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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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Casey Cott & Neal McDonough Set For Ben Cory Jones' Football Drama BLACK SPARTANS
Casey Cott & Neal McDonough Set For Ben Cory Jones' Football Drama BLACK SPARTANS
August 15, 2022

eal McDonough (THE FLASH, CAPTAIN AMERICA) and Casey Cott (RIVERDALE) are set to headline the sports drama BLACK SPARTANS, which is directed and written by Ben Cory Jones (INSECURE, BOOMERANG). The film is scheduled to shoot this fall in Atlanta, Georgia.

High Pulp Announce Fall West Coast Tour Dates
High Pulp Announce Fall West Coast Tour Dates
August 15, 2022

Experimental Seattle jazz act High Pulp are announcing new fall West Coast tour dates, following the April release of their ANTI- Records debut album ’Pursuit of Ends.’ High Pulp are also sharing a new video for the album track “You’ve Got To Pull It Up From The Ground,” that features GRAMMY® nominated jazz trumpeter Theo Croker.

Viola Davis Will Join Rachel Zegler in HUNGER GAMES Prequel Film
Viola Davis Will Join Rachel Zegler in HUNGER GAMES Prequel Film
August 15, 2022

Viola Davis has joined the cast of the upcoming Hunger Games prequel film as the story's villain, Dr. Volumnia Gaul, who is the head gamemaker of the 10th annual Hunger Games. Davis will join Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andres Rivera, and more in the new film. 

Kenya Barris to Write & Direct Reimagined WIZARD OF OZ Film
Kenya Barris to Write & Direct Reimagined WIZARD OF OZ Film
August 15, 2022

Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will write and direct a reimagined version of the Wizard of Oz. Plot details for the new film are currently be kept under wraps, other than that it will be a 'modern reimagining' of the classic movie musical. The deal closed last week with Sheila Walcott overseeing for the studio.

Sasha Hutchings Joins AMC's DESMASCUS Series Starring Okieriete Onaodowan
Sasha Hutchings Joins AMC's DESMASCUS Series Starring Okieriete Onaodowan
August 15, 2022

Sasha Hutchings will reunite with her Hamilton co-star Okieriete Onaodowan in AMC's new Demascus series. The series is a character-driven exploration of life as an ordinary Black man in America. Hutchings will play the tech-smart Budhi Banks, who was been in a relationship with Demascus (Onaodowan) for three years.

AUTOMATIC Announce North American Headline Tour
AUTOMATIC Announce North American Headline Tour
August 15, 2022

The band will cross the states for a NYC performance at Rough Trade’s Indieplaza Festival, before heading back to Los Angeles to open for Bauhaus at The Greek Theatre. From there they hit Desert Daze and carry on to headline Brooklyn’s Market Hotel, Chicago’s Empty Bottle followed by Toronto, Montreal, Nashville and Levitation festival in Austin.

BRELAND & Friends Announce London Headline Show
BRELAND & Friends Announce London Headline Show
August 15, 2022

BRELAND has announced his first UK headline show and he will be joined by more special guests to celebrate the occasion. The BRELAND & Friends show will take place at The Garage, London on October 21st. BRELAND’s collaboration with Maisie Peters on her single ‘Cate’s Brother’ is one of a number of the parking BRELAND has revealed over the year.

Peacock & Lionsgate Strike Deal for JOHN WICK Prequel Series
Peacock & Lionsgate Strike Deal for JOHN WICK Prequel Series
August 15, 2022

Peacock and Lionsgate announced a multi-year deal for  The Continental, the three-part special event based on the blockbuster action franchise, John Wick. The Continental will explore the origin story and inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel, a centerpiece of the John Wick Universe which serves as a refuge for assassins.  

Bonfire Global Releases Viral XO TEAM 'Reason'
Bonfire Global Releases Viral XO TEAM 'Reason'
August 15, 2022

Continuing its success on TikTok, “Reason”, a single with a summery vibe full of sexiness, endless energy and reasons to shine this summer. The track, performed by the women who make up part of the most popular TikTok team, XO Team, describes the love game between women and men. Watch the music video, powered by Bonfire Global and Vydia, now!

Ravi Drops New Single 'BYE' Featuring Whee In
Ravi Drops New Single 'BYE' Featuring Whee In
August 15, 2022

Singer and founder of music label GROOVL1N and THE L1VE, RAVI has released a new single, 'Bye', featuring Whee In. RAVI has been a very active artist in 2022, having released two EPs, LOVE AND FIGHT and DESSERT TAPE with artist Xydo, and a single, 'WHO WE ARE'. RAVI is a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and a member of K-Pop boy group VIXX.

