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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: Joel Jerome Shares 'When You Land' Live Video
VIDEO: Joel Jerome Shares 'When You Land' Live Video
June 22, 2022

Jerome shares a live performance of “When You Land,” shot at the label’s HQ. He recently appeared on KCSN’s 88FIVE live session, as well, performing songs from the record and opening up about its creation process. “I really enjoyed playing a few songs from the album at our dear Dangerbird Records headquarters, our home away from home,” he shares.

Young Gun Silver Fox Drops New Single 'West Side Jet'
Young Gun Silver Fox Drops New Single 'West Side Jet'
June 22, 2022

Young Gun Silver Fox, the acclaimed indie duo with yacht-rock tendencies comprising of Andy Platts of Mamas Gun and Shawn Lee (vagabond award-winning video game composer) release their 1970s-influenced pop-rock sounding single “West Side Jet,” the first taste of their fourth studio album Ticket To Shangri-La, due out this fall.

VIDEO: Paramount+ Shares SECRETS OF THE OLIGARCH WIVES Teaser Trailer
VIDEO: Paramount+ Shares SECRETS OF THE OLIGARCH WIVES Teaser Trailer
June 22, 2022

The women partners of the billionaires who put President Vladimir Putin in charge risk everything by revealing the secrets of staying in the iron-willed dictator’s good graces and the price some have paid for speaking out, in the Paramount+ original documentary SECRETS OF THE OLIGARCH WIVES.

VIDEO: Peacock Releases New Teaser THEY/THEM Horror Film
VIDEO: Peacock Releases New Teaser THEY/THEM Horror Film
June 22, 2022

Kevin Bacon plays Owen Whistler in this slasher horror film set at an LGBTQIA+ conversion camp. Several queer and trans campers join Whistler for a week of programming intended to “help them find a new sense of freedom”. When a mysterious killer starts claiming victims, things get even more dangerous.  

OWN Sets Premiere Date for the Return of the Boss Women of BELLE COLLECTIVE
OWN Sets Premiere Date for the Return of the Boss Women of BELLE COLLECTIVE
June 22, 2022

The hit series from Kingdom Reign Entertainment and Carlos King returns with an explosive second season. Season two centers on six successful and glamorous women redefining what it means to be a boss and a southern belle in Jackson, Mississippi. The women of Belle Collective represent the best of Black female entrepreneurship in Mississippi.

John Lennon Songwriting Contest Finalist Katie Dwyer to Release 'Let's Move' Album
John Lennon Songwriting Contest Finalist Katie Dwyer to Release 'Let's Move' Album
June 22, 2022

A real-life Mary Poppins who blew into NYC from Arkansas packed with a passion for music, Katie Dwyer spent 10 years as nanny to a dozen children from different families. Here, she learned the value of incorporating movement and song into each day in the life of a child. Katie’s new album, Let’s Move, will be available on all streaming services.

Faiza Releases New Nate Smith-Produced Single 'Questions'
Faiza Releases New Nate Smith-Produced Single 'Questions'
June 22, 2022

Toronto songstress Faiza releases her latest single ‘Questions’ produced by Toronto’s Nate Smith (Tobi). Following Faiza's latest release ‘Benchmark’, she speaks from the heart about the dynamics of love in this smooth and sultry record. The dreamy soundscape and heavy bass play the perfect backdrop for Faiza to express openly about her experience.

Sofie Royer Releases New Track & Announces Tour With Toro Y Moi
Sofie Royer Releases New Track & Announces Tour With Toro Y Moi
June 22, 2022

With the release of “Baker Miller Pink”, Sofie Royer also shares news of a series of shows with Toro Y Moi on his UK and European tour this Autumn. She will play several UK and Ireland shows including at St John at Hackney Church in London and New Century Hall in Manchester. Sofie features on the track “Clarity” from Toro Y Moi’s new album MAHAL.

VIDEO: Gloria Estefan Reveals Why She Turned Down the EVITA Film on WWHL
VIDEO: Gloria Estefan Reveals Why She Turned Down the EVITA Film on WWHL
June 22, 2022

Gloria Estefan appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss her new film, Father of the Bride. During the episode, Estefan revealed that she had turned down the role of Evita in Oliver Stone's film adaption of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical. 

