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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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Melissa Rivers Launches First Interactive Comedy Show on Fireside Featuring Howie Mandel, Margaret Cho & Other Stars
Melissa Rivers Launches First Interactive Comedy Show on Fireside Featuring Howie Mandel, Margaret Cho & Other Stars
June 6, 2022

One of television's most beloved mother-daughter duos, Melissa and Joan Rivers delighted audiences on shows like “Celebrity Apprentice,' 'Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best?' and 'Fashion Police.'Lies My Mother Told Me” will feature Melissa and her guest as they read laugh-out-loud excerpts of stories from the pages of the book.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares First Look at Jenny Ortega in Tim Burton's WEDNESDAY
VIDEO: Netflix Shares First Look at Jenny Ortega in Tim Burton's WEDNESDAY
June 6, 2022

The cast will include Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Gwendoline Christie, Christina Ricci, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Joy Sunday, Emma Myers, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Georgie Farmer, Naomi Ogawa, and Moosa Mostafa.

Capitol Records Signs Acraze in Partnership With Thrive Music
Capitol Records Signs Acraze in Partnership With Thrive Music
June 6, 2022

The move follows the release of ACRAZE’s global smash “Do It To It” through Thrive’s deal with Capitol Music Group’s Virgin Music label. “Do It To It” (ft. Cherish) has amassed over 8.4 billion combined global streams since its release last August.

2022 Breakout Artist Anne Wilson Takes Home Two K-LOVE Fan Awards
2022 Breakout Artist Anne Wilson Takes Home Two K-LOVE Fan Awards
June 6, 2022

Capitol CMG artist and songwriter, Anne Wilson, has been taking the music world by storm with the release of her debut album, My Jesus, this Spring. This past Friday, June 3rd, Anne took home 2 K-LOVE Fan Awards - Female Artist of the Year and Breakout Single of the Year for her hit song, 'My Jesus.'

ABC News Announces LEAVE NO TRACE Documentary
ABC News Announces LEAVE NO TRACE Documentary
June 6, 2022

Peabody and Emmy®-winning and Oscar®-nominated director Irene Taylor (“Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements,” “Beware the Slenderman”) of Vermilion Films, Imagine Documentaries and ABC News Studios investigate the downfall of an American institution in the powerful and timely documentary, “Leave No Trace.”

Boris Share New Song 'Question 1'
Boris Share New Song 'Question 1'
June 6, 2022

The legendary BORIS celebrate a 30 year career as one of experimental music's most forward-thinking, heavy, and innovative bands with the new album Heavy Rocks. BORIS has shared the second single “Question 1” from Heavy Rocks. The tour kicks off after BORIS and NOTHING’s performances at Psycho Las Vegas, and runs through late August and September. 

VIDEO: HBO Max Shares ENDANGERED Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Max Shares ENDANGERED Documentary Trailer
June 6, 2022

The HBO Original documentary film ENDANGERED, produced and directed by Oscar-nominees Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing and executive produced by Ronan Farrow. Featured interviews include reporters Patrícia Campos Mello (Folha de São Paulo) and Oliver Laughland (The Guardian), and more.

Nicolle Galyon Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Firstborn'
Nicolle Galyon Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Firstborn'
June 6, 2022

firstborn, the debut album from Nicolle Galyon, has been announced with the lead single, 'winner.' Produced by King Henry and Jimmy Robbins, the eleven-track album features songwriting collaborations with Robbins, Camila Cabello, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Sasha Sloan, Kelsea Ballerini, Hillary Lindsey, Emily Weisband, Rodney Clawson and more.

Trail of Dead Announce 2022 US Headline Tour
Trail of Dead Announce 2022 US Headline Tour
June 6, 2022

Austin’s …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead announce an August US headline tour today with New Candys opening. It’ll be the band’s first stateside run in support of their forthcoming new full-length studio album – XI: BLEED HERE NOW. News of the US trek comes on the heels of a 23-date European tour announcement last week.

MRC L&A & Powerball Team Up Again for 'Powerball First Millionaire of the Year' Promotion
MRC L&A & Powerball Team Up Again for 'Powerball First Millionaire of the Year' Promotion
June 6, 2022

Players from participating lottery jurisdictions will travel to New York City to ring in the New Year and have the chance to win $1 million in a special drawing broadcast live on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023,” the No. 1 New Year’s Eve programming special, on ABC.

