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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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Bette Midler, Megan Mullally & More Join THE FABULOUS FOUR Film
Bette Midler, Megan Mullally & More Join THE FABULOUS FOUR Film
October 31, 2022

The film will follow three best friends as they travel to Key West, Florida to be bridesmaids for the surprise wedding of their college girlfriend, Marilyn (Midler). Once they arrive, their sisterhood is rekindled, the past rises up again in all its glory, and there’s enough sparks, drinks and romance to change their lives in unexpected ways.

Kimbra Announces International Tour to Kick off January 2023
Kimbra Announces International Tour to Kick off January 2023
October 31, 2022

The tour kicks off in Copenhagen on January 21st with support from Tommy Raps on a run of European and UK dates. Kimbra makes her way back to North America on February 9th with a show in Nashville alongside Tei Shi, traveling to major cities including New York at Webster Hall and Los Angeles at The Fonda Theatre.

Ryan Murphy Reveals That Mr. Schuester Was Originally a Crystal Meth Addict on GLEE
Ryan Murphy Reveals That Mr. Schuester Was Originally a Crystal Meth Addict on GLEE
October 31, 2022

Glee creator Ryan Murphy was the guest on the first episode of the 'And That's You REALLY Missed' podcast, which deep dives into a behind-the-scenes look at the hit musical series. Murphy reveals that the character of Mr. Schue, played by Matthew Morrison, was originally written for Justin Timberlake and had a meth addiction.

Photos: Vice President Kamala Harris, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More Join Human Rights Campaign Annual Dinner
Photos: Vice President Kamala Harris, Sheryl Lee Ralph & More Join Human Rights Campaign Annual Dinner
October 31, 2022

The star-studded event featured remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris and Incoming HRC President Kelley Robinson. HRC honored Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph with the National Ally for Equality Award. Stars Abbi Jacobson and Chanté Adams accepted an award on behalf of A League of Their Own. Check out photos now!

Snoop Dogg Announces Holidaze of Blaze Concert with T-Pain, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins & Justin Champagne
Snoop Dogg Announces Holidaze of Blaze Concert with T-Pain, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins & Justin Champagne
October 31, 2022

Snoop Dogg, the seven-time Platinum selling Artist, Movie Star, and Cultural Icon announces his upcoming Holidaze of Blaze tour featuring an incredible night of hits from a star-studded lineup! Joining Snoop on this Tour are other transformational artists like T-Pain, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, and rising star Justin Champagne.

Vylana Announces New Visual Album 'Goddess Rise'
Vylana Announces New Visual Album 'Goddess Rise'
October 31, 2022

Goddess Rise is both an album and an invitation. It tells the story of Vylana’s emergence from the depths of pain, caused in great part by self-rejection that was reinforced by the value structures of our society. Without the fortification of self love and acceptance she tolerated all manner of abuses from an often manipulative and vampiric world.

Watch Queen Latifah as This Week's Celebrity Guest on Peacock's THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW
Watch Queen Latifah as This Week's Celebrity Guest on Peacock's THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW
October 31, 2022

Watch Queen Latifah's appearance on THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW which showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news.

Matthew Joseph Releases New Single 'Waiting'
Matthew Joseph Releases New Single 'Waiting'
October 31, 2022

Matthew Joseph is someone who has been consumed and infatuated by music from a young age. Always competing and taking part in dance competitions, Joseph always wanted to be like the popstars you saw on TV in the 2000s like Britney Spears, but decided to take on the design and behind the scenes part of the industry for a while.

Atarashii Gakko! Release New Song 'Hanako'
Atarashii Gakko! Release New Song 'Hanako'
October 31, 2022

Originating from a Japanese urban legend of ‘Hanako-san’, a girl ghost who haunts school bathrooms, the track is a spooky, yet undeniable ATARASHII GAKKO! high octane banger. The music video, directed by Sayaka Nakane and shot in an abandoned elementary school, includes choreography created by the group themselves.

VANDERWOLF Continues Genre-Bending Journey With Single '3/5th in the Fire'
VANDERWOLF Continues Genre-Bending Journey With Single '3/5th in the Fire'
October 31, 2022

As a follow-up to the LP, “12 Little Killers,” New York musician Max Vanderwolf will release the retro-futuristic single, “3/5ths in the Fire” 2022 via Proper. The song, which was recorded in Camberwell, London with producer Chris Wyles at the helm, has its origins in the raging rock excesses of Vanderwolf’s previous London band, Last Man Standing.

