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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: Watch a New Trailer for Lin Manuel Miranda's ENCANTO
VIDEO: Watch a New Trailer for Lin Manuel Miranda's ENCANTO
September 29, 2021

Walt Disney Animation Studios shared a new trailer and poster this morning showcasing its upcoming feature film “Encanto', which features original music by Lin Manuel Miranda. It was also revealed this morning that John Leguizamo has joined the voice cast.

VIDEO: San Fermin Releases 'My First Life' Music Video With Wye Oak
VIDEO: San Fermin Releases 'My First Life' Music Video With Wye Oak
September 28, 2021

San Fermin have announced their forthcoming collaborative compilation entitled 'In This House'. The compilation will be released on December 10 and will feature collaborations with Nico Muhly, Sorcha Richardson, Thao Nguyen, Wye Oak, Attacca Quartet, The Districts, and Wild Pink.

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals His Dog Was Almost Cast in SEA WALL / A LIFE
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals His Dog Was Almost Cast in SEA WALL / A LIFE
September 28, 2021

When discussing his recent role in Sea Wall / A Life on Broadway, Gyllenhaal tells the story of the early conception of the production, including the possibility of his dog being part of the performance.

IDLES Release 'The Beachland Ballroom' Single from 'Crawler' Album
IDLES Release 'The Beachland Ballroom' Single from 'Crawler' Album
September 28, 2021

First single “The Beachland Ballroom,” named after the iconic Ohio venue, is an honest-to-goodness soul song featuring a gorgeous, gripping vocal performance from frontman Joe Talbot. It’s available to stream now and is accompanied by an official video directed by LOOSE.

VIDEO: Nessa Barrett Releases New Music Video for 'pretty poison'
VIDEO: Nessa Barrett Releases New Music Video for 'pretty poison'
September 28, 2021

Earlier this month, Nessa released her anxiously awaited debut pretty poison EP, which featured hit single “i hope ur miserable until ur dead.” This is the second of 5 special videos that Nessa’s created for the EP.

Irene Taylor Will Direct New Céline Dion Documentary
Irene Taylor Will Direct New Céline Dion Documentary
September 28, 2021

The documentary is approved by Dion and will include her full participation and support. With more than 250 millions albums sold around the world, Celine is one of the most immediately recognized, widely respected and successful performers in pop music history.

Don Toliver Announces New Album 'Life of a Don'
Don Toliver Announces New Album 'Life of a Don'
September 28, 2021

Don Toliver has announced that his sophomore album 'Life of a Don' is set for an October 8th release date. Watch the album trailer below, featuring unreleased track “Xscape.”

Ingrid Michaelson Announces 'Songs For The Season – Deluxe Edition'
Ingrid Michaelson Announces 'Songs For The Season – Deluxe Edition'
September 28, 2021

Originally released in October 2018, the project’s new deluxe edition of her festive ‘Songs For The Season’ project will debut five new tracks – including an original duet with Zooey Deschanel titled “Merry Christmas, Happy New Year.”

VIDEO: Watch the Teaser for Season 11 of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
VIDEO: Watch the Teaser for Season 11 of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
September 28, 2021

The comedy series continues to prove how seemingly trivial details of one's day-to-day life – a cold cup of coffee, a stained shirt, a missing toothbrush – can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events. To keep the narrative spontaneous, the series is shot without a script and cast members are given scene outlines and improvise lines as they go.

Years & Years Releases Single 'Crave' From New Album 'Night Call'
Years & Years Releases Single 'Crave' From New Album 'Night Call'
September 28, 2021

Years & Years has previously worked with artists such as Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue. He began the year with a leading role in the critically acclaimed HBO Max drama ‘It’s A Sin’, which brought the fight against HIV/Aids back into the public conversation like never before.

Diplo Shares New Song 'Promises' With Paul Woolford & Kareen Lomax
Diplo Shares New Song 'Promises' With Paul Woolford & Kareen Lomax
September 28, 2021

The producer previously released “Electricity” with Dua Lipa topped charts worldwide and won a Grammy. The ten-time Grammy-nominated artist has also worked closely with artists including Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Madonna and Bad Bunny among others.

Pandora Music News - Pandora Radio to Launch a Happy Place Station Suite Celebrating Feel-Good Music
Pandora Music News - Pandora Radio to Launch a Happy Place Station Suite Celebrating Feel-Good Music
September 28, 2021

8 new stations to include favorite songs from Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X, Kelsea Ballerini & more, guaranteed to put a spring in your step with Pandora Music on Pandora Radio.

Leslie Jordan Announces One-Night-Only Nashville Concert Performance
Leslie Jordan Announces One-Night-Only Nashville Concert Performance
September 28, 2021

Leslie Jordan has announced Leslie Jordan and Friends: Company’s Comin’ to the Ryman. The one-night-only event will feature Jordan and several surprise guests performing songs from his new album Company’s Comin’ at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 Soundtrack to Feature Christina Aguilera, Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg & More
THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 Soundtrack to Feature Christina Aguilera, Megan Thee Stallion, Snoop Dogg & More
September 28, 2021

Get a sneak peek of the new Addams Family theme song. The Addams Family 2 returns on Friday, October 1 with the launch of the soundtrack featuring: a new collab from Megan Thee Stallion, Maluma and Rock Mafia; Christina Aguilera's new rendition of the famous theme song; as well as Snoop Dogg, October London, & DJ Battlecat!

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for 13 MINUTES by Lindsay Gossling
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for 13 MINUTES by Lindsay Gossling
September 28, 2021

The cast features Amy Smart, Thora Birch, Peter Facinelli, Trace Adkins, Paz Vega, Anne Heche, Sophia Vassilieva, and Laura Spencer.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
September 28, 2021

Nya, Nasia Thomas, and Harper Miles perform 'Salty Teardrops' as the Radio in Caroline, or Change. The production's lead, Sharon D. Clarke, introduced this morning's performance.

VIDEO: PBS to Debut LETTERS TO ELOISA José Lezama Lima Documentary
VIDEO: PBS to Debut LETTERS TO ELOISA José Lezama Lima Documentary
September 28, 2021

Weaving together the public and the private, the literary and the political, the film reveals how Lezama’s voice, at first amplified by the revolution’s cultural policies, was ultimately silenced by the absence of creative freedom in Cuba during its most tumultuous decades.

Deep Sea Diver Release New Cover of Alanis Morissette's 'One Hand in My Pocket'
Deep Sea Diver Release New Cover of Alanis Morissette's 'One Hand in My Pocket'
September 28, 2021

Lead singer Jessica Dobson said she wanted to release the song in honor of the 20th anniversary of 'Jagged Little Pill'. The song was recorded in Dobson's home studio with Damien Jurado.

MUNYA Releases 'Tonight, Tonight' Cover from Upcoming Album
MUNYA Releases 'Tonight, Tonight' Cover from Upcoming Album
September 28, 2021

MUNYA, a.k.a producer, singer, songwriter and performer Josie Boivin, recently announced her long-awaited self-written, self-produced and self-recorded debut album Voyage to Mars. She has now shared her cover of Smashing Pumpkins' 'Tonight, Tonight'.

Sarah Perrotta to Release New 'Blue to Gold' Album
Sarah Perrotta to Release New 'Blue to Gold' Album
September 28, 2021

The album will feature collaborations with Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel), Sara Lee (Gang of Four, The B52s, The League of Gentlemen), Marc Shulman (Suzanne Vega), Bill Dillon (Robbie Robertson), Gerry Leonard (David Bowie), Daniel Weiss (Joan Osbourne) and Rupert Greenall (The Fixx). 



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