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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: Netflix Drops Kanye West Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Drops Kanye West Documentary Trailer
February 4, 2022

A landmark documentary event presented in three acts from Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah, jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy is an intimate and revealing portrait of Kanye West’s experience, showcasing both his formative days trying to break through and his life today as a global brand and artist. Watch the new trailer now!

Charlie Andrews Joins Disney As Executive Vice President, Live-Action & Alternative Series
Charlie Andrews Joins Disney As Executive Vice President, Live-Action & Alternative Series
February 4, 2022

Among Disney Branded Television's upcoming premieres are the original movie 'Sneakerella,' 'ZOMBIES 3,' 'National Treasure,' 'American Born Chinese,' the limited musical series 'Beauty and the Beast' (working title), 'The Crossover,' 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' 'The Spiderwick Chronicles,' 'SATURDAYS,' 'The Santa Clause,' and the feature documentary 'Mickey: Story of a Mouse.'

Deborah Allen Announces First New Album in a Decade 'The Art of Dreaming'
Deborah Allen Announces First New Album in a Decade 'The Art of Dreaming'
February 4, 2022

Country music's Deborah Allen is returning to the scene with her first album of all-new material in a decade. The GRAMMY-nominated singer today announced the upcoming release of The Art of Dreaming. 'Blue Collar Baby,' the album's first single dropped today. Pre-order the new album now!

Swami John Reis Announces Long-Awaited Debut Solo Album 'Ride The Wild Night'
Swami John Reis Announces Long-Awaited Debut Solo Album 'Ride The Wild Night'
February 4, 2022

Ride The Wild Night is neither completely similar nor dissimilar to Reis’ previous bands (Hot Snakes, Night Marchers, The Sultans, Rocket From The Crypt, Drive Like Jehu), yet the sound is immediately familiar and assuring. The music is an amalgam of Sixties folk-punk, Seventies punk-punk and pre-Vietnam War rock ’n’ roll.

Erika Lewis Announces 'A Walk Around The Sun' Album
Erika Lewis Announces 'A Walk Around The Sun' Album
February 4, 2022

Singer-songwriter Erika Lewis is set to release her anticipated album A Walk Around The Sun, a series of lyrical vignettes that examine the margins between love and loss. Produced by John James Tourville (The Deslondes) and recorded in Nashville at Andrija Tokic’s The Bomb Shelter, A Walk Around the Sun features 11 all-original songs.

Ali Sperry Releases New Single 'In My Dreams'
Ali Sperry Releases New Single 'In My Dreams'
February 4, 2022

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ali Sperry has released “In Your Dreams,” the latest from her forthcoming LP In Front Of Us. Co-written with and featuring friend and fellow artist Carey Ott, “In Your Dreams” features musical contributions from Adam Meisterhans, Kai Welch, Jamie Dick, Owen Biddle, and Sarah Dugas.

VIDEO: NBC Shares JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION Olympic Spot
VIDEO: NBC Shares JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION Olympic Spot
February 4, 2022

NBC has shared a new TV spot for Jurassic World Dominion. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard star as Owen Grady and Claire Dearing and are joined by Academy Award® winner Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum, who reprise their roles as Dr. Ellie Sattler, Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ian Malcolm. 

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY Trailer
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY Trailer
February 4, 2022

Apple TV+ today debuts the trailer for “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” the highly anticipated limited series executive produced by and starring Oscar nominee Samuel L. Jackson. “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” is based on the novel by best-selling author Walter Mosley, who adapted the story for the screen and serves as executive producer.

Joesef Releases New Single 'It's Been A Little Heavy Lately'
Joesef Releases New Single 'It's Been A Little Heavy Lately'
February 4, 2022

Joesef has been intent on “expanding my horizons”, musically and emotionally, and spent most of last year working with producer Barney Lister (Joy Crookes, Celeste), with “It’s Been A Little Heavy Lately” an example of the exceptional collaboration. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out Joesef's upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: AMC Shares RAGDOLL Thriller Series Trailer
VIDEO: AMC Shares RAGDOLL Thriller Series Trailer
February 4, 2022

This six-part original series is from the award-winning producers of Killing Eve and features similar mind-blowing plot twists, intense characters and dark humor. Ragdoll stars Henry Lloyd-Hughes (The Irregulars, Killing Eve), Thalissa Teixeira (Too Close, The Musketeers) and Lucy Hale (The Hating Game, Pretty Little Liars).

