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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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BRIDGERTON Season Two Soundtrack Sets Release
BRIDGERTON Season Two Soundtrack Sets Release
March 21, 2022

Kris Bowers reimagines Madonna’s “Material Girl” and “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” a Jatin-Lalit/Lata Mangeshkar song from the hit 2001 Bollywood film of the same name. Duomo offers fresh takes of Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know” and P!nk’s “What About Us.” Hannah V & Joe Rodwell, Steve Horner and Midnite String Quartet also contribute.

Bobby Duncan Releases New Single 'Maybe This Time'
Bobby Duncan Releases New Single 'Maybe This Time'
March 21, 2022

The songs on Bobby Duncan’s new album, Maybe This Time, certainly did take their time — some were written as far back as 2010, on the heels of his third studio album’s release. He never really expected so much time would pass before its follow-up, but creative endeavors rarely follow a timeline. Listen to the album's title track now!

Stephanie Beatriz, H.E.R. & More Added as Oscars Presenters
Stephanie Beatriz, H.E.R. & More Added as Oscars Presenters
March 21, 2022

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Halle Bailey, Ruth E. Carter, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kevin Costner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Lily James, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoë Kravitz, Mila Kunis, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, Shawn Mendes, Lupita Nyong’o, Rosie Perez, and more.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Camila Cabello & More Join SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Lineup
Jake Gyllenhaal, Camila Cabello & More Join SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Lineup
March 21, 2022

Jerrod Carmichael, Gunna, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Camila Cabello have been tapped as hosts and musical guests of upcoming episodes of Saturday Night Live. Lizzo will pull double duty when she takes the stage for her “SNL” hosting debut and second musical guest appearance.

Ana Villafañe to Play Daughter of Fidel Castro, Alina Fernandez, in Upcoming Biopic
Ana Villafañe to Play Daughter of Fidel Castro, Alina Fernandez, in Upcoming Biopic
March 21, 2022

Ana Villafaña will play Alina Fernandez in Alina of Cuba: La Hija Rebelde. The film follows the Cuban American immigrant and human rights advocate who was born to Fidel Castro and Natalia “Naty” Revuelta as the result of an affair. Fernandez eventually became one of Castro's most outspoken critics and was arrested on multiple occasions.

Ben Stiller in Talks to Star in Ivo Van Hove's THE SHINING Stage Adaption
Ben Stiller in Talks to Star in Ivo Van Hove's THE SHINING Stage Adaption
March 21, 2022

Ben Stiller is in talks to play Jack Torrance in Ivo Van Hove's stage adaption of The Shining. With Van Hove directing, with Tony-winning Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime writer Simon Stephens adapting Stephen King's novel for the stage. The production is expected to eventually transfer to Broadway.

Sonia Stein Releases New EP 'Lessons From Earth Part 1'
Sonia Stein Releases New EP 'Lessons From Earth Part 1'
March 21, 2022

Success that was launched off the back of Sonia’s 2019 sold out world tour with globally-acclaimed artist DIDO, which then lead to the release of Sonia’s EP See Me Now at the start of 2020 with long-time collaborator producer Liam Howe (FKA Twigs, Adele, Jessie Ware) as well as Letters EP which closed out 2020.

BANKS Reveals New Single 'I Still Love You'
BANKS Reveals New Single 'I Still Love You'
March 21, 2022

‘I Still Love You’ is her most personal song yet, and marks an exciting new shift in her sound that shares a vulnerability never before seen from the critically acclaimed artist. Written by and co-produced by BANKS alongside Orlando Higginbottom and Shlohmo, ‘I Still Love You’ comes with a video by BANKS and James Mountford.

Rosa Linn Unveils Her New Single 'Snap'
Rosa Linn Unveils Her New Single 'Snap'
March 21, 2022

Produced by Alex Salibian (Harry Styles, Young The Giant, The Head and the Heart), the soaring track showcases Rosa’s beautiful strength and vulnerability while sorting out her feelings of a love that is no more. Plus, watch the music video for the new single now!

The Kaleidoscope Kid Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
The Kaleidoscope Kid Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
March 21, 2022

When The Kaleidoscope Kid embarked on his healing journey with his dog Blue, his only goal was to find reprieve from his tremendous physical pain, but what he discovered was so much more. With only his guitar and dog he cataloged his tale that not only cured his physical pain but also fed his soul on his debut album, The Kaleidoscope Kid.

