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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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Maroon 5 Announces New Headlining Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM
Maroon 5 Announces New Headlining Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM
September 27, 2022

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 will headline a new Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM beginning Friday, March 24, 2023. M5LV The Residency will be custom-designed for Dolby Live, giving fans an intimate concert experience in the 5,200-seat entertainment venue.

VIDEO: Havanna Winter Releases 'Heaven To Me' Video
VIDEO: Havanna Winter Releases 'Heaven To Me' Video
September 26, 2022

The track was released earlier this summer, while garnering heavy rotation in SiriusXM's Hits1 and generating over 400,000 streams on TikTok alone. 'Heaven To Me' was co-written by Winter, Maya K. (Bebe Rexha, Anitta, J Balvin) and Grammy award-winning Mark Nilan Jr. (B.O.B., Trey Songz, Migos, Lady Gaga). Watch the new music video now!

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE ULTIMATE CHILLS COLLECTION Sets October Blu-ray Release
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE ULTIMATE CHILLS COLLECTION Sets October Blu-ray Release
September 26, 2022

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE ULTIMATE CHILLS COLLECTION includes 9 Blu-ray discs, including the out-of-print 3D Blu-ray of PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE GHOST DIMENSION, digital codes for each film, and an exclusive “home security sticker”—all housed in deluxe packaging containing reversible artwork for each title.

Every Broadway Connection to the HOCUS POCUS Movies
Every Broadway Connection to the HOCUS POCUS Movies
September 30, 2022

The Sanderson Sisters have made their long-awaited return in Hocus Pocus 2! Read on to find out which Broadway have run amok in the Hocus Pocus movies. With the recent news that a Broadway-aimed Hocus Pocus musical is in the works, BroadwayWorld has compiled a list of all of the Broadway connections in the Hocus Pocus movies.

Live Nation Urban & Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole Announce 'Pinky Cole Experience Tour'
Live Nation Urban & Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole Announce 'Pinky Cole Experience Tour'
September 26, 2022

Pinky Cole who is one of the world’s most prominent and outspoken celebrities in food and philanthropy as Founder, CEO, and Visionary behind Slutty Vegan, Bar Vegan, and The Pinky Cole Foundation announced the launch of the star-studded “Pinky Cole Experience Tour” to celebrate the release of her game changing all vegan recipe book.

VIDEO: Haru Nemuri Shares Live Performances From Ura-Sabaki
VIDEO: Haru Nemuri Shares Live Performances From Ura-Sabaki
September 26, 2022

Haru Nemuri has released two live performance videos filmed at the Ura-Sabaku Desert in Izu Oshima. Fans can now watch the performance videos for the songs “Never Let You Go” and the title track “Shunka Ryougen” now on YouTube. The videos have been released as Haru gears up for her upcoming North American tour.

Eszter Balint Releasing New Album Based on Her Anti-Musical Co-Written With Stew
Eszter Balint Releasing New Album Based on Her Anti-Musical Co-Written With Stew
September 26, 2022

Singer / songwriter / violinist / actress extraordinaire Eszter Balint is releasing her long-overdue fourth album, I HATE MEMORY! The album was recorded by Andy Taub at Brooklyn Recording with additional recording by Kato Hideki and Bryce Goggin at Trout Recording, produced by Balint and Hideki.

Nancy Wilson Releases Tribute Song for Taylor Hawkins
Nancy Wilson Releases Tribute Song for Taylor Hawkins
September 26, 2022

On the eve of the Los Angeles Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, Heart co-founder NANCY WILSON releases “Amigo Amiga” the tribute song she wrote for her friend, Taylor, a few days after his passing.  The song and new lyric video, featuring Nancy, premiered on Consequence. All proceeds from the release of the single will benefit MusiCares.

YouTube & Vogue Launch SUPREME MODELS Docuseries
YouTube & Vogue Launch SUPREME MODELS Docuseries
September 26, 2022

“Supreme Models” features trailblazers such as Iman and Bethann Hardison to superstar models Joan Smalls, Indya Moore, Precious Lee with legends including Pat Cleveland, Roshumba Williams and Veronica Webb alongside Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director, Vogue, and more.