WEST SIDE STORY Soundtrack Released on 2-LP Vinyl
WEST SIDE STORY Soundtrack Released on 2-LP Vinyl
February 4, 2022

West Side Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 2-LP vinyl has been released in three formats, including 2-LP set, black vinyl; a 2-LP set Walmart Exclusive, blue vinyl; and 2-LP set Target Exclusive, red vinyl and poster. Purchase the new vinyl variants now!

Photos: Apple Releases First Look at Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman & More in ROAR
Photos: Apple Releases First Look at Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman & More in ROAR
February 4, 2022

Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under “Roar” and features an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”), who also executive produces; Cynthia Erivo; Issa Rae; Merritt Wever; Alison Brie; Betty Gilpin; and Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart and Kara Hayward.  

Greg Berlanti to Receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award at the PGA Awards
Greg Berlanti to Receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award at the PGA Awards
February 4, 2022

Greg’s upcoming feature projects include Amazon’s My Policeman directed by Michael Grandage, starring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin; an Untitled Rock Hudson Biopic, which he will direct; Red, White and Royal Blue; Be More Chill, and HBO Max’s Moonshot. The film division of his company, has an exclusive first-look feature film deal with Netflix. 

Sam Weber Releases Acclaimed New Album 'Get Free'
Sam Weber Releases Acclaimed New Album 'Get Free'
February 4, 2022

Coming face-to-face with the realities of record-making in the pandemic age, Canadian-born songwriter and guitarist Sam Weber—along with his partner, co-producer, and solo artist in her own right Mallory Hauser (Mal) and their friend and collaborator Danny Austin-Manning—decided all he had to do was start somewhere. Listen to the album now!

VIDEO: Crackle Releases FAIRWOOD Comedy Series Trailer
VIDEO: Crackle Releases FAIRWOOD Comedy Series Trailer
February 4, 2022

Award-winning recording artists Steve Richard and Tim Mauldin, aka The Fairwood Brothers, have joined forces to create a brand-new comedy series with writer/director Bud Schaetzle, the creative mind behind televised events starring Celine Dion, Wyclef Jean, Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. Watch the trailer now!

HBO Renews Drama Series EUPHORIA For A Third Season
HBO Renews Drama Series EUPHORIA For A Third Season
February 4, 2022

HBO announced today that the Emmy®-winning drama series EUPHORIA has been renewed for a third season. Season 2 stars Emmy®-winner Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Nika King, Eric Dane, Angus Cloud, Jacob Elordi, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Barbie Ferreira, Maude Apatow, Javon Walton, Dominic Fike, Storm Reid and Austin Abrams.

Sofi Tukker Releases New Single 'Original Sin'
Sofi Tukker Releases New Single 'Original Sin'
February 4, 2022

SOFI TUKKER share a new single “Original Sin” and announce their forthcoming sophomore album WET TENNIS along with a world tour. The band is also frequently tapped for remixes by some of the biggest artists in the world including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. Listen to the new single now!

Icelandic Musician Axel Flóvent to Release 'Coexist' EP
Icelandic Musician Axel Flóvent to Release 'Coexist' EP
February 4, 2022

Icelandic singer-songwriter artist Axel Flóvent is set to release a spellbinding collection of collaborative tracks with artists from around the world – Hayden Calnin (Australia), Plàsi (Sweden), and Ciaran Lavery (Ireland) and Tusks (England). Produced by six times Grammy winner Damian Taylor (Björk, Arcade Fire, The Killers, The Temper Trap).

Dillon Francis & Yung Gravy Share 'Cake & Cognac' EP
Dillon Francis & Yung Gravy Share 'Cake & Cognac' EP
February 4, 2022

Longtime friends and first-time collaborators Dillon Francis and Yung Gravy unveil a new joint EP, Cake and Cognac, today on Imperial. The EP comes in the midst of Francis’ and Yung Gravy’s Sugar, Spice and Everything Ice tour with stops in New York, Washington D.C., Austin, Nashville and more. Check out tour dates now!

NHC Release Debut EP 'Intakes & Outtakes'
NHC Release Debut EP 'Intakes & Outtakes'
February 4, 2022

Supergroup NHC -- composed of beloved musicians Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins, and Chris Chaney -- has announced the release of their debut EP Intakes & Outtakes today. In addition to two new tracks, the Los Angeles-based group is sharing two covers, “Something About You” originally by Level 42, and “Fearless” originally by Pink Floyd.



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