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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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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!

VIDEO: Bruce Willis & Jesse Metcalfe Star in the FORTRESS Trailer
VIDEO: Bruce Willis & Jesse Metcalfe Star in the FORTRESS Trailer
November 11, 2021

In this dazzling action cyber-thriller, Bruce Willis (Pulp Fiction) plays Robert, a retired CIA agent living at a secret resort in the woods. One day, his estranged son drives to the camp for a visit — but he’s followed by Robert’s old nemesis, Balzary (Chad Michael Murray, “One Tree Hill”).

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MIXTAPE on Netflix Starring Julie Bowen
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MIXTAPE on Netflix Starring Julie Bowen
November 11, 2021

On the eve of Y2k, Mixtape follows the orphaned, awkward 12-year-old Beverly Moody (Gemma Brooke Allen) discovers a broken mixtape crafted by her teen parents who died in a car accident when she was a baby. The film also stars Audrey Hsieh, Olga Petsa, Jackson Rathbone, with Nick Thune and Julie Bowen.

Flowerkid Releases Debut EP 'Everyone Has a Breaking Point'
Flowerkid Releases Debut EP 'Everyone Has a Breaking Point'
November 11, 2021

flowerkid, the moniker of singer-songwriter-producer Flynn Sant, has shared his transcendent debut EP everyone has a breaking point, available everywhere now. The EP features singles like ‘miss andry’, the collaboration ‘It’s Happening Again’ with KUCKA, ‘vodka orange juice’ and ‘I Met The Devil At 4 Years Old’, ‘Take Two’ and ‘Why Bother'.

VIDEO: Luke Combs Debuts New Song During CMA AWARDS
VIDEO: Luke Combs Debuts New Song During CMA AWARDS
November 11, 2021

Country superstar Luke Combs won Entertainer of the Year at last night’s 55th Annual CMA Awards. Combs also surprised the world with the release of his new song, “Doin’ This,” coinciding with his live debut of the song during the CMA Awards broadcast.

OWN Announces SONG & STORY: AMAZING GRACE Film
OWN Announces SONG & STORY: AMAZING GRACE Film
November 11, 2021

OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network announces “Song & Story: Amazing Grace,” a new original film starring Bresha Webb (“Run The World”) and Getenesh Berhe (“Cinema Of Sleep”) Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer and actress Karen Clark Sheard. “Song & Story” is a new collection of movies inspired by seminal songs known as anthems for womanhood.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases VOIR Documentary Series Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases VOIR Documentary Series Trailer
November 11, 2021

VOIR is a series of visual essays  celebrating Cinema and the personal connection we each have to the stories we see on the big screen. From intimate personal histories to insights on character and craft, each episode reminds us why Cinema holds a special place in our lives.

BWW Exclusive: Annabella Sciorra to Guest-Star on THE BLACKLIST
BWW Exclusive: Annabella Sciorra to Guest-Star on THE BLACKLIST
November 11, 2021

Sciorra plays the episode’s titular “blacklister,” “the avenging angel,” a character who will use any means necessary to return what has been unjustly stolen. The show also stars stars James Spader, Amir Arison, and Hisham Tawfiq. Check out exclusive new photos of Sciorra in the episode now!

VIDEO: Uzo Aduba Talks Returning to Broadway in CLYDE'S on LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan
VIDEO: Uzo Aduba Talks Returning to Broadway in CLYDE'S on LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan
November 11, 2021

Uzo Aduba appeared on LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan this morning to discuss returning to Broadway in the new play Clyde's. Watch Aduba discuss her character in the full interview with Ryan Seacrest and guest-host Alexandra Wentworth now!

Lori McKenna Announces Holiday EP 'Christmas Is Right Here'
Lori McKenna Announces Holiday EP 'Christmas Is Right Here'
November 11, 2021

In addition to writing songs for a multitude of award-winning artists including Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Hunter Hayes and Reba McEntire, Lori McKenna also co-wrote “Always Remember Us This Way,” which was featured in the Academy Award-winning 2018 film, A Star Is Born. Pre-save the new EP now!

VIDEO: Jack White Releases 'Take Me Back' Music Video
VIDEO: Jack White Releases 'Take Me Back' Music Video
November 11, 2021

Jack White has announced the upcoming release of two brand new albums – his first new full-length collections in over four years. Fear of the Dawn arrives everywhere via Third Man Records on April 8, 2022 and Entering Heaven Alive will follow on July 22, 2022. Fear of the Dawn & Entering Heaven Alive are available for pre-order on vinyl and CD now.

Pinegrove Releases 'Alaska' From New Album '11:11'
Pinegrove Releases 'Alaska' From New Album '11:11'
November 11, 2021

Self-produced with mixing by Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie, The Decemberists, Tegan & Sara), 11:11 is the band’s fifth studio album following 2020’s Marigold. They shared their lead single “Alaska'. Plus, check out their upcoming tour dates!

Photos: Inside the TICK, TICK...BOOM! Red Carpet Premiere at the AFI Fest
Photos: Inside the TICK, TICK...BOOM! Red Carpet Premiere at the AFI Fest
November 11, 2021

Last night, Netflix hosted the World Premiere of tick, tick...BOOM! with cast members Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Judith Light and Vanessa Hudgens, and director Lin-Manuel Miranda. tick, tick…BOOM!, is an adaptation of the musical by Jonathan Larson, who revolutionized theater as the creator of Rent.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases THE HAND OF GOD Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases THE HAND OF GOD Trailer
November 11, 2021

Netflix has released the trailer for The Hand of God, Italy's official submission for best international film at the 94th Academy Awards. The film will be released in select theaters December 3  and on Netflix December 15, 2021. From writer and director Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty), comes the story of a young man’s heartbreak and liberation.

Taylor Swift Reveals Poster for 'All Too Well' Short Film Starring Sadie Sink & Dylan O'Brien
Taylor Swift Reveals Poster for 'All Too Well' Short Film Starring Sadie Sink & Dylan O'Brien
November 11, 2021

Taylor Swift shared the poster for her upcoming 'All Too Well' short film, starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. Swift also directed and stars in the new film. The video will release alongside 'Red (Taylor's Version)', the highly-anticipated 30-track re-recorded version of Swift's Grammy-nominated 2012 LP.



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