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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: Ektor Rivera Unveils Rita Moreno Mural Commissioned By Lin-Manuel Miranda
VIDEO: Ektor Rivera Unveils Rita Moreno Mural Commissioned By Lin-Manuel Miranda
February 9, 2023

Painter Ektor Rivera has revealed his stunning mural showcasing the career of legendary EGOT winner Rita Moreno. The mural, which Rivera spent months creating, was commissioned by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Luis A. Miranda, and Ender Vega. Watch a video of Rivera painting the mural and Moreno's emotional reaction now!

VIDEO: Regina Spektor Performs on LATE NIGHT Ahead of Sold Out US Tour
VIDEO: Regina Spektor Performs on LATE NIGHT Ahead of Sold Out US Tour
February 9, 2023

Regina Spektor recently stopped by “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for a performance of “What Might Have Been,” which aired last night. Spektor is gearing up to embark on her highly anticipated, sold out rescheduled North American tour, with stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Nashville, Washington D.C., and more. Watch the video now!

VIDEO: HBO Releases Trailer For THE WEEKND: LIVE AT SOFI STADIUM
VIDEO: HBO Releases Trailer For THE WEEKND: LIVE AT SOFI STADIUM
February 9, 2023

The Weeknd brings fans up-close with a special intimate concert performance exclusively on HBO. THE WEEKND: LIVE AT SOFI STADIUM offers a front-row seat to the artist’s thrilling 95-minute setlist – including top hits “Starboy,” “Blinding Lights,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” “I Feel It Coming,” and more. Watch the video trailer now!

48 HOURS Investigates the Kidnapping of Michelle and Breea Renee
48 HOURS Investigates the Kidnapping of Michelle and Breea Renee
February 9, 2023

48 HOURS, now in its 35th year, is one of the most successful true-crime docuseries in television history and has been the #1 non-sports broadcast on Saturday nights for 16 consecutive years. 48 HOURS is broadcast Saturdays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS, and streams anytime on Paramount+. Watch a video preview now!

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Stars in LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN Trailer
VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Stars in LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN Trailer
February 9, 2023

Cynthia Erivo joins Idris Elba in the trailer for Luther: The Fallen Sun. The film is an epic continuation of the award-winning television saga reimagined for film. It also stars Andy Serkis and Dermot Crowley, who returns as Martin Schenk. Watch the new video trailer now!

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Joins Elton John's Annual Oscars Viewing Party; Rina Sawayama to Perform
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Joins Elton John's Annual Oscars Viewing Party; Rina Sawayama to Perform
February 9, 2023

Elton John and David Furnish return as hosts for the 31st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. EMMY Award-winning actor Eric McCormack and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez will join the iconic event as special guests, with singer-songwriter and actress Rina Sawayama set to perform.

Rebecca Black Releases Debut Album 'Let Her Burn”
Rebecca Black Releases Debut Album 'Let Her Burn”
February 9, 2023

Rebecca Black continues to win over the hearts of music fans and media across generations via the internet. Internet queen, singer, songwriter and queer creator Rebecca Black delivers a debut studio album “Let Her Burn” and introduces herself as a new kind of popstar; one the world has never seen before! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Kid Koala & Lelani Link For 'Things Are Gonna Change'
Kid Koala & Lelani Link For 'Things Are Gonna Change'
February 9, 2023

Kid Koala shares a new single and video from the project, “Things Are Gonna Change,” featuring rising Los Angeles art pop artist Lealani on guest lead vocals. The socially conscious party anthem is accompanied by a music video using stop-motion graphics of exploding vinyl records and studio circuitry brought to life by Montreal production company.

Burt Bacharach, Composer of PROMISES, PROMISES & More, Passes Away at 94
Burt Bacharach, Composer of PROMISES, PROMISES & More, Passes Away at 94
February 9, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Burt Bacharach has passed away at 94. Bacharach was the award-winning composer of the hit musical Promises, Promises. He also contributed to The Boy From Oz, The Look of Love, and What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined.

Vocalist Tammy McCann to Release 'Do I Move You?'
Vocalist Tammy McCann to Release 'Do I Move You?'
February 9, 2023

Co-produced by Grammy winning bassist/bandleader John Clayton, who worked with McCann when she performed at the Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles in 2021, and longtime collaborator guitarist Fareed Haque, McCann’s Do I Move You? was created at the end of the COVID-19 quarantine period.

