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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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Michelle Williams to Receive Performer Tribute at 2022 Gotham Awards
Michelle Williams to Receive Performer Tribute at 2022 Gotham Awards
October 20, 2022

A four-time Academy Award® nominee, her impressive and indelible body of work includes her starring roles in MY WEEK WITH MARILYN and BLUE VALENTINE, Best Picture nominee MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, and Best Picture nominee BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, directed by Ang Lee.

VIDEO: Cheyenne Jackson Sits Down With Jennifer Hudson on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
VIDEO: Cheyenne Jackson Sits Down With Jennifer Hudson on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
October 20, 2022

Cheyenne tells Jennifer about attending Whoopi Goldberg’s party, how she inspired him to get a bidet, and that he thinks of her every time he uses it! The “Call Me Kat” star also reveals his impression of his co-star Leslie Jordan and how one of the cats on set reacted to Mayim Bialik singing Katy Perry’s “Firework.” Watch videos now!

DANCING WITH THE STARS Announces 'Michael Bublé Night'
DANCING WITH THE STARS Announces 'Michael Bublé Night'
October 20, 2022

The evening will kick off with an electrifying opening number to “Sway” performed live by Michael Bublé and featuring our female pros choreographed by Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy. Judge Derek Hough will also take to the ballroom floor on “Michael Bublé Night” to give a special performance to “Higher” with his fiancé Hayley Erbert.

VIDEOS: Watch Clips From 'Andrew Lloyd Webber Night' on THE MASKED SINGER
VIDEOS: Watch Clips From 'Andrew Lloyd Webber Night' on THE MASKED SINGER
October 20, 2022

The episode featured the masked celebrity contestants singing songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals like Bad Cinderella, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, and more. The episode also featured Nicole Scherzinger singing 'Memory' from Cats and Ken Jeong 'auditioning' for The Phantom of the Opera. Watch videos now!

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Reads Her Own JEOPARDY! Category
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Reads Her Own JEOPARDY! Category
October 19, 2022

A recent episode of Jeopardy! featured a category on Idina Menzel. Menzel appeared on the episode to read out the questions. Her appearance included questions on Wicked, Aida, Cinderella, and more. Watch a video clip from the episode to see if you can answer them all correctly!

Photo: Disney+ Unveils New DISENCHANTED Poster With Amy Adams
Photo: Disney+ Unveils New DISENCHANTED Poster With Amy Adams
October 19, 2022

An all-new live-action musical comedy, “Disenchanted” is a sequel to Disney’s box office hit “Enchanted” featuring the original cast from the heart-warming story of the lovable maiden from the fairy tale world of Andalasia who finally found her Prince Charming in the kingdom of New York City. Check out the new photo of the poster now!

Lo Artiz Releases New Single 'Softly'
Lo Artiz Releases New Single 'Softly'
October 19, 2022

Often compared to the likes of Hiatus Kaiyote, Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill, & D’Angelo - Lo is beyond a triple threat. A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, song-writer, producer, arranger, & powerhouse performer with a vocal range that knows no limits - Lo’s mission as an artist is clear - to disturb the comfortable & comfort the disturbed. 

Photos: Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne Attend THE GOOD NURSE Premiere
Photos: Jessica Chastain & Eddie Redmayne Attend THE GOOD NURSE Premiere
October 19, 2022

Check out photos of Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, Noah Emmerich, Alix West Lefler, Devyn McDowell, and Malik Yoba, Director Tobias Lindholm, Writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Producers Scott Franklin, Darren Aronofsky, and Michael A. Jackman, Executive Producer Glen Basner, author Charles Graeber at The Good Nurse premiere!

Kate Boytek Announces Debut Single 'HELL OR HIGH WATER'
Kate Boytek Announces Debut Single 'HELL OR HIGH WATER'
October 19, 2022

Riding an ever-increasing wave of live performances, critical acclaim, and press coverage, super talented singer/songwriter Kate Boytek is taking Nashville and beyond by storm with her singular sound and writing prowess with her rousing and exciting new single, HELL OR HIGH WATER. Pre-save the new single now!

Dawes Announce 'An Evening With...' 2023 Tour
Dawes Announce 'An Evening With...' 2023 Tour
October 19, 2022

Highlights include stops at such historic venues as Nashville, TN’s Ryman Auditorium (March 4, 2023), New York City’s Beacon Theatre (March 18, 2023), and San Francisco, CA’s The Fillmore (April 26), as well as a special two-night stand at the world- famous Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA (April 27-28, 2023).

