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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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Social Roundup: First THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Muiscal Reactions After Debut Public Screening
Social Roundup: First THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Muiscal Reactions After Debut Public Screening
November 17, 2023

The first reactions to the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple are here! While formal reviews will be released at a later date, take a look at what the first audiences who have seen the movie posted to social media. The Color Purple stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Halle Bailey, and more.

Nicki Minaj Shares Tour Locations For 'Pink Friday 2' Concerts
Nicki Minaj Shares Tour Locations For 'Pink Friday 2' Concerts
November 17, 2023

Nicki Minaj has unveiled the locations for her upcoming 'Pink Friday 2' tour. The 'Super Freaky Girl' performer shared the cities that she will be visiting on her upcoming tour in support of her new album, 'Pink Friday 2.' Exact dates and venues are unknown but fans can currently register for pre-sale for the 2024 tour dates.

Trevor Noah Returns To Netflix With His Fourth Original Comedy Special WHERE WAS I
Trevor Noah Returns To Netflix With His Fourth Original Comedy Special WHERE WAS I
November 17, 2023

Returning to Netflix for his fourth original comedy special, Trevor Noah shares his hilarious experiences from his recent travels around the world, ranging from foreign national anthems to varying cultural norms. 

Review Roundup: WISH Starring Ariana DeBose Comes to Theaters; Find Out What Critics Think of Disney's Latest Movie Musical
Review Roundup: WISH Starring Ariana DeBose Comes to Theaters; Find Out What Critics Think of Disney's Latest Movie Musical
November 17, 2023

Disney is continuing its 100th anniversary with WISH, a brand-new movie musical starring Oscar-winning West Side Story star Ariana DeBose. Ahead of Wish's highly-anticipated theatrical release, find out what critics think of the brand-new film now! Read the reviews for Disney's WISH now.

Listen: Billy Porter Drops New Album 'Black Mona Lisa'
Listen: Billy Porter Drops New Album 'Black Mona Lisa'
November 17, 2023

Billy Porter releases his long-awaited new album, Black Mona Lisa. Executive produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter, Black Mona Lisa is Porter’s most personal creative endeavor to date. Black Mona Lisa the album boasts the title track “Black Mona Lisa” and features fan favorite singles “Baby Was A Dancer,” “Stranger Things,” “Fashion,” and more.

Listen: Hear Leslie Odom Jr.'s New Solo Album 'When a Crooner Dies'
Listen: Hear Leslie Odom Jr.'s New Solo Album 'When a Crooner Dies'
November 17, 2023

Leslie Odom, Jr. has released his brand-new studio album, When A Crooner Dies  – available everywhere now. When A Crooner Dies is Leslie’s fifth full-length album and his first of all-new original music since 2019. Also dropping are visualizers for each track on the album. A music video for 'Loved' was also released.

Listen: Hear Disney's WISH Soundtrack With Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine & More
Listen: Hear Disney's WISH Soundtrack With Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine & More
November 17, 2023

The brand-new soundtrack for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is available now on all streaming platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube Music), on CD and vinyl, featuring the voices of Academy Award®-winning actress Ariana DeBose as Asha, Chris Pine as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s pet goat Valentino.

Olivia Newton-John's 'Totally Hot' to Be Reissued For 45th Anniversary
Olivia Newton-John's 'Totally Hot' to Be Reissued For 45th Anniversary
November 17, 2023

In celebration of Newton-John’s first-ever platinum-certified album’s 45th anniversary, Totally Hot returns to vinyl for the first time in decades in two different options, in addition to being made available on CD and on all major digital platforms.

Tony Yazbeck Joins AMERICAN SPORTS STORY With Lindsay Mendez & Josh Andrés Rivera
Tony Yazbeck Joins AMERICAN SPORTS STORY With Lindsay Mendez & Josh Andrés Rivera
November 17, 2023

Tony Yazbeck has joined Ryan Murphy’s latest FX anthology American Sports Story. Yazbeck will play a key recurring role opposite the previously reported Tony winner Lindsay Mendez, West Side story and Hamilton alum Josh Andrés Rivera, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Photos: New Look at Audra McDonald, Colman Domingo & More in RUSTIN; Now Streaming on Netflix
Photos: New Look at Audra McDonald, Colman Domingo & More in RUSTIN; Now Streaming on Netflix
November 17, 2023

Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe and starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo, Rustin also includes Audra McDonald, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, CCH Pounder, and more. Check out new photos of the cast now!

Country Singer Niko Moon & Wife Release 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
Country Singer Niko Moon & Wife Release 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'
November 17, 2023

Listen to Niko Moon and his wife Anna's new duet holiday song entitled, All I Want For Christmas Is You. The singer and his soulful wife who just celebrated their daughter Lily's first birthday in Nashville, have released the new track to all streaming platforms now to give fans something to feel good about as the holidays come our way.

