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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: Acorn TV Shares RECIPES FOR LOVE AND MURDER Trailer
VIDEO: Acorn TV Shares RECIPES FOR LOVE AND MURDER Trailer
August 1, 2022

Based on Sally Andrew’s best-selling novels “A Tannie Maria Mystery,” the ten-part series follows a newspaper recipe advice columnist, Tannie Maria (“Auntie Maria” in Afrikaans), who offers guidance and counsel and helps investigate crimes in her small town in the vibrant, beautiful region of the Karoo in South Africa. Watch the video trailer now!

Taylor Armstrong Joins THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Season 17
Taylor Armstrong Joins THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY Season 17
August 1, 2022

Armstrong recently appeared in The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives Club on Peacock, alongside Tamra Judge, who will also be returning to Real Housewives of Orange County for the upcoming season.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE Trailer
August 1, 2022

The series is a raucous girl gang show, set in a 2012 London house-share inhabited by four girls - Maggie, Birdy and their mates from university, Amara and Nell. The series stars Emma Appleton, Bel Powley, Marli Siu, Aliyah Odoffin, Connor Finch, Jordan Peters and Ryan Bown. Watch the video trailer now!

Japanese Metal Act SiM Return To U.S. For First Time In Six Years
Japanese Metal Act SiM Return To U.S. For First Time In Six Years
August 1, 2022

Japanese breakout metal outfit SiM (Silence iz Mine) are known across the globe for their distinctive blend of hardcore punk, alternative/nu metal, reggae and ska which they’ve showcased with sold-out headlining arena shows and large rock festival stages throughout East Asia since their formation in 2004.

VIDEO: Watch the Title Number From 13: THE MUSICAL on Netflix
VIDEO: Watch the Title Number From 13: THE MUSICAL on Netflix
August 1, 2022

In the new clip, 12-year-old Evan Goldman (Eli Golden) prepares to move from New York City with his mother Jessica (Debra Messing). With his Bar Mitzvah fast approaching, Evan is devastated that he must leave all his friends, his father (Peter Hermann) and his rabbi (Josh Peck) behind. Watch a video of '13' from 13: The Musical on Netflix now!

Broadway Streaming Guide: August 2022 - Where to Watch 13: THE MUSICAL & More New Releases!
Broadway Streaming Guide: August 2022 - Where to Watch 13: THE MUSICAL & More New Releases!
August 7, 2022

This August, Broadway fans will be kept busy with new movies, television shows, albums, and concerts to binge. From Netflix's new film adaptation of 13: the Musical to a new album from Funny Girl star Julie Benko, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Teddy Grossman Announces North American Fall Tour Dates
Teddy Grossman Announces North American Fall Tour Dates
August 1, 2022

Teddy Grossman will be headed out on tour this fall supporting the War & Treaty and Ryan McMullan, playing songs from his debut album Soon Come. This tour follows up his album release show at Gold Diggers in April, debuting at the Troubadour with Joey Dosik the next month, and two nights supporting Mavis Staples at London’s Union Chapel in June.

Showtime Orders MASON Comedy Pilot
Showtime Orders MASON Comedy Pilot
August 1, 2022

SHOWTIME has greenlit the half-hour comedy pilot MASON, produced by A24 and created and executive produced by Nathan Min (Joe Pera Talks To You), who also stars. Daniels (Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan), the team behind the film Everything Everywhere All at Once, will direct and executive produce alongside Steven Yeun (Minari, Nope).

VIDEO: SPIRIT HALLOWEEN THE MOVIE Teaser Trailer Released
VIDEO: SPIRIT HALLOWEEN THE MOVIE Teaser Trailer Released
August 1, 2022

When a Spirit Halloween Store opens in a deserted strip mall, three middle school friends who think they’ve outgrown trick or treating spend the night locked inside the store Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an angry evil spirit who has possessed the creepy animatronic characters. Watch the new video trailer now!

Bad Suns Shares New Single 'Maybe You Saved Me' Featuring Pvris
Bad Suns Shares New Single 'Maybe You Saved Me' Featuring Pvris
August 1, 2022

Bad Suns share a new single titled “Maybe You Saved Me,” featuring vocals from Lynn Gunn of pop-rock act PVRIS. Produced by Eric Palmquist and co-written by Bad Suns, PVRIS and Andrew Goldstein (Yungblud, blackbear, MGK), the song came easily to the band as they began recording sessions for album ‘Apocalypse Whenever’ released early this year.

