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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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Apple TV+ Orders Sandra Barneda's LAND OF WOMEN Starring Eva Longoria
Apple TV+ Orders Sandra Barneda's LAND OF WOMEN Starring Eva Longoria
August 9, 2022

Created and written by Iris Award winners Ramón Campos (“Gran Hotel,” “Velvet”) and Gema R. Neira (“Now and Then,” “Velvet”), Golden Globe nominee Eva Longoria (“Flamin’ Hot,” “Sylvie’s Love”) will star in the leading role as Gala and executive produce via her UnbeliEVAble Entertainment banner.

VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Talks Returning to Broadway in THE PIANO LESSON on LIVE!
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Talks Returning to Broadway in THE PIANO LESSON on LIVE!
August 9, 2022

This fall, Tony-nominated actress Danielle Brooks will make her return to Broadway in The Piano Lesson. This morning, Brooks sat down with Ryan Seacrest and Katie Lowes, who has been seen on Broadway in Waitress, on LIVE! to discuss the upcoming production, working with Samuel L. Jackson, and more. Watch the new video clip now!

Ghost Light Shares 'Take Some Time' From Sophomore Studio Album
Ghost Light Shares 'Take Some Time' From Sophomore Studio Album
August 9, 2022

The band shared their song “Take Some Time” - a syncopated synth-heavy indie-rock song accompanied by an earworm chorus with a nasty bass line and sparkling guitar solos perfect for a top-down end of summer road trip. “Take Some Time” follows the release of “Don’t Say Goodnight Just Yet” which was released earlier this year.

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band Confirm Extensive Run of 2022 North American Tour Dates
Kaleta & Super Yamba Band Confirm Extensive Run of 2022 North American Tour Dates
August 9, 2022

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band will take their lauded live show back on the road this summer and fall. The shows kick off in Colorado Springs, CO tonight, August 9 and include debut festival appearances at Brooklyn’s Afropunk, Chicago’s World Music Festival and Louisville’s The Big Stomp as well as a performance at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

Kenan Thompson to Host the 74th Emmy Awards
Kenan Thompson to Host the 74th Emmy Awards
August 9, 2022

NBC and the Television Academy announced jointly that Kenan Thompson will host the 74th Emmy® Awards. Kenan Thompson is an award-winning actor, comedian and producer, best known for his work on “Saturday Night Live.” This fall he will enter his 20th season on the iconic late-night series as the longest-running cast member. 

Lucius Confirm 'Feels Like Second Nature' Headline Tour
Lucius Confirm 'Feels Like Second Nature' Headline Tour
August 9, 2022

Lucius will embark on their “Feels Like Second Nature” headline tour this fall with newly confirmed shows at Austin’s Scoot Inn, Dallas’ The Echo, Denver’s Ogden Theatre, Seattle’s Neptune Theatre, San Diego’s Music Box and Los Angeles’ The Belasco among many others. See below for complete itinerary.

zannie Releases 'get that star' Album Title Track
zannie Releases 'get that star' Album Title Track
August 9, 2022

'get that star,” out now, is a song of hope. It’s directly inspired by the Voyager One Golden Record, the album that Carl Sagan and Lynn Margulis sent into space in 1977, and follows the journey of an alien that is trying to get back to their home planet. Watch the new music video for the single now!

Blues Rocker Lauren Anderson to Release New Disc 'Burn it all Down'
Blues Rocker Lauren Anderson to Release New Disc 'Burn it all Down'
August 9, 2022

Lauren's never been shy about sharing her influences. She draws her inspiration from an eclectic array of artists, including Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Eva Cassidy, Nina Simone, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, and the Pointer Sisters, the many. Yet, simultaneously, she refuses to be bound by any parameters.

Blessed Announce New Album & Release Lead Single 'Anything'
Blessed Announce New Album & Release Lead Single 'Anything'
August 9, 2022

Blessed recorded Circuitous at Vancouver’s Rain City Recorders with Matt Roach and Emily Ryan. The record was mixed by John Congleton (Swans, St. Vincent, Wye Oak) and mastered by Greg Obis (Alabaster Deplume, Cloud Nothings). The group experimented with two different drum setups, eventually blending the two within a single song.

VIDEO: Camila Mendes Stars in DO REVENGE Trailer From Netflix
VIDEO: Camila Mendes Stars in DO REVENGE Trailer From Netflix
August 9, 2022

Do Revenge, the sophomore film from director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, is a subverted Hitchcock-ian dark comedy featuring the scariest protagonists of all: teenage girls. The film also stars Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Rish Shah, Talia Ryder, Jonathan Daviss, Maia Reficco, Paris Berelc, Alisha Boe and Sophie Turner. Watch the new video trailer now!

