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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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K-Pop Group Seventeen Drop Highlight Medley for 4th Studio Album 'Face the Sun'
K-Pop Group Seventeen Drop Highlight Medley for 4th Studio Album 'Face the Sun'
May 23, 2022

The highlight medley opens with “Darl+ing,” the band’s first-ever English song in advance. It soon segues into a highlight from the lead single “HOT,” a hip-hop based track. The medley also features “DON QUIXOTE,” “March,” the pop sounds of “Domino,” “Shadow,” the mellow vocals of “‘bout you,” “IF you leave me,” before closing to “Ash.” 

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE Sets HBO Max Debut
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE Sets HBO Max Debut
May 23, 2022

The film features an ensemble cast, including Oscar® winner Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”), two-time Oscar® nominee Jude Law (“Cold Mountain,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley”), Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, William Nadylam, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Victoria Yeates, Poppy Corby-Tuech, and more.

VIDEO: Watch the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE Teaser
VIDEO: Watch the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE Teaser
May 23, 2022

The film stars Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, Rob Delaney, Cary Elwes, Indira Varma, Mark Gatiss, Charles Parnell, Greg Tarzan Davis, Frederick Schmidt.

Vanessa Hudgens to Host 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards
Vanessa Hudgens to Host 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards
May 23, 2022

Hudgens returns to the MTV stage following a highly-acclaimed hosting stint in 2020 for the inaugural MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time special, paying homage to the biggest and best moments in film and television with irreverent award categories, memorable presentations and performances from today’s hottest stars. 

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Performs 'She Used to Be Mine' with Nicolina on AMERICAN IDOL
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles Performs 'She Used to Be Mine' with Nicolina on AMERICAN IDOL
May 23, 2022

Sara Bareilles joined American Idol contestant Nicolina on stage during the show's season 20 finale for a performance of 'She Used to Be Mine' from Waitress. Nicolina, a Toronto native, auditioned for the series with 'She Used to Be Mine,' which landed her a spot in Hollywood after all three judges voted 'yes.'

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles & Ben Platt Perform 'Grow As We Go' on AMERICAN IDOL
VIDEO: Sara Bareilles & Ben Platt Perform 'Grow As We Go' on AMERICAN IDOL
May 23, 2022

Watch as Sara Bareilles and Ben Platt take to the stage on the season 20 finale of American Idol to perform their latest duet, 'Grow As We Go.' The track was originally featured on Platt's 2019 album, 'Sing to Me Instead' and was re-released on Friday with the addition of Bareilles' vocals.

Nox Holloway Shares Brand New Single 'Cry Neon'
Nox Holloway Shares Brand New Single 'Cry Neon'
May 20, 2022

Today, Nashville based pop/alt band, Nox Holloway share their brand new single, “Cry Neon.” “Cry Neon” was co-written by Nox Holloway and Kendall Brower (KINGS, Oh My Girl), and produced by the band in their home studio in Nashville.

Snakehips Share Remixes from QuarterHead, Ferreck Dawn, & Torren Foot
Snakehips Share Remixes from QuarterHead, Ferreck Dawn, & Torren Foot
May 20, 2022

Working with superstars like Anderson .Paak and Tinashe helped cement Snakehips as global tastemakers with an ear for the sound of tomorrow. Their catalogue of hits include ‘On & On’​, single ​‘Days With You’​, ​‘All My Friends’ (ft. Tinashe and Chance The Rapper), ‘Cruel’ featuring ZAYN, and 4-track EP ​‘Forever (Pt. II)’.

Liz Lamere Releases Debut Album 'Keep It Alive'
Liz Lamere Releases Debut Album 'Keep It Alive'
May 20, 2022

The longtime creative and life partner of celebrated musician Alan Vega (Suicide), Liz started her music career playing drums in punk bands. Keep It Alive was recorded and engineered with their son Dante Vega Lamere in her lower Manhattan apartment during lockdown, was co-produced and mixed by Jared Artaud and Lamere, and mastered by Josh Bonati.

Simon Flory Announces 'Young Giants' EP
Simon Flory Announces 'Young Giants' EP
May 20, 2022

The collection's title is not only a reference to the wealth of self-confidence that lives in each of us but also a nod to where the set of five songs was recorded (and Flory's adopted hometown): “It's a title that encompasses the thematic stories found on the EP, but Fort Worth, Texas, was also  once known as 'The Young Giant of the Prairie.'”

