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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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Freeform's '25 Days of Christmas' Returns With 2022 Schedule
Freeform's '25 Days of Christmas' Returns With 2022 Schedule
November 1, 2022

Freeform will be showing all of your Christmas favorites, including “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause” trilogy, “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” as well as beloved classics like “Frosty the Snowman,” “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994) and more! Last year during the event, Freeform ranked as the No. 1 Primetime cable network. Check out the full lineup!

VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts New DISENCHANTED Trailer
VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts New DISENCHANTED Trailer
November 1, 2022

The film, which reunites original cast members Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden and also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays, is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Watch the new video trailer now!

DANGEROUS LIAISONS Renewed For Season Two at STARZ
DANGEROUS LIAISONS Renewed For Season Two at STARZ
November 1, 2022

Ahead of its November 6 series premiere, STARZ has greenlit a second season of “Dangerous Liaisons.” Season two of the seductive drama series, featuring the iconic literary lovers the Marquise de Merteuil (played by Alice Englert) and the Vicomte de Valmont (played by Nicholas Denton) will be filmed in Prague, Czech Republic.

Katy Perry, Reba McEntire & More to Perform at The 56th Annual CMA Awards
Katy Perry, Reba McEntire & More to Perform at The 56th Annual CMA Awards
November 1, 2022

Newly announced artists taking the stage on Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will be Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, John Osborne, Katy Perry, Pillbox Patti, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, The Black Keys, The War and Treaty, and Thomas Rhett.

Dylan Sinclair Taps Joyce Wrice, Destin Conrad & JVCK JAMES for 'No Longer in the Suburbs (Deluxe)' EP
Dylan Sinclair Taps Joyce Wrice, Destin Conrad & JVCK JAMES for 'No Longer in the Suburbs (Deluxe)' EP
November 1, 2022

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

Patrick Holland (TOPS) Shares New Single 'Years in the Ground'
Patrick Holland (TOPS) Shares New Single 'Years in the Ground'
November 1, 2022

Holland has been known in the past for his electronic releases under aliases such as Project Pablo and Jump Source, as well as his production and remix work for artists such as TOPS, Cut Copy, Jacques Greene, Homeshake, and more. With You’re The Boss, Holland re-introduced himself by making his first foray into guitar-driven indie pop.

The Velvet Hands Announce New Album 'Sucker Punch'
The Velvet Hands Announce New Album 'Sucker Punch'
November 1, 2022

Hot on the tails of earlier releases “I Wanna Be There” and “Holiday In My Head”, “Telephone Love” is a riotous and raging track. Recorded at The Cube Studios in Perranporth and mixed at The Cave Studios in Par, the track comes as another notch in the band’s ever-growing list of stellar singles. Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: Taco Bell Taps Turnstile for New Nacho Fries Ad
VIDEO: Taco Bell Taps Turnstile for New Nacho Fries Ad
November 1, 2022

Taco Bell has a long-standing relationship with the band, having selected them for the Feed The Beat class of 2015 and cultivating the relationship over the last seven years. Turnstile is now one of the biggest hardcore and punk acts on the scene and will be joining Blink 182 next year on their national reunion tour! Watch the video now.

Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Release 'Looking at the Lights'
Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Release 'Looking at the Lights'
November 1, 2022

Written by BenDeLaCreme, composed by Major Scales and performed by Jinkx Monsoon, the song debuted in the 2021 holiday tour which beautifully (and hilariously) explores the effects the pandemic had on our mental health, and how the “joy” of the holidays felt different than before. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Rayland Baxter Shares New Single 'My Argentina'
Rayland Baxter Shares New Single 'My Argentina'
November 1, 2022

Ahead of this week’s release he shares the single “My Argentina,” a stripped down piano ballad that centers around the grief and loss he’s processing on the record. Now he also shares the live performance companion video featuring a somber and gorgeous rendition of the song with Baxter, a piano and a trio of backing vocalists. 

Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 'Remain In Light' Tour
Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew Announce 'Remain In Light' Tour
November 1, 2022

Kicking off in Denver on February 16th before winding its way through the Midwest and east coast, the 19-date tour will find Harrison and Belew performing songs from this monumental period of the band’s history alongside a powerhouse band, including former members of Turkuaz, Julie Slick on bass, and Yahuba Garcia-Torres on percussion.

