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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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Folk Legend Sylvia Tyson to Release Final Album In November
Folk Legend Sylvia Tyson to Release Final Album In November
September 19, 2023

Tyson’s impact on popular culture has been immeasurable. A pillar of the Greenwich Village folk scene from the late ’50s through the ’60s as half of the groundbreaking Ian & Sylvia, the duo headlined NYC’s Carnegie Hall and topped the Billboard charts, all while championing Village contemporaries Bob Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot.

Poolside Releases New Single 'We Could Be Falling In Love'
Poolside Releases New Single 'We Could Be Falling In Love'
September 19, 2023

The hypnotic disco rhythm builds up to a brilliant beat drop accompanied by Poolside’s romantic ballad of vocals. “We Could Be Falling In Love” balances the sounds of a vibrant nightclub with the lyrics of an intimate date night. The single comes with a visualizer that Poolside filmed during his recent show at The Bellwether.

London's Talk Show Share Pulsing New Single 'Closer'
London's Talk Show Share Pulsing New Single 'Closer'
September 19, 2023

Produced by Gorillaz’ Remi Kabaka Jr., the pulsing track draws on everything from The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy to Nine Inch Nails and The KLF, the band leans into the raw, primal sound at the intersection of techno, electronic, industrial, and rock music that informed their 2022 EP Touch The Ground.

Video: Glen Hansard Shares Video For New Track 'There's No Mountain'
Video: Glen Hansard Shares Video For New Track 'There's No Mountain'
September 19, 2023

Irish musician Glen Hansard is sharing the new song “There’s No Mountain”. The song points forward, to the virtue of simply pressing on, despite cataclysms global and personal that might challenge any stable orbit. Watch the new music video now!

Dave Matthews Band Announces Spring 2024 European/UK Headline Tour
Dave Matthews Band Announces Spring 2024 European/UK Headline Tour
September 19, 2023

Dave Matthews Band will launch its first tour of Europe and the United Kingdom in five years on April 2 at AFAS Live In Amsterdam. The 19-date headline run will take the band to 14 countries in total and includes a two-night stand at London’s Royal Albert Hall (April 24 and 25). Check out the tour dates now!

FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Plans' Climbs to No. 20 on Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart and No. 25 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart
FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Plans' Climbs to No. 20 on Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart and No. 25 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart
September 19, 2023

FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Plans,” which was released through Damon Elliott's Kind Music Group on Aug. 11, continues to blaze a trail across streaming and radio, climbing to No. 25 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and rising to No. 20 on Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart this week.

Video: Watch the Trailer for DREAM SCENARIO Starring Nicolas Cage
Video: Watch the Trailer for DREAM SCENARIO Starring Nicolas Cage
September 19, 2023

Watch the official trailer for DREAM SCENARIO, a razor-sharp comedy starring a never-better Nicolas Cage, alongside Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera, Tim Meadows, Dylan Gelula, and Dylan Baker. Watch the new trailer video now!

Video: Watch John Waters Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Introduced By HAIRSPRAY Star Ricki Lake
Video: Watch John Waters Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Introduced By HAIRSPRAY Star Ricki Lake
September 19, 2023

John Waters is known for his 1988 film Hairspray, was remade as a Tony Award-winning musical on Broadway. But in John Waters' 1988 original, it was an 18-year-old Ricki Lake who was first tapped to play the lead role of Tracy Turnblad. Watch a video of Lake and Waters' full speeches, along with the unveiling of the star now!

Angelique Cabral Joins Ariana DeBose In Disney's WISH Movie Musical
Angelique Cabral Joins Ariana DeBose In Disney's WISH Movie Musical
September 18, 2023

Angelique Cabral has joined the voice cast of Disney's upcoming animated movie musical, Wish. Cabral plays Queen Amaya, joining Chris Pine as King Magnifico and Oscar winner Ariana DeBose as Asha. The film features original songs by Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice. Watch the video tease trailer now!

Photos: Check Out Original HAIRSPRAY Costumes New John Waters Exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Photos: Check Out Original HAIRSPRAY Costumes New John Waters Exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
September 18, 2023

John Waters: Pope of Trash opened at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures over the weekend. The exhibition includes the costumes from Waters' Hairspray film, which inspired the Tony-winning musical of the same name. Props from Waters' 1990 film Cry Baby, also inspired a Broadway musical, are also featured. Check out photos!

Loraine James to Release 'Gentle Confrontation' Album This Friday
Loraine James to Release 'Gentle Confrontation' Album This Friday
September 18, 2023

Earlier this spring, Loraine shared the lead singles “2003,” “Déjà Vu,” and “I DM U.” Later this month, she embarks on a string of North American tour dates, tickets available now! The album was made while listening to math rock and emo-electronic such as DNTEL, Lusine, and Telefon Tel Aviv, which drew her back to her adolescence.

