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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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Lukas Graham Announces New Album '4 (The Pink Album)'
Lukas Graham Announces New Album '4 (The Pink Album)'
November 22, 2022

The 11-song set details the Danish soul-pop singer-songwriter’s journey of self-discovery. Alongside the announcement, Lukas has released the official video for his single “Wish You Were Here” [feat. Khalid], directed by Blythe Thomas. Co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder, the anthem to best friends is steadily rising the Hot AC charts.

ABC's 'The CMA Awards' Builds for 2nd Consecutive Year
ABC's 'The CMA Awards' Builds for 2nd Consecutive Year
November 22, 2022

After 7 days of viewing across linear and digital platforms, ABC’s presentation of “The 56th Annual CMA Awards” grew to 9.7 million Total Viewers and a 1.78 rating among Adults 18-49, marking 3-year highs in both Nielsen measures – since 2019.

HBO Max and discovery+ Black Friday Offers Available Today
HBO Max and discovery+ Black Friday Offers Available Today
November 21, 2022

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced Black Friday offers on HBO Max and discovery+ with an 80% savings on the first three months of ad-supported subscriptions to each platform. This gives viewers the perfect opportunity to catch up on their favorite shows and films after some holiday shopping with family and friends.

VIDEO: Watch Joshua Henry, Shania Twain & More in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
VIDEO: Watch Joshua Henry, Shania Twain & More in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
November 21, 2022

ABC has released a first look at Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, and Rita Moreno in the upcoming Beauty & the Beast 30th Anniversary live action and animated hybrid special. Watch the new video preview, which features a sneak peek at Shania Twain singing the title song, now!

Phony PPL Releases Eagerly Awaited Third Studio Album 'Euphonyus'
Phony PPL Releases Eagerly Awaited Third Studio Album 'Euphonyus'
November 21, 2022

Backed by feature collaborations with GRAMMY Award winner Megan Thee Stallion for their single “fkn around,” additional features on the album include JoJo, Leon Thomas iii and The Soul Rebels with highlights from Ivan Barias (Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan), KAYTRANADA (Anderson .Paak, The Internet), and Alissia Benveniste (Mark Ronson, Q-Tip). 

Sonia Stein Releases New Single 'Electric Honeymoon'
Sonia Stein Releases New Single 'Electric Honeymoon'
November 21, 2022

These two EPs were a perfect showcase of Sonia’s  song writing and extensive vocal range that fans across the globe have come to love, and included hit single “London Used to Feel So Cool,” “Coexist” produced by Brendan Davies (Dagny, Jordan Mackampa, Bryde) and “Passerby” produced by Liam Howe (FKA Twigs, Adele, Jessie Ware.

Blur Drummer Dave Rowntree Shares New Track 'Tape Measure'
Blur Drummer Dave Rowntree Shares New Track 'Tape Measure'
November 21, 2022

'Tape Measure' is streaming now. It’s a song that dips into the melting pot of sound that the Blur drummer accumulates from his passion for dipping in and out of radio stations the world over and landing on the distinctive sound of a Bollywood soundtrack that Dave splices together with a clipped beat. It’s a colorful tune, all rhythm and melody.

Sam Smith's 'Unholy' Ft. Kim Petras Certified Platinum by RIAA
Sam Smith's 'Unholy' Ft. Kim Petras Certified Platinum by RIAA
November 21, 2022

Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY®, BRIT, Golden Globe and Oscar winning artist/songwriter Sam Smith’s new single, “Unholy” ft. Kim Petras, has quickly attained Platinum certification in a year when only 14 singles have achieved RIAA Platinum status. The news comes as “Unholy” ascends to the #1 position on the Mediabase Top 40 Airplay chart.

LAVEDA Release New Single 'F***'
LAVEDA Release New Single 'F***'
November 21, 2022

New York City-based duo - LAVEDA - offer another glimpse into their glimmering second album with new single: “F***”. A windows down, wind-in-your-hair, late night drive-worthy track, “F***” sees Laveda perfecting their ansty and ethereal brand of dream-pop while tapping into the agitations and anxieties of young adulthood.

Duran Duran Announce 2023 Headline UK & Ireland Arena Tour
Duran Duran Announce 2023 Headline UK & Ireland Arena Tour
November 21, 2022

2022 has seen Duran Duran celebrate a landmark year. The band have just been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, a career peak that follows a summer live season of epic proportions - headlining London’s Hyde Park, performing at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, and more.

