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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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Patrick Watson Releases New Album 'Better in the Shade'
Patrick Watson Releases New Album 'Better in the Shade'
April 22, 2022

Patrick Watson released his seventh full-length studio album Better in the Shade, via Secret City Records. Along with the release, Watson has also shared a stop-motion music video for the title track directed by Elisabeth Perrault. Listen to the new album and watch the music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

LISTEN: Jeremy Jordan Releases First Singles With New Band 'Age of Madness'
LISTEN: Jeremy Jordan Releases First Singles With New Band 'Age of Madness'
April 22, 2022

The singles, 'My First Enemy' and 'Preaching to the Fire' are now available on all streaming platforms. Jordan has also announced that a music video for 'My First Enemy' will be dropping later today. Plus, check out the new music video for 'My First Enemy' and a trailer featuring footage of the band performing.

Michael C. Hall's Band Teams with The Armed on 'Ketamine (ULTRAPOP REMIX)'
Michael C. Hall's Band Teams with The Armed on 'Ketamine (ULTRAPOP REMIX)'
April 22, 2022

The track that started it all, “Ketamine” was the first release from their debut self-titled EP and most recently appeared in the closing credits of Dexter: New Blood’s episode 5. In conjunction with today’s announcement, the band teamed up with Detroit Collective The Armed for the “Ketamine (ULTRAPOP REMIX).'

Galantis, SG Lewis, Ty Sunderland & More To Headline First-Annual Planet Pride Festival
Galantis, SG Lewis, Ty Sunderland & More To Headline First-Annual Planet Pride Festival
April 21, 2022

Galantis, SG Lewis, LP Giobbi and Ty Sunderland are set to headline the Planet Pride festival in Brooklyn on June 25 in Brooklyn. The event marks the first-ever collaboration between Jake Resnicow and Ty Sunderland – uniting to bring six of the largest LGBTQ+ events in one, including Dreamland, WE Party, XLSIOR, ZeroSpace, Ty Tea and Love Prism.

Sadie Stanley, Griffin Gluck & More to Lead CRUEL SUMMER Season Two
Sadie Stanley, Griffin Gluck & More to Lead CRUEL SUMMER Season Two
April 21, 2022

Executive produced by Emmy® Award nominee Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple (“The Sinner,” “Candy”) through Iron Ocean Productions and from studio eOne, the first season of “Cruel Summer” was a critical and ratings smash, making it Freeform’s most-watched series in network history.

The North Country Share New Single 'Procrastinator'
The North Country Share New Single 'Procrastinator'
April 21, 2022

The band is pleased to share 'Procrastinator' the first single to be lifted from Born at the Right Time (Exquisite Corpse). The song and official video, which was directed by The North Country's guitarist Jon Harmon, debuted today at Music Mecca and can also be shared at YouTube. The single will be available this Friday on all streaming platforms.

THAO (of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down) Releases 'Ambition'
THAO (of Thao & The Get Down Stay Down) Releases 'Ambition'
April 21, 2022

Thao has been touring North America and the West Coast leg starts April 28 in Vancouver and concludes May 7 in San Francisco.   Black Belt Eagle Scout and Quinn Christopherson will be joining her for select dates. The full rundown of tour dates is below and tickets are available now. Listen to the new single now!

Discovery+ Announces New Series HUNGRY FOR ANSWERS
Discovery+ Announces New Series HUNGRY FOR ANSWERS
April 21, 2022

In the new discovery+ series Hungry for Answers, executive produced by JuVee Productions, Williams travels the country uncovering the fascinating, essential, and often untold Black stories behind some of America’s classic and emblematic food and spirits.

Beans On Toast & The Kentish Folk Release New Track 'Swimming In It'
Beans On Toast & The Kentish Folk Release New Track 'Swimming In It'
April 21, 2022

Written for the community group SOS Whitstable and recorded over a weekend session at The Albion Rooms in Margate, a huge group of musicians from the Kent Coast, dubbed ‘The Kentish Folk’, joined forces to produce the striking new single: “Swimming In It”. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

OWN Network Announces Food Competition Series THE GREAT SOUL FOOD COOK-OFF Premiere Date
OWN Network Announces Food Competition Series THE GREAT SOUL FOOD COOK-OFF Premiere Date
April 21, 2022

discovery+ and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today “The Great Soul Food Cook-Off,” a first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series celebrating Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine. Plus, watch the trailer for the new food competition series now!

