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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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VIDEO: D.R.U.G.S Releases New 'DESTINY' Music Video
VIDEO: D.R.U.G.S Releases New 'DESTINY' Music Video
February 3, 2022

Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S) have released a new single and music video for “DESTINY.' D.R.U.G.S are set to co-headline The Velocity Records Tour 2022 presented by Revolver Magazine with Scary Kids Scaring Kids with support from Secrets, Dead American and Glasslands. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Stars in GIVE OR TAKE Trailer
VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Stars in GIVE OR TAKE Trailer
February 3, 2022

The film stars Dan in Real Life alum and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz alongside Jamie Effros (On), Joanne Tucker (The Report), and Cheri Oteri (Saturday Night Live). The Austin Chronicle hailed the film as a “genial dramedy reminiscent of Zach Braff’s Garden State.” Watch the trailer for the new film now!

John Mayer Reveals 'Sob Rock Tour 2022' Band Members
John Mayer Reveals 'Sob Rock Tour 2022' Band Members
February 3, 2022

John Mayer’s 'Sob Rock' Tour 2022 kicks off Thursday, February 17, and will feature John Mayer performing songs from his latest album Sob Rock, including his hit singles “Last Train Home” and 'Wild Blue,' as well as career-spanning fan favorites. Check out the band members and the full list of tour dates now!

Food Network Fast-Tracks Season Two Pick-Up Of ALEX VS AMERICA With Alex Guarnaschelli & Eric Adjepong
Food Network Fast-Tracks Season Two Pick-Up Of ALEX VS AMERICA With Alex Guarnaschelli & Eric Adjepong
February 3, 2022

Hosted by renowned chef Eric Adjepong, each episode of Alex vs America features three culinary superstars competing over two rounds against Alex and each other. The competitors hail from different states, but they all share the same mastery of a specific ingredient or dish, which will be tested in an effort to take down Alex.

VIDEO: Moore Kismet Drops Video for Tate McRae Co-Written Single 'Parallel Heartbreak'
VIDEO: Moore Kismet Drops Video for Tate McRae Co-Written Single 'Parallel Heartbreak'
February 3, 2022

Co-written by Multi-Platinum artist Tate McRae, the track was born into existence after Moore Kismet remixed McRae's 'slower' in 2021, blossoming a new friendship into a collaboration of original music. 'Parallel Heartbreak (ft. Pauline Herr)' is the latest release shared from forthcoming debut album. Watch the new music video now!

Drag Icon BenDeLaCreme Announces Spring Tour
Drag Icon BenDeLaCreme Announces Spring Tour
February 3, 2022

Global drag icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race star, BenDeLaCreme, will embark on her biggest solo tour yet as star and Lead Producer with her critically acclaimed, narrative-cabaret, “BenDeLaCreme is...READY TO BE COMMITTED” (produced by BenDeLaCreme Presents). Check out ticket information and a full list of tour dates here!

Discovery+ Announces LGBTQ+ History Series THE BOOK OF QUEER
Discovery+ Announces LGBTQ+ History Series THE BOOK OF QUEER
February 3, 2022

The series features an ensemble cast of entirely LGBTQ+  actors who portray nearly 200 historical figures, with each episode culminating in an original song and music video, created and performed by queer artists Betty Who and VINCINT. The series will be narrated by LGBTQ icons including comedian and actress Margaret Cho and others to be announced.

HBO Renews Comedy Series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE For A Second Season
HBO Renews Comedy Series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE For A Second Season
February 3, 2022

Season one stars Bridget Everett alongside Jeff Hiller (“Nightcap”), Mary Catherine Garrison (HBO’s “Veep”), Danny McCarthy (“The Ballad of Buster Scroggs”), and Mike Hagerty (HBO's “Lucky Louie”). Recurring cast includes Murray Hill (“Welcome to Flatch”), Jon Hudson Odom (HBO’s “Lovecraft Country”), and Heidi Johanningmeier (“100 Days to Live”).

Samuel L. Jackson to Receive Chairman's Award at 53rd NAACP Image Awards
Samuel L. Jackson to Receive Chairman's Award at 53rd NAACP Image Awards
February 3, 2022

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. Jackson’s portrayal of ‘Jules’ in Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” made a mark on American cinema. In addition tO critical acclaim, he received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, as well as a Best Supporting Actor award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

ID Renews Hit New Series MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS For A Sophomore Season
ID Renews Hit New Series MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS For A Sophomore Season
February 3, 2022

ID announced today that it would be renewing the hit new series Murder Under the Friday Night Lights for a sophomore season ahead of its first season finale. The riveting freshman series offers a fascinating and stirring look at just what happens when the local high school football team is the lifeblood of a community… and real blood is spilled.

