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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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Discovery+ Announces RESTAURANT RIVALS: IRVINE VS. TAFFER
Discovery+ Announces RESTAURANT RIVALS: IRVINE VS. TAFFER
March 1, 2022

In each hour-long episode of Restaurant Rivals, Jon Irvine and Robert Taffer put their guiding principles to the test, using their trademark combination of tough love and sharp business acumen to help a pair of struggling restaurant owners back to profitability.

VIDEO: HBO Debuts UNDERCURRENT: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF KIM WALL Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Debuts UNDERCURRENT: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF KIM WALL Documentary Trailer
March 1, 2022

The HBO Original two-part documentary, Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall, directed by Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Erin Lee Carr (HBO’s “At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal,” “I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth V. Michelle Carter”) debuts back-to-back episodes. Watch the trailer for the documentary film now!

ENCANTO Soundtrack Remains at #1 Position at Billboard 200 Chart for Seventh Week
ENCANTO Soundtrack Remains at #1 Position at Billboard 200 Chart for Seventh Week
March 1, 2022

The Encanto soundtrack and song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” have topped the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 simultaneously for five consecutive weeks. The last soundtrack and song to achieve at least five weeks at No. 1 was 1992’s “The Bodyguard” and “I Will Always Love You” (Whitney Houston).

Laura Jane Grace, Tim Kasher & Anthony Green Announce 'The Carousel Tour'
Laura Jane Grace, Tim Kasher & Anthony Green Announce 'The Carousel Tour'
March 1, 2022

Celebrated songwriters Laura Jane Grace (Against Me!, The Devouring Mothers), Tim Kasher (Cursive, The Good Life) and Anthony Green (Circa Survive, Saosin, The Sound of Animals Fighting) are excited to announce “The Carousel Tour” for the Spring. Support on select dates will be provided by Oceanator, Mikey Erg and Home Is Where.

Spectrum Originals Greenlights PANHANDLE
Spectrum Originals Greenlights PANHANDLE
March 1, 2022

Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Deuce) and Tiana Okoye (The Valet, The Good Place, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens) star as “Bellweather ‘Bell’ Prescott,” and “Cammie Lorde.”  The series will shoot in Savannah, GA and is created and written by executive producers Nicholas Stoller.

Maggie Rose Releases New Song From Fiction Podcast Starring Fred Savage
Maggie Rose Releases New Song From Fiction Podcast Starring Fred Savage
March 1, 2022

This eight-episode season will run every Tuesday from March 15 through May 3. Rolling Stone Country premiered Maggie Rose's song from the soundtrack and fans can subscribe to the podcast via Apple, Spotify, as well as other DSPs. Listen to the new song now!

Derek Klena & Ginna Claire Mason to Lead Hallmark's A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Featuring Radio City Rockettes
Derek Klena & Ginna Claire Mason to Lead Hallmark's A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Featuring Radio City Rockettes
March 1, 2022

The movie stars Ginna Claire Mason (Wicked), Tony Award-nominated Derek Klena (Jagged Little Pill), Ann-Margret (Carnal Knowledge), and Eve Plumb (“The Brady Bunch”). The film was shot on location both in New York and at Radio City Music Hall. The Rockets will be featured throughout the film in various performance numbers and speaking roles.

GRAMMY Award-Winning Gaby Moreno Announces Full-Length Album 'Alegoría'
GRAMMY Award-Winning Gaby Moreno Announces Full-Length Album 'Alegoría'
March 1, 2022

The self-produced Alegoría — songs in both English and Spanish exploring themes of hope, love, nostalgia and desolation — marks her first new album since 2019’s ¡Spangled!. The new album features her guitar heroes Marc Ribot and Davíd Garza, among others. Pre-save the new album now!

VIDEO: Netflix Shares GET ORGANIZED WITH THE HOME EDIT Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares GET ORGANIZED WITH THE HOME EDIT Season Two Trailer
March 1, 2022

Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the master organizers and authors behind the innovative home organization company The Home Edit, are back to conquer clutter. Celebrity clients include Drew Barrymore, Katherine Schwarzenegger & Chris Pratt, Winnie Harlow, Lauren Conrad, Kelsea Ballerini, Danielle Brooks, Tyler Hubbard, Topper Guild, and Kevin Hart.

VIDEO: Wale Unveils Music Video for New Single 'Tiffany Nikes'
VIDEO: Wale Unveils Music Video for New Single 'Tiffany Nikes'
March 1, 2022

The visual also features Nicky Diamonds and Paul Rodriguez. In the clip, Wale pulls up to a sneaker shop before performing the track inside. The stylish and slick video intercuts vignettes of skateboarding and luxury sneakers as the rapper’s charisma practically pops off the screen with each cut. Watch the new music video now!

