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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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Ryan Reynolds to Receive 'The People's Icon' Award at 2022 'People's Choice Awards'
Ryan Reynolds to Receive 'The People's Icon' Award at 2022 'People's Choice Awards'
November 3, 2022

Reynolds was nominated for a Golden Globe and Grammy award for his work on the “Deadpool” franchise. Reynold’s most recent film “The Adam Project,” which he also produced, is currently Netflix's fourth most-viewed English-language movie of all time. He can next be seen in the musical comedy “Spirited” opposite Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer,

SG Lewis Shares New Track 'LIFETIME'
SG Lewis Shares New Track 'LIFETIME'
November 3, 2022

British singer-songwriter, producer and DJ, SG Lewis, shares “Lifetime,” the next taste of his forthcoming album. Watch the Jason Lester-directed music video now! ”Lifetime” follows the news that SG Lewis’ second full-length album AudioLust & HigherLove will be released in early 2023.

David Foster, Kat McPhee & More to Perform on 24TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT THE GROVE
David Foster, Kat McPhee & More to Perform on 24TH ANNUAL A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT THE GROVE
November 3, 2022

The special, which takes place at The Grove in Los Angeles, will enhance the inspirational stories of several American families with performances by extraordinary artists, including Estefan, Andy Grammer, Little Big Town and David Foster & Kat McPhee.

LL Cool J to Host NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
LL Cool J to Host NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
November 3, 2022

This beloved American tradition, celebrating its 100th ceremony, is presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and National Park Foundation (NPF) and will feature Gloria Estefan, Andy Grammer, Joss Stone, Shania Twain, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and more singing holiday classics.

MOULIN ROUGE! & SIX to Perform on CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade
MOULIN ROUGE! & SIX to Perform on CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 3, 2022

The Broadway casts of “Moulin Rouge” and “SIX the Musical” will perform on The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS, anchored by Kevin Frazier and Keltie Knight. Jeremy Sisto from FBI, Liza Lapira from The Equalizer, and Louis Cato, bandleader on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will also appear on the special.

Jinkx Monsoon's Sketch Comedy Series Greenlit for Season Two By World of Wonder
Jinkx Monsoon's Sketch Comedy Series Greenlit for Season Two By World of Wonder
November 3, 2022

Emmy-winning media company World of Wonder, the team behind RuPaul’s Drag Race, has picked up a second season of the Jinkx Monsoon-led comedy series Sketchy Queens. The renewal announcement comes timed to the season finale of the 8-episode series. Sketchy Queens’ second season will continue to stream exclusively on WOW Presents Plus.

Harvey Fierstein to Moderate CASA VALENTINA-Related Documentary Panel
Harvey Fierstein to Moderate CASA VALENTINA-Related Documentary Panel
November 3, 2022

Tony Award winning playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein will guest moderate a Q&A session with French filmmaker Sébastien Lifshitz at the US Premiere of the new documentary Casa Susanna. The story was also the basis of Fierstein’s 2014 Broadway play Casa Valentina, which was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play.

David Letterman to Interview President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on MY NEXT GUEST
David Letterman to Interview President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on MY NEXT GUEST
November 3, 2022

David Letterman recently traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine to interview President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of a small live audience for an upcoming episode of Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.

VIDEO: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Reveals What She Wants PIANO LESSON Audiences to Take Away From the Play on FALLON
VIDEO: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Reveals What She Wants PIANO LESSON Audiences to Take Away From the Play on FALLON
November 3, 2022

LaTanya Richardson Jackson appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss directing The Piano Lesson on Broadway. During the interview, Jackson discussed what she hopes audiences take away from the play after they see it. Watch the new video interview now!

Freeform Sets GROWN-ISH & THE WATCHFUL EYE Premieres
Freeform Sets GROWN-ISH & THE WATCHFUL EYE Premieres
November 3, 2022

Freeform announced the winter premiere dates for the series premiere of “The Watchful Eye” from Ryan Seacrest Productions and returning favorite “grown-ish.”Emily Fox ('Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist') is showrunner and executive producer of “The Watchful Eye.” Emmy®-nominated “grown-ish” returns for the second half of its fifth season.

Thumper Release New Single 'Summer Assault'
Thumper Release New Single 'Summer Assault'
November 3, 2022

“Summer Assault” sees THUMPER venture into new territory as they release their first brand new offering since their debut album released in 2022. The single comes off the back of their extensive European, UK and Irish tour, including sell out shows in Amsterdam, London, Paris and Dublin’s Whelan’s.

