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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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Rita Ora Releases 'Shape of Me' Featuring Keith Urban
Rita Ora Releases 'Shape of Me' Featuring Keith Urban
January 26, 2024

Rita Ora has released a new version of her single “Shape Of Me” featuring country music icon Keith Urban now. Announced by Rita on her mother’s 60th birthday last week, “Shape Of Me” is an ode to her mother. Co-written by Rita, the original version of “Shape Of Me” featured on Rita's You & I album. Watch the video!

Colman Domingo to Direct & Star in Nat King Cole Musical Biopic
Colman Domingo to Direct & Star in Nat King Cole Musical Biopic
January 26, 2024

Colman Domingo will direct and star in an upcoming Nat King Cole biopic. Domingo also co-wrote the screenplay for the upcoming movie musical. The film follows a play about Cole that Domingo co-wrote, Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole, which premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in 2019.

Video: Ariana DeBose & Boy George Team Up For 'Electric Energy' Single From ARGYLLE
Video: Ariana DeBose & Boy George Team Up For 'Electric Energy' Single From ARGYLLE
January 26, 2024

Listen to Ariana DeBose's new single with Boy George and Nile Rodgers, 'Electric Energy.' The song is from the upcoming action film Argylle. Watch the music video, featuring the West Side Story Oscar winner and the upcoming Moulin Rouge! star, along with Argylle's star-studded cast.

Dua Lipa to Drop New Single 'Training Season'
Dua Lipa to Drop New Single 'Training Season'
January 25, 2024

Global superstar Dua Lipa is releasing another song from her upcoming album. 'Training Season.' The song, produced by Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, is coming just days before she is slated to perform at the GRAMMYs. The 'Levitating' singer released “Houdini” – introducing the beginning of a new chapter following her 2020 smash Future Nostalgia.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Colman Domingo Joins Michael Jackson Biopic
Colman Domingo Joins Michael Jackson Biopic
January 25, 2024

Colman Domingo will play Jackson family patriarch, Joe Jackson, in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. Domingo will be joining the cast, which is led by Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, playing his uncle. Antoine Fuqua is directing the feature with a screenplay by John Logan.

Video: How Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Convinced Michelle Yeoh to Join WICKED
Video: How Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Convinced Michelle Yeoh to Join WICKED
January 25, 2024

Right after wrapping filming for Wicked, Michelle Yeoh sat down with Jimmy Fallon to discuss starring in the film adaptation of the hit musical. The Oscar-winner, who plays Madame Morrible in the films, revealed how Jon M. Chu used Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to convince her to join the movie. Watch the video!

Anthony Ramos to Lead Jennifer Lopez-Produced BOB THE BUILDER Film
Anthony Ramos to Lead Jennifer Lopez-Produced BOB THE BUILDER Film
January 25, 2024

Anthony Ramos and Jennifer Lopez are bringing Bob the Builder to the big screen. In the Heights star will voice the title role in a feature based on the animated children's series. Lopez is set to produce. The film will follow Roberto (aka Bob) as he travels to Puerto Rico for a major construction job.

Jordin Sparks, Rufus Wainwright & More Join GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony
Jordin Sparks, Rufus Wainwright & More Join GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony
January 25, 2024

Acclaimed songwriter/producer, activist and current GRAMMY® nominee, Justin Tranter will host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Kicking off the ceremony, the opening number will feature a performance by J. Ivy, Larkin Poe, Pentatonix, Sheila E., and Jordin Sparks.

Gravitas Ventures Acquires North American Rights to Yara Estrada Lowe's DEMISE
Gravitas Ventures Acquires North American Rights to Yara Estrada Lowe's DEMISE
January 25, 2024

The thriller stars Carlo Mendez, Liz Fenning, Crystal Hernandez, Morris Jude Martinez, Richard Rivera, Lucy Serrano, Caitlin Rose Williams and Lamar Alexander. DEMISE is executive produced by Steven Lowe, Jon Eichelberger, Jeff Olan, and Erman Baradi, and produced by Yara Estrada Lowe, Anabelle Munro, and Mycole Metcalf.

