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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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Jess Chalker Shares New Single 'Stupid Trick' Ahead of Album Release
Jess Chalker Shares New Single 'Stupid Trick' Ahead of Album Release
September 21, 2021

The ‘80s-inspired track from the London-based Australian performer and songwriter features lighthearted, upbeat vibes and lyrics that emote the innocence of young love, like the intense feelings you had as a teenager before learning what love really means.

VIDEO: Netflix Drops Trailer For New Film PASSING
VIDEO: Netflix Drops Trailer For New Film PASSING
September 21, 2021

Written and directed by Rebecca Hall, the film follows the story of two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clare Kendry (Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga), who can “pass” as white but choose to live on opposite sides of the color line during the height of the Harlem Renaissance in late 1920s New York.

VIDEO: Julianne Moore and Amy Adams Talk 'Parent Perspective' in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film
VIDEO: Julianne Moore and Amy Adams Talk 'Parent Perspective' in DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film
September 21, 2021

Dear Evan Hansen stars Julianne Moore and Amy Adams open up about how their experiences as parents affected their performances in the new film adaption of Dear Evan Hansen in this new featurette.

Peacock Announces PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Starring Adam Devine
Peacock Announces PITCH PERFECT Spinoff Series Starring Adam Devine
September 21, 2021

The series takes place several years after we last saw him in “Pitch Perfect,” when Devine’s Bumper Allen moves to Germany to revive his music career when one of his songs becomes big in Berlin.

Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne to Direct MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne to Direct MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
September 21, 2021

Husband and wife duo Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne have been selected to direct the film adaption of Tina Fey's Mean Girls the Musical. 

VIDEO: See Zachary Levi in the Trailer for AMERICAN UNDERDOG
VIDEO: See Zachary Levi in the Trailer for AMERICAN UNDERDOG
September 21, 2021

American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.

VIDEO: First Look at Gwyneth Paltrow's SEX, LOVE & GOOP on Netflix
VIDEO: First Look at Gwyneth Paltrow's SEX, LOVE & GOOP on Netflix
September 21, 2021

Gwyneth Paltrow and the goop team bring us Sex, Love & goop. This series follows courageous couples who, with the help of experts, learn lessons and methods to enhance their relationships through more pleasurable sex and deeper intimacy.

VIDEO: Southern Avenue Shares Music Video for 'Control'
VIDEO: Southern Avenue Shares Music Video for 'Control'
September 21, 2021

On the heels of Southern Avenue’s third studio album, 'BE THE LOVE YOU WANT', the Memphis-based soul, blues, roots and R&B trailblazers are thrilled to share the official music video for their song “Control.”

Stephen Colbert Scores Two New Animated Projects With Comedy Central
Stephen Colbert Scores Two New Animated Projects With Comedy Central
September 21, 2021

Comedy Central has announced the expansion of their partnership with Stephen Colbert. The ViacomCBS Network has announced 'Fairview' and 'Washingtonia', two new animated projects from Colbert.

VIDEO: Watch Chelsea Wolfe Cover 'Woodstock' By Joni Mitchell
VIDEO: Watch Chelsea Wolfe Cover 'Woodstock' By Joni Mitchell
September 21, 2021

Renowned songstress Chelsea Wolfe has revealed two unreleased songs from her Birth of Violence sessions during which she masterfully returned to her folk roots with her stunning spin on Joni Mitchell’s eminent single, “Woodstock” and the never before heard, “Green Altar”.

NEEDTOBREATHE's Rock Music Documentary to Premiere in Theaters
NEEDTOBREATHE's Rock Music Documentary to Premiere in Theaters
September 21, 2021

This intimate documentary chronicles the recording of GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE’s latest album, while quarantined in a historic house-turned-recording studio in remote Tennessee in fall of 2020.

VIDEO: Netflix's First Look at ESCAPE THE UNDERTAKER Interactive Film
VIDEO: Netflix's First Look at ESCAPE THE UNDERTAKER Interactive Film
September 21, 2021

In this interactive film featuring WWE Superstars, The Undertaker has set a trap for the decorated tag team The New Day at his mansion. It’s up to viewers to decide the fate of these three poor souls trying to survive the wrath of The Undertaker.

Hembree Release New Single 'Operators (feat. Bodye)'
Hembree Release New Single 'Operators (feat. Bodye)'
September 21, 2021

Following the release of loose-limbed and vibrant “Reach Out,” Kansas City-based indie rock band Hembree drop it’s pulsating, funk-laced follow-up “Operators (feat, Bodye).” Written in their hometown and recorded remotely from home studios during lockdown, it is the only song of the band’s new releases that is directly about 2020.

VIDEO: First Look at Apple's THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART
VIDEO: First Look at Apple's THE PROBLEM WITH JON STEWART
September 21, 2021

In this sneak peek, episode topics range from the struggle for comprehensive veteran care to better ways to support the American working class, as the series tackles ongoing national conversations that have domestic and global impact.

GRAMMY Award Nominations Will Be Announced November 23
GRAMMY Award Nominations Will Be Announced November 23
September 21, 2021

The GRAMMY eligibility period runs from September 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. The first round of voting will take place October 22 through November 5. Award voting will take place December 6 through January 5.

VIDEO: Watch Ariana Grande & Kelly Clarkson Perform 'Respect' on the Season Premiere of THE VOICE
VIDEO: Watch Ariana Grande & Kelly Clarkson Perform 'Respect' on the Season Premiere of THE VOICE
September 21, 2021

The powerhouse duo was joined by fellow coaches John Legend and Blake Shelton for the season's first coach mashup performance, in which Legend and Shelton performed their rendition of Sam & Dave's 'Hold On, I'm Coming'.

Emmy Awards Viewership Increases By 16% After 2020 Low
Emmy Awards Viewership Increases By 16% After 2020 Low
September 21, 2021

The ceremony garnered 7.4 million viewers, a 16% increase from last year's all-time low.

VIDEO: Watch Amanda Kloots' Tango in Her First DANCING WITH THE STARS Performance
VIDEO: Watch Amanda Kloots' Tango in Her First DANCING WITH THE STARS Performance
September 21, 2021

Amanda Kloots made her Dancing With The Stars debut dancing the tango to “Dance Again” by Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull on the show's season 30 premiere. Kloots' partner is Alan Bersten.

VIDEO: See Amanda Seyfried and Finn Wittrock in the A MOUTHFUL OF AIR Trailer
VIDEO: See Amanda Seyfried and Finn Wittrock in the A MOUTHFUL OF AIR Trailer
September 20, 2021

The film follows a children's book writer, played by Seyfried, who is forced to confront a dark secret that has haunted her throughout her life. As she gives birth to her second child, the secret is brought back into her life, along with a new battle to survive. 

VIDEO: Watch Brown Bones Perform an Acoustic Version of 'Vices'
VIDEO: Watch Brown Bones Perform an Acoustic Version of 'Vices'
September 20, 2021

Emerging singer songwriter, Brown Bones hits on the nerve of painful losses, peaceful passages, twilight battles and passionate swells on his forthcoming self-titled debut album. Oddly familiar with inventive twists, each song is a chapter of its own accord and all together a true and beautiful saga.



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