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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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Meet the Queens of CANADA'S DRAG RACE Season Four
Meet the Queens of CANADA'S DRAG RACE Season Four
October 18, 2023

The season promises to serve more unforgettable runway looks, lip-sync slay offs, a killer snatch game, a sickening Rusical, and more. The 11 competing for the crown this season are: Aimee Yonce Shennel, Aurora Matrix, Denim, Kiki Coe, Kitten Kaboodle, Luna DuBois, Melinda Verga, Nearah Nuff, Sisi Superstar, The Girlfriend Experience, and Venus.

Sarah Brightman Sets New 'A Christmas Symphony' Tour Dates
Sarah Brightman Sets New 'A Christmas Symphony' Tour Dates
October 18, 2023

Ahead of taking on the role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard in Australia, Sarah Brightman will bring her 'A Christmas Symphony' tour back to North America. Accompanied by orchestra, choir and special guests, this magical holiday show will feature Sarah performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits.

Video: Watch Billy Porter & Kelly Clarkson Sing 'Stronger' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
Video: Watch Billy Porter & Kelly Clarkson Sing 'Stronger' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
October 18, 2023

Billy Porter stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show during its New York City premiere week, performing 'Stronger' with Clarkson. The pair performed the Gospel version of the hit song, which Clarkson called 'the greatest version of that song.' Porter originally performed it on Jimmy Fallon's That's My Jam series last year. Watch the video now!

ABBA Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 'The Visitors'
ABBA Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 'The Visitors'
October 18, 2023

On March 16, 1981, Björn, Benny and their four trusted backing musicians – Lasse Wellander (guitar), Rutger Gunnarsson (bass), Ola Brunkert (drums), and Åke Sundqvist (percussion) -– entered Polar Music Studios together with engineer Michael B. Tretow to start work on the first batch of backing tracks for ABBA’s eighth studio album.

Video: Watch Every DANCING WITH THE STARS Disney Night Performance
Video: Watch Every DANCING WITH THE STARS Disney Night Performance
October 18, 2023

Watch videos of every performance from Dancing With the Stars' Disney night, with songs from Frozen, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast, and more by Jason Mraz, Alyson Hannigan, Mira Sorvino, Xochitl Gomez, Ariana Madix, Lele Pons, Charity Lawson, Adrian Peterson, Harry Jowsey, Barry Williams, and Mauricio Umansky.

Please Don't Destroy's THE TREASURE OF FOGGY MOUNTAIN to Premiere at the New York Comedy Festival
Please Don't Destroy's THE TREASURE OF FOGGY MOUNTAIN to Premiere at the New York Comedy Festival
October 17, 2023

Headliners for the 2023 New York Comedy Festival include Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Nicole Byer, Jimmy Carr, Margaret Cho, Tim Dillon, Giggly Squad, Ilana Glazer, Brett Goldstein, Nate Jackson, Anthony Jeselnik, Matteo Lane, Sam Morril, Nick Mullen and Adam Friedland, Conan O’Brien, Atsuko Okatsuka, Pod Meets World, and more.

Jordan Michelle Releases New Single 'Pulling Me Under'
Jordan Michelle Releases New Single 'Pulling Me Under'
October 17, 2023

Jordan Michelle combines a wide spectrum of influences from Gwen Stefani, Green Day and Paramore to Christina Aguilera, Machine Gun Kelly and Yungblud to pack powerful vocals with full-fledged punk energy. She hopes that her personal experiences and struggles can help fans find truth in the battle of self vs. society.

Video: Earl Sweatshirt & the Alchemist Share New Music Video for '100 High Street'
Video: Earl Sweatshirt & the Alchemist Share New Music Video for '100 High Street'
October 17, 2023

Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist surprised both the music and media landscapes at large with the initial August release VOIR DIRE, which arrived with the exciting lead single, 'Sentry' ft. MIKE. As the anticipation for the album in its entirety continued to grow, the second DSP-accessible track, 'The Caliphate.' Watch the music video now!

Antoni Porowski Series Greenlit at National Geographic
Antoni Porowski Series Greenlit at National Geographic
October 17, 2023

National Geographic and Antoni Porowski embark on a global adventure with the greenlight of NO TASTE LIKE HOME WITH ANTONI POROWSKI, an all-new docuseries following Porowski, New York Times bestselling author and star of Netflix’s hit series “Queer Eye,” on his epic journey to discover the rich heritages of global celebrities.

THE DEVIL ON TRIAL Now Streaming on Netflix
THE DEVIL ON TRIAL Now Streaming on Netflix
October 17, 2023

The Devil on Trial is now streaming on Netflix. The Devil on Trial explores the first – and only – time “demonic possession” has officially been used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. Watch a new video clip from the documentary film!

