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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

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Hairspray

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Kwanzaa Film Festival Returns December 26
Kwanzaa Film Festival Returns December 26
December 14, 2022

The festival will present a 5-day visual arts extravaganza at multiple locations throughout the metropolitan area. The Kwanzaa Film Festival dedicates itself to the screening of a wide variety of short and full feature films and the presentation of moving pictures that identify with the concepts of Kwanzaa and the embodiment of its living tenants.

VIDEO: Watch the SCREAM VI Teaser Trailer Starring Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega & More
VIDEO: Watch the SCREAM VI Teaser Trailer Starring Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega & More
December 14, 2022

In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera ('Sam Carpenter'), Jasmin Savoy Brown ('Mindy Meeks-Martin'), Mason Gooding ('Chad Meeks-Martin'), Jenna Ortega ('Tara Carpenter'), Hayden Panettiere ('Kirby Reed'), and Courtney Cox ('Gale Weathers') return to their roles in the franchise. Watch the new video teaser trailer now!

Pacifico Drops 'Afterglow' With Adele, Seal & The Kooks Bassist Peter Randall
Pacifico Drops 'Afterglow' With Adele, Seal & The Kooks Bassist Peter Randall
December 14, 2022

“Afterglow” single from first Pacifico album in five years features Adele, Seal, The Kooks bassist Peter Randall; See Terry Gilliam-inspired video now. Band’s Matthew Schwartz explains Elliott Smith-evoking tune is “about someone losing their sight later in life and coming to terms with that change.”

Apple TV+ New Docuseries SUPER LEAGUE: THE WAR FOR FOOTBALL to Premiere in January
Apple TV+ New Docuseries SUPER LEAGUE: THE WAR FOR FOOTBALL to Premiere in January
December 14, 2022

“Super League: The War for Football” is a four-part series that documents the high stakes battle that is set off when plans for a breakaway league emerge and the past, present, and future of European football collide, leaving the game’s most powerful leaders to defend, or upend, the traditions of the sport. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer For Darren Aronofsky's THE WHALE Film Adaption
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer For Darren Aronofsky's THE WHALE Film Adaption
December 14, 2022

A new trailer for Darren Aronofsky’s film adaptation of The Whale has been released. The film is an adaptation of Samuel D. Hunter's acclaimed stage play and stars Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton. Watch the new video trailer now!

Sean 'Diddy' Combs & PARTYNEXTDOOR Drop Single 'Sex In The Porsche'
Sean 'Diddy' Combs & PARTYNEXTDOOR Drop Single 'Sex In The Porsche'
December 14, 2022

“Sex in the Porsche,” is the second single from Diddy’s long awaited new album under his LOVE RECORDS imprint, in partnership with Motown Records, and follows the success of his number one hit “Gotta Move On” featuring Bryson Tiller. Written by PARTYNEXTDOOR and, DIDDY and produced by Nyan and DIDDY.

VIDEO: Netflix Drops KALEIDOSCOPE Series Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Drops KALEIDOSCOPE Series Trailer
December 13, 2022

Netflix debuts official video trailer for the suspenseful heist drama, Kaleidoscope. The series stars Giancarlo Esposito (he/him), Paz Vega (she/her), Rufus Sewell (he/him), Tati Gabrielle (she/her), Peter Mark Kendall (he/him), Rosaline Elbay (she/her), Jai Courtney (he/him) and Niousha Noor (she/her).

BLING EMPIRE: NEW YORK to Premiere on Netflix in January
BLING EMPIRE: NEW YORK to Premiere on Netflix in January
December 13, 2022

Meet a fresh group of wealthy, sophisticated and hilarious Asian-Americans from New York City, where the quality of real estate is measured by address, not acreage. Conversations are direct, not coded. And competition – for love, for money, and for power – is fierce. Watch a new video clip from the series now!

VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
December 13, 2022

Common appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss making his Broadway debut in Between Riverside and Crazy. Common also discussed what he keeps in his dressing room and reveals why he has to show up early for the show every night. Watch the new video interview now!

Jaylen Bradley Releases New Single 'Games'
Jaylen Bradley Releases New Single 'Games'
December 13, 2022

The absolute worst in matters of the heart is when you tell someone about relationship pain you’ve experienced, and they end up doing the exact same thing to you. That’s what Jaylen Bradley’s new single “Games” – available now – is all about, and it’s bound to resonate deeply with anyone who’s been burned twice.

