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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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Grant-Lee Phillips To Release ' All That You Can Dream' Album
Grant-Lee Phillips To Release ' All That You Can Dream' Album
February 15, 2022

Today, Phillips shares “A Sudden Place,” a new track from his 11th studio album. In support of the album, Phillips will hit the road for a nine-date run beginning June 2 at City Winery in Boston, with stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Cleveland, Chicago and more; a full list of tour dates is available here!

HBO Announces GEORGE CARLIN'S AMERICAN DREAM Documentary
HBO Announces GEORGE CARLIN'S AMERICAN DREAM Documentary
February 15, 2022

George Carlin's American Dream, a two-part documentary directed by Judd Apatow (HBO’s “Girls,” “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling”) and Michael Bonfiglio (HBO’s “May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers”). George Carlin's American Dream chronicles the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.

Silk Sonic's 'Smokin Out the Window' Takes #1 at Urban Radio for the Second Time
Silk Sonic's 'Smokin Out the Window' Takes #1 at Urban Radio for the Second Time
February 15, 2022

Silk Sonic’s “Smokin Out The Window” climbs their way back to # 1 at Urban radio. This is the duo’s third #1 together and second #1 top charting placement at Urban Radio from their debut album, following 'Leave The Door Open' in 2021. This comes the same day as the release of their Valentine’s Day cover to Con Funk Shun’s, “Love’s Train”.

Phish Announce Spring & Summer 2022 Tour Dates
Phish Announce Spring & Summer 2022 Tour Dates
February 15, 2022

Phish has announced plans for North American spring and summer tour, set to get underway on May 27-29 with a three-night Memorial Day weekend stand at Orange Beach, AL’s The Amphitheater at the Wharf and culminating with the band’s first four-night Labor Day weekend run at Commerce City, CO’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on September 1-4.

HBO Announces THE SURVIVOR Original Film Premiere
HBO Announces THE SURVIVOR Original Film Premiere
February 15, 2022

Based on the incredible true story of Harry Haft, the film reunites Barry Levinson with Ben Foster. The film also stars Vicky Krieps, Billy Magnussen, Peter Sarsgaard, Saro Emirze, Dar Zuzovsky, Danny DeVito, and John Leguizamo. The film is based on the book “Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano” by Alan Haft.

HBO Limited Series WE OWN THIS CITY Sets Debut
HBO Limited Series WE OWN THIS CITY Sets Debut
February 15, 2022

Based on the book by Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton, WE OWN THIS CITY chronicles the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force and the corruption and moral collapse that befell an American city in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest were championed at the expense of actual police work.

Disney's Onyx & ABC News Acquire AFTERSHOCK Documentary
Disney's Onyx & ABC News Acquire AFTERSHOCK Documentary
February 15, 2022

Onyx Collective and ABC News announced a joint acquisition of the award-winning documentary “Aftershock,” following its debut as an official selection of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The feature won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Impact for Change.

Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy & More to Star in A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY on Peacock
Anna Paquin, Jake Lacy & More to Star in A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY on Peacock
February 15, 2022

Peacock has announced that the new true crime drama series will star Anna Paquin (Flack, The Irishman and True Blood), Jake Lacy (The White Lotus, Being the Ricardos), Colin Hanks (The Offer, Impeachment: American Crime Story) and Lio Tipton (The Edge of Sleep, Why Women Kill). Acclaimed director Eliza Hittman is set to direct.

THE GREAT Season Two Sets DVD Release
THE GREAT Season Two Sets DVD Release
February 15, 2022

With Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult reprising their Golden Globe®-nominated roles, Season Two finds Catherine finally taking the Russian throne for her own. The 4-disc DVD set features all ten episodes from Season Two, plus exclusive deleted scenes and an uproarious blooper reel. Season Two is now available for purchase on Digital platforms.

Super Bowl LVI Averages 112.3 Million Viewers Total
Super Bowl LVI Averages 112.3 Million Viewers Total
February 15, 2022

With a total reach of 167 million viewers, Super Bowl LVI capped the NFL’s Biggest Season Ever with an expanded 17-game regular season schedule and a thrilling postseason which included seven consecutive one-score games across the Divisional Playoffs, Conference Championship Games, and the Super Bowl.

HBO's Comedy Series BARRY Starring Bill Hader Sets Season 3 Return
HBO's Comedy Series BARRY Starring Bill Hader Sets Season 3 Return
February 15, 2022

Alec Berg (“Silicon Valley”) and Hader (“Saturday Night Live”) are co-creators, executive producers, directors and writers. The first two seasons of BARRY received thirty Emmy® nominations and six Emmys® including: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Bill Hader); Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Henry Winkler); and more.