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Continues With Nate Bargatze & Foo Fighters
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Continues With Nate Bargatze & Foo Fighters
October 17, 2023

Nate Bargatze will host “SNL” for the first time on Oct. 28. The Grammy Award-nominated comedian is performing stand-up nationwide on his “Be Funny” tour. Foo Fighters will take the stage as musical guest for the ninth time. The Grammy-winning band is currently touring in support of its 11th album, “But Here We Are.”

Photos: Netflix Releases New Fire Nation Images from AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
Photos: Netflix Releases New Fire Nation Images from AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER
October 17, 2023

Netflix debuted several sizzling new photos of Fire Nation characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender. First Look Images include Daniel Dae Kim as “Fire Lord Ozai,”  Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as “General Iroh,” Ken Leung as “Commander Zhao,” and Elizabeth Yu as “Princess Azula.” Plus a new image of Dallas Liu as “Prince Zuko.”

Jennette McCurdy Premieres Trailer for 'Hard Feelings' Podcast
Jennette McCurdy Premieres Trailer for 'Hard Feelings' Podcast
October 17, 2023

Lemonada Media, the award-winning podcast network, premiered the trailer and announced launch details for “Hard Feelings,” the highly anticipated original podcast hosted by Jennette McCurdy, author of #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. 

Fantasia & More Join New NBCU Performance Based Docu-Series; CHASING THE DREAM Launches on LX Home & Peacock
Fantasia & More Join New NBCU Performance Based Docu-Series; CHASING THE DREAM Launches on LX Home & Peacock
October 17, 2023

Chasing the Dream, unlike other performance-based shows, follows a different format. It is not a competition and participants are not reliant on votes to move them forward.  This series is centered on the proposition that mentoring and giving back is a valued commodity. Fantasia, Fat Joe, Jermaine Dupri, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and more will appear.

TITANIC Debuts On 4K Ultra HD In December With Limited-Edition Collector's Box Set
TITANIC Debuts On 4K Ultra HD In December With Limited-Edition Collector's Box Set
October 17, 2023

TITANIC will be available nationwide in a two-disc set that includes the film on 4K Ultra HD, plus a Blu-ray Disc™ boasting more than five hours of new and legacy bonus content, including new interviews with James Cameron, star Kate Winslet, and producer Jon Landau.  The set also includes access to a Digital Ultra HD copy of the film.

The 96th Oscars Tap Raj Kapoor as Executive Producer and Showrunner & Katy Mullan as Executive Producer
The 96th Oscars Tap Raj Kapoor as Executive Producer and Showrunner & Katy Mullan as Executive Producer
October 17, 2023

Live television event producer Raj Kapoor has been named as executive producer and showrunner, Katy Mullan as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton as director of the 96th Oscars. It will be Kapoor and Mullan’s first time to executive produce and Hamilton’s fourth time directing the Oscars. Kapoor has worked on the show for the past seven years.

City Girls to Release 'Raw' New Album on Friday
City Girls to Release 'Raw' New Album on Friday
October 17, 2023

JT and Yung Miami remain the ultimate alter-ego for city girls and city boys worldwide, putting into their lyrics and music exactly what they think (and what others often wish they said), resulting in more than 15 billion cumulative streams – and ushering in a new wave of real female power - since their 2018 mixtape Period.

Hannah Waddingham's HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Musical Special Coming to Apple TV+
Hannah Waddingham's HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Musical Special Coming to Apple TV+
October 17, 2023

In Hannah Waddingham's new musical event, Emmy-winning star of West End and Broadway will ring in the holidays as she welcomes special guests for a musical extravaganza at the London Coliseum. The special is recorded live in front of an audience, and audiences around the world will be able to join in celebrating her favorite time of year.

Video: Watch the Cast of HARMONY Perform the Title Song on TODAY
Video: Watch the Cast of HARMONY Perform the Title Song on TODAY
October 17, 2023

The cast of Harmony appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform the title song from the show. The performance featured Chip Zien and the show's Comedian Harmonists Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman, and Steven Telsey. Watch the video now!

Seventeen Drop Highlight Medley for 11th Mini Album 'Seventeenth Heaven'
Seventeen Drop Highlight Medley for 11th Mini Album 'Seventeenth Heaven'
October 17, 2023

Staying true to the festival theme, the highlight medley unfolds with the anticipated track “SOS (Prod. Marshmello)” featuring the DJ’s signature sound fused with surprise elements of rock and Jersey Club. The clip takes a brighter turn as the lead single “God of Music” rolls out, encapsulating the lively, joyous energy of a festival in full swing.



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