Jonah Tolchin Releases New Single 'Aliens'
Jonah Tolchin Releases New Single 'Aliens'
June 6, 2022

Shot at Coolidge Studios in Providence, RI, check out the live performance video of “Aliens,” directed and edited by the album’s co-producer Nic Coolidge. The clip features Jonah Tolchin (vocals/guitar), Nic Coolidge (bass), and Michael Joel Bosco (drums). In support of the new album, the Princeton, NJ native will hit the road touring the U.S.

Dove Cameron, Katy Perry & More Join CAN'T CANCEL PRIDE Livestream Concert
Dove Cameron, Katy Perry & More Join CAN'T CANCEL PRIDE Livestream Concert
June 6, 2022

The third annual event will be hosted by JoJo Siwa, with performances by Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Anitta, Dove Cameron, Kim Petras, and Betty Who. Elton John will be receiving the first-ever Impact Award, and there will also be a special moment from Lizzo. The event will focus on “The Year in Pride.”

Alan Cumming's Former Chimpanzee Costar Rescued
Alan Cumming's Former Chimpanzee Costar Rescued
June 6, 2022

Tonka, the 38-year-old chimpanzee who appeared when he was a baby alongside Alan Cumming in the film Buddy, has been found and rescued by PETA following a years-long legal battle with his former owner, Tonia Haddix. Tonka was discovered beng held in a tiny cage in Haddix's basement.

VIDEO: Watch a New MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Trailer
VIDEO: Watch a New MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU Trailer
June 6, 2022

This summer, from the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Disney+ Unveils Launch Date for Marvel Studios' I AM GROOT Shorts
Disney+ Unveils Launch Date for Marvel Studios' I AM GROOT Shorts
June 6, 2022

Disney+ announced the latest Marvel Studios addition to their exciting summer lineup, “I Am Groot.” 'I Am Groot” is a collection of five original shorts starring Baby Groot, everyone’s favorite little tree, and will feature several new and unusual characters. All five shorts will be available for viewers to watch upon launch. 

VIDEO: BET+ Shares MARTIN: THE REUNION Trailer
VIDEO: BET+ Shares MARTIN: THE REUNION Trailer
June 6, 2022

Martin: The Reunion includes interviews with Martin Lawrence (“Martin”), Tisha Campbell (“Gina”), Tichina Arnold (“Pamela”) and Carl Anthony Payne II (“Cole”) and will showcase special musical performances, behind-the-scenes commentary and surprise guest appearances. Martin: The Reunion is hosted by comedian Affion Crockett.

Hall of Fame Will Induct Blues Legend Duke Robillard at The Kate
Hall of Fame Will Induct Blues Legend Duke Robillard at The Kate
June 6, 2022

He will be joining such greats as blues legends Muddy Waters, James Cotton, James Montgomery, Emmy Award Winning Brian Keane, Rock n Roll hall of Fame inductee Gene Pitney, Grammy Award Winning Paula Cole, Grammy nominated Joseph Firecrow, music pioneers The Runaways, June Millington and many others.

Seventeen Become 2nd Act in K-Pop History to Record Over 2 Million First-Week Sales
Seventeen Become 2nd Act in K-Pop History to Record Over 2 Million First-Week Sales
June 6, 2022

According to Hanteo Chart—a top music chart in Korea—data made public on June 2, over 2.06 million copies of the K-pop supergroup’s 4th studio album Face the Sun were sold in 7 days since its release. BTS are the only other artist in Korea that holds the record of selling over 2 million copies in the first week.

Lydia Luce Releases New Single 'Matter of Time'
Lydia Luce Releases New Single 'Matter of Time'
June 6, 2022

Filmed by Jason Lee Denton and Aliegh Shields, the video finds Luce performing her song amongst a very similar habitat to that which inspired it, bathed in the shadows of fronds and vines. Fans can watch the video for “Matter of Time,” check out previously-released singles “Cosmic Flower,” “Yellow Dawn,” and “Vow.'

VIDEO: Lyle Lovett Performs New Album Tracks on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
VIDEO: Lyle Lovett Performs New Album Tracks on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
June 6, 2022

Produced by Chuck Ainlay and Lovett, 12th of June features a mix of new originals, including previously released singles “12th of June” and “Pants Is Overrated,” standards by Nat King Cole and Dave Frishberg, and a Horace Silver instrumental, representing Lovett’s dynamic live performances with his Large Band.



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