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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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Leah Remini's Crossword Game Show PEOPLE PUZZLER Sets Season Three Return
Leah Remini's Crossword Game Show PEOPLE PUZZLER Sets Season Three Return
July 18, 2022

Hosted by two-time Emmy® Award winner and Daytime Emmy nominee for Outstanding Game Show Host Leah Remini, and based on the iconic crossword puzzles in PEOPLE, the No. 1 magazine brand in the country, season three of PEOPLE PUZZLER will feature the familiar pop culture quiz fare along with some special contestants and show themes.

Judith Light, Luke Kirby & More Join the Cast of the Disney+ OUT OF MY MIND Original Movie
Judith Light, Luke Kirby & More Join the Cast of the Disney+ OUT OF MY MIND Original Movie
July 18, 2022

Disney+ announced that acclaimed actress Rosemarie DeWitt (“The Staircase”), and Emmy® Award-winning actors Luke Kirby (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Judith Light (“American Crime Story”) have been added to the cast of “Out of My Mind,” a Disney+ Original movie adaptation of Sharon Draper’s award-winning novel of the same name.

HBO Announces Princess Diana Documentary THE PRINCESS
HBO Announces Princess Diana Documentary THE PRINCESS
July 18, 2022

HBO Original documentary film THE PRINCESS is an intimate and immersive look at the life of Princess Diana, directed by Academy Award® nominee Ed Perkins (“Black Sheep” “Tell Me Who I Am”) and produced by Lightbox, Academy Award®-winning Simon Chinn (“Man on Wire” “Searching for Sugar Man”) and Emmy®-winning Jonathan Chinn (“LA92” HBO’s “Tina”).

INTIMATE APPAREL to Premiere on PBS in September
INTIMATE APPAREL to Premiere on PBS in September
July 18, 2022

Set in turn of the century New York, Intimate Apparel tells the story of Esther (Kearstin Piper Brown), a lonely, single African American woman who makes her living sewing corsets and ladies’ undergarments. Featuring a libretto by Lynn Nottage, based on her play, and music by Ricky Ian Gordon, the opera is directed by Bartlett Sher.

Hannah Waddingham, Dwayne Johnson & More to Present at The 2022 ESPYS
Hannah Waddingham, Dwayne Johnson & More to Present at The 2022 ESPYS
July 18, 2022

Stars and athletes scheduled to present this year include John Boyega (Golden Globe® Award-winning actor and producer, “Small Axe”), Alison Brie (“Spin Me Round”), Ciara (GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Aubrey Plaza (“Emily the Criminal”), and more.

84 Tigers Release New Track Off Forthcoming Debut LP 'Time In The Lighthouse'
84 Tigers Release New Track Off Forthcoming Debut LP 'Time In The Lighthouse'
July 18, 2022

84 Tigers have released 'Atlas Fractured,' the next single off the band's upcoming Spartan Records debut album. The MI based trio, consisting of Mike Reed (guitar/vocals), Ben Reed (bass), and Jono Diener (drums), recently completed a run supporting The Casket Lottery, and played a show with KC post-hardcore vets Shiner earlier this week.

Brooklyn's Wilder Maker Release Last Single 'Static'
Brooklyn's Wilder Maker Release Last Single 'Static'
July 18, 2022

Featuring a roster of musicians that includes singer-songwriter Gabriel Birnbaum, Nick Jost and Sean Mullins as the core trio, Male Models also boasts guest lead vocal spots from Adam Duritz (Counting Crows), Katie Von Schleicher, Felicia Douglass (Dirty Projectors, Ava Luna), Alex Schaaf (Yellow Ostrich), V.V. Lightbody, and Mutual Benefit.

Raging Fyah Emerges With New Single 'Raging Fire'
Raging Fyah Emerges With New Single 'Raging Fire'
July 18, 2022

Regarded as one of Jamaica’s most promising roots reggae acts, Raging Fyah emerges post-pandemic with a new single entitled “Raging Fire (Dub Style).” Lead vocalist Elton Earlington joined the Grammy nominated act in late 2021. Together with founding member Pele, and Nicolas Groskopf, the new Raging Fyah is trodding on … forever positive.

VIDEO: Sam Hunt Releases 'Water Under the Bridge' Music Video
VIDEO: Sam Hunt Releases 'Water Under the Bridge' Music Video
July 18, 2022

Country superstar Sam Hunt releases the official music video of his new song, “Water Under the Bridge” – out now. Directed by Mason W. Dixon, the “Water Under the Bridge” video exudes lightheartedness and good vibes matching what iHeart Country calls “a perfect summertime anthem.” Watch the new music video now!

Disney+ Announces MOANA & THE LITTLE MERMAID Sing-Alongs
Disney+ Announces MOANA & THE LITTLE MERMAID Sing-Alongs
July 18, 2022

As subscribers watch the Sing-Along version of these films, they will be able to fully immerse themselves in the music with on-screen lyrics. The upcoming Sing-Alongs will allow viewers to use their voice “Under the Sea” and discover how far they’ll go with Moana. Additional titles include Beauty and the Beast and Tangled.