Valerian-Flores (Negative Scanner) & Theo Katsaounis (Joan of Arc, Aitis Band) Share Horror-Story Album 'The Silence of Memory'
Valerian-Flores (Negative Scanner) & Theo Katsaounis (Joan of Arc, Aitis Band) Share Horror-Story Album 'The Silence of Memory'
October 31, 2022

The Silence of Memory explores violence, memory, family and time perception, and premiered at the Empty Bottle last fall. Valeriano-Flores is best-known for her fierce performances leading Chicago punk band Negative Scanner, but here trades her bracing frontwoman persona for spoken-word narration, against which Katsaounis provides bristling accompaniment.

Stefano May Releases New Single 'Crazy'
Stefano May Releases New Single 'Crazy'
October 31, 2022

Working alongside producer Chico Bennett (Madonna, Lady Gaga, The Killers), a hauntingly beautiful ballad called “Crazy” was born -  a deeply reflective, desolate take on the dark corners of enduring devotion. Stefano’s achingly raw demonstration of stirring vulnerability reaches deep into our psyche for a lingering expression of cathartic lament.

AMEME & NenaHalena Drop Remix of Raidho & T.Etno's 'Jaguar Dance'
AMEME & NenaHalena Drop Remix of Raidho & T.Etno's 'Jaguar Dance'
October 31, 2022

An invigorating Afro House rework that samples DJ Rolando’s seminal production ‘Knights of the Jaguar’ from 1999, AMÉMÉ and NenaHalena’s ‘Jaguar Dance’ remix see’s them add percussion and synth stabS. The original features on Raidho’s new EP of the same name, with remixes of other tracks on the record coming from West & Hill and LUM.

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Broadway-Inspired 'Surrender My Heart' Music Video
Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Broadway-Inspired 'Surrender My Heart' Music Video
October 31, 2022

Performing in the heart of New York City on November 17th, Carly will showcase her love of Broadway by bringing theater goers on a journey through her newest music video – all performed on stage in front of a live audience. Leading up to the performance, Carly will work with an all-star creative team to bring her Broadway pop vision to life.

VIDEO: Disney+ Reveals WILLOW Series Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Disney+ Reveals WILLOW Series Teaser Trailer
October 31, 2022

“Willow” stars Warwick Davis, Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, and Joanne Whalley. Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Jonathan Kasdan, Tommy Harper, Wendy Mericle, Roopesh Parekh, Ron Howard, and Samie Kim Falvey serve as executive producers. Watch the special look video now!

Le Cynge Noir Releases Halloween EP 'Death & Consequences'
Le Cynge Noir Releases Halloween EP 'Death & Consequences'
October 31, 2022

A harrowing set of songs all about serial killers, the ‘Death & Consequences’ EP, was written in 2020 during the dark days of lockdown. Finding himself possessed by supernatural forces during that most perverse of periods, Le Cygne Noir was drawn into murky mindsets of some of the world’s most notorious criminals.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS Official Teaser
VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS Official Teaser
October 31, 2022

The video teaser premiered exclusively at Urbanworld Film Festival where the original The Best Man film premiered in 1999, a full circle moment for the franchise. Based upon the film franchise by Malcolm D. Lee, The series stars Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau.

VIDEO: Tamron Hall Channels Halle Bailey's LITTLE MERMAID on TAMRON HALL's Halloween Episode
VIDEO: Tamron Hall Channels Halle Bailey's LITTLE MERMAID on TAMRON HALL's Halloween Episode
October 31, 2022

Inspired by Halle Bailey who will play the first Black “Ariel” in the upcoming live-action adaption of “The Little Mermaid,” Tamron made a dazzling entrance as “Ariel Hall” as she floated down to her set which was transformed into an ocean fit for Disney’s favorite Mermaid. Watch videos from Tamron Hall's Halloween episode now!

Carly Rae Jepsen Adds Second Melbourne Show to March 2023 Headline Tour
Carly Rae Jepsen Adds Second Melbourne Show to March 2023 Headline Tour
October 31, 2022

Responding to incredible demand from her Australian fans, Grammy, Juno and Polaris Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen announces she will play a second Melbourne date on her hugely anticipated March 2023 headline tour. Jepsen’s The So Nice Tour will take in back-to-back nights at Melbourne’s Forum on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 March.

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Sings SISTER ACT For THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW's Halloween Episode
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Sings SISTER ACT For THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW's Halloween Episode
October 31, 2022

For her first Halloween episode, Jennifer Hudson dressed up as fellow EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg’s character Sister Mary Clarence from her “absolute favorite movie” “Sister Act.” The talk show host made her dream of being in the film come true with a showstopping performance of songs from the movie franchise. Watch a video of the performance now!



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