Bad Sounds Shares New Single 'Hard MF 2 Luv'
Bad Sounds Shares New Single 'Hard MF 2 Luv'
February 9, 2023

Bristol based duo Bad Sounds return with smooth, new track “Hard MF 2 Luv”. A soothing offering just in time for Valentine’s Day. Self-produced by Bad Sounds, and mixed by Nathan Boddy (Mura Masa, Biig Piig, PinkPantheress), the band have continued to evolve their magic formula, which now, sees them at the top of their game.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares PRETZEL & THE PUPPIES Series Trailer
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares PRETZEL & THE PUPPIES Series Trailer
February 9, 2023

Apple TV+ released the trailer for the return of 'Pretzel and the Puppies.' The series stars the voice talents of Emmy Award winner Mark Duplass (“The Morning Show”), Nasim Pedrad (“Chad,” “Aladdin”) as well as newcomers Milo Stein, Alex Jayne Go, Max Mitchell, Amari McCoy and Gracen Newton. Watch the new video trailer!

Purr Share 'Cave' & April Tour Dates with Ruston Kelly
Purr Share 'Cave' & April Tour Dates with Ruston Kelly
February 9, 2023

“Cave,” the latest track by New York City’s Purr, talks of taking a chance on love over cool melodies with Purr’s own take on a confident, 70’s inspired style. In the song’s video half of the band’s duo, Jack Staffen, sings the track in a flickering black and white clip. Check out tour dates with Ruston Kelly now!

EXIT Festival Announces Wu-Tang Clan, Alesso, Chase & Status, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Sofi Tukker & More
EXIT Festival Announces Wu-Tang Clan, Alesso, Chase & Status, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Sofi Tukker & More
February 9, 2023

The globally renowned EXIT Festival in Serbia will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop at this year’s event with the globally influential Wu-Tang Clan set to headline alongside Alesso, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Chase & Status, Claptone, Sofi Tukker and more announced. It all goes down at the beautiful 17th-century Petrovaradin Fortress.

Shenandoah Announces 50+ Date 'Revival Tour' to Accompany New Single
Shenandoah Announces 50+ Date 'Revival Tour' to Accompany New Single
February 9, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning country band Shenandoah is hitting the road on its 2023 cross-country trek, the Revival Tour. The first leg of the 50+ live concert tour includes stops in Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Kansas, with more to be announced soon.

Babyface Releases New R&B Single Ahead of Super Bowl Performance
Babyface Releases New R&B Single Ahead of Super Bowl Performance
February 9, 2023

Babyface, releases his latest single “As a matter of fact,” out now via P Music Group. Written by Babyface & co-produced by Tommy Brown (The Weeknd, Ariana Grande), “As a matter of fact” is Babyface’s first solo single since his 2015 album “Return of the Tender Lover,” and his first single under the P Music Group label. 

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Celebrates 100th Episode with John Legend
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Celebrates 100th Episode with John Legend
February 9, 2023

Jennifer Hudson holds back tears as she celebrates the 100th episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show' in addition to Warner Bros.’ centennial year. Fellow EGOT winner John Legend joins Jennifer for the milestone show, surprising her with a bouquet of 100 flowers, and the two singers duet Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Watch videos!

Duran Duran Announce 2023 North American 'Future Past' Arena Tour
Duran Duran Announce 2023 North American 'Future Past' Arena Tour
February 9, 2023

Duran Duran has announced a 26-date North American arena tour for 2023, with both Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC joining them as guests across the run. THE FUTURE PAST TOUR will make stops across Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Austin, New Orleans, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, and Tampa before concluding the first leg in Florida on June 18.

FROZEN 3 Is in the Works
FROZEN 3 Is in the Works
February 8, 2023

A third Frozen movie is officially in the works! CEO Bob Iger announced the new flim during Disney's Q1 earnings call, stating that he will be able to share more about the production 'soon.' New Toy Story and Zooptopia films are also in the works.

VIDEO: Vegas Star Melody Sweets Presents the Series Premiere of 'Sweets' Spot'
VIDEO: Vegas Star Melody Sweets Presents the Series Premiere of 'Sweets' Spot'
February 8, 2023

Created by Melody Sweets, Melissa King-Jules, and Anaïs Thomassian (Penny Pibbets in Absinthe), the six-episode web series features an all-star cast of singularly talented burlesque, comedy, and variety artists, including Piff the Magic Dragon (AGT), Voki Kalfayan (Gazillionaire in Absinthe), Miss Behave (Miss Behave Gameshow), and more.



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