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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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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!

Cartoonito Renews BATWHEELS For a Second Season
Cartoonito Renews BATWHEELS For a Second Season
December 7, 2022

Following its premiere, the series became Cartoon Network’s #1 original preschool series with Boys ages 2-5 this year and is the #1 original preschool show on HBO Max. “Batwheels” marks DC’s first-ever Batman preschool show featuring a high-speed, vibrant CGI-animated iteration of the Caped Crusader.

YELLOWJACKETS Season Two to Premiere in March 2023
YELLOWJACKETS Season Two to Premiere in March 2023
December 7, 2022

Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson (Narcos), YELLOWJACKETS stars Emmy nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Emmy nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable).

TNT to Premiere THE LAZARUS PROJECT Series In January
TNT to Premiere THE LAZARUS PROJECT Series In January
December 7, 2022

The series stars Emmy® Award and BAFTA-nominated Paapa Essiedu (“I May Destroy You”), Anjli Mohindra (“Bodyguard”), Tom Burke (“Strike”), Caroline Quentin (“Bridgerton”), Rudi Dharmalingam (“Wakefield”), and Charly Clive (“Pure”). Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming series now!

Tim Federle Extends Multi-Year Overall Deal With Disney Branded Television
Tim Federle Extends Multi-Year Overall Deal With Disney Branded Television
December 7, 2022

Disney Branded Television has extended its multiyear overall deal with producer Tim Federle and his Chorus Boy Productions banner, which has a leading 13 Emmy® Award nominations for the series 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' and the film 'Better Nate Than Ever,' both on Disney+.

Emily King Releases New Single 'This Year'
Emily King Releases New Single 'This Year'
December 7, 2022

'This Year' follows Emily’s three GRAMMY nominations for her album ‘Scenery’ and follow-up single “See Me.” “This Year” was written by King and her longtime collaborator/recording partner Jeremy Most. The song was produced by Most and mixed by Tom Elmhirst (Frank Ocean, Adele, Jamie XX). Watch the new lyric video now!

Drew And Jonathan Scott Will Face Off in BROTHER VS. BROTHER on HGTV
Drew And Jonathan Scott Will Face Off in BROTHER VS. BROTHER on HGTV
December 7, 2022

The season features an illustrious lineup of judges, including David Bromstad (My Lottery Dream Home), Alex Guarnaschelli (Alex vs. America), Breegan Jane (The House My Wedding Bought), Trixie Mattel (Trixie Motel), Jasmine Roth (Help! I Wrecked My House), Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (Married to Real Estate), and more.

The Weeknd to Release 'Nothing is Lost (You Give Me Strength)' From AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER Soundtrack
The Weeknd to Release 'Nothing is Lost (You Give Me Strength)' From AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER Soundtrack
December 7, 2022

Written by The Weeknd and Produced by Swedish House Mafia along with Simon Franglen, the track speaks to the epic scope, breathtaking action, and thrilling drama of the film itself. The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will also feature an original score from GRAMMY® Award-winning composer Simon Franglen.



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