Dolly Parton to Star in RUN, ROSE, RUN Film Adaption
Dolly Parton to Star in RUN, ROSE, RUN Film Adaption
March 21, 2022

Legendary 11-time Grammy Award-winning, two-time Academy Award nominated singer-songwriter Dolly Parton (9 to 5) is set to star in Hello Sunshine’s film adaptation of Run, Rose, Run, the recently released novel written by Parton and James Patterson. Parton and Patterson will produce the feature alongside Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine.

Craig Wedren Shares 'Sabbath Sessions Spring 2022'
Craig Wedren Shares 'Sabbath Sessions Spring 2022'
March 21, 2022

To usher in the 2022 Spring Equinox, songwriter, singer, film & television composer and Shudder To Think frontman Craig Wedren has released “What We Feed Is What Will Grow” and “Shiva.” The tracks, together entitled Sabbath Sessions Spring 2022, are part of his acclaimed live improvised vocal-looping performance series.

Betty Gilpin to Star in Peacock's Highly Anticipated Drama Series MRS. DAVIS
Betty Gilpin to Star in Peacock's Highly Anticipated Drama Series MRS. DAVIS
March 21, 2022

Peacock announced today that three-time Emmy Award-nominee Betty Gilpin (GLOW, The Hunt) will star in the leading role of the highly-anticipated drama series MRS. DAVIS, from Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof. Gilpin will play a nun who goes to battle against an all-powerful Artificial Intelligence.

ABC Announces Oscars Red Carpet Coverage
ABC Announces Oscars Red Carpet Coverage
March 21, 2022

The special will feature special interviews with Oscars hosts and nominees, including Billie Eilish and Finneas, Penélope Cruz, Jessica Chastain and Questlove; award winner predictions; highlights of the nominees’ past performances; a look at whether special effects are the key to Oscars success and more.

Zion I Kings Releases Single 'Red, Gold and Green Dubmarine'
Zion I Kings Releases Single 'Red, Gold and Green Dubmarine'
March 21, 2022

For the last decade, Zion I Kings, comprised of  Laurent “Tippy I” Alfred of I Grade Records, Andrew “Moon” Bain of Lustre Kings and David “Jah D” Goldfine” of Zion High Productions, have delivered some of the finest and most indelible musical offerings to date in modern reggae. Listen to the new single now!

The Po' Ramblin' Boys Release Final Single 'Take My Ashes to the River' from Forthcoming Album
The Po' Ramblin' Boys Release Final Single 'Take My Ashes to the River' from Forthcoming Album
March 21, 2022

“Take My Ashes to the River” is the second single featuring fiddler Laura Orshaw as an official band member. The song was written by Massachusetts-based folk songwriter Mark Erelli. “Take My Ashes to the River” from their forthcoming album, Never Slow Down. Listen to the new track now! Plus, pre-save the upcoming album.

SXSW Hit LGBTQ Film SEE YOU THEN Sets Theatrical & Home Release Date
SXSW Hit LGBTQ Film SEE YOU THEN Sets Theatrical & Home Release Date
March 21, 2022

See You Then is directed by Mari Walker in her directorial debut, and stars Iranian-American actress and trans rights activist Pooya Mohseni, and Taiwanese-American actress and singer Lynn Chen. The film tackles complex issues of gender identity, gender expression and transgender acceptance. Check out the official trailer now!

Drum & Lace Announce New Album 'Natura'
Drum & Lace Announce New Album 'Natura'
March 21, 2022

Natura was mixed by Paul Corley (Liminal/Sigur Ros) and mastered by Joshua Eustis (Telefon Tel Aviv). The record features the London Contemporary Orchestra (on Canary, Moss, Armatura, Plantae) and Italian drummer Valentina Magaletti (Nicolas Jaare/Lafawndah) on the closing track, 'Plantae.'

Gus Englehorn Reveals New Single 'Exercise Your Demons'
Gus Englehorn Reveals New Single 'Exercise Your Demons'
March 21, 2022

It follows a pair of similarly delirious, off-kilter singles “The Gate” and “Tarantula.” The video, directed by Preda, finds Englehorn manically prosthelytizing on a spotlit stage to an increasingly receptive, and rowdy, crowd.

Pop Singer-Songwriter Kendra Erika Released New Single 'Rapture'
Pop Singer-Songwriter Kendra Erika Released New Single 'Rapture'
March 21, 2022

Kendra’s new single follows the success of her last single a remake of the “Princes of R&B” Aaliyah’s “Try Again,” in celebration of what would have been Aaliyah’s 43rd Birthday, as well as Kendra’s  dance remake of “As Long As You’re Mine” from Wicked featuring 2x Tony Award nominee, and American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis.



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