Thrice Release Acoustic Track 'Summer Set Fire to the Rain'
Thrice Release Acoustic Track 'Summer Set Fire to the Rain'
November 1, 2022

California rock band Thrice have shared an acoustic version of their track “Summer Set Fire to the Rain.” The new version of this song takes the driving persistency of the original track, found on Thrice’s most recent album Horizons/East, and strips it down to its bones – a delicate guitar backing with Dustin Kensure’s vocals taking center stage. 

Hembree Announce U.S. Tour With Little Hurt
Hembree Announce U.S. Tour With Little Hurt
November 1, 2022

The band is also excited to be be playing “Thundergong!” on November 12 in Kansas City at Uptown Theater in support of The Steps Of Faith Foundation. The event will be hosted by Jason Sudeikis and includes appearances by Fred Armisen, Brendan Hunt and Sam Richardson. Tickets are on-sale here.

Hailey Whitters Releases Cover of the George Jones Classic 'New Baby for Christmas'
Hailey Whitters Releases Cover of the George Jones Classic 'New Baby for Christmas'
November 1, 2022

“New Baby For Christmas” was produced by Jake Gear and recorded by Logan Matheny at Historic RCA Studio A and features performances by Kris Donegan (electric guitar), Chris Scruggs (steel guitar), Lex Price (bass), Jerry Roe (drums), Mike Rojas (piano), Eamon McLoughlin (fiddle) and Kristen Rogers (BGVs).

VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen Reveals How Barack Obama Inspired His Broadway Show
VIDEO: Bruce Springsteen Reveals How Barack Obama Inspired His Broadway Show
November 1, 2022

During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Bruce Springsteen revealed how Obama inspired his recent Broadway show. After his extensive career as an artist, Springsteen also revealed that he has no plans on retiring and even left the door open to returning to his Broadway show. Watch the video of Springsteen talking Broadway now!

VIDEO: Nicole Scherzinger Does Her Britney Spears Impression on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
VIDEO: Nicole Scherzinger Does Her Britney Spears Impression on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
November 1, 2022

Watch videos of Jennifer Hudson putting Nicole Scherzinger in the hot seat and asks her questions, including the craziest thing that’s ever happened to her while performing. Then, don’t miss Nicole’s impression of Britney Spears singing The Pussycat Dolls’ hit song “Don’t Cha”!

Tenacious D Announces New European Dates
Tenacious D Announces New European Dates
November 1, 2022

The acclaimed musical duo returns to London to showcase their rock greatness to their army of loyal fans. This will be Tenacious D’s first show in the UK since 2019 when they played a run of sold-out shows that included two nights at Wembley Arena. The tour will include a stop at London’s The O2 on Friday, June 16th, 2023.

Special Access to ShopDisney Merchandise Now Available for Disney+ Subscribers as Limited Test Experience in U.S.
Special Access to ShopDisney Merchandise Now Available for Disney+ Subscribers as Limited Test Experience in U.S.
November 1, 2022

Subscribers can purchase products from fan-favorite franchises and titles including Star Wars, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther and Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness and receive exclusive  access to merchandise from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2 and Disney•Pixar Lightyear.

Taylor Swift Announces 'Eras' Tour Dates
Taylor Swift Announces 'Eras' Tour Dates
November 1, 2022

The tour will feature opening acts Paramore, beabad00bee, Phoebe Bridgers, girl in red,, MUNA, HAIM, Gracie Abrams, GAYLE, and Owenn. Exploring her past works, the tour will most likely include music from Swift's past 'eras,' including albums Fearless, Red, 1989, reputation, Lover, folklore, evermore, and the recently released Midnights.

Stevie Ray Visited to Perform at Santa Fe Station
Stevie Ray Visited to Perform at Santa Fe Station
October 31, 2022

Stevie Ray Visited is a biographical blues/rock show that celebrates the life and music of the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Now his music lives on with the show “STEVIE RAY VISITED”, featuring Roby Duron, named “Best Blues Guitar Player” by LA Rock City News. The show also includes Noel Dies who performed with Stevie Ray Vaughan.



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