VIDEO: First Look at Renée Zellweger in THE THING ABOUT PAM
VIDEO: First Look at Renée Zellweger in THE THING ABOUT PAM
February 3, 2022

NBC’s “The Thing About Pam” is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’s conviction, although he insisted he didn’t kill her. He was later exonerated. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a scheme involving Pam Hupp. The series stars Renée Zellweger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Greer, and more.

Kevin Kline to Star in AMERICAN CLASSIC Theatre Drama on EPIX
Kevin Kline to Star in AMERICAN CLASSIC Theatre Drama on EPIX
February 3, 2022

In this half-hour comedy, Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean (Kevin Kline) suffers a spectacular public meltdown, and returns to his tiny hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin, Leslie Urdang, Kevin Kline, and more are attached as executive producers.

ID Announces New Series CRIME SCENE CONFIDENTIAL
ID Announces New Series CRIME SCENE CONFIDENTIAL
February 3, 2022

In a gripping new ID series, Burroughs revisits controversial and shocking murder cases from across the country, taking a fresh look at the forensic evidence with the hope to bring more clarity to these complex crimes and closure to those the victims left behind. The new episodes will also be available to stream on Discovery+ the next day.

Netflix Sets THAT 90'S SHOW Cast
Netflix Sets THAT 90'S SHOW Cast
February 3, 2022

Hello, Wisconsin! Netflix has announced the cast for That 90's Show, their new followup to the hit series, That 70's Show. The teens will be joining the previously announced news that Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp will be returning as Red and Kitty. 

VIDEO: Oliver Tree Drops New Single 'Freaks & Geeks'
VIDEO: Oliver Tree Drops New Single 'Freaks & Geeks'
February 3, 2022

Today, chart-topping, genre-bending artist Oliver Tree unveils a new song entitled “Freaks & Geeks.” Watch the new music video below. The track hinges on sparse acoustic guitar punctuated by warm lo-fi production from Oliver Tree, Whethan, and Casey Mattson. Watch the music video for the new track from his 'Cowboy Tears' album now!

NEEDTOBREATHE Announce Acoustic North American Tour Dates
NEEDTOBREATHE Announce Acoustic North American Tour Dates
February 3, 2022

GRAMMY-nominated NEEDTOBREATHE have announced an intimate acoustic tour of North America in support of their acclaimed studio album Into The Mystery. The 26-city Into The Mystery Acoustic Tour will kick off on April 18 in Winnipeg, MB, and wrap on May 22 with two back-to-back shows in Knoxville, TN. Patrick Droney will provide support on all dates.

Wallows Announce Sophomore Album 'Tell Me That It's Over'
Wallows Announce Sophomore Album 'Tell Me That It's Over'
February 3, 2022

Wallows announce their highly anticipated sophomore album, Tell Me That It’s Over, today and release new single “Especially You” with an accompanying music video directed by Jason Lester. Tell Me That It’s Over was produced by the multi-GRAMMY Award winning Ariel Rechtshaid (Vampire Weekend, Haim, Adele) and contains 10 tracks.

Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Adds Three New Cast Members
Netflix's ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE Adds Three New Cast Members
February 3, 2022

Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger and Nell Sutton join previously announced cast members Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and Aria Mia. Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller All The Light We Cannot See will become an epic four-part Netflix limited series. Shawn Levy produces (Stranger Things) and written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders).

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo & More Among Audie Awards Finalists
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo & More Among Audie Awards Finalists
February 3, 2022

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) have announced finalists for the 2022 Audie Awards. Finalists include Cynthia Erivo for Best Female Narrator and Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Male Narrator. Leslie Odom Jr., Annie Golden, Telly Leung, and Jason Tam are also featured on audiobooks that made the list. Check out the full list of nominations now!

VIDEO: John Cameron Mitchell & Kate McKinnon in Peacock's JOE VS CAROLE Trailer
VIDEO: John Cameron Mitchell & Kate McKinnon in Peacock's JOE VS CAROLE Trailer
February 3, 2022

Peacock has released the official trailer for Joe vs Carole, the new limited series based on Tiger King stars Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon star in the new series. The cast also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Brian Van Holt, Sam Keeley, Nat Wolf, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters, and David Wenham.



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