ABC News Renews IMPACT x NIGHTLINE For Season Two on Hulu
ABC News Renews IMPACT x NIGHTLINE For Season Two on Hulu
September 18, 2023

Featuring hard-hitting investigative reporting from ABC News anchors Diane Sawyer, Juju Chang and Janai Norman, plus correspondents Rachel Scott, Matt Rivers, Selina Wang, Megan Ryte and more, the new season takes viewers into the field each week to examine the headlines, giving audiences new insight.

THE SIMPSONS Season 34 Coming to Disney+ In October
THE SIMPSONS Season 34 Coming to Disney+ In October
September 18, 2023

Season 34 also marks an exciting milestone – the 750th episode of “The Simpsons” titled “Homer’s Adventures Through The Windshield Glass.” The season features guest voice appearances from Fred Armisen, Anna Faris, Will Forte, Simu Liu, Lizzo, Rob Lowe, Melissa McCarthy, Jade Novah, Aubrey Plaza, John Roberts, and more.

EmiSunshine Drops New Single 'The Boy I Never Loved' From Upcoming Bluegrass Album
EmiSunshine Drops New Single 'The Boy I Never Loved' From Upcoming Bluegrass Album
September 18, 2023

“The Boy I Never Loved” features performances by EmiSunsine (ukulele and vocals), Randall Hamilton (bass), Bobby Hill (percussion), Justin Moses (guitar, banjo, fiddle), Addie Levy (mandolin), and James Adkins (guitar). The song is the first single to be released from her forthcoming bluegrass album SIDESHOW.

Hexic Releases 11-Track Imaginative Odessey 'Archetype'
Hexic Releases 11-Track Imaginative Odessey 'Archetype'
September 18, 2023

Designed with precision and an acute sense for storytelling, this album invites listeners to a whimsically orchestrated, bass-infused universe adorned with playful narratives and surprising turns.  A daring fusion of genres promises to captivate a vast spectrum of listeners, ‘Archetype’ is out now and available to stream.

Video: Watch the QUANTUM LEAP Season Two Trailer
Video: Watch the QUANTUM LEAP Season Two Trailer
September 18, 2023

The series stars Raymond Lee (“Dr. Ben Song”), Caitlin Bassett (“Addison Augustine”), Ernie Hudson (“Herbert ‘Magic’ Williams”), Mason Alexander Park (“Ian Wright”), Nanrisa Lee (“Jenn Chu”), along with newly added Season 2 series regulars Eliza Taylor (“Hannah Carson”) and Peter Gadiot (“Tom Westfall”). Watch the video trailer now!

MAXINE'S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY to Premiere at AFI Festival
MAXINE'S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY to Premiere at AFI Festival
September 18, 2023

MAXINE’S BABY: THE TYLER PERRY STORY, directed by Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz, grants the audience unfettered access to the inner world of Tyler Perry, whose story has never fully been told, as he becomes a father and a media mogul with a mission to pave his own road to the top. The film is a profound lesson on remembering where you came from.

Gideon King & City Blog Drop Soul-Stirring Single 'Skunks Misery Road'
Gideon King & City Blog Drop Soul-Stirring Single 'Skunks Misery Road'
September 18, 2023

The band is rounded out by drummer Jake Goldbas, drums, percussion (Dave Brubeck, Aretha Franklin, Christian McBride, and the Broadway productions of The Color Purple and Dear Evan Hansen), Jeff Hanley, bass (Will Bernard, Morgan James, Doug Wamble), Christian McGhee drums, percussion (Lauryn Hill, Billy Porter, AJ Mitchell), and more.

Sherri Shepherd Addresses the Strikes During Season Two Premiere of Talk Show
Sherri Shepherd Addresses the Strikes During Season Two Premiere of Talk Show
September 18, 2023

During the season two premiere of her talk show, Sherri Shepherd addressed the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes and why her talk show is not affected by them. Read what Shepherd had to say about being a member of SAG-AFTRA and her response to AI! Watch the video clip now.

COOPER'S BAR Season Two Returns In October on IFC and AMC+
COOPER'S BAR Season Two Returns In October on IFC and AMC+
September 18, 2023

Cooper’s Bar, starring Emmy nominee Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul) and Lou Mustillo (Mike & Molly), returns. The six-part second season includes a two-episode recap of Season One followed by four brand new half-hour episodes featuring special guest stars Whitney Cummings (Good for You) and Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul), among others.



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