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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

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Hairspray

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VIDEO: Watch the BRIDGERTON Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Watch the BRIDGERTON Season Two Trailer
March 9, 2022

In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton's quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen also serves as creator and showrunner.

Blu Ernest Releases New Single 'Disarm Me'
Blu Ernest Releases New Single 'Disarm Me'
March 9, 2022

Entirely self-produced, ‘Disarm Me’ is a tender outpouring of his heart-on-a-sleeve lyricism over a backdrop of R&B and late-night indie. Fans of Brent Faiyaz and Jorja Smith will gravitate towards the moody tone of Blu’s sonics and aesthetics. Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: Dianna Agron Stars in Mayim Bialik's AS THEY MADE US Trailer
VIDEO: Dianna Agron Stars in Mayim Bialik's AS THEY MADE US Trailer
March 9, 2022

The family dramedy stars Dianna Agron (“Glee,” Shiva, Baby), Simon Helberg (“The Big Bang Theory,” Florence Foster Jenkins), Candice Bergen (Miss Congeniality, Book Club), and Dustin Hoffman (Tootsie, The Graduate), with a script penned by Bialik (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Call Me Kat”).

VIDEO: New THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT Trailer Released
VIDEO: New THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT Trailer Released
March 9, 2022

Nicolas Cage stars as... Nick Cage in the action-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. The film also stars Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Lily Sheen, and Neil Patrick Harris. Watch the new trailer now!

YES Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration of Close To The Edge for UK Album Series Tour In June
YES Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration of Close To The Edge for UK Album Series Tour In June
March 9, 2022

The tour line-up features Steve Howe (guitars), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar and backing vocals) with additional drums and percussion by Jay Schellen. A full performance of the Relayer album will now be featured in a future tour in The Album Series.

John Legend, Måneskin & More to Perform at iHeartRadio Music Awards
John Legend, Måneskin & More to Perform at iHeartRadio Music Awards
March 9, 2022

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances from Host and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee LL COOL J, Icon Award Recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Måneskin and more.

VIDEO: Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes & Amy Schumer Prepare to Host the Oscars in New Promo
VIDEO: Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes & Amy Schumer Prepare to Host the Oscars in New Promo
March 9, 2022

The presenter lineup includes Ruth E. Carter, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, Uma Thurman, Kevin Costner, Zoë Kravitz, Lady Gaga, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock and Yuh-Jung Youn. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks.

Devil Master Announce New Album & Share Lead Single 'Acid Black Mass'
Devil Master Announce New Album & Share Lead Single 'Acid Black Mass'
March 8, 2022

Recorded live to analog tape by Pete DeBoer (Blood Incantation, Spectral Voice), Ecstasies expands on the warped riffing and dark atmospheres that have already propelled DEVIL MASTER as one of the underground’s most unique and unfettered bands. Watch the new music video for the track now!

Siaosi Releases New Single 'Eve Mai'
Siaosi Releases New Single 'Eve Mai'
March 8, 2022

The new song was recorded during the height of the pandemic. Leveraging this time, L.A. based Siaosi creatively collaborated with the Hawaiian local and Greenstone Group producer DRUMWISE, Calvin Canha. With the help of Facetime and voice memos the duo record music in their respective studios, Calvin in Hawaii and Siaosi in LA. 

VIDEO: Chris Stapleton Performs 'Watch You Burn' at 57th ACM Awards
VIDEO: Chris Stapleton Performs 'Watch You Burn' at 57th ACM Awards
March 8, 2022

10x ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton won Male Artist of the Year at last night’s 57th ACM Awards. Stapleton also performed his song, “Watch You Burn,” during the live broadcast, which Vulture declared “the performance of the night.” Watch the new performance now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

ENCANTO Soundtrack Maintains #1 Position on the Billboard 200 Chart
ENCANTO Soundtrack Maintains #1 Position on the Billboard 200 Chart
March 8, 2022

The Encanto soundtrack, featuring eight original songs by Academy Award-nominated, Tony® and Grammy®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”) with an original score by Academy Award-nominated composer Germaine Franco maintains the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart for the eighth non-consecutive week.

