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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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Showtime to Premiere ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S)
Showtime to Premiere ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S)
May 23, 2022

SHOWTIME has announced the documentary feature ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S), directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Venus, The Duke), a portrait of the great monarch's life, honoring her playful and joyous spirit while also diving into many of the social, political and personal issues that she dealt with in her long and illustrious reign.

SIX to Perform 'Get Down' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS This Week
SIX to Perform 'Get Down' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS This Week
May 23, 2022

The cast of SIX: the Musical is set to perform 'Get Down' on Late Night With Seth Meyers this Thursday. The cast of SIX includes Adrianna Hicks, Andrea Macasaet, Abby Mueller, Brittney Mack, Samantha Pauly, and Joy Woods. SIX is now playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

VIDEO: Japanese Breakfast Performs on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Finale
VIDEO: Japanese Breakfast Performs on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Finale
May 23, 2022

Over the weekend Japanese Breakfast played Saturday Night Live’s Season 47 finale. Michelle Zauner and her band brought “Be Sweet” and “Paprika” from their GRAMMY nominated 2021 album, Jubilee, to the infamous Studio 8H stage. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Food Network Announces ME OR THE MENU Relationship Series
Food Network Announces ME OR THE MENU Relationship Series
May 23, 2022

Me or the Menu shines a spotlight on some of the reasons that approximately 60 percent of restaurants fail and nearly 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, and while some of the featured couples have just opened the doors of their new restaurants, others are diving-in headfirst hoping to make it to opening day.

Kelly Lang Receives 'Icon Award' at The Alice Awards Gala During The Southern Women in Film & Television Summit
Kelly Lang Receives 'Icon Award' at The Alice Awards Gala During The Southern Women in Film & Television Summit
May 23, 2022

Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Kelly Lang received the ‘Icon Award’ at The Alice Awards Gala as part of The Southern Women in Film & Television (SWIFT) Summit this past weekend. The Alice Awards recognize women who have all demonstrated perseverance and each has emerged stronger.

Salem Ilese & Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova Team Up for 'Crypto ₿Oy' to Raise Money for the Center for Reproductive Rights
Salem Ilese & Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova Team Up for 'Crypto ₿Oy' to Raise Money for the Center for Reproductive Rights
May 23, 2022

'Crypto ₿oy' has gone viral across TikTok + Twitter with millions of views since Salem Ilese first posted the original on TikTok last week with an open verse challenge, even featuring stitched videos by July, sad alex and good problem. Now she's partnering with Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova to give both versions the NFT drop.

Inaya Day Teams Up With 45 Riots on Live-Music Remake and Remixes of an Iconic Chart-Topping House Music Hit
Inaya Day Teams Up With 45 Riots on Live-Music Remake and Remixes of an Iconic Chart-Topping House Music Hit
May 23, 2022

“Horny ‘22”, along with 11 remixes, reimagines the hit dance music single released in 1998 by Mousse T. feat. Hot 'n' Juicy with vocal chorus provided by Inaya Day. The original reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the chart for 17 weeks. It also reached #1 on the Italian Singles Chart as well as the German Dance Chart.

Patricia Velasquez Joins Cast Of Sci-Fi Thriller SPACE RACER
Patricia Velasquez Joins Cast Of Sci-Fi Thriller SPACE RACER
May 23, 2022

The original script written by Bernard and Lyndon Tait, takes place in the year 2084. Earth is barely able to sustain human life and has begun to look to space for survival. We have contacted alien races and pilot James Colt earns the opportunity to represent Earth in its first intergalactic race. 

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Surprised By High School MUSIC MAN Cast-Mate on THE TODAY SHOW
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Surprised By High School MUSIC MAN Cast-Mate on THE TODAY SHOW
May 23, 2022

Hugh Jackman opened up about how he feels returning to Broadway, the show's Tony nominations and Sutton Foster's recent Drama League award win. He also addressed recent rumors that Justin Timberlake would be replacing him. The segment concluded with a short performance from the Music Man's Barbershop Quartet.

VIDEO: Freddie Gibbs Stars In DOWN WITH THE KING Trailer
VIDEO: Freddie Gibbs Stars In DOWN WITH THE KING Trailer
May 23, 2022

Rap star Money Merc (Freddie Gibbs) has been sent by his manager, Paul (David Krumholtz), to a rural house in the Berkshires to focus on his next album. Disenchanted with his music career and the 24/7 upkeep that such fame entails, Merc has no desire to write or record music. Watch the new trailer now!