Trevor Noah's BEYOND THE SCENES Podcast Returns For Season Two
Trevor Noah's BEYOND THE SCENES Podcast Returns For Season Two
August 9, 2022

They discuss the drive to unionize Delta flight attendants, how the #MeToo movement impacted the airline industry, staff shortages and flight cancellations, and their worst flying experiences. The podcast stems from a segment that aired on The Daily Show, “Throwdown Air: An Airline for A**holes”. Watch the first episode now!

MuMu Shares 'Wrapped Up (Post Roe)' Single
MuMu Shares 'Wrapped Up (Post Roe)' Single
August 9, 2022

With the recent, abhorrent overturning of Roe v. Wade at the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, MuMu felt a responsibility to share a live session of her track 'Wrapped Up,' a song that retells the challenges of unplanned pregnancy. It expresses the vitality of one's right to choose, and the detrimental effects of those rights being taken away.

DALÍLAND is TIFF 2022's Closing Night Gala Film on Saturday
DALÍLAND is TIFF 2022's Closing Night Gala Film on Saturday
August 9, 2022

The film stars Sir Ben Kingsley, Barbara Sukowa, Christopher Briney, Rupert Graves, Alexander Beyer, Andreja Pejic, Mark McKenna, Zachary Nachbar-Seckel, Avital Lvova, and Suki Waterhouse. Directed by Harron with a screenplay written by John C. Walsh. Produced by Edward R. Pressman of Pressman Film, David Sacks of David O. Sacks Productions

VIDEO: Netflix Reveals MO Series Trailer Starring Mo Amer
VIDEO: Netflix Reveals MO Series Trailer Starring Mo Amer
August 9, 2022

Mo Najjar straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a ton of bullshit as a Palestinian refugee constantly living one step away from asylum on the path to U.S. citizenship. The cast also includes Teresa Ruiz, Farah Bsieso, Omar Elba and Tobe Nwigwe. Watch the new video trailer now!

High Vis Release New Single 'Trauma Bonds' From Forthcoming Album 'Blending'
High Vis Release New Single 'Trauma Bonds' From Forthcoming Album 'Blending'
August 9, 2022

With their new album Blending, London's High Vis return with the latest single drawn from the record, “Trauma Bonds”. Quite possibly Blending's emotional centerpiece, the melodic jangle and impassioned vocals of “Trauma Bonds” offer up an ultimately hopeful search for empathy and communication in the face of ongoing personal tragedy.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals TICK, TICK...BOOM! Easter Egg That Fans Missed
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals TICK, TICK...BOOM! Easter Egg That Fans Missed
August 9, 2022

In a new Instagram post, Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the only Easter Egg in tick, tick...BOOM! that fans missed. On the rooftop of Jonathan Larson's apartment, a brick wall with 'RENT' graffiti'd on it can be seen in the distance. Check out Miranda's Instagram post and watch Alexandra Shipp perform 'Come to Your Senses' to catch it yourself!

VIDEO: Beyoncé Shares 'Break My Soul' Featuring Madonna Visual
VIDEO: Beyoncé Shares 'Break My Soul' Featuring Madonna Visual
August 9, 2022

Beyoncé has shared the visual for 'The Queens Remix' of 'Break My Soul' featuring Madonna. The Grammy-winner originally released the track in June to universal acclaim. The new project, which recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard albums chart, includes 16 tracks. Watch the new visualizer now!

Strong Studios to Develop & Produce a Feature Film on the Story of Joe Moglia
Strong Studios to Develop & Produce a Feature Film on the Story of Joe Moglia
August 9, 2022

Strong Studios has optioned the rights to New York Times Bestselling author and Forbes contributing editor Monte Burke’s biographical novel, 4th and Goal: One Man's Quest to Recapture His Dream, to develop and produce a feature film, “4th & Goal,” based on the life of corporate executive, author, football coach Joe Moglia.

Imaad Wasif Shares New Album 'So Long Mr. Fear'
Imaad Wasif Shares New Album 'So Long Mr. Fear'
August 9, 2022

Following the release of his new music video for lead single 'Fader,' Los Angeles singer, guitarist, and songwriter IMAAD WASIF has released his sixth studio album So Long Mr. Fear. His first album in four years, So Long Mr. Fear was recorded mostly in isolation but in conjunction with producer and long-time collaborator Bobb Bruno of Best Coast.

Mercyland Share New Song From Long-Lost Final Album
Mercyland Share New Song From Long-Lost Final Album
August 9, 2022

Mercyland share their new song, 'Freight Truck,' available on all streaming platforms. Featuring John Keane guesting on pedal steel, the song is the second released from their long-overdue final album, We Never Lost a Single Game. Plus, watch a companion lyric video featuring archival footage of the young David Barbe.



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