VIDEO: Grammy-Winners Mastodon Release 'Peace And Tranquility' Lyric Video
VIDEO: Grammy-Winners Mastodon Release 'Peace And Tranquility' Lyric Video
April 21, 2022

GRAMMY® Award winners Mastodon release a new lyric video for “Peace And Tranquility” from their globally acclaimed album HUSHED AND GRIM. Lysergically-laced visual was directed by Lorenzo Diego Carrera that reveal animated images that match the ebb and flow of the 5:55 minute cinematic roller-coaster ride.

Margo Cilker Announces Summer Headlining Tour
Margo Cilker Announces Summer Headlining Tour
April 21, 2022

She is currently touring with Hayes Carll with shows in Seattle tonight and tomorrow. Cilker will continue with Carll for performances in Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, and more before heading to Ireland and the United Kingdom for the first half of May. This summer, she is also slotted for multiple festival appearances.

VIDEO: Vanessa Williams & Rachel Dratch Discuss the Inspiration Behind POTUS on TODAY
VIDEO: Vanessa Williams & Rachel Dratch Discuss the Inspiration Behind POTUS on TODAY
April 21, 2022

Vanessa Williams and Rachel Dratch appeared on the TODAY Show to discuss POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. The pair discussed the inspiration behind some of the characters in the play, Williams' high-heeled crocs, how Broadway differs from Saturday Night Live, and more.

VIDEO: Victoria Justice Stars in Netflix's A PERFECT PAIRING Trailer
VIDEO: Victoria Justice Stars in Netflix's A PERFECT PAIRING Trailer
April 21, 2022

To land a major client, a hard-driving LA wine-company exec (Victoria Justice) travels to an Australian sheep station, where she ends up working as a ranch hand and sparking with a rugged local (Adam Demos). Watch the trailer for the new film now!

HISTORY Channel Announces ALONE and KINGS OF PAIN Premieres Dates
HISTORY Channel Announces ALONE and KINGS OF PAIN Premieres Dates
April 21, 2022

From the ultimate test to a very painful test, “Kings of Pain” returns with wildlife biologist Adam Thorn and professional animal handler “Caveman” Rob Alleva. This season on “Alone,” for the first time ever, ten contestants fight to survive in the bitter wilderness of the Northeast shores of Labrador, Canada.

HBO Max MENUDO: FOREVER YOUNG Announces Documentary Release
HBO Max MENUDO: FOREVER YOUNG Announces Documentary Release
April 21, 2022

But the four-part documentary reveals that behind the glitz and glamour was a web of abuse and exploitation at the hands of the band’s manager, Edgardo Diaz. Through revealing interviews with former Menudo members, the film examines how this extravagant facade was disguising serious wrongdoings by Diaz.

AMC Networks Greenlights STRAIGHT MAN Starring Emmy-Nominated Bob Odenkirk
AMC Networks Greenlights STRAIGHT MAN Starring Emmy-Nominated Bob Odenkirk
April 21, 2022

AMC Networks has announced that it had greenlit a new series starring Bob Odenkirk for 2023 called Straight Man, with partners Sony Pictures’ Television TriStar TV and Gran Via. The project was announced as fast-track development earlier this month in advance of AMC Networks’ upfront event in New York City, and that turned out to be one fast track.

VIDEO: HBO Shares THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE Series Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Shares THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE Series Trailer
April 21, 2022

An intricate and magical love story, adapted by Steven Moffat  from the much loved novel by Audrey Niffenegger and directed by David Nutter, THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE tells the story of Clare and Henry, and a marriage with a problem... time travel. The series stars Rose Leslie, Theo James, Desmin Borges, and Natasha Lopez.

VIDEO: 17-Year-Old's Wish Comes True Backstage at SIX
VIDEO: 17-Year-Old's Wish Comes True Backstage at SIX
April 21, 2022

Good Morning America celebrated Make-A-Wish’s annual World Wish Day by shining the spotlight on 17-year-old Jillian Sommers, whose wish recently came true backstage at the hit Broadway musical Six. The California native was born with congenital heart disease. Despite her health struggles, Sommers had loved Broadway from an early age.

K-Pop Group Seventeen to Release 4th Album 'Face The Sun'
K-Pop Group Seventeen to Release 4th Album 'Face The Sun'
April 21, 2022

Opening their new chapter with “Darl+ing” earlier this month, the team of 13 creatives hinted that the upcoming album will tell stories they hold closer to their hearts than ever, imbued with thoughts and feelings they have kept to themselves until now. The album will be available for pre-order tomorrow, April 22.



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