Joel Kim Booster, Monét X Change & More Join GLAMOROUS on Netflix
Joel Kim Booster, Monét X Change & More Join GLAMOROUS on Netflix
September 26, 2022

Damian Terriquez [he/they] (All Rise) and Kaleb Horn [he/him] (Hardy Boys, The Kid Detective) have been cast as recurring guest stars in the upcoming drama series Glamorous starring Miss Benny [they/them] (Fuller House, Love, Victor and American Horror Stories)  and Kim Cattrall  [she/her] (Queer as Folk, How I Met Your Father).

Roxana Line Has Released New Track 'Marry Me'
Roxana Line Has Released New Track 'Marry Me'
September 26, 2022

The video for “Marry Me” was written and produced by Roxana Line, directed by Vaughn and Kally Khourshid. The video stars Roxana Line as Mara Lazarescu, Jennifer Faneuff as Mara's Mother, Henry Maynard as Groom and Jon Enge as Priest. Watch the new music video now!

THE GATEKEEPERS Musical Concept Album to Be Released in November
THE GATEKEEPERS Musical Concept Album to Be Released in November
September 26, 2022

The album’s composer Alex Wroten is joined by an array of highly acclaimed vocalists to bring the story to life: The Residents, Shawn Phillips, Brian Poole (Renaldo & The Loaf), R. Stevie Moore, Elaine di Falco (Yugen, Caveman Hughscore), Mont Campbell (Egg, National Health), Bob Drake, Amy Denio, Deborah Perry (Thinking Plague) and CHEER-ACCIDENT.

Blur Drummer Dave Rowntree Announces 'Radio Songs' Album
Blur Drummer Dave Rowntree Announces 'Radio Songs' Album
September 26, 2022

BLUR drummer DAVE ROWNTREE is excited to share details of his debut album, RADIO SONGS. Its announcement coincides with the release of a new single, 'Devil's Island,' his second from the debut record, and its opener too. The album was produced by Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno, Wild Beasts, Ghostpoet).

Photos: iHeartRadio Music Festival Returns to Las Vegas For 2022 Event
Photos: iHeartRadio Music Festival Returns to Las Vegas For 2022 Event
September 26, 2022

Check out photos from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with unforgettable performances over the span of two days by Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, Halsey, Lionel Richie, LL COOL J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Pitbull, Sam Smith, Sean Diddy Combs and The Black Keys.

Christine and the Queens Presents Redcar Releases 'Rien Dire'
Christine and the Queens Presents Redcar Releases 'Rien Dire'
September 26, 2022

Redcar shares his new single “rien dire”, premiered by Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1.Redcar les adorables étoiles (prologue), the beginning of angels, which is now available for pre-order. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

1776 to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA This Week
1776 to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA This Week
September 26, 2022

The cast of the new Broadway revival of 1776 will perform on Good Morning America. The episode will also feature interviews with Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy, who will discuss Hocus Pocus 2. 1776 is now in previews and opens officially on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Pavement to Kick off Four Nights at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY
Pavement to Kick off Four Nights at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY
September 26, 2022

Kings Theatre will welcome Pavement to Brooklyn, NY for four back to back shows from September 30 – October 3, 2022 at 8:00pm (doors at 6:30pm). Renowned as one of the most popular bands to come out of the American underground, Pavement are Stephen Malkmus, Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg, Mark Ibold, Bob Nastanovich and Steve West.

VIDEO: Watch the Final SMILE Film Trailer Starring Sosie Bacon
VIDEO: Watch the Final SMILE Film Trailer Starring Sosie Bacon
September 26, 2022

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. Watch the video trailer now!

Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' Concert to Stream Live From The 02 Arena on Apple Music
Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever' Concert to Stream Live From The 02 Arena on Apple Music
September 26, 2022

Billie is the latest artist to take the stage for Apple Music Live, the live performance series on Apple Music giving the biggest stars in music a platform to connect with audiences around the world. Launched this spring, Apple Music Live has featured exclusive live streamed performances from Harry Styles, Lil Durk, Mary J. Blige, and Luke Combs. 

The Samples Aka Sunday Service Choir Headline The Latest Jammcard Jammjam
The Samples Aka Sunday Service Choir Headline The Latest Jammcard Jammjam
September 26, 2022

Jammcard worked with The Samples to create a sample pack on Splice. After releasing this pack, the team talked with Jason White (choir director) and creative director/songwriter (Nikki Grier) of The Samples/Sunday Service Choir about them flipping their samples from the pack and turning them into full songs for a performance live at the JammJam.



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