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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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RAYE Releases Singles 'Escapism' & 'The Thrill Is Gone'
RAYE Releases Singles 'Escapism' & 'The Thrill Is Gone'
December 8, 2022

'Escapism.' and 'The Thrill Is Gone.' both showcase very different sides of RAYE's musical journey, clearly underlining just how diverse RAYE's upcoming album is. 'Escapism.' is a trip-hop inspired song about heartbreak, loneliness and escaping those emotions, featuring New Jersey rapper 070 Shake. Plus, check out tour dates!

Michelle Yeoh to Play Madame Morrible In WICKED Movie; Jeff Goldblum Confirmed as The Wizard
Michelle Yeoh to Play Madame Morrible In WICKED Movie; Jeff Goldblum Confirmed as The Wizard
December 8, 2022

Yeoh will join the recently announced Ethan Slater as Boq, plus previously announced Ariana Grande as Glinda, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, as well as Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. Jeff Goldblum has also been confirmed to play the Wizard. Yeoh previously worked with Jon M. Chu on Crazy Rich Asians.

VIDEO: Howie Mandel & Ciara Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
VIDEO: Howie Mandel & Ciara Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
December 8, 2022

Jennifer Hudson continues to spread holiday cheer with day two of her first Mama Hud’s Holiday Giveaways with the help of comedian and “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel. Ciara also talks about her role in the upcoming movie musical “The Color Purple” and how “blown away” she feels being part of the big film adaptation. Watch videos now!

Yuzima Philip Releases New Single 'Strength'
Yuzima Philip Releases New Single 'Strength'
December 8, 2022

After deleting his Twitter account and denouncing Elon Musk, Yuzima is tossing out a personal anthem to power his fans through the chaos. The song is called “Strength” and came about after years of well-publicized mindfulness meditation and the recent death of his mother.

Rare Americans Share Brand-New Single 'Little White Lies'
Rare Americans Share Brand-New Single 'Little White Lies'
December 8, 2022

Rare Americans have big plans for 2023 including Canadian and UK/European dates as part of their upcoming ‘Milk & Honey Tour’. The group are excited to play for their fans across the Atlantic again after this summer’s completely sold out run of UK dates and the large crowds they won over at multiple European festivals.

A Flock of Seagulls Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Self-Titled Debut
A Flock of Seagulls Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Self-Titled Debut
December 8, 2022

The 40th-anniversary 3CD deluxe edition features a remastered version of the original album, b-sides, single versions, remixes, BBC Sessions for revered broadcasters such as John Peel and he band’s fellow Liverpudlian Janice Long and a BBC concert from The Paris Theatre, London, which was originally transmitted in January 1982.

HARRY & MEGHAN Is Now Streaming Globally on Netflix
HARRY & MEGHAN Is Now Streaming Globally on Netflix
December 8, 2022

Volume 1 of the six-episode documentary series is now streaming, only on Netflix. From the critically-acclaimed, two-time Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning director Liz Garbus, Harry & Meghan is a never-before-seen look at one of the most-discussed couples in history. Watch a new video clip from the series now!

The Black Keys Announce UK Tour Dates in 2023
The Black Keys Announce UK Tour Dates in 2023
December 8, 2022

Singer/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney will play headline dates at London’s The O2 on Wednesday 21st June and Manchester’s AO Arena on Thursday 22nd June before the last stop in Glasgow on Saturday 24th June at the OVO Hydro.  Spoon have been confirmed as the main support act across the tour.

Billy Joel Adds 91st Monthly Show at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel Adds 91st Monthly Show at Madison Square Garden
December 8, 2022

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) announced that by overwhelming demand, legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added another show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena on Friday, May 5, 2023. The May show will mark Joel’s 91st monthly performance.

Joshua Henry to Release New Single 'Can't Nobody Tell Us Nothin'' Next Week
Joshua Henry to Release New Single 'Can't Nobody Tell Us Nothin'' Next Week
December 7, 2022

The track will be released days before Henry appears as Gaston in ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, which will air on Thursday, December 15. Henry teased the single with a new video taken backstage at Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre. Listen to a sneak peek at the song now!

