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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: Peacock Releases Trailer for THE GIRL IN THE WOODS
VIDEO: Peacock Releases Trailer for THE GIRL IN THE WOODS
September 27, 2021

It features Carrie (Stefanie Scott) a teenage runaway who’s anything but ordinary as she faces her demons and bonds with two new friends Nolan (Misha Osherovich) and Tasha (Sofia Bryant) to fight back.

Billy Idol & the Go Go's to Embark on 'Roadside' UK Tour in 2022
Billy Idol & the Go Go's to Embark on 'Roadside' UK Tour in 2022
September 27, 2021

The world’s favourite rebel Billy Idol is back and heading out on The Roadside Tour 2022 with some new music, a stack of timeless classics, and very special guests The Go-Go’s making their first UK appearance for 26 years.

Beck Bennett and Lauren Holt to Depart SNL; Season 47 Cast Announced!
Beck Bennett and Lauren Holt to Depart SNL; Season 47 Cast Announced!
September 27, 2021

Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Strong, Pete Davidson, Kenan Thompson and more will return to the new season of the hit comedy variety series, along with three new featured players, Aristotle Athari, James Austin Johnson and Sarah Sherman.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for LICORICE PIZZA Starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for LICORICE PIZZA Starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman
September 27, 2021

Licorice Pizza is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film tracks the treacherous navigation of first love.

THE TONY AWARDS PRESENT: BROADWAY'S BACK Special Scores 2.6 Million Viewers
THE TONY AWARDS PRESENT: BROADWAY'S BACK Special Scores 2.6 Million Viewers
September 27, 2021

Leslie Odom, Jr. hosted The Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back!, a special featuring performances and the live presentation of three Tony Awards, including Best Play, Best Revival of a Play and Best Musical.

H33RA Releases New Single 'Small Talk' Featuring Idris Jones
H33RA Releases New Single 'Small Talk' Featuring Idris Jones
September 27, 2021

H33RA has previously worked with 'Power' star Rotimi and hit-songwriter MNEK. He is co-signed by R&B star Kehlani.

Karen Dalton IN MY OWN TIME Documentary to Premiere in Theaters
Karen Dalton IN MY OWN TIME Documentary to Premiere in Theaters
September 27, 2021

Blues and folk singer Karen Dalton was a prominent figure in 1960s New York. Idolized by Bob Dylan and Nick Cave, Karen discarded the traditional trappings of success and led an unconventional life until her early death. Since most images of Karen have been lost or destroyed, the film uses new interviews or interviews to share Dalton's life.

VIDEO: Watch Jaded Star's New Music Video for 'Adrian'
VIDEO: Watch Jaded Star's New Music Video for 'Adrian'
September 27, 2021

Dynamic arrangements and unique songwriting that is reminiscent of old-school metal with a modern edge: the band's recent album 'Realign' is the charismatic and dynamic, beautiful but heavy, follow-up record that their fans have been waiting for.

Natalie Weiss Announces Cover of Demi Lovato's 'You Don't Do It For Me Anymore'
Natalie Weiss Announces Cover of Demi Lovato's 'You Don't Do It For Me Anymore'
September 27, 2021

Natalie Weiss is set to drop her cover of Demi Lovato's 'You Don't Do It For Me Anymore'. The track is also set to premiere with a new music video on Weiss' YouTube channel.

Review Roundup: The 74th Annual Tony Awards; What Are the Critics Saying?
Review Roundup: The 74th Annual Tony Awards; What Are the Critics Saying?
September 27, 2021

After two and a half years without Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards finally made their return! This year's presentation honored the outstanding shows, performances and artistry of the 2019-2020 Broadway season, which was brought to a halt by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VIDEO: Watch Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, & Jennifer Lawrence in a New DON'T LOOK UP Clip
VIDEO: Watch Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, & Jennifer Lawrence in a New DON'T LOOK UP Clip
September 27, 2021

The film tells the story of two low-level astronomers, who must go on a giant media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet that will destroy planet earth. The cast includes Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Rob Morgan, Mark Rylance, Ariana Grande, and more.

VIDEO: Watch a New Clip from RED NOTICE With Gal Godot, Dwayne Johnson, & Ryan Reynolds
VIDEO: Watch a New Clip from RED NOTICE With Gal Godot, Dwayne Johnson, & Ryan Reynolds
September 27, 2021

An Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world’s most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the top FBI profiler (Dwayne Johnson) and two rival criminals (Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds), there’s no telling what will happen.

VIDEO: Watch a New Teaser for STRANGER THINGS 4 on Netflix
VIDEO: Watch a New Teaser for STRANGER THINGS 4 on Netflix
September 27, 2021

Stranger Things welcomes you to the Creel House in a new teaser for the fourth season of the hit Netflix series. The series is set in the town of Hawkins, Indiana. After a boy vanishes into thin air, his close-knit group of friends and family search for answers and are pulled into a high-stakes and deadly series of events.

Sound City Ipswich Festival Will Return in Expanded Format
Sound City Ipswich Festival Will Return in Expanded Format
September 27, 2021

Performers will include BC Camplight and his band, Porridge Radio, Working Men's Club, Billy Nomates, Monster Florence, Grove, TrueMendous, Falle Nioke, Big Joanie, Harris Robbo, and more.

VIDEO: Watch Kristen Bell Voice Marge in a Song from the New SIMPSONS Musical Episode
VIDEO: Watch Kristen Bell Voice Marge in a Song from the New SIMPSONS Musical Episode
September 27, 2021

On Sunday's musical season 33 premiere episode of The Simpsons, Broadway alum Sara Chase voiced the role of Sasha Reed, Marge's high school theatre rival. Watch Marge confront Sasha in this new musical clip from the episode!

Billy Strings Releases New Album 'Renewal' Today
Billy Strings Releases New Album 'Renewal' Today
September 24, 2021

With the record’s sixteen tracks, Strings shares a more personal and honest perspective through his songwriting, while incorporating his wide range of influences with elements of bluegrass, classic rock, metal, psychedelic music and more.

Angus Gill Releases New LP 'The Scrapbook'
Angus Gill Releases New LP 'The Scrapbook'
September 24, 2021

Angus Gill has released The Scrapbook, an 11-song treasure trove of heartfelt bluegrass recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The album, out via Rivershack Records/MGM, features Gill backed by a stellar lineup of Grammy-winning musicians and affords him the chance to show a different side to his well-honed songwriting and musicianship.

New York Times' New CONTROLLING BRITNEY SPEARS Documentary Airs Tonight
New York Times' New CONTROLLING BRITNEY SPEARS Documentary Airs Tonight
September 24, 2021

A followup to their initial release, the documentary will reveal new court documents, allegations, and alleged surveillance surrounding Britney Spears' controversial conservatorship.

Wrabel Releases 'these words are all for you' Album
Wrabel Releases 'these words are all for you' Album
September 24, 2021

Wrabel has toured alongside and collaborated with P!nk, has co-writing/performance credits alongside the likes of Kesha, Marshmello, Celeste, Backstreet Boys, Ellie Goulding, Louis Tomlinson, Louis the Child, Wafia, Cash Cash, and more.

VIDEO: Jason Halogen Releases 'Ruxpin in the Attic' & Announces Debut Album
VIDEO: Jason Halogen Releases 'Ruxpin in the Attic' & Announces Debut Album
September 24, 2021

Halogen is an award-winning, multi-instrumental singer-songwriter, film composer, producer, and audio engineer, whose combination of anthemic pop, rock, and psychedelia has earned him comparisons to artists ranging from Matthew Sweet, Oasis, R.E.M., Death Cab For Cutie, Pink Floyd, and more. 



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