Greta Van Fleet Announce Fall 2022 Arena Tour Dates
Greta Van Fleet Announce Fall 2022 Arena Tour Dates
March 1, 2022

On the heels of their sold out Spring, 2022 Dreams in Gold arena tour Grammy-award winning rock band Greta Van Fleet announce new arena shows for this fall. Kicking off August 16 in Quebec City, QC the band will make stops in 42 cities across the U.S. and Canada; see here for a complete list of dates.

Helen Mirren, Hugh Jackman & More to Guest Star on HUMAN RESOURCES
Helen Mirren, Hugh Jackman & More to Guest Star on HUMAN RESOURCES
March 1, 2022

The new guests include Helen Mirren as renowned Shame Wizard Rita St. Swithens, Hugh Jackman as Dante the seductive Addiction Angel, Lupita Nyong’o as Asha the Shame Wizard, Chris O'Dowd as Flanny the Lovebug, and Harvey Guillen as Jose the Spider Receptionist. New humans include Janelle Monáe, Ali Wong, and more. Plus, watch the new trailer!

Enisa Releases In-Studio Performance for 'Fake Love'
Enisa Releases In-Studio Performance for 'Fake Love'
March 1, 2022

Fool her once but you’ll never fool her twice! Brooklyn-based songstress Enisa has shared the in-studio performance for, FAKE LOVE, a track off her recently released EP of the same name. Enisa finds herself seated in an empty studio armed only with a microphone as she croons about her mistrust of a deceitful lover. Watch the new performance now!

THE GODFATHER TRILOGY to Be Released on on 4K Ultra HD
THE GODFATHER TRILOGY to Be Released on on 4K Ultra HD
March 1, 2022

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s Academy Award®-winning* masterwork The Godfather, Paramount Pictures will be releasing all three films in the epic trilogy on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever, with all the films having been meticulously restored under the direction of Coppola. Watch a new trailer for the release!

Focus Announces 2022 Tour Dates
Focus Announces 2022 Tour Dates
March 1, 2022

The band, consisting of Thijs van Leer (Hammond organ, flute and vocals), Pierre van der Linden (drums), Menno Gootjes (guitar), and Udo Pannekeet (bass), are delighted to get back to their fans and return to the stage to play the music they love. Check out the full lineup of tour dates now!

VIDEO: Ministry Featuring Jello Biafra Debut 'Sabotage Is Sex' Music Video
VIDEO: Ministry Featuring Jello Biafra Debut 'Sabotage Is Sex' Music Video
March 1, 2022

Created by director Joel Smith of Mad Minute Productions (previous work includes Activision, Audi, Black Eyed Peas, U2, X Games), the gritty, black-and-white video makes a number of bold statements as only Jourgensen and Biafra can about the state of society in 2022, focusing on the corruption of the powers that be.

DJ Lance Rock to Host ACE Eddie Awards
DJ Lance Rock to Host ACE Eddie Awards
March 1, 2022

Presenters for the ACE Eddie Awards include Debbie Allen, Andy Garcia, Oscar® winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao, Oscar® nominee Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard director Reinaldo Marcus Green, Oscar® nominee for Summer of Soul Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,” Danny Strong (Dopesick), Emilio Estevez, Peter Sarsgaard, Tom Blyth (The Gilded Age), and more.

Avril Lavigne, Charlotte Cardin & More to Perform at The 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast
Avril Lavigne, Charlotte Cardin & More to Perform at The 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast
March 1, 2022

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today announced the first round of confirmed artists set to perform at The 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast, which will be hosted by star of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, Simu Liu. Lavigne, Charlotte Cardin, and Mustafa will perform.

Photo: Universal Debuts New Poster for Jordan Peele's NOPE
Photo: Universal Debuts New Poster for Jordan Peele's NOPE
March 1, 2022

The film reunites Peele with Oscar® winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), who is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.

Frank Grillo Joins Harvey Keitel in HARD MATTER Film
Frank Grillo Joins Harvey Keitel in HARD MATTER Film
March 1, 2022

Wonderfilm Media announced that Hard Matter has added Frank Grillo to the cast, which includes Harvey Keitel. Justin Price is directing from a script he wrote. The film is being produced by Wonderfilm’s Jeff Bowler and Bret Saxon, alongside Latavius Powell and Justin Price of Powell and Price Productions.



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