BWW Interview: John Cameron Mitchell on How HEDWIG Relates to Joe Exotic in JOE VS. CAROLE
BWW Interview: John Cameron Mitchell on How HEDWIG Relates to Joe Exotic in JOE VS. CAROLE
March 8, 2022

Tony-winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch writer and star John Cameron Mitchell takes on the character of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic in Peacock's new limited series, Joe Vs. Carole, alongside Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. BroadwayWorld caught up with John Cameron Mitchell to discuss his take on Joe Exotic.

Photo: First Look at Dua Lipa & Henry Cavill in ARGYLLE
Photo: First Look at Dua Lipa & Henry Cavill in ARGYLLE
March 8, 2022

The spy thriller “Argylle” follows the globe-trotting adventures of a super-spy named Argylle across the U.S., London and other exotic locations, featuring a star-studded, award-winning cast including Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, John Cena, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose and Samuel L. Jackson.

Lily James, John Leguizamo & More to Present at the Oscars
Lily James, John Leguizamo & More to Present at the Oscars
March 8, 2022

Oscar producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan have announced that Ruth E. Carter, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, John Leguizamo, Simu Liu, Rami Malek and Uma Thurman will present at the Oscars. Previously announced Oscars presenters include Kevin Costner, Zoë Kravitz, Lady Gaga, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock and Yuh-Jung Youn.

Nick Offerman to Round Out Casting for Peacock's Upcoming Comedic Thriller Series THE RESORT
Nick Offerman to Round Out Casting for Peacock's Upcoming Comedic Thriller Series THE RESORT
March 8, 2022

Offerman joins previously announced series stars William Jackson Harper and Cristin Milioti, with Skyler Gisondo, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol rounding out series leads and Ben Sinclair, Parvesh Cheena, Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and Becky Ann Baker as recurring guest stars.

Automatic Releases 'New Beginning' from Upcoming Album 'Excess'
Automatic Releases 'New Beginning' from Upcoming Album 'Excess'
March 8, 2022

Automatic – the LA trio of Izzy Glaudini (synths, lead vocals), Lola Dompé (drums, vocals) and Halle Saxon (bass, vocals) – is back with their second album. Watch the new music vide now! Automatic hit the road with Parquet Courts next month and have confirmed performances with Tame Impala. Check out the tour stops now!

Photos: First Look at Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds & Octavia Spencer in New Movie Musical SPIRITED
Photos: First Look at Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds & Octavia Spencer in New Movie Musical SPIRITED
March 8, 2022

“Spirited' is a modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story “A Christmas Carol' starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer. The new film will feature music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, plus newcomers Sukari Jones, Khiyon Hursey and Mark Sonnenblick. Check out the new photos now!

Lionsgate's MY SWEET MONSTER Sets Digital & DVD Release
Lionsgate's MY SWEET MONSTER Sets Digital & DVD Release
March 8, 2022

Perfect for family movie night, MY SWEET MONSTER is a heart-warming animated adventure. The film features the voice talents of Pauly Shore (Bio-Dome, Encino Man), Haylie Duff (Blending Christmas, Napoleon Dynamite) and Jon Heder (Blades of Glory, Napoleon Dynamite). Watch the new trailer now!

Apple Music Spotlights 'Strength In Community' Theme For International Women's Day
Apple Music Spotlights 'Strength In Community' Theme For International Women's Day
March 8, 2022

Apple Music will feature exclusive interviews with Maria Becerra, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tiera Kennedy, Tate McRae, DJ Minx, chloe moriondo, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Caitlyn Smith, Brittney Spencer, TINI, Alison Wonderland and more as they speak to lessons learned, advice they’d pass along and how they’ve fostered a sisterhood within the industry.

Wilderado Announce Summer Dates with Mt. Joy
Wilderado Announce Summer Dates with Mt. Joy
March 8, 2022

The summer trek kicks off in Phoenix and continues with a stop at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, a sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, and one sold-out show with a second date added at the brand-new Salt Shed in Chicago. This will be Wilderado’s second time joining Mt. Joy on the road.



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