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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: MJ Star Myles Frost Reveals His Full Circle Moment With Jennifer Hudson GMA3
VIDEO: MJ Star Myles Frost Reveals His Full Circle Moment With Jennifer Hudson GMA3
December 28, 2022

Myles Frost appeared on GMA3 to discuss starring as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical on Broadway. The recent Tony winner reacted to their Grammy nomination and shared a recent memory with Jennifer Hudson when asked if he would like to EGOT. Watch the new interview video now!

GLASS ONION Was the #1 Film In the World Over the Holiday Weekend
GLASS ONION Was the #1 Film In the World Over the Holiday Weekend
December 27, 2022

After only three days, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery was the #1 film around the world and with 35M household views (82.1M view hours divided by 2.3 hours of runtime) from over 93 countries, everyone was trying to solve the mystery and figure out whodunit. 

Toronto Dark-Folk Luminaries Broken Wolves Mourn Lost Dreams On 'The Summons'
Toronto Dark-Folk Luminaries Broken Wolves Mourn Lost Dreams On 'The Summons'
December 27, 2022

Every generation has had to deal with their share of existential threats, and the members of Broken Wolves are no different. With his Toronto-based dark-folk act Broken Wolves, lead singer and guitarist Lennox Campbell-Berzins grapples with the looming threat of climate change and channels his anxieties onto their Medieval-inspired new single.

Photo: First Look at GREASE Prequel Series THE RISE OF THE PINK LADIES
Photo: First Look at GREASE Prequel Series THE RISE OF THE PINK LADIES
December 27, 2022

Paramount+ has released a first look photo of the upcoming Grease prequel series, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. The series will star Jackie Hoffman, Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel, Ari Notartomaso, Tricia Fukuhara, Shanel Bailey, Madison Thompson, Johnathan Nieves, Jason Schmidt, and Maxwell Whittington-Cooper.

Everything You Need to Know About the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
Everything You Need to Know About the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
December 28, 2022

It's a guide to the Mean Girls movie musical. A Mean Girls remake is officially happening with the adaption of the hit Broadway musical! BroadwayWorld collected all the information we could about the upcoming film - including who's starring, what roles haven't yet been cast, and what will change from stage to screen.

Toronto-Based Pop Outfit Techno Westerns Release 'Mystery Man'
Toronto-Based Pop Outfit Techno Westerns Release 'Mystery Man'
December 27, 2022

Listen to the catchy new single from Toronto-based pop outfit Techno Westerns who dazzle with a tale of losing oneself on “Mystery Man.” The electric single “Mystery Man” can be found on the new Techno Westerns EP “Midnight,” a collection of music meticulously crafted by New Zealand native and Techno Westerns frontman Wyatt Hautonga.

Review Roundup: BROADWAY RISING Documentary Comes to VOD
Review Roundup: BROADWAY RISING Documentary Comes to VOD
December 27, 2022

Directed by Amy Rice and produced by Justin Mikita and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Broadway Rising tells the inspiring journey back to the stage and the toll of the pandemic on the Broadway community after a historic closure. Check out what critics thought about the documentary now!

VIDEO: Watch the M3GAN 'First Look' Featurette
VIDEO: Watch the M3GAN 'First Look' Featurette
December 27, 2022

Watch the ‘First Look’ featurette video for M3GAN. From the most prolific minds in horror—James Wan, the filmmaker behind the Saw, Insidious and The Conjuring franchises, and Blumhouse, the producer of the Halloween films, The Black Phone and The Invisible Man—comes a fresh new face in terror.

VIDEO: Go Behind MATILDA's Musical Numbers In New Netflix Featurette
VIDEO: Go Behind MATILDA's Musical Numbers In New Netflix Featurette
December 27, 2022

Netflix has shared a new 'Dance, Maggots, Dance!' featurette, going behind the scenes of the musical numbers in the new film adaptation of Matilda the Musical. The featurette also includes interviews with Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, director Matthew Warchus, and more. Watch the new video now!

Homeboy Sandman Announces 13 Straight Days of New Music
Homeboy Sandman Announces 13 Straight Days of New Music
December 27, 2022

Prolific rapper Homeboy Sandman is back with new music in the form of his upcoming project 12 Days of Christmas & Dia de Los Reyes. Homeboy Sandman will be releasing a song per day beginning on December 25th with lead single “First Day of Christmas.” The complete album 12 Days of Christmas & Dia de Los Reyes will be released via Dirty Looks.