The Hunna Announce UK Headline Tour
The Hunna Announce UK Headline Tour
August 1, 2022

The 14-date tour will start at the Tramshed in Cardiff on October 18th and finish at The Mill, Birmingham on November 5th. The band will play London’s Electric Ballroom on November 4th. Tickets will go on pre-sale at 9am Wednesday August 3rd, and general sale at 9am Friday August 5th.

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares CARS ON THE ROAD Series Trailer
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares CARS ON THE ROAD Series Trailer
August 1, 2022

The Disney+ Original series follows Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. Watch the new video trailer for the series now!

Rocky Votolato Launches New Single 'Little Black Diamond' Off 'Wild Roots' Album
Rocky Votolato Launches New Single 'Little Black Diamond' Off 'Wild Roots' Album
August 1, 2022

The track features Abby Gundersen (William Fitzsimmons) on piano, string arrangements, and vocal harmonies, James McAllister (Sufjan Stevens, The National) on drums and percussion, Phil Wandscher (Whiskeytown, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter) on electric guitar, and Marcel Gein (Perry O’Parson) on electric guitar.

VIDEO: FLETCHER Shares the 'Becky's So Hot' Music Video
VIDEO: FLETCHER Shares the 'Becky's So Hot' Music Video
August 1, 2022

Directed by Millicent Hailes (an artist/filmmaker who’s also worked with Billie Eilish, Tinashe, and Pussy Riot), the video for “Becky’s So Hot” co-stars Bella Thorne as the recipient of FLETCHER’s fascination. Partly inspired by the futurism of Blade Runner 2049, “Becky’s So Hot” blurs the edges of fantasy and reality to glorious effect. 

Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Direct New Coming-of-Age Film MIKEY'S ARMY
Andrew Keenan-Bolger to Direct New Coming-of-Age Film MIKEY'S ARMY
August 1, 2022

Andrew Keenan Bolger will direct Mikey's Army, a new coming-of-age film written by Eric Ulloa. The new flim will star Nicholas Dantes in the title role, alongside Claybourne Elder, Krystina Alabado, Shuga Cain, Jennifer Sanchez, and Timmy Thompson.

Bravo's TOP CHEF Will Head to London For Season 20
Bravo's TOP CHEF Will Head to London For Season 20
August 1, 2022

The greatest competitors from “Top Chef” iterations around the globe, including winners and finalists, will face off in the fiercest battle the culinary competition has ever seen. With 29 international versions, “Top Chef” World All-Stars will bring together 16 of the most talented, creative and decorated chefs.

NYC Jazz Artist Sweet Megg Releases New Single 'Trouble in Mind'
NYC Jazz Artist Sweet Megg Releases New Single 'Trouble in Mind'
August 1, 2022

“Trouble in Mind” (which preceded the 1955 off-Broadway play by the same name), is an early jazz standard born out of vaudeville, written as a blues-style song by jazz pianist Richard M. Jones in 1924. Megg recorded her My Window Faces the South album at The Studio Nashville under engineer Roger Moutenot. Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe Reveals What She's Learned From Playing Tina Turner in TINA on Broadway
VIDEO: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe Reveals What She's Learned From Playing Tina Turner in TINA on Broadway
August 1, 2022

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe appeared on Good Morning America to discuss starring as Tina Turner in TINA: the Tina Turner Musical on Broadway. During the interview, Obi-Melekwe revealed what she has learned from playing Tina Turner on Broadway, which songs are her favorite, and what's next for her. Watch the new video interview now!

HAMILTON to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Friday
HAMILTON to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Friday
August 1, 2022

The Broadway cast of Hamilton will perform on Good Morning America this Friday. The performance is part of Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series, which will also include Demi Lovato, Megan Thee Stallion, Black Eyed Peas, and more. The musical sensation, Hamilton springs from the mind of Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats – The Holiday Variant 25 City North American Tour Announced
Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats – The Holiday Variant 25 City North American Tour Announced
August 1, 2022

Brown originated the live culinary variety show with his “Edible Inevitable,” “Eat Your Science,” and “Beyond The Eats” tours that have performed in 200-plus cities with more than 550,000 fans in attendance. His latest production kicks off in Greensboro, NC and mixes together science, music, food, and festive fun into two hours of entertainment.



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