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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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HOOGENBOOM Releases New Single 'Damn Good'
HOOGENBOOM Releases New Single 'Damn Good'
January 11, 2023

HOOGENBOOM, aka singer and songwriter Brandon Hoogenboom, shared “Damn Good,” a new single from his upcoming debut album Good For Nothing (A Spiraling Blackout Montage) out via Rose Garden (Runnner, Monster Rally).

Black Thought & El Michels Affair Announce Collaborative LP 'Glorious Game'
Black Thought & El Michels Affair Announce Collaborative LP 'Glorious Game'
January 11, 2023

Cementing an undeniable union, GRAMMY® Award-winning legendary MC and The Roots Co-Founder Black Thought joins forces with acclaimed cinematic soul luminary El Michels Affair for a collaborative LP titled Glorious Game.

CVC Share New Track 'Music Stuff'
CVC Share New Track 'Music Stuff'
January 11, 2023

Throughout 2022, CVC were busy on the road, garnering a new and highly devoted fan base due to their incredible and celebratory live show, with The Arts Desk calling them “the best live act I saw last year (of a list which includes Paul McCartney, The Prodigy & Wet Leg)”. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

FOX Sports Films' Documentary THE PERFECT 10 Set to Premiere on FOX Before Super Bowl LVII
FOX Sports Films' Documentary THE PERFECT 10 Set to Premiere on FOX Before Super Bowl LVII
January 11, 2023

FOX Sports Films will premiere the long-anticipated sports documentary THE PERFECT 10. In partnership with Hall of Fame Village Media, H2H Productions and NFL Films, the FOX Sports produced film is narrated by two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher (“Thief”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”).

CHASING WAVES Docu-Series Now Streaming on Disney+
CHASING WAVES Docu-Series Now Streaming on Disney+
January 11, 2023

In the wake of surfing’s debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, “Chasing Waves” features the people and places that are defining Japan’s reach in the global surf culture and examines the diverse regions, unique characters, and endless surf along the over 18,000 miles of coastline that makes Japan one of a kind. Watch the video trailer now!

Sam Smith Unveils New Song 'Gimme (Feat. Koffee & Jessie Reyez)'
Sam Smith Unveils New Song 'Gimme (Feat. Koffee & Jessie Reyez)'
January 11, 2023

Sam Smith shared “Gimme”– a clubby, dancehall-infused lover’s call featuring breakout Jamaican reggae/rap star Koffee and Colombian/Canadian R&B-pop maverick Jessie Reyez. The song, which received its first UK play on BBC Radio 1 as the Hottest Record In The World earlier, comes on the heels of Sam’s chart-topping global smash “Unholy.”

ABC Orders THE GOOD LAWYER Series With Embedded Pilot in THE GOOD DOCTOR Episode
ABC Orders THE GOOD LAWYER Series With Embedded Pilot in THE GOOD DOCTOR Episode
January 11, 2023

ABC has ordered an embedded pilot episode of “The Good Doctor” called “The Good Lawyer,” from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature. Kennedy McMann (“Nancy Drew”) is set to guest star as Joni DeGroot. Emmy® Award-winning Felicity Huffman (“American Crime”) is set to guest star as Janet Stewart.

MATILDA Movie, KINKY BOOTS & More Nominated For MUAHS Guild Awards
MATILDA Movie, KINKY BOOTS & More Nominated For MUAHS Guild Awards
January 11, 2023

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) has announced nominations for the 2023 MUAHS Guild Awards. Nominees included Matilda the Musical, Kinky Boots, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Spirited, Hocus Pocus 2, Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, and High School Musical: the Musical: the Series.

Dom Flemons Returns With Landmark New Album 'Traveling Wildfire'
Dom Flemons Returns With Landmark New Album 'Traveling Wildfire'
January 11, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning musician and scholar Dom Flemons, also known as “The American Songster,” will release his anticipated new album, Traveling Wildfire, on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. In advance of the release, the new song, “Slow Dance With You,” is debuting now with an ATMOS mix.

VIDEO: Genesis Owusu Returns with New Video Ahead of Paramore Tour this Spring
VIDEO: Genesis Owusu Returns with New Video Ahead of Paramore Tour this Spring
January 11, 2023

The song from the Ghanaian-Australian artist is also currently featured in a global Apple ad for Apple Fitness+, was named one of the best songs of the year by Los Angeles Times, and is available for voting – as well as his summer 2022 single “GTFO” – for triple j’s Hottest 100 competition. Watch the new video now!