Photo: Ariana Grande Wraps Filming on WICKED Movie: 'I Am So Inexplicably Thankful'
Photo: Ariana Grande Wraps Filming on WICKED Movie: 'I Am So Inexplicably Thankful'
January 25, 2024

Ariana Grande has wrapped filming on the Wicked movie, sharing a behind-the-scenes silhouette photo of herself as Glinda on set. While Cynthia Erivo has not yet finished, other cast members – including Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Marissa Bode – have wrapped filming, as well.

Monica Garcia Is 'Taking a Break' From REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY, Andy Cohen Says
Monica Garcia Is 'Taking a Break' From REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY, Andy Cohen Says
January 24, 2024

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City breakout Monica Garcia will not be part of the hit reality show's next season. During last night's Watch What Happens Live episode after the final part of the season four reunion, Andy Cohen said that Garcia is 'taking a break' from the show, not explicitly saying she was gone for good.

MAESTRO Concert With Bradley Cooper & New York Philharmonic to Play Lincoln Center
MAESTRO Concert With Bradley Cooper & New York Philharmonic to Play Lincoln Center
January 24, 2024

Netflix and the New York Philharmonic will present selections of the soundtrack from Bradley Cooper's Maestro performed by Members of the New York Philharmonic, led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Following the performance Cooper and Nézet-Séguin will have a side-by-side conversation about Leonard Bernstein's life and legacy.

Everything Coming to Max This February
Everything Coming to Max This February
January 23, 2024

Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!

Interview: HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Discusses the Series' Broadway Cast
Interview: HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Discusses the Series' Broadway Cast
January 23, 2024

Watch a video of Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano discussing their voice cast of Broadway stars, including Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Vosk, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Keith David, Blake Roman, Christian Borle, Patina Miller, Joel Perez, Don Darryl Rivera, Krystina Alabado,Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, and more.

Video: Watch Daniel Dae Kim in Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Trailer
Video: Watch Daniel Dae Kim in Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Trailer
January 23, 2024

Watch the trailer for Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender, a live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series. The series features Daniel Dae Kim – who was seen as the King of Siam in the 2017 revival of The King and I – as Fire Lord Ozai. Watch the video trailer now!

HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Interested in Broadway Musical Adaptation
HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Interested in Broadway Musical Adaptation
January 23, 2024

Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano wants to bring the show to Broadway. Since the series features a stacked lineup of Broadway stars, the creator, director, and executive producer of the adult animated musical series says she would be interested in seeing the series make it to the stage.

Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo & More Nominated For Oscars - Full List of Nominations!
Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo & More Nominated For Oscars - Full List of Nominations!
January 23, 2024

The nominations for the 96th Oscars have been announced. Academy Award nominees include Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Barbie, Emily Blunt, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Interview: Jonathan Bennett on His SPAMALOT Broadway Debut: 'I've Dreamt About This Moment'
Interview: Jonathan Bennett on His SPAMALOT Broadway Debut: 'I've Dreamt About This Moment'
January 29, 2024

Jonathan Bennett is currently appearing as Sir Robin in Spamalot, joining an all-star Broadway cast with James Monroe Iglehart, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Ethan Slater, and more. BroadwayWorld sat down with Bennett to discuss his lifelong Broadway dreams, how Spamalot is similar to Mean Girls, working with the cast of the new revival, and more.

AB6IX Releases 8th EP 'THE FUTURE IS OURS : FOUND'
AB6IX Releases 8th EP 'THE FUTURE IS OURS : FOUND'
January 22, 2024

The EP includes five new songs. The title track, “GRAB ME,” is a pop rock song that delivers the hopeful message of never giving up during the darkest moments in your life and about enduring the pain together. It also carries the group’s determination and promise to spend the future with their fans, ABNEW.



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