VIDOE: Aloe Blacc Shares 'Mercy (The Godfather Mix)'
VIDOE: Aloe Blacc Shares 'Mercy (The Godfather Mix)'
May 20, 2022

As part of the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of THE GODFATHER this year, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Aloe Blacc is dropping a new original composition incorporating the iconic love theme from the cinematic masterpiece.

The Unlikely Candidates Drop Debut Album 'Panther Island'
The Unlikely Candidates Drop Debut Album 'Panther Island'
May 20, 2022

Coming off their multi-city tour with legendary band 311, The Unlikely Candidates were welcomed home with open arms as fans and Fort Worth residents listened to new and fan-favorite music from their album. The party included performances from the band, a specialty drink, raffles, and a champagne toast to celebrate this milestone. 

Tim Realbuto, Vivica A. Fox, and Taryn Manning to Present at Race To Erase MS Benefit
Tim Realbuto, Vivica A. Fox, and Taryn Manning to Present at Race To Erase MS Benefit
May 20, 2022

Tim Realbuto (Lost In Yonkers) will be joined by his “Bobcat Moretti” co-stars Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day; Kill Bill; Set It Off), and Taryn Manning (Orange Is The New Black; 8 Mile; Karen) to promote their latest film, which deals with a protagonist suffering from MS, and to present an award at this evening’s Race To Erase MS benefit.

80purppp Shares New EP 'Je Sais'
80purppp Shares New EP 'Je Sais'
May 20, 2022

80purppp has released his new EP Je Sais. The project follows the release of last month’s EP, If Anything, and delves further into the arduous and dynamic journey of a relationship with each track marking a specific point in time from being hopelessly naive to slowly maturing as a relationship develops, changes, and eventually dies.

Alanna Ubach Joins Seth McFarlane's TED Peacock Series
Alanna Ubach Joins Seth McFarlane's TED Peacock Series
May 20, 2022

MacFarlane (The Orville, Ted & Ted 2, Family Guy) is set to reprise the voice of the iconic and loveable foul-mouthed teddy bear Ted, and will also direct, write, co-showrun and executive produce all episodes alongside co-showrunners, writers and executive producers Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (Modern Family).  

Stay Inside Release Release New Single 'Hollow'
Stay Inside Release Release New Single 'Hollow'
May 20, 2022

‘“Hollow” is told from a reverse perspective. The lyrics detail a visit to the bedside of our friend, who has done irreparable damage to themselves. It examines the feelings we go through when watching a loved one suffer,” explains the band on the song.

Portugal The Man Covers Sublime's 'Santeria' For Amazon Music
Portugal The Man Covers Sublime's 'Santeria' For Amazon Music
May 20, 2022

Featured on Amazon Music’s recently launched Alternative Hits playlist, the new cover finds Portugal the Man’s Zoe Manville taking over lead vocals for the track, which Portugal the Man has transformed into it into a laconic, piano-driven power ballad.

Tauren Wells Announces the Joy in the Morning Tour in Support of His New Album
Tauren Wells Announces the Joy in the Morning Tour in Support of His New Album
May 20, 2022

Tauren Wells will kick off a tour in support of his new album, Joy In The Morning, on October 6 in Tampa, FL. The North American run will bring him to The Town Hall in New York City (October 17), Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre (November 5), The Soundstage at Graceland in Memphis (November 12) and Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (November 15).

VIDEO: Tilda Swinton & Idris Elba Star in THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING Trailer
VIDEO: Tilda Swinton & Idris Elba Star in THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING Trailer
May 20, 2022

The film is based on the short story “The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye” by A.S. Byatt. Dr Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is an academic - content with life and a creature of reason. While in Istanbul attending a conference, she happens to encounter a Djinn (Idris Elba) who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. 

BWW Interview: How Broadway Gave Matthew Morrison 'Credibility' For SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
BWW Interview: How Broadway Gave Matthew Morrison 'Credibility' For SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
May 22, 2022

Before the world knew him as Will Schuester on the hit television series Glee, Matthew Morrison was dancing on Broadway in the ensemble of shows like Footloose and the Rocky Horror Show. Now, in a new interview Morrison is discussing how his time on Broadway has given him 'credibility' for being a judge on So You Think You Can Dance.



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