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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 Unveils Trailer for its New Colin Kaepernick Series COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE
VIDEO: Netflix Unveils Trailer for its New Colin Kaepernick Series COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE
September 13, 2021

From co-creators Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick comes Colin in Black & White, a bold new limited series that chronicles Kaepernick’s coming of age story, tackling the obstacles of race, class and culture as the Black adopted child of a white family.

RIVERDALE to Take on NEXT TO NORMAL in New Musical Episode
RIVERDALE to Take on NEXT TO NORMAL in New Musical Episode
September 13, 2021

The series stars Casey Cott, KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, and more! Previous musical episodes from Riverdale have included Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Heathers, and Carrie.

WICKED to Perform on the TODAY SHOW Tomorrow
WICKED to Perform on the TODAY SHOW Tomorrow
September 13, 2021

Wicked standbys Jennifer DiNoia and Brittney Johnson will take the stage at the Today Show tomorrow to celebrate the return of the hit Broadway musical!

Disney+ Renews High School Musical: The Musical: The Series for Season 3
Disney+ Renews High School Musical: The Musical: The Series for Season 3
September 13, 2021

Season three will follow the Wildcats as they leave the hallways of East High for the ultimate summer at sleepaway camp, complete with campfires, summer romances and curfew-less nights.

Review Roundup: THE HUMANS Film Starring Jayne Houdyshell, Beanie Feldstein, Amy Schumer, & More
Review Roundup: THE HUMANS Film Starring Jayne Houdyshell, Beanie Feldstein, Amy Schumer, & More
September 13, 2021

The Humans was adapted from the Tony winning play of the same name. It’s written/directed by Stephen Karam, who helmed the play as well. The cast includes Beanie Feldstein, Richard Jenkins, Amy Schumer, Steven Yeun, June Squibb and Jayne Houdyshell. It’s a tense, intimate and occasionally funny drama with a haunting undertone throughout.

VIDEO: Teaser for Season 3 of Netflix's NARCOS: MEXICO
VIDEO: Teaser for Season 3 of Netflix's NARCOS: MEXICO
September 13, 2021

Set in the 90s, when the globalization of the drug business ignites, Season 3 examines the war that breaks out after Felix’s arrest. As newly independent cartels struggle to survive political upheaval and escalating violence, a new generation of Mexican kingpins emerge

Dua Lipa Announces 2022 'Future Nostalgia' North American Tour Dates
Dua Lipa Announces 2022 'Future Nostalgia' North American Tour Dates
September 13, 2021

The Grammy Award-winner will be joined by Megan Thee Stallion, Caroline Polachek, and Lolo Zouaï. See when she's coming to your city!

HAMILTON & AMERICAN UTOPIA Win 2021 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
HAMILTON & AMERICAN UTOPIA Win 2021 Creative Arts Emmy Awards
September 13, 2021

The two filmed performances won behind-the-scenes awards, but the Creative Arts Emmys also honored Broadway talent throughout the night, including Debbie Allen,Sterling K. Brown, Keke Palmer, & more!

Coldplay & BTS Announce New Collaboration 'My Universe'
Coldplay & BTS Announce New Collaboration 'My Universe'
September 13, 2021

The track, sung in both English and Korean, was written by Coldplay and BTS and produced by Max Martin.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Netflix's THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Netflix's THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE
September 13, 2021

From the creators of 'Stranger Things', 'The Conjuring', and 'Shazam!', 'There's Someone Inside Your House' is based on Stephanie Perkins’ New York Times best-selling novel of the same name.

VIDEO: Marvel Studios' HAWKEYE Trailer Debuts STEVE ROGERS: THE MUSICAL
VIDEO: Marvel Studios' HAWKEYE Trailer Debuts STEVE ROGERS: THE MUSICAL
September 13, 2021

The cast includes Hailee Steinfeld, Jeremy Renner, Brian D'Arcy James, and Tony Dalton. The New York City-set series introduces Kate Bishop into the Marvel film universe.

VIDEO: See Sterling K. Brown, Dr. Phil, Meghan Trainor, & More in a First Look at BUG THERAPY
VIDEO: See Sterling K. Brown, Dr. Phil, Meghan Trainor, & More in a First Look at BUG THERAPY
September 13, 2021

All-star cast and crew join forces to bring mental health and wellness to the global community with a spoonful of hilarity, creativity and infectiously entertaining storytelling.

See the Complete List of 2021 MTV VMA AWARD Winners
See the Complete List of 2021 MTV VMA AWARD Winners
September 13, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo was the big winner of the night, scoring three Video Music Awards, including best new artist. Lil Nas X took home the title of video of the year for 'Montero'.

VIDEO: Trailer for HBO Max's NUCLEAR FAMILY Documentary
VIDEO: Trailer for HBO Max's NUCLEAR FAMILY Documentary
September 10, 2021

The documentary takes place in the late 70s/early 80s, when the concept of a gay family was inconceivable to most, Ry and her sister Cade were born to two lesbian mothers through sperm donors. Ry’s idyllic childhood was threatened by an unexpected lawsuit which sent shockwaves through her family’s lives and continues to reverberate today.

Mystery Rose Releases New Track 'Picture Perfect'
Mystery Rose Releases New Track 'Picture Perfect'
September 10, 2021

On her debut LP Socially Distant will be out October 15. LA’s Mystery Rose establishes herself as an emerging rock/pop phenom. Deployed in torch ballads and pop-punk numbers, her wise-beyond her-years songwriting imbues the 11 songs.

Lady Gaga Announces Virtual Concert Ahead of 'Love For Sale' Album Release
Lady Gaga Announces Virtual Concert Ahead of 'Love For Sale' Album Release
September 10, 2021

The album is her second release with Tony Bennett, following the critically-acclaimed 'Cheek to Cheek'. 'Love For Sale' will honor the music of Cole Porter, including hits like 'It's De-Lovely', 'You're The Top', and the previously-released 'I Get A Kick Out of You'.

John Lithgow Joins Cast of Apple's SHARPER
John Lithgow Joins Cast of Apple's SHARPER
September 10, 2021

Lithgow is joining the previously announced Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, and Briana Middleton. Principal photography is set to begin on Monday in New York City. 

Grammy Award-Winning Group Mastodon Announce New Album
Grammy Award-Winning Group Mastodon Announce New Album
September 10, 2021

Over the past year, the group recorded Hushed and Grim in their hometown. The album consists of 15 tracks, surveying sonic landscapes of rock, psychedelia, punk, metal, alternative, and prog threaded together by the innately expressive musical interplay of these four virtuosic musicians.

VIDEO: The Late Ones Drop Visual for 'Feeling Myself'
VIDEO: The Late Ones Drop Visual for 'Feeling Myself'
September 10, 2021

The video has a surreal feel, turning a typical party video into something more spiritual and meditative, while retaining all the fun. The Late Ones are known for using their music as a tool to speak out against oppression and injustice.

Idris Elba, Justice Smith & More Join Daveed Diggs-Penned Drama
Idris Elba, Justice Smith & More Join Daveed Diggs-Penned Drama
September 10, 2021

Justice Smith, Idris Elba, and Taylour Page have joined We All Die Young, a new drama written by Hamilton star Daveed Diggs. The film is slated to be directed by Jake Schreier. The film follows young artists in the rap industry.



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