Rhett McLaughlin (Good Mythical Morning) Announces Solo Country Project 'James and the Shame'
Rhett McLaughlin (Good Mythical Morning) Announces Solo Country Project 'James and the Shame'
July 18, 2022

YouTuber & musician RHETT JAMES MCLAUGHLIN--one-half of the comedy duo Rhett & Link from their popular daily show “Good Mythical Morning”—has announced plans to release his first solo music project, JAMES AND THE SHAME. The first single “Believe Me” is out now across all digital platforms. Watch the new lyric video for the single now!

Boys Noize Announces New North American '+/- (Polarity)' Tour Dates
Boys Noize Announces New North American '+/- (Polarity)' Tour Dates
July 18, 2022

BOYS NOIZE finds his influence penetrating the center: 2020 was marked by a GRAMMY nomination for his collaboration with SKRILLEX and TY DOLLA $IGN “Midnight Hour” — an unlikely blend of late-night R&B, oldskool rave and hard house — while 2021 brought a GRAMMY win for LADY GAGA´s “Rain on Me,” feat. ARIANA GRANDE.

VIDEO: Mabel Premieres 'LOL' Music Video From New Album 'About Last Night…'
VIDEO: Mabel Premieres 'LOL' Music Video From New Album 'About Last Night…'
July 18, 2022

Conceived by Mabel as the world went into lockdown – and completed as life IRL picks up pace – ‘About Last Night...’ is a vivid and hyperreal journey from the anticipated beginnings to the messy end of the best night out that never was. Each track transports the minutiae– getting ready to go out. Watch the new music video now!

Graphic Nature Release Two New Singles 'Into The Dark' and 'Bad Blood'
Graphic Nature Release Two New Singles 'Into The Dark' and 'Bad Blood'
July 18, 2022

The new songs follow the release of the band’s EP ‘new skin’, released earlier this year and contained the singles “chokehold”, “drain” and the title track. The band is composed of Jack Bowdery (drums), Harvey Freeman (vocals), Matas Michailovskis (guitar), Pete Woolven (guitar) and Charlie Smith (bass). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

WICKED Movie to Begin Principal Photography in November
WICKED Movie to Begin Principal Photography in November
July 18, 2022

The Wicked film adaption will now begin prinicpal photography in November. The year-long filming process will take place at the newly-built Sky Studios in Elstree, England. Director Jon M. Chu and writers Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz are currently preparing for the rehearsals in England.

Pearl River Release New Single 'Heaven Help Me'
Pearl River Release New Single 'Heaven Help Me'
July 18, 2022

The new single is a glittering entry-point to the ‘Look For The Light’ EP (out now on all streaming services); a record which sees the trio of Matt Sage (vox/guitar), Josh Rigal (Bass), and Joel Bassuk (drums) deliver 4 original songs of a finessed calibre far beyonds its debut credentials. Plus, check out upcoming live performance dates!

Ali Gatie Returns to the Road for Massive World Headline Tour
Ali Gatie Returns to the Road for Massive World Headline Tour
July 18, 2022

Multi-Platinum Canadian singer Ali Gatie returns to the road this fall on his biggest headline tour run to date. The Live Nation-produced tour kicks off on September 28 at Vega in Copenhagen, DK, hitting major markets across Europe and the United States, and concludes on December 17 at Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR.

Kelow Latesha Unveils 'On the Radar' Freestyle Performance
Kelow Latesha Unveils 'On the Radar' Freestyle Performance
July 18, 2022

Kelow garnered acclaim and a range of fans thanks to her definitive album TSA which was released in 2019 followed closely by TSA Deluxe in 2020. Songs like “PowerPuff Girls,” “Hammer Time,” and “The Real Deal,” showed off her ability to transcend genres and consistently innovate. Listen to the new performance now!

Xenia Rubinos Releases New Single & Announces West Coast Tour Dates
Xenia Rubinos Releases New Single & Announces West Coast Tour Dates
July 18, 2022

Xenia Rubinos, the prolific New York City-based artist who’s broken barriers of sound and style is back with “Dia Libre en el Yanky” - the third in a series of re-imagined tracks from her critically acclaimed album Una Rosa. The track features a gut-punching cypher from Cuban rapper El Individuo.

Lauren Daigle Announces Additional Headline Performances for Fall
Lauren Daigle Announces Additional Headline Performances for Fall
July 18, 2022

Lauren Daigle has announced five additional performances for this fall, including a two-night special engagement at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The exclusive shows will feature Daigle’s extensive award-winning catalog including the 5x platinum “You Say”, “Hold On To Me,” and “How Can It Be” as well as some never-before-performed new music.



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