Eminem, Stevie Nicks & More Join ELVIS Soundtrack
Eminem, Stevie Nicks & More Join ELVIS Soundtrack
May 23, 2022

It has also been announced that Kacey Musgraves will sing 'Can't Help Falling In Love' and Maneskin will sing “If I Can Dream.” The soundtrack will also feature Eminem, Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks, Jack White, Cee Lo Green, Gary Clark Jr., Paravi, Pnau, Yola, Swae Lee, Diplo, and Jazmine Sullivan.

Cyndi Lauper, Alanis Morissette & More to Play Oceans Calling Festival
Cyndi Lauper, Alanis Morissette & More to Play Oceans Calling Festival
May 23, 2022

The inaugural Oceans Calling Festival has unveiled the 2022 lineup, bringing powerhouse headliners Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds (Friday), The Lumineers (Saturday), and Alanis Morissette (Sunday) to the southern end of the iconic Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk at Ocean City Inlet Beach on September 30-October 2.

Beau Nair Released His Debut Single 'I'm So Hard' Off His Upcoming Album 'Truth Or Nair'
Beau Nair Released His Debut Single 'I'm So Hard' Off His Upcoming Album 'Truth Or Nair'
May 23, 2022

In marrying his two favorite genres, Beau Nair created Funktry, a style to unify his sweet melodies and saucy lyrics with a groove so deep it'll leave marks on your sphincter. No better is that uniquely Beau Nair Funktry sound heard than on his debut album “Truth Or Nair and specifically on the first single “I’m So Hard”.

Maren Morris' 'The Middle' With Zedd Now Six Times Platinum-Certified
Maren Morris' 'The Middle' With Zedd Now Six Times Platinum-Certified
May 23, 2022

Grammy-winning superstar Maren Morris’ hit track “The Middle” with Zedd from 2018 is officially six times Platinum-certified—watch Maren and Zedd perform the track, which has accumulated more than one billion audio and video on-demand streams, at Hangout Fest this past weekend. Check out her full list of upcoming tour dates!

Kings Elliot Share New Single 'Til I Die'
Kings Elliot Share New Single 'Til I Die'
May 23, 2022

Fresh off the heels of her beloved Chaos In My Court EP released late last year, Kings Elliot unveils her first taste of new music, “‘Til I Die” along with an accompanying music video. Elliot will be hitting the road with Imagine Dragons on their U.S. stadium tour, kicking off August 5 in Salt Lake City. Check out full list of upcoming tour dates!

Perryscope Productions Partners With Daryl Hall and John Oates for All Manufacturing, Licensing & E-Commerce of Brand's Merchandise
Perryscope Productions Partners With Daryl Hall and John Oates for All Manufacturing, Licensing & E-Commerce of Brand's Merchandise
May 23, 2022

Perryscope’s current roster of legacy artists includes Pink Floyd, AC/DC, David Bowie, The Police, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Juan Gabriel, and the Woodstock Festival, among others.

VIDEO: Jerry Paper Shares 'Shaking Ass' Visualizer
VIDEO: Jerry Paper Shares 'Shaking Ass' Visualizer
May 23, 2022

Jerry Paper’s new album Free Time, out now on Stones Throw, shares their journey to self-discovery and self-acceptance as a nonbinary artist. Filled with earworms that wriggle around laying colorful eggs in your brain, and funky easy-listening jams that sound like they’re played on a Bop It toy from outer space.

The London Suede Announce New Album 'Autofiction'
The London Suede Announce New Album 'Autofiction'
May 23, 2022

Later today, The London Suede will debut the brand new single “She Still Leads Me On” live on stage at a headline performance in Belgium at Brussels’ Cirque Royal. Fans can livestream the performance at 4 PM EDT. Following a premiere on Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6Music show this afternoon, the new single is available to listen to now.

HBO Announces HARD KNOCKS IN SEASON: THE ARIZONA CARDINALS
HBO Announces HARD KNOCKS IN SEASON: THE ARIZONA CARDINALS
May 23, 2022

Television’s most acclaimed sports reality franchise HARD KNOCKS will debut a second presentation when HBO Sports and NFL FILMS team up for HARD KNOCKS IN SEASON: THE ARIZONA CARDINALS this fall for an all-access primetime docuseries on the NFC West contender.

Janelle James to Host ABC'S THE FINAL STRAW Competition Series
Janelle James to Host ABC'S THE FINAL STRAW Competition Series
May 23, 2022

The stakes are high as four teams of colorful contestants face off to combat tremendous tipping towers. Each life-sized themed tower is chock full of various objects ranging from basketballs to small kitchen appliances as contestants try to successfully pull items from the stack without tipping it over in order to earn prizes.



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