'A Joni Mitchell Songbook' is Upcoming Installment of NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
'A Joni Mitchell Songbook' is Upcoming Installment of NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
October 19, 2022

This special highlights the timeless and genre-defying influence of Joni Mitchell with an all-star lineup that includes Renée Fleming, Lalah Hathaway and Raul Midón, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Grammy Award winner Vince Mendoza.

EL SHIROTA Releases New Single 'Influyente'
EL SHIROTA Releases New Single 'Influyente'
October 19, 2022

Mexico City band El Shirota releases new single “Influyente” via DIW Records.  The song exemplifies the post-punk and post-hardcore sound that they are known for. They share, “in the era of social media where content is king and everything we say becomes indelible and part of the public domain, 'Influyente.'

Kitchen Dwellers Announce 2-Night Run at the Elm in Bozeman
Kitchen Dwellers Announce 2-Night Run at the Elm in Bozeman
October 19, 2022

The Kitchen Dwellers are currently on a wildly successful coast-to-coast tour with Daniel Donato where they have been packing venues, and selling out shows since the tour kicked off on October 5 in St. Louis, MO. The newly announced pair of shows at The Elm will be a grand homecoming for the Dwellers since releasing their third studio album.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Luis A. Miranda Jr. Appear on MSNBC's 'José Díaz-Balart Reports'
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Luis A. Miranda Jr. Appear on MSNBC's 'José Díaz-Balart Reports'
October 19, 2022

On MSNBC’s “José Díaz-Balart Reports,” “Hamilton” and “Encanto'' composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and his father Luis A. Miranda Jr. joined anchor José Díaz-Balart for an interview to discuss the concerns of young voters, the importance of the Latino vote, the impacts of hurricanes on Puerto Rico and more. Watch the video of their interview now!

Carol Mendelsohn Enters First-Look Broadcast Direct Deal With FOX
Carol Mendelsohn Enters First-Look Broadcast Direct Deal With FOX
October 19, 2022

FOX Entertainment Studios optioned the book, The Bomb Maker, written by the prolific novelist Thomas Perry and is currently meeting with potential writers. Mendelsohn and Weitz will executive produce the project, which follows former commander Dick Stahl, who is called in after the majority of the LAPD Bomb Squad is killed by a house bomb.

Tai'Aysha Returns With New Single 'Sorry'
Tai'Aysha Returns With New Single 'Sorry'
October 19, 2022

Tai’Aysha is back with her sweltering hot new single, “Sorry,” available now via Icon Music Group / Atlantic Records. Produced by female songwriting duo Nova Wav (Beyonce, Pop Smoke, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj) the instantly infectious track is joined by a tropical and sultry visual directed by Cameron Dean. Watch the video for 'Sorry' now!

Fraxiom Collaborator RLY0 Delivers New Single 'Leave Me Alone'
Fraxiom Collaborator RLY0 Delivers New Single 'Leave Me Alone'
October 19, 2022

RYL0 has collaborated with the likes of Fraxiom and DJ: ReCode; played prestigious parties such as Heav3n, Subculture, and sksksks; supported heavy-hitting artists such as Arca, Jimmy Edgar, Kero Kero Bonito, Alice Longyu Gao, and umru; and charted on top of Spotify’s New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, and hyperpop playlists.

Tortoise Announce West Coast Shows & Rescheduled Dates in March 2023
Tortoise Announce West Coast Shows & Rescheduled Dates in March 2023
October 19, 2022

Earlier this year, Tortoise released a deluxe reissue of their classic remix album Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters which features mixes by Steve Albini, Jim O’Rourke, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Brad Wood (Liz Phair), and Rick Brown (75 Dollar Bill). Check out the upcoming tour dates now!

VIDEO: Sam Williams Releases Video for 'Tilted Crown'
VIDEO: Sam Williams Releases Video for 'Tilted Crown'
October 19, 2022

The video, directed by brother-sister duo Alexa and Stephen Kinigopoulos of Running Bear and produced by Strange Arcade, shows Williams defenseless and bare. Filmed at the Historic Belcourt Theatre in Hillsboro Village of Nashville, Tenn., the visual delicately details the fleeting woes and blissful moments of Williams’ life.

VIDEO: Christina Aguilera Releases Video for 'Beautiful (2022 Version)' Directed by Fiona Jane Burgess
VIDEO: Christina Aguilera Releases Video for 'Beautiful (2022 Version)' Directed by Fiona Jane Burgess
October 19, 2022

Directed by award-winning UK-based filmmaker Fiona Jane Burgess, 'Beautiful (2022 Version)' explores the song's message of self-acceptance, self-esteem and personal empowerment through vignettes of modern young people in a provocative visual critique of contemporary culture. Watch the new music video now!



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