Tracey Yarad Releases New Single 'Thing'
Tracey Yarad Releases New Single 'Thing'
November 21, 2022

It is a beautiful alchemy - transforming the shocking discovery of her then-husband's affair with one of their eleven godchildren into a truly moving collection of breathtakingly honest and gorgeously sung songs on the the themes of los and abandonment, and the restorative power of music and love.

Dolly Parton to Join Miley Cyrus as MILEY'S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Co-Host
Dolly Parton to Join Miley Cyrus as MILEY'S NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Co-Host
November 21, 2022

NBC will ring in the new year with the second iteration of “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party,” hosted by Miley Cyrus, who will be joined by co-host and global superstar Dolly Parton. The star-studded event, to be executive produced by “Saturday Night Live” creator and EP Lorne Michaels, will feature a lineup of musical performances and special guest.

AMC & AMC+ Announce BEST CHRISTMAS EVER Lineup
AMC & AMC+ Announce BEST CHRISTMAS EVER Lineup
November 21, 2022

AMC kicks off 'Best Christmas Ever' with Love Actually and Christmas With the Kranks and will be the exclusive broadcast cable home in December for some of the most cherished holiday favorites, including Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Four Christmases, The Polar Express, and Fred Claus.

TITANIQUE to Perform on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tomorrow
TITANIQUE to Perform on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tomorrow
November 21, 2022

The cast includes Carrie St. Louis (Wicked, Kinky Boots) as Rose, Russell Daniels (80's Prom, That Bachelorette Show) as Ruth, who star alongside original cast members and co-authors Marla Mindelle (Sister Act, Netflix's 'Special') as Céline Dion, and Constantine Rousouli (Cruel Intentions, 'This is the Night') as Jack.

VIDEO: Take 'A Look Inside' THE FABELMANS in New Featurette
VIDEO: Take 'A Look Inside' THE FABELMANS in New Featurette
November 21, 2022

Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change), who has earned Oscar® nominations for his screenplays for Spielberg’s Lincoln and Munich. Watch the new video featurette now!

Jadu Heart Share New Singles 'Freedom' & 'Blame'
Jadu Heart Share New Singles 'Freedom' & 'Blame'
November 21, 2022

'Freedom' provides Jadu Heart’s most singalong chorus to date, a call to arms for those not willing to submit to a rigid life. An escapist anthem, it's no coincidence that it was written during lockdown when the band felt suffocated both physically & musically. The Jaxon Whittington directed music video follows a cowboy.

CHICAGO PARTY AUNT Part Two to Premiere on Netflix in December
CHICAGO PARTY AUNT Part Two to Premiere on Netflix in December
November 21, 2022

Inspired by the popular Twitter account, Chicago Party Aunt, the adult animated comedy follows Diane and Daniel as they navigate work, family, romance, and most of all, how to party. The cast includes Lauren Ash, Rory O’Malley, RuPaul Charles, Jill Talley,  Ike Barinholtz, Jon Barinholtz, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Katie Rich, And Chris Witaske.

VIDEO: OWN Debuts Trailer for A CHRISTMAS FUMBLE Holiday Movie
VIDEO: OWN Debuts Trailer for A CHRISTMAS FUMBLE Holiday Movie
November 21, 2022

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network reveals the movie trailer for the OWN Holiday movie, “A Christmas Fumble,” the story of a crisis management queen who gets the toughest assignment of her career when she’s asked to handle a breaking scandal for former pro footballer Jordan Davies, who also happens to be a former flame. Watch the video trailer now!

VIKINGS: VALHALLA Season Two to Debut in January on Netflix
VIKINGS: VALHALLA Season Two to Debut in January on Netflix
November 21, 2022

Set over a thousand years ago in the early 11th century, VIKINGS: VALHALLA chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived — the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett), his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Eriksdotter (Frida Gustavsson), and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter).

DIJAHSB Announces 'Living Single'-Inspired EP
DIJAHSB Announces 'Living Single'-Inspired EP
November 21, 2022

DijahSB moves closer to their dream of living happily and being a voice for the LGBTQ+ community. The Toronto-based hip hop artist – known for giving the world a glimpse into the mind of a Black non-binary artist rapping their way through hope, heartbreak and breakthroughs – announces the next step in their musical evolution.






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