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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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VIDEO: Peacock Shares LADYKILLER Jena Friedman Comedy Special Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares LADYKILLER Jena Friedman Comedy Special Trailer
September 15, 2022

This fall, Jena Friedman (Indefensible and Not Funny: Essays on Life) takes America by storm in her new comedy special, Ladykiller, premiering on Peacock Sept 30. The one-hour comedy set explores the myriad topics that affect women in the U.S. from crime to marriage and reproductive rights. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Demi Lovato Releases Vevo Official Live Performance of 'HAPPY ENDING'
VIDEO: Demi Lovato Releases Vevo Official Live Performance of 'HAPPY ENDING'
September 15, 2022

The video was a single-take, shooting the performance continuously. The performances are the result of a collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of exclusive performances. “HAPPY ENDING” follows Demi Lovato’s previously released Official Live Performances of “FREAK,” “EAT ME” featuring Royal & The Serpent, and “29.”

VIDEO: Netflix Drops MR. HARRIGAN'S PHONE Film Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Drops MR. HARRIGAN'S PHONE Film Trailer
September 15, 2022

Based on the short story by Stephen King, Mr. Harrigan’s Phone is directed and written by John Lee Hancock and produced by Ryan Murphy, Jason Blum and Carla Hacken. Joe Tippett, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Cyrus Arnold, Colin O’Brien and more co-star. Watch the new video trailer for the film now!

Nathan Lane, Emily Blunt & More to Appear in BE MY GUEST With Ina Garden Season Two
Nathan Lane, Emily Blunt & More to Appear in BE MY GUEST With Ina Garden Season Two
September 15, 2022

Ina serves Nathan Lane a taste of nostalgia with her Rum Raisin Rice Pudding recipe, and they discuss his childhood, personal life and show business career from the early years to his prolific roles on stage and screen. She also gives cooking-novice Nathan a lesson in making Mussels with Saffron Cream.

BRING IT ON: CHEER OR DIE to Premiere on SYFY in October
BRING IT ON: CHEER OR DIE to Premiere on SYFY in October
September 15, 2022

'Bring It On: Cheer or Die' follows team co-captains Abby (Kerri Medders) and McKayla (Tiera Skovbye) and their Diablos teammates who are forbidden from doing any risky cheer stunts by their overly cautious school principal (Missi Pyle) and fear that they will be laughed out of the upcoming regional cheer competition.

Netflix Announces New Iliza Shlesinger Comedy Special HOT FOREVER
Netflix Announces New Iliza Shlesinger Comedy Special HOT FOREVER
September 15, 2022

Iliza Shlesinger returns to Netflix with her sixth comedy special, Hot Forever. Hot Forever marks Iliza Shlesinger’s sixth Netflix comedy special. Previous specials include Unveiled (2019), Elder Millennial (2018), Confirmed Kills (2016), Freezing Hot (2015) and War Paint (2013). Watch a video announcement for the special now!

Magnolia Park Drop New Single 'Addison Rae'
Magnolia Park Drop New Single 'Addison Rae'
September 15, 2022

Inspired by everyone’s favorite Tik-Tok star, the track's infectiously catchy melody is in the same vein as classic Fall Out Boy or Yellowcard, equipped with clever lyricism, anthemic sing-along hooks and effective rhymes that are bound to play on a loop in your brain all day. Watch the new music video and check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares Game Stop Saga Docu-Series EAT THE RICH Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares Game Stop Saga Docu-Series EAT THE RICH Trailer
September 15, 2022

From Academy Award-winning filmmakers Dan Cogan and Liz Garbus, and directed by Theo Love, this humorous documentary series follows a group of millennial misfits who banded together online to rescue their beloved GameStop from the clutches of Wall Street bigwigs, in a viral David vs. Goliath story for the 21st century. Watch the video trailer now!

MEGG to Release New Single 'Hitting Nicotine'
MEGG to Release New Single 'Hitting Nicotine'
September 15, 2022

South Bay born and raised Alt Pop artist, MEGG, bridges the gap between her love for pop music and her Southern California punk rock roots -while combining that with her in-your-face, unapologetically goofy and warm personality. With a voice that sounds like the lovechild of P!nk and Gwen Stefani.

The 2022 American Music Awards Set Return to ABC
The 2022 American Music Awards Set Return to ABC
September 15, 2022

Emmy®-winning producer Jesse Collins will return as showrunner and executive producer along with Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Emmy-winning executive producer Dionne Harmon, Emmy-nominated executive producer Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, and longtime American Music Awards producer Larry Klein for the showcase of global superstars.

