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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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Taylor Swift to Make Feature Film Directorial Debut
Taylor Swift to Make Feature Film Directorial Debut
December 9, 2022

Taylor Swift will make her feature film directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures. Last year, Swift made her short film directorial debut with the 'All Too Well' 10 minute version. In the past, she has also directed the music videos for tracks like 'The Man,' 'Cardigan,' 'Willow,' 'Anti-Hero,' 'Bejeweled,' and more.

Cat Clyde Announces New Album 'Down Rounder'
Cat Clyde Announces New Album 'Down Rounder'
December 9, 2022

It was produced by Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Public Image Ltd.) at Los Angeles’ famed Sound City studios. Like her “nature punk” contemporary Hurray for the Riff Raff, Clyde’s malleable singing voice—spanning an appealing twang to a lovely, plaintive croon. Watch the new music video now!

UPSAHL Releases 'Sagittarius' EP
UPSAHL Releases 'Sagittarius' EP
December 9, 2022

A highlight off the EP “Toast,” co-written by Tove Lo, takes viewers on a musical journey in the bed of a truck as city lights whirl around her, while focus track “Kickflip” showcases an all-powerful UPSAHL in a regal red gown with a slithering snake growing from it.

SZA Samples Beyoncé's 'Listen' From DREAMGIRLS on 'S.O.S.' Album Title Track
SZA Samples Beyoncé's 'Listen' From DREAMGIRLS on 'S.O.S.' Album Title Track
December 9, 2022

The album's title track features a sample of Beyoncé's 'Listen' from Dreamgirls. The track includes lyrics: 'And I cried and cried, said what's on my mind,' sung to the tune of the song. The new album features 16 tracks, including collaborations from Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott, and Ol' Dirty Bastard.

VIDEO: H.E.R. & Josh Groban Discuss Making BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
VIDEO: H.E.R. & Josh Groban Discuss Making BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
December 9, 2022

ABC has released a new featurette for Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, featuring H.E.R. and Josh Groban discussing the making of the special. The new featurette also features the two of them in the recording studio and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the live action portion of the special. Watch the new video now!

Photos: Netflix Shares New MATILDA THE MUSICAL Film Stills
Photos: Netflix Shares New MATILDA THE MUSICAL Film Stills
December 9, 2022

A brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination. Check out new stills from the film now, featuring a first look at photos of songs like 'Naughty,' 'Bruce,' 'Revolting Children,' and more.

How to Watch MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie on Netflix & In Movie Theaters
How to Watch MATILDA THE MUSICAL Movie on Netflix & In Movie Theaters
December 9, 2022

A brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results. Find out how you can watch Matilda the Musical in movie theaters or on Netflix!

Spotify Releases Final Live at Electric Lady EP Of The Year Featuring Indie-Pop Band Whitney
Spotify Releases Final Live at Electric Lady EP Of The Year Featuring Indie-Pop Band Whitney
December 8, 2022

To conclude this year’s series, Indie-pop band Whitney will release an eight-track EP featuring re-imagined versions of several of their top hits, including, “BLUE,” “Giving Up,” “MEMORY,” “No Woman,” “REAL LOVE,” “TWIRL,” and “Valleys,” as well as a cover of Beach House’s “Other People.”

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Shares 'All Too Well' Short Film Behind-the- Scenes Video With Sadie Sink & Dylan O'Brien
VIDEO: Taylor Swift Shares 'All Too Well' Short Film Behind-the- Scenes Video With Sadie Sink & Dylan O'Brien
December 8, 2022

Taylor Swift has released a behind-the-scenes look at her 'All Too Well' short film, which she starred in and directed. The video also features her co-stars, Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. The release is part of Swift's current efforts to re-record her music catalogue in order to own her own masters. Watch the new video now!

VIDEO: Jon Langston Shares 'I Only Want You for Christmas' Music Video
VIDEO: Jon Langston Shares 'I Only Want You for Christmas' Music Video
December 8, 2022

32 Bridge Entertainment / EMI Records Nashville recording artist Jon Langston taps into the holiday spirit with the music video for “I Only Want You For Christmas,” out now. Taking the stage for karaoke with “Santa” to perform the track, the clip was filmed at festive Nashville favorite, Santa’s Pub.

VIDEO: WE tv Drops KOLD X WINDY Supertease
VIDEO: WE tv Drops KOLD X WINDY Supertease
December 8, 2022

“Kold” Wise (Sh’Kia Augustin, Black Lightning)'s group member Renee “Windy” Johnson (Nijah Brenea, Rap Sh!t), is a rapper dedicated to the city streets. As Malika’s career begins to ignite, the challenges she faces start to stack up. Her credit card fraud catches up with her, and rival artists view her as a threat. Watch the video trailer now!

