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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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Louis Cole to Release 'Quality Over Opinion' Album Featuring Genevieve Artadi, Sam Gendel, & More
Louis Cole to Release 'Quality Over Opinion' Album Featuring Genevieve Artadi, Sam Gendel, & More
October 10, 2022

Quality Over Opinion was written, performed, and produced by Louis in his home studio with contributions from a handful of close friends, namely Genevieve Artadi (“my no.1 music collaborator”); saxophonist Sam Gendel – Cole’s friend for 17 years; pianist Chris Fishman; Nate Wood from the band Kneebody; Marlon Mackey; and guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel.

Scotland's Dancing On Tables Releasing Debut Full-Length 'Colour In The Grey' This Friday
Scotland's Dancing On Tables Releasing Debut Full-Length 'Colour In The Grey' This Friday
October 10, 2022

Named as one of Variety Magazine's ''10 Brits To Watch,'' the band's profile continues to rise with stints on Catfish and The Bottlemen's arena tour in 2021, numerous festival appearances, placements in ad campaigns for Schuh x Adidas and Scottish Water, and inclusion on major playlists.

Sizzla Kalonji Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Da Real Thing'
Sizzla Kalonji Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Da Real Thing'
October 10, 2022

For most fans of the artist, these three albums represent major peaks in his prolific career, resulting in core catalog tracks including “Just One Of Those Days (Dry Cry),” “Solid As A Rock,” “Thank U Mama,” “Guide Over Us,” “Give Them The Ride,” ”Praise Ye Jah,” and “Dem A Wonder.”

UCI to Host 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference
UCI to Host 25th Anniversary African American Art Song Alliance Conference
October 10, 2022

If early African American classical music composers such as Scott Joplin, who went bankrupt trying to promote his 1911 opera “Treemonisha,” had been better received by white audiences – particularly philanthropists – the history of American music might be much different than it is now.

VIDEO: Imagine Dragons Share 'I Don't Like Myself' Music Video For National Mental Health Day
VIDEO: Imagine Dragons Share 'I Don't Like Myself' Music Video For National Mental Health Day
October 10, 2022

In support of World Mental Health Day, GRAMMY®-winning, multi-Platinum band Imagine Dragons release the music video for “I Don’t Like Myself.” Imagine Dragons has partnered with Crisis Text Line and encourages fans to support the organization and their work through fundraisers available across the band's social media platforms.

Interview: Raúl Castillo on AMERICAN (TELE)VISIONS Being 'Familiar' to Him
Interview: Raúl Castillo on AMERICAN (TELE)VISIONS Being 'Familiar' to Him
October 10, 2022

BroadwayWorld sat down with Raúl Castillo to discuss how Victor I. Cazares' american (tele)visions and its characters are 'familiar' to him, what audiences can expect from his upcoming film The Inspection, starring Jeremy Pope and Gabrielle Union, and what he looks for in future projects after thinking he was done with theatre.

VIDEO: Billy Strings Profiled on CBS SUNDAY MORNINGS
VIDEO: Billy Strings Profiled on CBS SUNDAY MORNINGS
October 10, 2022

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings was featured on “CBS Sunday Morning” yesterday speaking with correspondent Conor Knighton. The piece adds to yet another landmark year for Strings, who will release Me/And/Dad, the first album he’s recorded with his dad, Terry Barber. Watch the new video profile now!

Lil Baby Drops New Single 'Heyy'
Lil Baby Drops New Single 'Heyy'
October 10, 2022

Lil Baby picks up where he left off with the new release, as he builds steam towards his long-awaited forthcoming album It’s Only Me. In the new, Ivan Berrios directed video, Lil Baby unapologetically enjoys his hard-earned splendor, flaunting diamonds amidst his self-created luxury. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley & More Star in WOMEN TALKING Trailer
VIDEO: Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley & More Star in WOMEN TALKING Trailer
October 10, 2022

In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling their reality with their faith. Based on the novel by Miriam Toews. The cast of the new film includes Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, with Ben Whishaw and Frances McDormand. Watch videos of the trailer and a featurette now!

SORAIA Crack The Top 30 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Chart with 'I Seek Fire'
SORAIA Crack The Top 30 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Chart with 'I Seek Fire'
October 10, 2022

Soraia continue to move up the Billboard charts with their intoxicating single 'I Seek Fire,' off the band's upcoming 10-song LP 'Bloom.' A video for that track was directed by Sam Shapson (Yeah Yeah Yeahs , Demi Lovato, Oliver Tree, Thrice, Corey Taylor, All Time Low, MKG, Poppy) and is streaming now.

