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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: Jenna Paulette Releases 'Pretty Ugly' Music Video
VIDEO: Jenna Paulette Releases 'Pretty Ugly' Music Video
September 16, 2021

The song was written by Jenna Paulette, her friend Jeb Gipson and came out of a co-write with Parker Welling and Will Bundy.  Gipson had shared the title with Paulette on several occasions, but they had never been able to take it any further.

Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, & More Join New Hulu Pilot CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MURDER & MAYHEM
Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, & More Join New Hulu Pilot CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MURDER & MAYHEM
September 16, 2021

The pilot is penned by Stumptown's Mike Weiss and Heidi Cole McAdams and will be directed by Marc Webb. Also joining the cast are Violett Beane, Hugo Diego Garcia, Angela Zhou, and Rahul Kohli. 

GHOST LIGHT: THE YEAR BROADWAY WENT DARK Documentary to Premiere Tonight on CBSN
GHOST LIGHT: THE YEAR BROADWAY WENT DARK Documentary to Premiere Tonight on CBSN
September 16, 2021

In the documentary, we hear from actors, writers and producers of some of Broadway’s most well-known shows who share their first-hand experiences of what life has been like the past eighteen months without being able to take the stage.

VIDEO: J Balvin Releases Performance Video For 'Que Locura'
VIDEO: J Balvin Releases Performance Video For 'Que Locura'
September 16, 2021

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces the release of J Balvin’s Official Live Performance of “Que Locura” off his new album Jose. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances.

Netflix Announces Cast of New Crime Thriller Series JIGSAW
Netflix Announces Cast of New Crime Thriller Series JIGSAW
September 16, 2021

The Cast Includes Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elbay, Jai Courtney, and Niousha Noor.

VIDEO: Bring Me The Horizon Drops 'DiE4U' Music Video
VIDEO: Bring Me The Horizon Drops 'DiE4U' Music Video
September 16, 2021

The new single, out today via Columbia Records, is another perfectly crafted Future Emo masterpiece by the UK five-piece and comes with a video, shot in Kiev and directed by frontman Oli Sykes.

Lil Nas X to Premiere THE MONTERO SHOW Ahead of Album Release
Lil Nas X to Premiere THE MONTERO SHOW Ahead of Album Release
September 16, 2021

The show will premiere an hour before the release of his highly-anticipated debut album, Montero, featuring collaborations with Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, Megan thee Stallion, and Jack Harlow.

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for HBO Max's Adult Animated Series TEN YEAR OLD TOM
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for HBO Max's Adult Animated Series TEN YEAR OLD TOM
September 16, 2021

Steve Dildarian plays the lead character Tom alongside a talented cast of actors and comedians including Byron Bowers, Todd Glass, Gillian Jacobs, Edi Patterson and John Malkovich with guest appearances by David Duchovny, Jennifer Coolidge, Natasha Lyonne, Mark Proksch, Tim Robinson, George Wallace and more.

Dave Chapelle to Premiere New Documentary at Hollywood Bowl
Dave Chapelle to Premiere New Documentary at Hollywood Bowl
September 16, 2021

The screening will also include special standup and musical performances by Dave Chapelle and his friends.

AMERICAN MASTERS Season Finale Will Explore Life of Helen Keller
AMERICAN MASTERS Season Finale Will Explore Life of Helen Keller
September 16, 2021

Emmy and Tony Award winner Cherry Jones will perform Keller’s writings in the season 35 finale. The new documentary rediscovers the complex life and legacy of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind since childhood, exploring how she used her celebrity and wit to advocate for social justice.

Steve Harvey's STEVE ON WATCH Will Return September 20
Steve Harvey's STEVE ON WATCH Will Return September 20
September 16, 2021

Watch the trailer for the new season of Steve Harvey's talk show, including new guests Ludacris, Lil Jon, Michelle Williams, Mike Tyson, Jackie Chan, Dwayne Wade, Earth, Wind & Fire, Cynthia Bailey & Mike Hill (from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”), Diamond Jack (from Netflix’s “Love is Blind”), and many more.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of ABC's BIG SKY
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of ABC's BIG SKY
September 16, 2021

“Big Sky” follows private detectives Cassie Dewell and Jenny Hoyt as they reunite to investigate a car wreck outside of Helena, Montana, which they soon discover may not be as straightforward a case as it seems.

TRUE STORY Series Starring Kevin Hart & Wesley Snipes to Premiere on Netflix
TRUE STORY Series Starring Kevin Hart & Wesley Snipes to Premiere on Netflix
September 16, 2021

A tour stop in Kid’s (Hart) hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world's most famous comedians when the consequences of a lost evening with his wayward older brother (Snipes) threaten to destroy everything he’s built.

HBO Docu-Comedy Series HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON to Return for Season 2
HBO Docu-Comedy Series HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON to Return for Season 2
September 16, 2021

John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics. Nathan Fielder (“Nathan For You”) also serves as executive producer, alongside Michael Koman and Clark Reinking.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Alicia Keys' New Docuseries NOTED
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Alicia Keys' New Docuseries NOTED
September 16, 2021

Produced by Keys, “Noted” is a four-part documentary series filled with breathtaking, introspective moments and visual displays. Informed by life defining memories and meaningful conversations with artists and loved ones, Keys brings viewers into a whole new experience combining the documentary and performance worlds in a way fans never have seen before.

Cult-Classic Film RAD Comes to Movie Theaters for 35th Anniversary
Cult-Classic Film RAD Comes to Movie Theaters for 35th Anniversary
September 16, 2021

Watch the trailer and learn how to get tickets for Rad back in movie theaters for one night only! The film stars Bill Allen (Cru Jones), Lori Loughlin (Christian Hollings), Talia Shire (Mrs. Jones), Jack Weston (Duke Best), and Ray Walston (Burton Timmer), along with 1984 Olympic gymnastics champion Bart Connor (Bart Taylor).

VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie
VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie
September 16, 2021

See Ben Platt perform 'Waving Through A Window' in the final trailer for the new film adaption of the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, starring Tony-winner Ben Platt. The film is out in theaters September 24.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for New Film FEVER DREAM
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for New Film FEVER DREAM
September 16, 2021

A young woman lies dying far from home. A boy sits beside her. She is not his mother. He is not her child. Together, they tell a haunting story of broken souls, an invisible threat, and the power and desperation of family. Based on the internationally critically acclaimed novel by Samanta Schweblin.

DROP DEAD DIVA Reboot in Development With Josh Berman at CBS
DROP DEAD DIVA Reboot in Development With Josh Berman at CBS
September 16, 2021

The reboot will be a gender-swapped take on the show, called 'Drop Dead Dave'. The series will be written by Josh Berman from 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' and 'Bones'.

VIDEO: Dreamer Boy Releases 'Keep The Pace' Music Video
VIDEO: Dreamer Boy Releases 'Keep The Pace' Music Video
September 16, 2021

Like Dreamer Boy’s best work, “KEEP THE PACE” is unpredictable and uncompromising—it does everything its all-caps title promises and more. As razor-sharp guitar slices through a haze of effects, Taylor sings a line everyone can relate to in the internet age.



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