ITV Acquires Rights for Gordon Ramsay's NEXT LEVEL CHEF
ITV Acquires Rights for Gordon Ramsay's NEXT LEVEL CHEF
June 22, 2022

Gordon Ramsay’s production venture created with FOX Entertainment, has sold the UK format rights for his newest hit competition series NEXT LEVEL CHEF to ITV, it was jointly announced today by Ramsay; Rob Wade, President of Alternative Entertainment and Specials, FOX Entertainment; and Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning for ITV.

Netflix Announces BILL BURR: LIVE AT RED ROCKS Comedy Special
Netflix Announces BILL BURR: LIVE AT RED ROCKS Comedy Special
June 22, 2022

High in the mountain desert of Colorado comes Bill Burr’s latest comedy special, Bill Burr:  Live At Red Rocks.  In his continuing quest to be a better person, Bill shares an “inspirational” talk for women, how doing mushrooms has changed him, finding common ground with lesbians and how his 4-year-old is helping his anger management.

Peacock Renews KILLING IT For Season Two
Peacock Renews KILLING IT For Season Two
June 22, 2022

Peacock announced today the second season renewal of critically-acclaimed comedy series KILLING IT from co-showrunners / executive producers Dan Goor (Brooklyn Nine-Nine Co-Creator) and Luke Del Tredici (Brooklyn Nine-Nine Executive Producer). The series is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. 

Disney Shares MS. MARVEL Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-3) Original Soundtrack
Disney Shares MS. MARVEL Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-3) Original Soundtrack
June 22, 2022

Marvel Studios’ “Ms. Marvel” is a new, original series that introduces Kamala Khan, a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a Super Hero megafan with an oversized imagination—particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel.

Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa to Lead New HGTV Series THE FLIPPING EL MOUSSAS
Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa to Lead New HGTV Series THE FLIPPING EL MOUSSAS
June 22, 2022

The Flipping El Moussas (wt) will document the headliner couple as they tackle a house move, a major renovation and their emotional efforts to expand their family. Along the way, Tarek will bring Heather Rae into the fold of his flipping empire, as she becomes enthusiastic to get more involved in his business.

VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Discusses Her PARADISE SQUARE Tony Awards Performance on TODAY
VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Discusses Her PARADISE SQUARE Tony Awards Performance on TODAY
June 22, 2022

Joaquina Kalukango sat down with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss her acclaimed Tony Awards performance for Paradise Square. Kalukango also opened up about how her character of Nelly O'Brien in Paradise Square has helped her through an uncertain period in her life. Watch the new interview now!

Grace Leer Releases New Tune 'After 1'
Grace Leer Releases New Tune 'After 1'
June 22, 2022

Grace Leer is back with new music today that is reminiscent of the instrumentation and story line of a classic country song. The track is from Leer’s forthcoming EP. The EP, produced by award winning producer and musician Dan Fernandez (Maren Morris, Lee Brice), will feature seven songs including three penned by the songstress.

Photo: HBO Releases HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Official Key Art
Photo: HBO Releases HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Official Key Art
June 22, 2022

Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen. The series stars Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans.

Jake Blount Announces New Album 'The New Faith'
Jake Blount Announces New Album 'The New Faith'
June 22, 2022

The New Faith will be released as part of Smithsonian Folkways’ African American Legacy series—co-conceived with and supported by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Conceived, written and recorded during lockdown, the album aims to envision what Black religious music would sound like in a not-so-distant future.

TALOS Shares New Song 'ALL OURS'
TALOS Shares New Song 'ALL OURS'
June 22, 2022

‘All Ours’ is his second single in quick succession following last month’s mesmerizing 'Dance Against The Calm'. Once again recorded at his home studio with long-time partner Ross Dowling, ‘All Ours’ was completed with co-producer Brian Joseph in his Eaux Claire studio in 2021. The Niall O’Brien-made video is the second in a three-parter story.

TITUS Shares Cover of Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill'
TITUS Shares Cover of Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill'
June 22, 2022

Last week, after a clip of him covering Kate Bush’s now ubiquitous 1986 track “Running Up That Hill” went viral on TikTok, TITUS released a full length cover exclusively on SoundCloud. The track charted at #3 on SoundCloud’s Hot & New: Pop chart and is his best performing track for a first week.



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