Jay-Z Joins Bid For Caesars Palace Times Square Casino
Jay-Z Joins Bid For Caesars Palace Times Square Casino
December 7, 2022

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has joined SL Green and Caesars Entertainment in the proposal to build a casino in Times Square. The potential casino would be called Caesars Palace Times Square and would be located at 1515 Broadway, in the same building complex as the Minskoff Theatre, where The Lion King is currently running on Broadway.

Alan Cumming to Host THE TRAITORS Competition Series on Peacock
Alan Cumming to Host THE TRAITORS Competition Series on Peacock
December 7, 2022

Set in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands and based on the wildly popular Dutch series of the same name, 5-time Emmy-nominated Alan Cumming plays host to twenty larger-than-life personalities, including Brandi Glanville, Kyle Cooke, Ryan Lochte, Kate Chastain, Reza Farahan, Rachel Reilly, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, and more.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Sit Down with David Letterman on MY NEXT GUEST IS
Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Sit Down with David Letterman on MY NEXT GUEST IS
December 7, 2022

David Letterman will be joined by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the next episode of My Next Guest Is. In the episode, David Letterman travels to Kyiv, Ukraine, for an in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of a small live audience. Watch a video clip from the upcoming episode now!

Silo Music Names Lauren Harman as President of Film/TV Licensing
Silo Music Names Lauren Harman as President of Film/TV Licensing
December 7, 2022

Jack Ormandy, Co-Founder of Silo Music has announced the appointment of Lauren Harman to the position of President, Film/TV Licensing for the company. As a music industry vet of over 17 years, Harman will bring her sync expertise and the amalgamation of her many relationships in the music, film and advertising communities to Silo.

Devo's Gerald V. Casale's 'The Invisible Man' Gets Remixed by Heaven 17's Martyn Ware
Devo's Gerald V. Casale's 'The Invisible Man' Gets Remixed by Heaven 17's Martyn Ware
December 7, 2022

On Record Store Day Black Friday DEVO’s Gerald V. Casale released The Invisible Man on vinyl, CD, cassette and streaming and now, he’s set to release two additional remixes for DSPs from legendary musician and producer Martyn Ware, founder of The Human League, Heaven 17 and British Electric Foundation.

THEATER CAMP Starring Ben Platt, Noah Galvin & More to Premiere at Sundance
THEATER CAMP Starring Ben Platt, Noah Galvin & More to Premiere at Sundance
December 7, 2022

THEATER CAMP, produced by Will Ferrell, was directed by Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman, and also written and produced by Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, and stars Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Ayo Edebiri and Amy Sedaris. Theater Camp is based on a short film that Platt, Galvin, Lieberman, and Gordon made in 2020.

Interview: James Lapine Discusses His 'Accidental' Documentary IN THE COMPANY OF ROSE
Interview: James Lapine Discusses His 'Accidental' Documentary IN THE COMPANY OF ROSE
December 8, 2022

BroadwayWorld sat down with renowned playwright and director James Lapine to discuss how his new documentary, In the Company of Rose, came about, the differences between filmmaking and his stage work, and what he wants audiences to take away from the documentary.

Rebecca Black Releases New Single 'Look At You'
Rebecca Black Releases New Single 'Look At You'
December 7, 2022

Off the heels of a first headline tour in North America, selling out rooms across major markets, and taking the ‘Rebecca Black Was Here’ tour overseas to sell out the press proclaimed, internet “sweetheart”/dream queen”/“mainstay”’s first European headline tour, the Mexican-American announces her “Let Her Burn” Tour.

B4DFRi3ND & RYL0 Share 'F4r from Perf3ct'
B4DFRi3ND & RYL0 Share 'F4r from Perf3ct'
December 7, 2022

Chicago-bred, Los-Angeles-based alternative pop project B4DFRi3ND is an experiment in amorphous identity. Spearheaded by the artist formerly known as Melo Makes Music (who has collaborated with names such as Ravyn Lenae, Kweku Collins, and Taylor Bennett), B4DFRi3ND is both a solo act and an interdisciplinary collective.

Lana Del Rey Shares 'Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd' Single Ahead of Album Release
Lana Del Rey Shares 'Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd' Single Ahead of Album Release
December 7, 2022

The album was written Del Rey by Mike Hermosa and produced by Del Rey, Antonoff, Drew Erickson and Zach Dawes. It will feautre collaborations with Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Father John Misty, Judah Smith, Tommy Genesis, and SYML. Listen to the title track from the upcoming album now!



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