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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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Staci Griesbach Reimagines Dolly Parton's 'Coat of Many Colors' in New Digital 45 Tribute
Staci Griesbach Reimagines Dolly Parton's 'Coat of Many Colors' in New Digital 45 Tribute
September 24, 2021

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors,” vocalist Staci Griesbach honors the global songwriting and performing icon with 'My Dolly Parton Songbook', a Digital 45 release reimagining two of Parton’s classics, the title track and 'Here You Come Again'.  

Janelle Monáe and the African American Policy Forum Release 'Say Her Name'
Janelle Monáe and the African American Policy Forum Release 'Say Her Name'
September 24, 2021

The 17-minute single features Kimberlé Crenshaw, Janelle Monáe, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Chlöe x Halle, Tierra Whack, Isis V., Zoë Kravitz, Brittany Howard, Asiahn, Mj Rodriguez, Jovian Zayne, Angela Rye, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Alicia Garza.

Coldplay & BTS Release 'My Universe' Collaboration
Coldplay & BTS Release 'My Universe' Collaboration
September 24, 2021

The song’s official lyric video, which is available now, features handwritten lyrics from both groups, in both English and Korean. Coldplay have also teased the song’s Dave Meyers-directed official music video, as “coming very soon”.

Joshua Speers Shares New Single 'Don't Stop Loving Me'
Joshua Speers Shares New Single 'Don't Stop Loving Me'
September 24, 2021

An ode to long-distance love, the song comes alongside a beautifully raw and intimate official video directed by frequent collaborator Gus Black. Speers describes it as the lovechild of Bruce Springsteen and Carly Rae Jepsen.

TOM PETTY: SOMEWHERE YOU FEEL FREE Documentary to be Released in Theaters; Watch a Clip
TOM PETTY: SOMEWHERE YOU FEEL FREE Documentary to be Released in Theaters; Watch a Clip
September 23, 2021

Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers offers a unique look into the creative mastery and turbulent personal life of the legendary rock star, and captures the period of 1993-1995, when Tom worked with legendary producer Rick Rubin for the first time. Watch a clip from the documentary.

BWW Album Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Continues to Shine with New Film Soundtrack
BWW Album Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Continues to Shine with New Film Soundtrack
September 24, 2021

The film adaption of Dear Evan Hansen is in theaters today. The soundtrack features Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Never, Julianne Moore, Danny Pino, Colton Ryan, Amandla Stenberg, and Nik Dodani. Additional bonus tracks feature SZA, Sam Smith, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Summer Walker, Finneas, and Tori Kelly.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of JAGGED LITTLE PILL Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
September 23, 2021

New cast members Heidi Blickenstaff and Morgan Dudley joined the cast of Jagged Little Pill on Good Morning America to perform a mashup of 'Thank U' and 'You Learn'.

Palm Ghosts Release 'Bloodlight'; Announce New Album
Palm Ghosts Release 'Bloodlight'; Announce New Album
September 23, 2021

Compared to their previous releases, Palm Ghosts' new album The Lost Frequency is different. It hearkens back to before this life in stasis, back to when things were almost normal, which is what we are all clamoring for again - normalcy…a sense of calm after a year lost.  

Billy Eichner's Sets All-LGBTQ+ Cast For New Rom-Com BROS
Billy Eichner's Sets All-LGBTQ+ Cast For New Rom-Com BROS
September 23, 2021

The cast features Eichner, who is the first openly gay man to co-write and star in his own major studio film, TS Madison, Natalie Morales, Guillermo Diaz, Guy Branum, Miss Lawrence, and Symone!

VIDEO: Hulu Reveals Season 3 Teaser for THE ORVILLE: NEW HORIZONS
VIDEO: Hulu Reveals Season 3 Teaser for THE ORVILLE: NEW HORIZONS
September 23, 2021

The cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr and Anne Winters.

Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
September 23, 2021

As president, Davis will oversee the operations of Disney Branded Television including programming, strategy, development, current, production, casting, business affairs and marketing for scripted, unscripted and animation for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.

SHOWTIME Revives DEXTER 'Wrap-Up' Podcast for New Reboot
SHOWTIME Revives DEXTER 'Wrap-Up' Podcast for New Reboot
September 23, 2021

SHOWTIME breathes new life into the official Dexter companion podcast with the premiere of Dexter: New Blood Wrap-Up With Scott Reynolds, hosted by Reynolds, executive producer and writer for the much-anticipated special event series Dexter: New Blood.

Katy Perry Teams With Spotify for New 'Music in Color' Experience
Katy Perry Teams With Spotify for New 'Music in Color' Experience
September 23, 2021

Behr Paint Company has tapped singer-songwriter Katy Perry and leading audio streaming service Spotify to launch 'Music in Color' by BEHR, an interactive audio representation of colors Katy Perry experiences through music.

TBS Renews FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE For Season 7
TBS Renews FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE For Season 7
September 23, 2021

“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” remains a trailblazing force in late-night, continuing to use political satire to entertain, educate, and empower viewers while keeping the government in check. Production on season seven will begin early next year.

A SOLDIER'S PLAY to be Adapted into a Limited Series Starring David Alan Grier
A SOLDIER'S PLAY to be Adapted into a Limited Series Starring David Alan Grier
September 23, 2021

The Tony-nominated play will be adapted into a limited series. David Alan Grier, who is nominated for a Tony award for his role as Sgt. Vernon Water in the play, will play the character's father in the new limited series. 

VIDEO: Big Red Machine Shares 'Magnolia' Visualizer
VIDEO: Big Red Machine Shares 'Magnolia' Visualizer
September 23, 2021

The group's recent album 'How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?' featured collaborations with Anaïs Mitchell, Taylor Swift, Robin Pecknold, and more. The group consists of Aaron Dressner of The National and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.

VIDEO: See Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in the Official Trailer for SPENCER
VIDEO: See Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in the Official Trailer for SPENCER
September 23, 2021

The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charleshas long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairsand a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. SPENCER is an imagining of what might have happened during those few fateful days.

BWW Exclusive: Watch THE SIMPSONS Go Broadway in a Clip From the Upcoming Musical Episode
BWW Exclusive: Watch THE SIMPSONS Go Broadway in a Clip From the Upcoming Musical Episode
September 23, 2021

Broadway alum Sara Chase voices the role of Sasha, performing a musical number in which she references Broadway favorites such as Stephen Sondheim, Sutton Foster, Patti LuPone, and more! Learn about the episode and watch a clip from the episode.

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases Trailer for MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases Trailer for MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION
September 23, 2021

The special will guest star Darren Criss, John Stamos, Taraji P. Henson, Ed Asner, Danny Trejo, Will Arnett, and more alongside the Muppets.

DUNE, SOPRANOS Prequel & More to Come to HBO Max in October
DUNE, SOPRANOS Prequel & More to Come to HBO Max in October
September 23, 2021

HBO Max has announced its October lineup, including The Many Saints of Newark, Succession, Insecure, and Love Life. In the Heights will return to the streamer.



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