Yellow Veil Pictures Acquires World Sales Rights For LIVING WITH CHUCKY
Yellow Veil Pictures Acquires World Sales Rights For LIVING WITH CHUCKY
August 15, 2022

LIVING WITH CHUCKY utilizes new and archival interview footage to expose the series cultural impact over the years, with principal cast, crew members including Don Mancini, Brad Dourif, Jennifer Tilly, Tony Gardner, and David Kirshner, alongside fans of the franchise like Marlon Wayans, John Waters, and Abigail Breslin. 

Keith Sweat Brings One-Night-Only Performance to The Theater at Virgin Hotels
Keith Sweat Brings One-Night-Only Performance to The Theater at Virgin Hotels
August 15, 2022

Renowned songwriter, record producer, vocalist, actor and radio personality, Keith Sweat, announced that he will bring his unparalleled talents to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, this fall. Check out how to get tickets to Keith Sweat's upcoming one-night-only performance in Las Vegas now!

2rare Enlists Lil Durk for Breakout Viral Hit 'Q-Pid'
2rare Enlists Lil Durk for Breakout Viral Hit 'Q-Pid'
August 15, 2022

North Philadelphia rapper 2rare enlists Chicago superstar Lil Durk for “Q-Pid,” a feel-good version of 2rare's buzzing viral hit “Q-Pid.' Featured on Apple Music's New Music Daily with Zane Lowe. Blending East coast club music and melodic rap, the track updates 112’s 1997 hit of the same name.

Photo: Apple TV+ Reveals a First-Look at SHANTARAM
Photo: Apple TV+ Reveals a First-Look at SHANTARAM
August 15, 2022

In addition to Charlie Hunnam, who can be seen in the new first-look photo, the series also stars Shubham Saraf, Elektra Kilbey, Fayssal Bazzi, Luke Pasqualino, Antonia Desplat, Alyy Khan, Sujaya Dasgupta, Vincent Perez, David Field, Alexander Siddig, Gabrielle Scharnitzky, Elham Ehsas, Rachel Kamath, Matthew Joseph, and Shiv Palekar. 

VIDEO: Queen Latifah & Chris Bridges Star in END OF THE ROAD Trailer
VIDEO: Queen Latifah & Chris Bridges Star in END OF THE ROAD Trailer
August 15, 2022

In this high-octane action thriller, a cross-country road trip becomes a highway to hell for Brenda (Queen Latifah), her two kids and her brother Reggie (Chris  Bridges). After witnessing a brutal murder, the family finds themselves in the crosshairs of a mysterious killer. Watch the new video trailer now!

Karaboudjan (mem. Tycho) Shares Single 'SCATTER'
Karaboudjan (mem. Tycho) Shares Single 'SCATTER'
August 15, 2022

'SCATTER' was self produced by Karaboudjan, and mixed and mastered by Stefan Mac. Single artwork photos by Nitemoves (Rory O’Connor). At the age of 23, Billy was featured in Rolling Stone after getting an opportunity to record an album with Grammy Award-Winning producer, Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, Tom Waits).

DJ Whoo Kid Announced As DJ For 4X Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski's Official Retirement Party
DJ Whoo Kid Announced As DJ For 4X Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski's Official Retirement Party
August 15, 2022

After 11 illustrious seasons of professional football racking up more than 9,200 yards receiving, over 90 touchdowns, and four championship rings, Rob Gronkowski is hanging up his jersey and coming to Mohegan Sun to party and celebrate his retirement in style! The party will be at Mohegan Sun FanDual Sportsbook at Mohegan Sun.

Jason Bajada Shares New Single 'Walt Disney'
Jason Bajada Shares New Single 'Walt Disney'
August 15, 2022

Picking up where he left off with “Snake” early this year, Jason Bajada shares the second song, 'Walt Disney,' from his highly anticipated upcoming album Crushed Grapes. The song and the official video debuted at Rock & Roll Globe and the track is on all streaming platforms for any playlist shares.

GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Sets October Netflix Premiere
GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Sets October Netflix Premiere
August 15, 2022

In CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, acclaimed Academy Award-winning filmmaker and creator, executive producer and co-showrunner Guillermo del Toro has curated a collection of unprecedented and genre-defining stories meant to challenge our traditional notions of horror. Watch a new video first look at the series now!

SPRING AWAKENING Star Lauren Pritchard Debuts New Album 'lauren|LOLO'
SPRING AWAKENING Star Lauren Pritchard Debuts New Album 'lauren|LOLO'
August 15, 2022

The Spring Awakening alum is is joined by songwriters Eg White (Adele, Dua Lipa, John Legend), Jacob Sinclair (Taylor Swift, Pink, Panic! At the Disco), Mike Viola (Ryan Adams, Shania Twain, Mandy Moore), Derek Fuhrmann (Kygo, Iggy Azalea), Justin Parker (Rihanna, Keith Urban, Sia) and Søren Hansen (New Politics).



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