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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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Simple Plan Announces New Album 'Harder Than It Looks'
Simple Plan Announces New Album 'Harder Than It Looks'
March 16, 2022

Earlier this week, multi-million selling and streaming rock band Simple Plan announced their highly anticipated new album Harder Than It Looks. They also shared a brand new single called “Congratulations”.Harder Than It Looks marks the band’s first release since 2016’s Taking One For The Team. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: Mike Myers Stars in Netflix's THE PENTAVERATE Trailer
VIDEO: Mike Myers Stars in Netflix's THE PENTAVERATE Trailer
March 16, 2022

Netflix has released a first look at Mike Myers' new series, The Pentaverate. The film stars Mike Myers, Ken Jeong, Keegan-Michael Key, Debi Mazar, Richard McCabe, Jennifer Saunders, and Lydia West. The familiar voice you hear is Jeremy Irons, who serves as the narrator of the series. Watch the new trailer now!

Tim & The Glory Boys Announce 'Home-Town Hoedown Tour' Dates
Tim & The Glory Boys Announce 'Home-Town Hoedown Tour' Dates
March 15, 2022

Tim Neufeld, Colin Trask (dobro/percussionist), and Brenton Thorvaldson (banjo/guitar) are born entertainers who call their anthems 'bluegrass-meets-gospel-meets-Canadiana'. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on their new full-length album which will be released by Sony Music Entertainment Canada, their debut album for the label.

CBS to Honor Whitney Houston in New One-Hour Special WHITNEY, A LOOK BACK
CBS to Honor Whitney Houston in New One-Hour Special WHITNEY, A LOOK BACK
March 15, 2022

The one-hour special will include lost performances and rare moments with Whitney, as well as new interviews with those who knew her best, including Dionne Warwick, Clive Davis, CeCe Winans, Monica, and Kelly Price. In addition, Whitney, A Look Back will explore new details about the days leading up to and following Whitney’s death.

Don McCloskey Announces New Album 'The Chaos and The Beauty'
Don McCloskey Announces New Album 'The Chaos and The Beauty'
March 15, 2022

Produced by Devin Greenwood (Broken Orchestra, Sufjan Stevens) at his Brooklyn studio The Honey Jar, the album features nine originals, one re-imagination of a classic and a palette inspired by the music of the songwriter’s youth including Peter Gabriel’s So and Paul Simon’s Graceland. Plus, Don will be performing the album at a special concert!

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain & Planet Drum Playing Frost Amphitheater
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain & Planet Drum Playing Frost Amphitheater
March 15, 2022

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, consisting of Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti featuring The Wolfpack, a string and brass quintet, along with Barry Sless on pedal steel, are currently on a spring tour which started at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and will end with two nights at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Gwen Stefani to Headline the Hollywood Bowl with Los Angeles Philharmonic
Gwen Stefani to Headline the Hollywood Bowl with Los Angeles Philharmonic
March 15, 2022

The 2022 season of the Hollywood Bowl launches with multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani for Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl. This special event benefits the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s learning and community programs, which serve more than 150,000 youth, families and teachers every year.

Halle Bailey, Samuel L. Jackson & More to Present at the Oscars
Halle Bailey, Samuel L. Jackson & More to Present at the Oscars
March 15, 2022

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Ruth E. Carter, Kevin Costner, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoë Kravitz, Mila Kunis, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, Lupita Nyong’o, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock, Naomi Scott, Wesley Snipes, Uma Thurman, John Travolta and Yuh-Jung Youn.

VIDEO: HBO Shares A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Season Three Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Shares A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Season Three Trailer
March 15, 2022

The series stars Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend. The new season will feature more than 40 celebrity guest stars, including Ava DuVernay, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Raven-Symoné, Wanda Sykes, David Alan Grier, Jemele Hill, Kel Mitchell, Michael Ealy, Wayne Brady, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, and more.

NFT Platform MakersPlace Announces Snoop Dogg and BossLogic's SUPERCUZZ Collection
NFT Platform MakersPlace Announces Snoop Dogg and BossLogic's SUPERCUZZ Collection
March 15, 2022

MakersPlace, the marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, announced the global hip hop icon, Snoop Dogg, and artist BossLogic, have teamed up to debut SUPERCUZZ, a limited edition Genesis NFT collection. This NFT collection features original artworks by BossLogic which includes animated comic book covers of Snoop Dogg as SUPERCUZZ

The Struts Announce Summer UK Headline Tour
The Struts Announce Summer UK Headline Tour
March 15, 2022

Releasing their debut album Everybody Wants in 2016 and second album YOUNG&DANGEROUS in 2018, they’ve toured incessantly since their formation, including worldwide headline shows and major festivals such as Lollapalooza, Reading and Leeds, Summersonic and Download.

Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards
Ariana DeBose, George Takei & More to Present at Writer's Guild Awards
March 15, 2022

Hugh Fink is the Executive Producer of the 2022 Writers Guild Awards. The ceremony is co-produced by Joselyn Allen and Kelly Brock. Head writers are Ann Cohen and Joe O’Brien. Additional writers include Timothy Cooper, Bonnie Datt, Hugh Fink, Don Hooper, Danielle Koenig, Ed Lee, and Bill Scheft. Host writers are Kristen Bartlett and Mike Drucker.

Universal Pictures Sets THE LAST MOUNTAIN Release Date
Universal Pictures Sets THE LAST MOUNTAIN Release Date
March 15, 2022

Directed by Emmy award-winner Chris Terrill and from Emmy Award-winning producer Julia Nottingham and BAFTA Award winning producer Olivia Lichtenstein, THE LAST MOUNTAIN explores the forces that drove two mountaineers to their untimely deaths – a quarter of a century apart. Watch a new trailer for the upcoming film now!

VIDEO: Charli XCX Drops 'Every Rule' Music Video
VIDEO: Charli XCX Drops 'Every Rule' Music Video
March 15, 2022

Charli XCX's new album 'CRASH' features work by A. G. Cook, George Daniel, Deaton Chris Anthony, Lotus IV, Caroline Polachek, Christine and the Queens, Oscar Holter, Digital Farm Animals, Rina Sawayama, Ian Kirkpatrik, Jason Evigan, Justin Raisen, Ariel Rechtshaid, Ilya, Oneohtrix Point Never, Jon Shave and Mike Wise.

Matt Bomer In Talks To Join Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Biopic MAESTRO
Matt Bomer In Talks To Join Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Biopic MAESTRO
March 15, 2022

Matt Bomer will reportedly play one of Leonard Bernstein's lovers. He joins the previously announced Bradley Cooper, who will direct and play Bernstein, and Carey Mulligan, who will play Felicia Montealegre, Bernstein's wife. Cooper will also write the script with Josh Singer.

VIDEO: HBO Shares ONE PERFECT SHOT Original Documentary Series Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Shares ONE PERFECT SHOT Original Documentary Series Trailer
March 15, 2022

The series will feature prolific filmmakers Patty Jenkins, Aaron Sorkin, Kasi Lemmons, Jon M. Chu, Malcolm D. Lee and Michael Mann, as well as blockbuster films including “Wonder Woman,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” “Harriet,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Girls Trip and Heat.”

Shaquille O'Neal & Liza Koshy Join Shakira as Creators on DANCING WITH MYSELF
Shaquille O'Neal & Liza Koshy Join Shakira as Creators on DANCING WITH MYSELF
March 15, 2022

Shakira, Liza, and Shaquille will perform the new dance challenges created specifically for the show, which the contestants will have to tackle.  They will also enlist the talents of guest celebrities who will submit their own challenges.

Netflix & Dr. Seuss Enterprises For Five New Series & Specials
Netflix & Dr. Seuss Enterprises For Five New Series & Specials
March 15, 2022

The projects will turn iconic Dr. Deuss books into new animated preschool series and specials. The projects are inspired by treasured stories like Horton Hears a Who!; The Sneetches; One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish; and Wacky Wednesday, in addition to lovable characters like Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose.

Flogging Molly & The Interrupters Announce Co-Headlining Summer Tour
Flogging Molly & The Interrupters Announce Co-Headlining Summer Tour
March 15, 2022

Flogging Molly and The Interrupters have announced a Summer co-headlining tour, with Tiger Army and The Skints supporting on all dates. Flogging Molly recently released their soon-to-be-classic single “These Times Have Got Me Drinking.' The Interrupters have recently kept fans engaged with a live album release.

Duran Duran Announce North American Headlining Tour With Chic & Nile Rodgers
Duran Duran Announce North American Headlining Tour With Chic & Nile Rodgers
March 15, 2022

Today, Duran Duran announce their long-awaited North American headlining tour, celebrating the band’s spectacular four-decade career and in continued support of their critically acclaimed 15th studio album, FUTURE PAST. Joining as special guests for select shows will be Nile Rodgers & CHIC, playing all dates except Las Vegas and Los Angeles.



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