Focus Features & Working Title Partner on Nida Manzoor's POLITE SOCIETY
Focus Features & Working Title Partner on Nida Manzoor's POLITE SOCIETY
February 15, 2022

Polite Society features a cast led by and introducing Priya Kansara (Bridgerton, Half Bad), Ritu Arya (Red Notice, The Umbrella Academy), Shobu Kapoor (We are Lady Parts), Ella Bruccoleri (Call the Midwife), Seraphina Beh (Top Boy), Shona Babayemi, Nimra Bucha (Ms. Marvel), Jeff Mirza (We Are Lady Parts), and Akshay Khanna (Chloe).

FOX Entertainment to Develop Berkeley Breathed's BLOOM COUNTY as an Animated Comedy
FOX Entertainment to Develop Berkeley Breathed's BLOOM COUNTY as an Animated Comedy
February 15, 2022

Co-written and executive-produced by Breathed, BLOOM COUNTY centers on a lawyer, a lobotomized cat and a penguin in briefs and fruit headwear living in the world’s last boarding house in the world’s most forgotten place deep in the dandelion wilds of FlyWayWayOver country. The series is being developed by animation studio, Bento Box Entertainment.

ENCANTO Soundtrack Remains at #1 on Billboard Charts for Fifth Week
ENCANTO Soundtrack Remains at #1 on Billboard Charts for Fifth Week
February 15, 2022

Seven songs from the Encanto soundtrack, all written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, are on the Hot 100: No. 1 - “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” No. 10 - “Surface Pressure,” No. 20 - “The Family Madrigal,” No. 33, - “What Else Can I Do?,” No. 41 - “Dos Oruguitas,” No. 53 -“Waiting On a Miracle,” and No. 71 -“All of You.”

HBO Announces THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE Series Premiere
HBO Announces THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE Series Premiere
February 15, 2022

Adapted by Steven Moffat from the much loved novel by Audrey Niffenegger and directed by David Nutter, THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE tells the story of Clare and Henry, and a marriage with a problem... time travel. The images from the series include Rose Leslie as Clare Abshire, Theo James as Henry DeTamble, Desmin Borges and Natasha Lopez.

VIDEO: First Look at Toni Collette in Netflix's PIECES OF HER Series
VIDEO: First Look at Toni Collette in Netflix's PIECES OF HER Series
February 15, 2022

Netflix has released a first look at Pieces of Her. The cast includes Toni Collette, Bella Heathcote, Jessica Barden, Jacob Scipio, Joe Dempsie, Aaron Jeffery, Omari Hardwick, Gil Birmingham, David Wenham, Calum Worthy, Nicholas Burton, and Terry O’Quinn. The series is based on Karin Slaughter's New York Times bestselling novel.

HBO Sets Max Original Comedy Series JULIA Premiere Date
HBO Sets Max Original Comedy Series JULIA Premiere Date
February 15, 2022

New episodes of Julia will air Thursdays on HBO Max. The eight-episode series stars Sarah Lancashire (“Happy Valley”), David Hyde Pierce (“Frasier”), Bebe Neuwirth (Broadway's “Chicago”), Brittany Bradford (Broadway’s 'Bernhardt/Hamlet”), Fran Kranz (“Homecoming”) and Fiona Glascott (“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”).

Peacock Sets THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Return Date
Peacock Sets THE AMBER RUFFIN SHOW Return Date
February 15, 2022

The Amber Ruffin Show  showcases Amber’s signature smart and silly take on the week's news. No matter what's happening in the world, Amber responds to it with a charming mix of seriousness, nonsense, and evening gowns. The Amber Ruffin Show is a topical late-night show with just the good parts – the comedy. 

VIDEO: Netflix Unveils BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES. Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Unveils BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES. Trailer
February 15, 2022

Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. New York’s strangest scandal exposed. Millions of dollars, immortal dogs, and secrets lead to a twisted tale of love turned criminal. The series was created by Chris Smith of Tiger King and Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened. Watch the new trailer now!

Kurt Vile Releases 'Like Exploding Stones' from Upcoming Album
Kurt Vile Releases 'Like Exploding Stones' from Upcoming Album
February 15, 2022

Recorded mainly at OKV Central—Vile’s home studio in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia—the new album was self-produced along with help from collaborator Rob Schnapf (Richard Thompson, Elliott Smith). Watch the official music video for 'Like Exploding Stones' featuring Sun Ra Arkestra’s James Stewart now! Plus, check out tour dates!



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