Derek & Julianne Hough to Host Disney Holiday Special; ALADDIN to Perform
Derek & Julianne Hough to Host Disney Holiday Special; ALADDIN to Perform
November 16, 2023

ABC and Disney Parks are lighting up the holiday season with two musical specials filmed across the country and directed by Sam Wrench (“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”), hosted by Julianne Hough and Derek Hough. The Broadway and North American tour cast of Disney’s “Aladdin” are set to perform “Friend Like Me” during the Christmas Day Parade.

Kx5 Self-Titled Debut Album 'Kx5' Nominated For GRAMMY® Award
Kx5 Self-Titled Debut Album 'Kx5' Nominated For GRAMMY® Award
November 16, 2023

The duo formalized their occasional collaborations and long-running friendship into Kx5. Now Kaskade and deadmau5 as Kx5 celebrate the project with a GRAMMY® nomination for “Best Dance/Electronic Album” for their self-titled, independently released album Kx5 (mau5trap/Arkade/AWAL).

Mickey Thomas to Release 'A Classic Christmas' Digital Two-Sided Single
Mickey Thomas to Release 'A Classic Christmas' Digital Two-Sided Single
November 16, 2023

His voice has powered an array of massive hits, starting with “Fooled Around And Fell In Love” with The Elvin Bishop Band in 1976, followed by “Jane,” “No Way Out,” “Find Your Way Back,” “Stranger,” and “Layin’ It on the Line” with Jefferson Starship, and then three #1 hits—“We Built This City,” “Sara,” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.'

GENESIS OWUSU: 'STRUGGLER' Named 'Album of the Year' at ARIAS
GENESIS OWUSU: 'STRUGGLER' Named 'Album of the Year' at ARIAS
November 16, 2023

Earlier this week, STRUGGLER was named 'Album of the Year' at Australia's ARIA Awards, among other wins and Owusu was names Australian Live Act of the Year by triple j. He also just wrapped up an extensive North American tour before heading to the UK, Europe and then back home to Australia for a headline run before the new year.

Adam Blackstone Unveils Tracklist for 'A Legacy Christmas'
Adam Blackstone Unveils Tracklist for 'A Legacy Christmas'
November 16, 2023

The album features a myriad of A-list guests, including Andra Day, BJ The Chicago Kid, Boyz II Men, Keke Palmer, 2023 Stellar® Awards New Artist of The Year Lena Byrd Miles, and more. With a total of ten joyful songs, A LEGACY CHRISTMAS warms up the season as the perfect soundtrack!

Peacock's LOVE ISLAND USA Scores Two-Season Renewal
Peacock's LOVE ISLAND USA Scores Two-Season Renewal
November 16, 2023

LOVE ISLAND USA is part of Peacock’s recent roster of Originals including THE TRAITORS, THE REAL HOUSEWIVES ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP, BASED ON A TRUE STORY, POKER FACE, BUPKIS, MRS. DAVIS, BEL-AIR, THE CONTINENTAL: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK, DR. DEATH, TED, MR. MONK’S LAST CASE: A MONK MOVIE, TWISTED METAL, and more.

Meg Ryan's WHAT HAPPENS LATER Launching on Demand Next Week
Meg Ryan's WHAT HAPPENS LATER Launching on Demand Next Week
November 16, 2023

The film will be available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and anywhere you buy or rent movies. Two ex lovers, Bill (David Duchovny) and Willa (Meg Ryan), get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. Indefinitely delayed, Willa, a magical thinker, and Bill, a catastrophic one, find themselves as attracted to and annoyed by one another as earlier.

Sabrina Carpenter Drops 'Fruitcake' Holiday EP
Sabrina Carpenter Drops 'Fruitcake' Holiday EP
November 17, 2023

The new EP includes 2022's 'A Nonsense Christmas,' a holiday remix of her hit single 'Nonsense.' The project's five brand-new holiday tracks are 'buy me presents,' 'santa doesn't know you like i do,' 'cindy lou who,' 'is it new years yet?,' and 'white xmas.'

Reneé Rapp Drops Deluxe 'Snow Angel' Album With Four New Songs
Reneé Rapp Drops Deluxe 'Snow Angel' Album With Four New Songs
November 17, 2023

Reneé Rapp has released the deluxe edition of her debut album, 'Snow Angel,' with four new tracks. The new release includes a remix of 'Tummy Hurts' with Grammy-nominee Coco Jones. Other new songs include 'I Do,' 'Messy,' and 'Swim.'



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