KING TUFF Shares New Single 'Tell Me'
KING TUFF Shares New Single 'Tell Me'
January 11, 2023

King Tuff shares “Tell Me,” the third single from his anticipated new album, Smalltown Stardust. The pop gem, which features backing vocals from the album’s co-writer and co-producer SASAMI, perfectly encapsulates Kyle Thomas’ knack for melody and songwriting prowess. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

A New '20/20' Reports on the Shocking Student Murders in Idaho
A New '20/20' Reports on the Shocking Student Murders in Idaho
January 11, 2023

A new two-hour “20/20,” with reporting by ABC News correspondent Kayna Whitworth, provides a comprehensive look at the case and covers the latest details, including a deep dive into the recently unsealed affidavit. Just weeks ago, a shocking break in the case occurred when authorities arrested Bryan Kohberger.

poptropicaslutz! Release New Single 'Sierra Echo X-Ray'
poptropicaslutz! Release New Single 'Sierra Echo X-Ray'
January 11, 2023

New York duo poptropicaslutz! enter 2023 with a bang and their brand-new single “Sierra Echo X-Ray'. Produced and co-written by Chris Lyon, (Chainsmokers, Rina Sawayama, Carly Rae Jepsen) together they built a whimsical soundscape of pulsating synths and glitchy transitions contrasted by dynamic drum patterns.

mmeadows Shares New Single 'Working On Me'
mmeadows Shares New Single 'Working On Me'
January 11, 2023

NYC-based progressive pop duo mmeadows — made up of current Dirty Projectors member Kristin Slipp and Beyoncé, Lorde, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, Laurie Anderson and more collaborator Cole Kamen-Green — shared “Working On Me,” a new single and video from their upcoming album Light Moves Around You.

Mick Harvey Shares New Track 'A Suitcase In Berlin'
Mick Harvey Shares New Track 'A Suitcase In Berlin'
January 11, 2023

Harvey has also announced details of a tour that will see him join Mexican singer Amanda Acevedo, long time collaborator J.P. Shilo and Berlin band Sometimes with Others for a musical phantasmagoria, presented as the Invisible Blue Unicorns. The tour will travel across Europe throughout May, finishing in Berlin on May 28th.

VIDEO: Reneé Rapp Performs Single 'In the Kitchen' on KIMMEL
VIDEO: Reneé Rapp Performs Single 'In the Kitchen' on KIMMEL
January 11, 2023

Reneé Rapp appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform 'In the Kitchen' from her new EP 'Everything to Everyone.' The track was the lead single for Rapp's debut EP was the followup to her debut single, 'Tattoos.' Rapp will soon reprise her role as Regina George in the musical movie adaptation of Mean Girls. Watch the video performance now!

Chiiild Unveils New Track 'Good for Now' Featuring Lucky Daye
Chiiild Unveils New Track 'Good for Now' Featuring Lucky Daye
January 11, 2023

This latest release sees Chiiild team up with GRAMMY-winning R&B star Lucky Daye, resulting in a mesmerizing ambient track with rich vocals and an otherworldly atmosphere. The two artists previously collaborated on “Compassion” on Daye’s 2022 GRAMMY-nominated album Candydrip.

Stephanie Hsu, Rachel Brosnahan & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!
Stephanie Hsu, Rachel Brosnahan & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!
January 11, 2023

The Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will stream live on Netflix globally beginning in 2024 thanks to a new multi-year partnership between Netflix and the SAG Awards. The nominations include Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Jean Smart, Rachel Brosnahan, Jeff Bridges, and more.

Scott Hoying of Pentatonix Releases Live Versions of His Debut Solo Single 'Mars'
Scott Hoying of Pentatonix Releases Live Versions of His Debut Solo Single 'Mars'
January 11, 2023

Written by Hoying and produced by Jon Levine (Dua Lipa, Rachel Platten, Drake), Scott Hoying, who has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide as part of the multi-platinum-selling a cappella group Pentatonix, has released two brand-new live versions of his debut single “Mars” via BMG. 

VIDEO: Michelle Yeoh on How Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Jon M. Chu Convinced Her to Do the WICKED Movie
VIDEO: Michelle Yeoh on How Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo & Jon M. Chu Convinced Her to Do the WICKED Movie
January 11, 2023

Fresh off her Golden Globe win, Michelle Yeoh revealed how Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo convinced her to join the Wicked movie as Madame Morrible. After Chu initially approached her about playing the role, Yeoh was convinced to join the films after hearing from two of her future co-stars. Watch the interview video now!



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