Taylor Swift & Future Lead 2022 RIAA Gold & Platinum Tallies
Taylor Swift & Future Lead 2022 RIAA Gold & Platinum Tallies
December 8, 2022

Building on her history-making career with another million-plus first week launch, Taylor Swift earns the Top Album with her 2X Platinum Midnights (Republic Records), while Future locks the Top Single with his 3X Platinum “Wait for U” (Epic Records/Freebandz). #RIAATopCertified in 2022, this culmination celebrates those who commanded the charts.

LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN Announces Special Holiday Festivities
LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN Announces Special Holiday Festivities
December 8, 2022

Then on Monday, Dec. 19, “Live” brings the holidays to life with the “Live with Kelly and Ryan: Home for the Holidays” special episode. Award-winning musicians DAVID FOSTER AND KATHARINE MCPHEE will perform “Jingle Bell Rock,” and the internationally beloved RADIO CITY ROCKETTES will dance their way onto the “Live” stage.

Interview: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Discusses Adapting THE WHALE Into a Film
Interview: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Discusses Adapting THE WHALE Into a Film
December 8, 2022

BroadwayWorld caught up with playwright Samuel D. Hunter after The Whale's highly-anticipated premiere to discuss how he adapted the play into a film, how it was rehearsed like a theatrical production, Brendan Fraser's acclaimed performance, and more.

David Gilbert Foster Emerges with Album 'AMERICAN DREAM'
David Gilbert Foster Emerges with Album 'AMERICAN DREAM'
December 8, 2022

Each song on AMERICAN DREAM touches on a different aspect or experience of Foster’s life, with the title track being an all-encompassing examination of many issues from his childhood to the present. At six and a half minutes long, the song was inspired by Foster’s love for Don McLean’s epic “American Pie.”

VIDEO: Adult Swim's YOLO: SILVER DESTINY Releases New Trailer
VIDEO: Adult Swim's YOLO: SILVER DESTINY Releases New Trailer
December 8, 2022

Adult Swim has released the trailer for 'YOLO: Silver Destiny.' Join Australia's rowdiest party girls, Rachel and Sarah, as they continue their quest for good times, positive vibes, and their destinies. Watch the new video trailer now!

SHERRI PAPINI: LIES, LIES AND MORE LIES to Premiere on Oxygen True Crime
SHERRI PAPINI: LIES, LIES AND MORE LIES to Premiere on Oxygen True Crime
December 8, 2022

Oxygen True Crime, the home of true-crime programming, NBC News Studios, and the producers of “Dateline,” examine the disturbing deceptions of a Northern California housewife, Sherri Papini. It includes previously unseen interviews with Papini, as well as interviews with investigators, journalists and community members. Watch the video trailer now!

VIDEO: HBO Shares THIS PLACE RULES Trailer From Andrew Callaghan
VIDEO: HBO Shares THIS PLACE RULES Trailer From Andrew Callaghan
December 8, 2022

As one of the best-known and hardest working journalists of his generation, the 25-year-old ventures on a wild RV journey through America to take the pulse of a divided nation. In 2020, as COVID rages, protests sweep the country, and a monumental election looms, Callaghan captures the chaos in the streets. Watch the new video trailer now!

TAMRON HALL Scores Its Most-Watched Week Since March 2021 With 2 of Its Top 3 Telecasts This Season
TAMRON HALL Scores Its Most-Watched Week Since March 2021 With 2 of Its Top 3 Telecasts This Season
December 8, 2022

In fact, “Tamron Hall” scored its highest-rated week in Households since January and its most-watched week in Total Viewers since March 2021 – since the weeks of 1/31/22 and 3/15/21, respectively. “Tamron Hall” built for the 3rd straight week in Total Viewers (+7% - 1.145 million vs. 1.072 million) and stood as the only daytime talk show.

LOVE & MARRIAGE: D.C. Season Two to Premiere in January
LOVE & MARRIAGE: D.C. Season Two to Premiere in January
December 8, 2022

Love & Marriage D.C. will introduce new couple Joi Carter and Clifton Pettie, who got together on the Potomac iteration of OWN’s “Ready to Love” series. The series will also continue to follow Erana and Jamie Tyler, and Ashley Silva and her husband DJ Quicksilva. The season also features the group’s friend, Winter Williams.



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