme Land?'
November 2, 2021

They performed the track for the first time as a stunt on a YT video where Canking asks the public to rap a drill song word for word. That performance went viral gaining almost 1M views leading them to officially release the track. Listen to the new track now!

New WEST SIDE STORY Behind-the-Scenes Book Will Be Released
New WEST SIDE STORY Behind-the-Scenes Book Will Be Released
November 2, 2021

The book will include interviews with the cast, Spielberg, screenwriter and executive producer Tony Kushner, choreographer Justin Peck, and more conducted by Laurent Bouzereau to provide an oral history of the making of the new film. 250 pages of never-before-seen photographs, concept designs, and behind-the-scene photos will also be included.

VIDEO: David Byrne & AMERICAN UTOPIA Perform 'I Zimbra' on THE LATE SHOW
VIDEO: David Byrne & AMERICAN UTOPIA Perform 'I Zimbra' on THE LATE SHOW
November 2, 2021

David Byrne and the cast of American Utopia appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform 'I Zimbra'. The cast also features Jacquelene Acevedo, Gustavo Di Dalva, Daniel Freedman, Chris Giarmo, Tim Keiper, Tendayi Kuumba, Karl Mansfield, Mauro Refosco, Stéphane San Juan, Angie Swan and Bobby Wooten III. Watch the full performance now!

Mykki Blanco Releases 'That's Folks' Remix With Big Freedia
Mykki Blanco Releases 'That's Folks' Remix With Big Freedia
November 2, 2021

Mykki Blanco today shares a brand new remix of “That's Folks (ft. Big Freedia)” by the French producer, vocalist, DJ, performer, ballroom warrior and LGBTQ icon, Kiddy Smile. Deeply influenced by the sleazy, lazy feel of 80s and 90s house music and the fabulous legacy of the Ballroom scene, Kiddy Smile seeks to spread the retro love in his beats.

Mat Kearney Announces 2022 Headline Tour
Mat Kearney Announces 2022 Headline Tour
November 2, 2021

Multi-Platinum singer, songwriter and producer Mat Kearney – 2.5+ BILLION streams across platforms – has announced 2022 dates for his rescheduled January Flower headline tour. Tickets are on sale this Friday and a full list of confirmed tour dates can be found here. The deluxe version of Kearney's 2021 album January Flower was released last month.

The Brethren Release New Single 'Loving in the Moment'
The Brethren Release New Single 'Loving in the Moment'
November 2, 2021

The Brethren, a new country-rock group made up of award-winning, singer-songwriting brothers who formed as a band in the early days of the pandemic, have released their second single, a ballad entitled “Loving In The Moment'. Listen to the new single now!

Amazon Music to Premiere Season Two of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums Podcast
Amazon Music to Premiere Season Two of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums Podcast
November 2, 2021

Featured albums include The Beatles’ Let it Be, Britney Spears’ Blackout, Alice Coltrane’s Journey in Satchidananda, Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors, and Weezer’s “Blue” album. Listen to the trailer for the new season now!

Phillipa Soo Joins Andy Fickman's ONE TRUE LOVES
Phillipa Soo Joins Andy Fickman's ONE TRUE LOVES
November 2, 2021

Phillipa Soo has been announced to join Andy Fickman's new romantic drama One True Loves. The movie will also star Simu Liu and Luke Bracey. The film is the screen adaption of Taylor Jenkin Reid's bestselling novel of the same name.

TLC Announces New DR. PIMPLE POPPER Christmas Special
TLC Announces New DR. PIMPLE POPPER Christmas Special
November 2, 2021

t’s the most festive time of year as the holidays are in full gear and Dr. Sandra Lee is spreading cheer with the premiere of Dr. Pimple Popper: A Pimple Carol. The holidays are quickly approaching, and Dr. Lee is busy helping patients address their skin issues to look their very best before holiday photos, parties, and family gatherings.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for 14 PEAKS: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for 14 PEAKS: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
November 2, 2021

14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible explores Nepal’s deep connection to high-altitude mountaineering through the eyes of Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja, a fearless, fun-loving Nepali climber on a quest he dubs “Project Possible” - to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter mountains in just seven months, breaking the previous record of seven years. Watch now!

THE SIMPSONS Celebrate Disney Plus Day With New Animated Short
THE SIMPSONS Celebrate Disney Plus Day With New Animated Short
November 2, 2021

The Disney+ Day celebration is headed to Springfield in “The Simpsons in Plusaversary!” In the new short, “The Simpsons” host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list… except Homer. With friends from across the service and music fit for a Disney princess, Plusaversary is Springfield’s event of the year.

VIDEO: David Archuleta Releases New 'Beast' Single
VIDEO: David Archuleta Releases New 'Beast' Single
November 2, 2021

David Archuleta has revealed his latest single & video, “Beast”, it’s one of his more personal songs to date. The new track comes on the heels of his most recent release, “Movin’” which featured not one, but two versions of the song. Watch the new music video now!

ABC News Announces Coverage of the 2021 Election on Tuesday, November 2
ABC News Announces Coverage of the 2021 Election on Tuesday, November 2
November 2, 2021

“World News Tonight” anchor David Muir will lead coverage for the network’s special reports on results, 'Good Morning America' correspondents Stephanie Ramos and Kenneth Moton report from polling places in Virginia, “Nightline” with co-anchor Juju Chang will report on the high-stakes gubernatorial race.

G. Love Release Singles from New Album 'Coming Back Home For Christmas!'
G. Love Release Singles from New Album 'Coming Back Home For Christmas!'
November 2, 2021

Today, G. Love announced he will release a brand new holiday album Coming Back Home For Christmas! on November 26 via Thirty Tigers. In celebration of the forthcoming album, G. Love released two new singles “FreezeBQ” and “Christmas Joint.” Pre-order the new album now!

Spike Lee To Moderate 'Will Smith: An Evening Of Stories With Friends'
Spike Lee To Moderate 'Will Smith: An Evening Of Stories With Friends'
November 2, 2021

Academy Award® winner, Spike Lee, will moderate the upcoming event WILL SMITH: An Evening of Stories with Friends, taking place on November 9, 2021 at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. The event is in support of the upcoming release of the upcoming memoir Will, to be released November 9.

Neal Francis Shares New 'Problems' Single
Neal Francis Shares New 'Problems' Single
November 2, 2021

Singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis has shared his “Problems,” the latest single from his eagerly anticipated new album. “Problems” heralds Francis’s upcoming second LP, In Plain Sight, mixed by GRAMMY® Award winner Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, MGMT) and due on vinyl, CD, and digital formats this Friday, November 5.

Kristine Leschper Announces Debut Solo Album & Releases New Single
Kristine Leschper Announces Debut Solo Album & Releases New Single
November 2, 2021

Kristine Leschper (fka Mothers) announces her new album, The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door, with a self-directed video for its lead single “Ribbon.” The Opening, Or Closing Of A Door is available for pre-order now!



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