Telex Shares New EP Collated From Forthcoming Career-Spanning Box Set
Telex Shares New EP Collated From Forthcoming Career-Spanning Box Set
December 13, 2022

The EP includes “Pakmoväst” from their debut, “Tour De France” (this track pre-dates Kraftwerk’s by 3 years), the single “Haven’t We Met Somewhere Before” (a songwriting collaboration with Ron & Russell Mael aka Sparks), “Temporary Chicken” (from the aptly titled album Looney Tunes) and their take on Canned Heat’s ’68 classic “On The Road Again”.

FAIM Announce New LP 'Your Life and Nothing Else'
FAIM Announce New LP 'Your Life and Nothing Else'
December 13, 2022

Since forming in 2017, FAIM has released a s/t 7” on Convulse Records, a split 7” with DISCOURAGE and LIFT, and their debut full length, “Hollow Hope,” on Safe Inside Records. FAIM has done multiple US tours and a European tour, sharing the stage with HAVE HEART, MODERN LIFE IS WAR, CEREMONY, and JUDGE.

VIDEO: Netflix Drops GINNY & GEORGIA Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Drops GINNY & GEORGIA Season Two Trailer
December 13, 2022

Buckle up, peaches... it's about to get bumpy. Watch the new video trailer for season two of Ginny & Georgia. The series stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, Chelsea Clark, and Katie Douglas.

Bailey Zimmerman Is This Year's No. 4 Top New Artist Across All Genres According to Billboard
Bailey Zimmerman Is This Year's No. 4 Top New Artist Across All Genres According to Billboard
December 13, 2022

He also finds himself at No. 8 on the Top Country Artist chart and within the Top 50 of their Top Artists overall. ABC and dick clark productions also recently announced Zimmerman as part of their star-studded lineup of performers for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023, airing Saturday, December 31st on ABC. 

TAMRON HALL Posts Its 2nd Most-Watched Week of the Season With Over 1 Million Total Viewers on All 5 Days of the Week
TAMRON HALL Posts Its 2nd Most-Watched Week of the Season With Over 1 Million Total Viewers on All 5 Days of the Week
December 13, 2022

“Tamron Hall” delivered its 2nd most-watched week of the season (1.125 million Total Viewers), behind the previous week. In fact, with the current week (1.125 million Total Viewers on 11/21/22) and the previous week (1.145 million Total Viewers on 11/21/22), “Tamron Hall” scored its 2 most-watched weeks since May 2021 – since the week of 5/10/21.

Interview: Antonio Cipriano on Making Original NATIONAL TREASURE Fans 'Proud' With New Series
Interview: Antonio Cipriano on Making Original NATIONAL TREASURE Fans 'Proud' With New Series
December 13, 2022

After being seen on Broadway in Jagged Little Pill, Antonio Cipriano will next be seen in National Treasure: Edge of History on Disney+. BroadwayWorld sat down with Cipriano to discuss what National Treasure fans can expect from the series, what his days on set were like, and if his own fans can any original music from him in the future.

VIDEO: Showtimes Shares YOUR HONOR Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Showtimes Shares YOUR HONOR Season Two Trailer
December 13, 2022

SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for season two of YOUR HONOR, starring and executive produced by Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad). The first season of YOUR HONOR ranks as the top debut season ever on SHOWTIME. In season two. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Watch a New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
VIDEO: Watch a New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
December 13, 2022

Watch a new video preview of Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration. The promo showcases the special's 250 costumes and 13 musical numbers. The preview features the special's all-star cast, including H.E.R., Josh Groban, Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, Leo Abelo Perry, Rizwan Manji, Jon Job Briones, and Rita Moreno.

Juilliard-Trained Musician Braxton Cook Announces New Album & 2023 Headline Tour
Juilliard-Trained Musician Braxton Cook Announces New Album & 2023 Headline Tour
December 13, 2022

In the time since his acclaimed 2020 release, Fire Sign, Braxton has been busy writing and releasing new material, touring around the U.S., and expanding his sonic palette working on collaborations with producer Jahaan Sweet (production credit on Taylor Swift’s “Lavender Haze” and Giveon’s “Tryina Be”) and contemporaries like Kiefer and Masego. 

Greensky Bluegrass Announce Camp Greensky Iceland
Greensky Bluegrass Announce Camp Greensky Iceland
December 13, 2022

Greensky Bluegrass are thrilled to share the first ever, Camp Greensky Iceland. CGI will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland June 3-5 at the iconic Eldborg Hall, located within the Harpa Concert and Conference Centre.  A limited number of All Access ticket packages and Reserved Seating 3-day packages are available.



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