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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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MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS Announce Additional Performers
MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS Announce Additional Performers
September 7, 2021

Jack Harlow, The Kid LAROI, Ozuna and Tainy join the star-packed lineup of performers for the 2021 MTV “VMAs.”' Hosted by entertainment megastar Doja Cat, the show airs LIVE from Barclays Center on Sunday, September 12 at 8PM ET/PT on MTV.

VIDEO: Official Trailer for THE GUILTY Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
VIDEO: Official Trailer for THE GUILTY Starring Jake Gyllenhaal
September 7, 2021

The film takes place over the course of a single morning in a 911 dispatch call center. Call operator Joe Baylor (Gyllenhaal) tries to save a caller in grave danger—but he soon discovers that nothing is as it seems, and facing the truth is the only way out.

Imagine Dragons Announce 2022 'Mercury' Tour
Imagine Dragons Announce 2022 'Mercury' Tour
September 7, 2021

Their highly anticipated fifth studio album 'Mercury – Act 1' was released on September 3, 2021. Teaming up with esteemed producer Rick Rubin and with its title drawing inspiration from the word “mercurial,” it was a candid album that abandons metaphorically charged lyrics and instead embraces emotional extremities, holding nothing back.

VIDEO: Tasha Shares Music Video for 'Perfect Wife'
VIDEO: Tasha Shares Music Video for 'Perfect Wife'
September 7, 2021

Tasha’s second album, 'Tell Me What You Miss The Most' mingles pockets of introspection with wide, expansive, marveling at what’s yet to come. Tasha co-produced the LP alongside the late Eric Littman (of Steve Sobbs and Phantom Posse), who lent his invaluable talents to material by Julie Byrne, Vagabon, and Emily Yacina to name a few.

WYE OAK Announces 10-Year Anniversary Reissue & Share 'Holy Holy (Demo)'
WYE OAK Announces 10-Year Anniversary Reissue & Share 'Holy Holy (Demo)'
September 7, 2021

Wye Oak has always existed, and likely always will, at an intersection, as a paradox. Gentle and jagged, fierce and vulnerable—even the clinical sheen of the word “civilian” feels at odds with a record whose content is almost violently human.

Meghan Trainor Announces New 'Workin' On It' Podcast
Meghan Trainor Announces New 'Workin' On It' Podcast
September 7, 2021

Co-hosted with her brother, Ryan, the pair will tackle topics such as becoming a new mom, navigating Hollywood, mental health, and everything in between. Meghan, Ryan, and friends will speak their truth and leave no details behind.

VIDEO: Trailer for Netflix's POKEMON THE MOVIE: SECRETS OF THE JUNGLE
VIDEO: Trailer for Netflix's POKEMON THE MOVIE: SECRETS OF THE JUNGLE
September 7, 2021

Featuring original music by Cyn, the film takes place deep within the Forest of Okoya, where the Mythical Pokémon Zarude live in a troop and maintain a strict rule that forbids outsiders from entering their territory. When Ash and Pikachu encounter a human, their friendship will be put to the test.

Stereophonics Announce New Album 'Oochya!'
Stereophonics Announce New Album 'Oochya!'
September 7, 2021

The album's lead single, 'Hanging On Your Hinges' is out now. After 18 months of lockdown, “Hanging On Your Hinges” is an optimistic yet defiant howl as the band get back to doing what they do best. 

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases Trailer for LEGO STAR WARS TERRIFYING TALES
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases Trailer for LEGO STAR WARS TERRIFYING TALES
September 7, 2021

The trailer features a first-look at the three tales that Darth Vader’s loyal servant Vaneé will spin in this special: “The Lost Boy”, “The Dueling Monstrosities”, and “The Wookiee's Paw”. Voices actors for the special include Jake Green, Christian Slater, Dana Snyder, and more.

Sneezy Releases New Single 'Not Sorry'
Sneezy Releases New Single 'Not Sorry'
September 3, 2021

Sneezy is a Chicago-based band that blends Rock, Soul, Pop, Hip Hop, and R&B influences into their own unique sound.

Pop Duo Wild Story Release New Single 'It's Happening'
Pop Duo Wild Story Release New Single 'It's Happening'
September 3, 2021

The single represents an important milestone in the band’s career, as it was the first song that band members Kate Hargrove and Viv Parker have ever written together. Composed during the global pandemic, 'It’s Happening' is the foundation of Wild Story, and its dark yet hopeful soundscape perfectly encapsulates the band’s sound and message. 

VIDEO: Hanson Release 'Stronger' Music Video
VIDEO: Hanson Release 'Stronger' Music Video
September 3, 2021

Stronger” begins as a quiet waltz with just piano and Taylor's solitary vocal, yet soon explodes with the band's impeccable harmonies soaring through one of their finest melodies which calls to mind the influences of artists like Queen.

VIDEO: National Geographic Debuts THE RESCUE Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: National Geographic Debuts THE RESCUE Documentary Trailer
September 3, 2021

The Rescue shines a light on the high-risk world of cave diving, the astounding courage and compassion of the rescuers, and the shared humanity of the international community that united to accomplish one of the most extraordinary rescues in modern history.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases MY HEROES WERE COWBOYS Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases MY HEROES WERE COWBOYS Documentary Trailer
September 3, 2021

The Chris Pine-produced documentary follows Robin Wiltshire, an immigrant inspired by the iconography of the Hollywood western, as he finds meaning and redemption through the art of horse training.

VIDEO: Rico Nasty Makes Tiny Desk Concert Debut
VIDEO: Rico Nasty Makes Tiny Desk Concert Debut
September 3, 2021

Rico Nasty performed a 13-minute set complete with a Tim Burton-Inspired aesthetic. In true Rico fashion, she is backed by an all-female band made up of solely women of color.

Betty Reed Releases 'Mistakes Made Lessons Learned' EP
Betty Reed Releases 'Mistakes Made Lessons Learned' EP
September 3, 2021

Drawing on personal experiences, Betty Reed relates stories of everyday life through her music. Struggles. Triumphs. Journeys. Her expressive vocals and clever lyrics resonate throughout her debut EP Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned, produced by Bill McDermott.

John Sierra Makes Solo Debut With 'A Dream Worth Keeping'
John Sierra Makes Solo Debut With 'A Dream Worth Keeping'
September 3, 2021

The single is featured on the debut album The Wonder that marks a departure from the alt/rock sound of John Sierra's former band with influences that range from The Killers, Mumford and Sons, C.S. Lewis and Puccini.

MTV Video Music Awards Announce Pre-Show Performers
MTV Video Music Awards Announce Pre-Show Performers
September 3, 2021

The pre-show will include special performances from Kim Petras, Swedish House Mafia, and Polo G. MTV will also open two special fan-voted social categories this week.

Adam Pope Releases 'It Ain't Over Yet' Featuring Jimmy Fortune
Adam Pope Releases 'It Ain't Over Yet' Featuring Jimmy Fortune
September 3, 2021

The song reflect the events of 9/11, prior to the 20th anniversary of the attacks. Following a visit to Ground Zero and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York in 2015, Pope felt compelled to deliver this message through his music.

Pandora Will Honor Gospel Music Heritage Month Will Multiple New Initiatives
Pandora Will Honor Gospel Music Heritage Month Will Multiple New Initiatives
September 3, 2021

Pandora celebrates Gospel Music Heritage month during September by honoring the genre's roots with two ways for listeners to experience the exuberant spirit of Gospel music.



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