VIDEO: Watch Shoshana Bean, Natasha Yvette Williams & More Celebrate the Holidays on GMA3
VIDEO: Watch Shoshana Bean, Natasha Yvette Williams & More Celebrate the Holidays on GMA3
December 27, 2022

The special 'Broadway Brings the Holidays to 'GMA3'' featured performances by Shoshana Bean, Michael James Scott, Natasha Yvette Williams, and Tyler Hardwick. The episode also featured the premiere of Tony nominee and Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph's new holiday music video. Watch the videos now!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ENCANTO Perform 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' at the Hollywood Bowl In New Disney+ Special
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of ENCANTO Perform 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' at the Hollywood Bowl In New Disney+ Special
December 27, 2022

Disney+ has released the video of the cast of Encanto singing 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' live at the Hollywood Bowl. The clip is from the new Disney+ concert special, which is now available to stream. The video features Stephanie Beatriz, Olga Merediz, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Carolina Gaitán, Diane Guerrero, and more.

VIDEO: Victoria Clark & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Perform 'Anagram' on the TODAY SHOW
VIDEO: Victoria Clark & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Perform 'Anagram' on the TODAY SHOW
December 27, 2022

This morning, Victoria Clark, Justin Cooley, and the cast of Kimberly Akimbo performed 'Anagram' on The TODAY Show. A new musical with book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, based on the critically-acclaimed play of the same name by David Lindsay-Abaire. Watch the video now!

The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Film Festival to Offer 16 Films Directed by Women
The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Film Festival to Offer 16 Films Directed by Women
December 27, 2022

Offering dozens of unique features, documentaries, and short films from 20 different countries, the inaugural festival will have a truly international focus, celebrating cinematic excellence and reflecting a commitment to global diversity. 16 of the 37 feature films and documentaries in the Festival were either directed or co-directed by women.

Chris Rock Sets Live Netflix Comedy Special Date
Chris Rock Sets Live Netflix Comedy Special Date
December 27, 2022

Comedy icon Chris Rock will take the stage in Baltimore, Maryland for the first-ever Netflix live streamed global event, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.This is Rock’s second Netflix stand-up special. His first, Chris Rock: Tamborine, debuted in February 2018. Additional details will be announced soon.

Mariah the Scientist Releases New Single 'Christmas in Toronto'
Mariah the Scientist Releases New Single 'Christmas in Toronto'
December 27, 2022

The latest singles follow Mariah’s 2022 EP Buckles Laboratories Presents: The Intermission. The four-song release, like all of Mariah’s music, shows her innate ability to craft catchy-yet-relatable songs about the complicated nature of modern love. The EP has over 13 million streams including single “Spread Thin” which is currently going viral.

VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Stars In New KNOCK AT THE CABIN Film Trailer
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Stars In New KNOCK AT THE CABIN Film Trailer
December 27, 2022

A new trailer for Knock at the Cabin starring Jonathan Groff has been released.A new trailer for Knock at the Cabin starring Tony award and Emmy nominee Jonathan Groff has been released. The film also stars Ben Aldridge, Rupert Grint, Dave Bautista, Nikki Asuka-Bird, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch 'Naughty,' 'Revolting Children,' & More Songs From MATILDA THE MUSICAL on Netflix
VIDEO: Watch 'Naughty,' 'Revolting Children,' & More Songs From MATILDA THE MUSICAL on Netflix
December 27, 2022

Netflix has released videos of full musical numbers from the new film adaptation of Matilda the Musical. Watch 'Miracle,' 'Naughty,' 'School Song,' 'The Hammer,' 'Bruce,' 'Quiet,' 'My House,' and 'Revolting Children' now! The cast of the film includes Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, and more.

VIDEO: Watch Emma Thompson Transform Into Miss Trunchbull In MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie on Netflix
VIDEO: Watch Emma Thompson Transform Into Miss Trunchbull In MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie on Netflix
December 23, 2022

Netflix has released a look inside Emma Thompson's transformation into Miss Trunchbull in the film adaptation of Matilda the Musical. Watch the complete featurette video now, which also features interviews with Lashana Lynch, Alisha Weir, and Thompson's makeup designers, now!

How to Watch GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY on Netflix
How to Watch GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY on Netflix
December 23, 2022

Here's how you can watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the highly-anticipated sequel to Rian Johnson's Knives Out online! The cast includes Daniel Craig, Leslie Odom Jr., Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline with Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Stephen Sondheim, Angela Lansbury, Jackie Hoffman, and more.



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