Annie Keating Returns With 'Lovesick Blues' Single
Annie Keating Returns With 'Lovesick Blues' Single
September 15, 2022

Written at her home studio in Brooklyn, NYC during a particularly lonesome chapter of her life; the EP arrives on the eve of a slew of live dates across the UK and Ireland this Autumn, the new track is plucked from an upcoming eight-track new collection, the ‘Twenty 22 Tour EP’, which will be exclusively available at these shows.

Sinéad OʼConnor Documentary to Premiere on Showtime
Sinéad OʼConnor Documentary to Premiere on Showtime
September 15, 2022

Directed by Kathryn Ferguson (Taking the Waters, Space to Be), NOTHING COMPARES charts Sinéad OʼConnorʼs phenomenal rise to worldwide fame and examines how she used her voice at the height of her stardom, before her iconoclastic personality led to her exile from the pop mainstream. Watch the video trailer for the new film now!

Florian Zeller to Write, Direct & Co-Produce THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Series Adaption
Florian Zeller to Write, Direct & Co-Produce THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Series Adaption
September 15, 2022

Florian Zeller will make his television debut as the writer, director, and co-producer of the upcoming series adaption of The Lehman Trilogy. Florian Zeller is most known for his trilogy of plays, The Father, The Son, and The Mother. Later this year, a film adaption of The Son will be released starring Hugh Jackman.

Pei (Joji Malani, Broth Records) Shares 'Count To 10' Ahead of Debut Album 'Pei's Pageant'
Pei (Joji Malani, Broth Records) Shares 'Count To 10' Ahead of Debut Album 'Pei's Pageant'
September 15, 2022

Pei’s Pageant features backing vocals from Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) arrangements from Macie Stewart (Whitney, Ohmme, SZA, Chance the Rapper), mix engineered by Antonia Gauci (Daine, Troye Sivan, Kesha) and mastered by Grammy-nominated Ryan Schwabe (Pussy Riot, Shamir, Oneohtrix Point Never).

Vixen77 Unveil New Single 'Evade'
Vixen77 Unveil New Single 'Evade'
September 15, 2022

Vixen77 return with their newest single + video “Evade,” the latest taste from their debut album Easy Access. Easy Access features twelve tumultuous tracks recorded in an impressive seventy-two hours at Retro City Studios (Mannequin Pussy, Mitski, Lizzo, The Menzingers) that navigate life through love and rock ‘n’ roll.

High Vis Share New Single '0151' Off Forthcoming Album 'Blending'
High Vis Share New Single '0151' Off Forthcoming Album 'Blending'
September 15, 2022

High Vis have released their gripping, immediate new single “0151.” Titled after the landline dialing code for Liverpool / Merseyside, frontman Graham Sayle explains – “With the backdrop of a decade of austerity and neglect, ‘0151’ is a song about the power of collective identity.' The track is off of their new album 'Blending.'

Omnivore Recordings Announces RSD Black Friday Releases From Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen, Jonathan Richman, & Bobby Cole
Omnivore Recordings Announces RSD Black Friday Releases From Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen, Jonathan Richman, & Bobby Cole
September 15, 2022

Omnivore Recordings will release three special vinyl releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2022. There will be limited vinyl releases for Janis Joplin and Jorma Kaukonen’s The Legendary Typewriter Tape: 6/25/64 Jorma’s House, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers’ Jonathan Sings!, and Bobby Cole’s A Point Of View.

Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Frontline (feat. Angelo Moore)'
Stu Brooks Shares New Single 'Frontline (feat. Angelo Moore)'
September 15, 2022

The single, like the rest of the EP, was written and produced by Brooks. It follows “Sound The Alarm,” which features Patrick Stump and was the first bit of music Brooks revealed off of The 40HZ, and his first for Dine Alone. In addition to Stump and Moore the EP will also feature guest appearances by Jason Aalon Butler, and Paul Leary.

The Flenser to Release Kathryn Mohr's 'Holly'
The Flenser to Release Kathryn Mohr's 'Holly'
September 15, 2022

Drawing inspiration from lost items washing up on the shore of the San Francisco Bay, Mohr’s art chases the ephemeral nature of humanity, the warping of memory, and how trauma changes one's experience of this world. Her latest foray into such depths comes in the form of Holly, a seven-song EP produced by Midwife’s Madeline Johnston.

Astralux Arrives with New Single 'Desert Dream'
Astralux Arrives with New Single 'Desert Dream'
September 15, 2022

Rock band Astralux have unveiled their new single, “Desert Dream.” The track is a journey through the surreal and inspiring places we travel when the “Sun goes away.” Like previous releases “Nocturnal” and “Speaker for the Dead,” the song was recorded at Sunset Sound Studios and mixed/mastered by Grammy Award winners Jon Kaplan and Dave McNair.



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