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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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Calexico Share New Track 'Harness The Wind'
Calexico Share New Track 'Harness The Wind'
March 2, 2022

Oscillating between haunting desert noirs and buoyant jolts of cumbia, Calexico recently announced their 10th studio album ‘El Mirador’ and today they are sharing the album track “Harness The Wind”, which features backing vocals from Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Spectre Jones Releases New Single 'Trouble'
Spectre Jones Releases New Single 'Trouble'
March 1, 2022

Recorded with Grammy-nominated engineer / producer extraordinaire James Krausse at the historic Boulevard Recording in Los Angeles, California, Spectre Jones aims for the album to deliver a safe space for listeners to question what truly satisfies us, and stimulate conversation about what we, as people, are seeking. Pre-save the new album now!

BWW Interview: Katy Perry Talks PLAY Las Vegas Residency, Broadway & More
BWW Interview: Katy Perry Talks PLAY Las Vegas Residency, Broadway & More
March 2, 2022

Katy Perry's larger-than-life Las Vegas residency PLAY includes smash hit singles, such as 'Firework' and 'Teenage Dream,' plus the recently-released 'When I'm Gone' with Alesso. BroadwayWorld caught up with Katy Perry to discuss PLAY, her new music, and the possibility of Perry ever appearing on Broadway.

Ariana DeBose to Star as 'Calypso' in Marvel's KRAVEN THE HUNTER
Ariana DeBose to Star as 'Calypso' in Marvel's KRAVEN THE HUNTER
March 1, 2022

DeBose will play 'Calyspo' in the new feature, alongside Aaron Taylor Johnson in the title role. The character of 'Calypso' is described as a magic potion-using 'voodoo priestess' who is the partner and lover of Kraven. The character initially appeared in the Spider-Man comics in the 1980s is an enemy to Spider-Man.

Cristin Milioti & More Join Peacock's Comedic Thriller THE RESORT
Cristin Milioti & More Join Peacock's Comedic Thriller THE RESORT
March 1, 2022

William Jackson Harper, Skyler Gisondo, Ben Sinclair and Parvesh Cheena have also been added to the ensemble series, along with previously announced series leads including Luis Gerardo Méndez, Nina Bloomgarden, Gabriela Cartol and recurring guest stars Debby Ryan, Dylan Baker, Michael Hitchcock and Becky Ann Baker.  

Lindsay Lohan Scores Two Picture Deal with Netflix
Lindsay Lohan Scores Two Picture Deal with Netflix
March 1, 2022

Lohan will also star in the upcoming Netflix holiday romcom, Falling for Christmas. In the film, Lohan plays an engaged hotel heiress who gets into a skiing accident, suffers from total amnesia and finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his precocious daughter in the days leading up to Christmas.

Dolly Parton to Live Stream First-Ever South by Southwest Performance
Dolly Parton to Live Stream First-Ever South by Southwest Performance
March 1, 2022

Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Connie Britton (“The White Lotus,” “Nashville,” “Friday Night Lights”) will moderate the conversation with Parton and Patterson. Immediately afterwards, she will give a live performance featuring songs from Run, Rose, Run, along with a few of her hits.

Charli XCX Drops New Single 'Baby' from Upcoming Album 'CRASH'
Charli XCX Drops New Single 'Baby' from Upcoming Album 'CRASH'
March 1, 2022

The new album 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.

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!



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