Sports Reference Unveil New Single 'Fade'
Sports Reference Unveil New Single 'Fade'
October 10, 2022

Directed and edited by Matthew Zagorski. Filmed at our friend's house and Humble Wood Fire in Gainesville, FL. Starring Emma Broadbent, Chris Chaires, and Josh Zorn. Song engineered, mixed, mastered by Lee Dyess (Against Me!, Mayday Parade, From First to Last) at Earthsound Recording. Watch the new music video now!

UnchainedTV Launches LIVE Trial & Breaking News Coverage of Underreported Events
UnchainedTV Launches LIVE Trial & Breaking News Coverage of Underreported Events
October 10, 2022

UnchainedTV featured LIVE commentary from prominent attorneys and journalists, including Marina Bolotnikova reporting on the case for The Intercept, famed TV commentator and law firm founder/owner Lisa Bloom, former Assistant District Attorney and respected litigator Nathan Semmel, Vegans for Black Lives Matter founder Gwenna Hunter, and more.

HBO Max to Premiere Jessi Combs Documentary in December
HBO Max to Premiere Jessi Combs Documentary in December
October 10, 2022

The film, produced by Lightbox’s co-founders, two-time Academy Award®-winning producer Simon Chinn (“Man on Wire,” “Searching for Sugar Man,' HBO’s “The Princess”) and Emmy®-winning producer Jonathan Chinn (“LA 92,' HBO’s “Tina,” “Whitney”), captures the high-octane quest of professional racer and TV personality Jessi Combs.

BOBCAT MORETTI Wins Best Picture at the 18th Annual Santa Cruz Film Festival
BOBCAT MORETTI Wins Best Picture at the 18th Annual Santa Cruz Film Festival
October 10, 2022

‘Bobcat Moretti’, the new boxing drama from Different Duck Films, has been in the press quite a bit recently. Deadline recently reported that star (and New York stage actor) Tim Realbuto (Yes; Lost In Yonkers) lost 154 pounds to play the title character, the most any actor has for a role in cinema history.

VIDEO: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reveals Why His TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Character Is the 'Ultimate Role' For Him on CBS MORNINGS
VIDEO: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reveals Why His TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Character Is the 'Ultimate Role' For Him on CBS MORNINGS
October 10, 2022

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss starring on Broadway in Topdog/Underdog, alongside Corey Hawkins. During the interview, the star discussed why his character is the 'ultimate role' for him,  his 'intense' pre-show routine, how he ended up in his first theatre class as a dare, and more. Watch the video interview now!

Ne-Yo, Serayah & More Star in BET+ Holiday Films
Ne-Yo, Serayah & More Star in BET+ Holiday Films
October 10, 2022

With fan favorites, like Jasmine Guy, Terrence Carson and Dorien Wilson, triple threats like Ne-Yo, Serayah, Romeo Miller, LeToya Luckett and LaLa Milan, and a roster of directors and writers of color, like Victoria Rowell, Robin Givens, Bree West and Patricia Cuffie Jones, these authentic Black stories will provide some genuine Christmas cheer. 

The Black Moods Announce Headlining Hometown Show
The Black Moods Announce Headlining Hometown Show
October 10, 2022

Lauded as “one of the most crucial and exciting American bands working today” (Rock & Blues Muse), THE BLACK MOODS have spent most of the year touring across the U.S.in support of their acclaimed album INTO THE NIGHT, released in June via Wit Hustle/The Orchard / Steelhorse Entertainment.

GLASS ONION to Play Limited Release in Theaters Prior to Netflix Premiere
GLASS ONION to Play Limited Release in Theaters Prior to Netflix Premiere
October 10, 2022

In the follow up to Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT, Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects. The cast also includes Leslie Odom Jr., Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline with Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista.

Scotty McCreery Receives Angels Among Us Award For Support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Scotty McCreery Receives Angels Among Us Award For Support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
October 10, 2022

Multi-Platinum-selling, chart-topping Country artist Scotty McCreery has received the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award, which singles out a Country artist each year for outstanding commitment and service to the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.

Taylor Sanders Releases New Single 'Firecracker'
Taylor Sanders Releases New Single 'Firecracker'
October 10, 2022

The single was co-created with a decorated team of music creatives who have worked with the top artists of the pop and country genres, including Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, and Carrie Underwood. “Firecracker” is the perfect balance of traditional country and modern pop, with lyrics rooted in female empowerment and being confident in your skin. 



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