VIDEO: Joss Stone Releases 'What Christmas Means To Me' Music Video
VIDEO: Joss Stone Releases 'What Christmas Means To Me' Music Video
November 3, 2022

The video comes ahead of the singer's busy Holiday season as she gears up to promote her debut Christmas album Merry Christmas, Love which was released in September via S-Curve/Hollywood Records. The album is available on all streaming platforms and CD. Vinyl will be released on November 11th. 

Season Two Of GAME THEORY WITH BOMANI JONES to Debut in January
Season Two Of GAME THEORY WITH BOMANI JONES to Debut in January
November 3, 2022

The HBO late night series GAME THEORY WITH BOMANI JONES returns for its second season with a new day and time. In season one, Jones uniquely took on cultural institutions such as Duke basketball, The Masters and the NFL Draft, and examined the athletic renaissance of historically black colleges and universities in the coaching ranks of the NFL.

Apple Music Releases Carols Covered 2022 Holiday Playlist feat. Ellie Goulding & More
Apple Music Releases Carols Covered 2022 Holiday Playlist feat. Ellie Goulding & More
November 3, 2022

The global Carols Covered playlist is back with a new line-up of exclusive to Apple Music holiday songs reimagined by some of contemporary music's most impactful artists, plus a few of the highlights from years past. Apple Music is launching the inaugural Classical Carols Covered playlist. Listen to the nw playlists now!

REASONABLE DOUBT to Make Broadcast Television Premiere
REASONABLE DOUBT to Make Broadcast Television Premiere
November 3, 2022

The drama series - from writer and executive producer Raamla Mohamed, and executive producer and director Kerry Washington - is produced by ABC Signature and streams exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. Mohamed leads an all-Black writing staff on the series. “Reasonable Doubt” stars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, and more.

Billy Idol to Play at Los Angeles' Roxy Theatre & Amoeba Hollywood
Billy Idol to Play at Los Angeles' Roxy Theatre & Amoeba Hollywood
November 3, 2022

Billy Idol returns to his hometown of Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 9 to play a run of two intimate performances: an evening show at The Roxy Theatre with support from special guests Huddy and Willem Wolfe as well as an afternoon acoustic set at Amoeba Hollywood with his longtime collaborator, co-writer and guitarist Steve Stevens.

Disney+ Announces New Holiday Exclusive Content
Disney+ Announces New Holiday Exclusive Content
November 3, 2022

There’s no place like Disney+ for the holidays with the “Happy Holidays” collection returning for the third year. New trailers are now available for three upcoming holiday specials exclusive to Disney+; “Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays,” “Best in Snow,” and “Hip Hop Nutcracker.”

VIDEO: Peacock Shares A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY: TRUE EVIL Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY: TRUE EVIL Documentary Trailer
November 3, 2022

A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY: TRUE EVIL, a companion to Peacock’s hit limited drama series A Friend of the Family, further explores the story of Jan Broberg who was kidnapped and sexually abused by a family friend, Robert Berchtold, nearly 50 years ago. Watch the new trailer for the upcoming documentary now!

Dylan Sinclair Drops Deluxe EP feat. Joyce Wrice, Destin Conrad, and JVCK JAMES
Dylan Sinclair Drops Deluxe EP feat. Joyce Wrice, Destin Conrad, and JVCK JAMES
November 3, 2022

The expanded 12-track version includes four additional songs including the new sultry slow jam “Never” featuring R&B sensation and recent NPR Tiny Desk performer Joyce Wrice as well as the previously released explosive “Open Remix” featuring two of the genre’s finest fast rising male vocalists DESTIN CONRAD and JVCK JAMES.

Jeff Rosenstock & Laura Stevenson Surprise-Release Neil Young Covers EP
Jeff Rosenstock & Laura Stevenson Surprise-Release Neil Young Covers EP
November 3, 2022

In anticipation of their joint tour, the duorelease their second Neil Young covers EP. Younger Still, out now via Polyvinyl Recording Co.,  features Rosenstock & Stevenson putting their spin on classics “Comes a Time,” and “Everybody Knows This is Nowhere,” alongside deeper cuts like “Razor Love” and “Hey Babe.”



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