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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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Apple Original Films & Skydance Animation Set LUCK Release Date
Apple Original Films & Skydance Animation Set LUCK Release Date
January 26, 2022

Eva Noblezada (“Hadestown,” “Miss Saigon,” “Yellow Rose”) leads the cast as “Sam.' other voices in the cast include Jane Fonda, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O'Donoghue, John Ratzenberger, Adelynn Spoon, and Whoopi Goldberg.

A&E Showcases R&B Legend Bobby Brown in New Documentary Event & Series
A&E Showcases R&B Legend Bobby Brown in New Documentary Event & Series
January 26, 2022

Through exclusive access and interviews, the definitive documentary “Biography: Bobby Brown” gives fans an up-close and personal look at the American Music Award winner’s journey to superstardom and the fallout from his personal struggles with sobriety and the tragic deaths of his two children and first wife, Whitney Houston.

VIDEO: Pauly Shore & Jon Heder Voice PINOCHHIO: A TRUE STORY in New Trailer
VIDEO: Pauly Shore & Jon Heder Voice PINOCHHIO: A TRUE STORY in New Trailer
January 26, 2022

In this thrilling, humorous take on the classic tale, the wooden hero is a skilled acrobat who performs stunts with his beloved horse, the wisecracking Tybalt. He runs off to join a circus, where he falls for the ringmaster’s daughter, Bella. Watch the new trailer now!

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Delays Theatrical Release Date
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Delays Theatrical Release Date
January 26, 2022

The original principal cast have returned for the second film along with new additions Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West. The screenplay is written by Downton creator and Academy-Award® winner Julian Fellowes, with Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning Gareth Neame and Emmy Award-winning Liz Trubridge producing with Fellowes.

The Gotham Sets Date For Annual Gotham Awards
The Gotham Sets Date For Annual Gotham Awards
January 26, 2022

During last year’s 31st Annual Gotham Awards, which took place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Netflix film, The Lost Daughter, won four awards, including Best Feature; Drive My Car won Best International Feature; Flee won Best Documentary; while Squid Game, Reservation Dogs and Philly D.A. won series awards.

Buffalo Rose & Tom Paxton Announce Collaborative 'Rabbit' EP
Buffalo Rose & Tom Paxton Announce Collaborative 'Rabbit' EP
January 26, 2022

The band joined forces with GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk legend Tom Paxton to write and record the EP’s four tracks. Today, they release the lead single “Runaway,” a song with all the energy and anxiety of new love, fear and excitement of the unknown, and the electric push and pull of hope and hesitation.

VIDEO: Josiah Johnson Shares Video For New Track 'Hello, Hello On Fire!'
VIDEO: Josiah Johnson Shares Video For New Track 'Hello, Hello On Fire!'
January 26, 2022

Singer and songwriter Josiah Johnson has released a video for his track “Hello, Hello On Fire!” today, the first new music he has shared since the release of his debut solo album Every Feeling On A Loop. Directed by Pete Lee, the video explores the tension between the fact that everyone is worthy of love, yet people still commit unforgivable acts.

Architects Announce Live Album 'For Those That Wish To Exist At Abbey Road'
Architects Announce Live Album 'For Those That Wish To Exist At Abbey Road'
January 26, 2022

Architects have announced the release of their live album ‘For Those That Wish To Exist at Abbey Road’, which captures a historic livestream performance at London's iconic Abbey Road studios, spiritual home to legends like The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Listen to the new single 'Impermanence' now!

VIDEO: HBO Shares MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THOSE WHO LEAVE AND THOSE WHO STAY Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Shares MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THOSE WHO LEAVE AND THOSE WHO STAY Trailer
January 26, 2022

My Brilliant Friend follows Elena Greco and the most important friend in her life, Raffaella Cerullo, whom she has always called Lila. They met in the first year of primary school in 1950 and  their story goes on to cover more than 60 years of their lives and explores the mystery of Lila, Elena’s brilliant friend and both her best friend and her worst enemy. 

VIDEO: Netflix Releases TYLER PERRY'S A MADEA HOMECOMING Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases TYLER PERRY'S A MADEA HOMECOMING Trailer
January 26, 2022

Netflix has shared the trailer for Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming. The film features all-stars of the Madea franchise, including Tamela Mann (Cora), David Mann (Mr. Brown), Cassi Davis Patton (Aunt Bam) as well as a guest appearance from iconic Irish actor Brendan O'Carroll, who matches Madea's comedic prowess as Agnes Brown.

French Duo KOWZ Reveal Largest EP To-Date 'SEVEN'
French Duo KOWZ Reveal Largest EP To-Date 'SEVEN'
January 26, 2022

Burgeoning French duo KOWZ have been making waves in the bass music scene since their debut in 2019. Gearing up for their biggest year yet, KOWZ reveal their most riveting project with the release of the hard-hitting ‘SEVEN’ EP. Plus, watch the new music video for 'GREED'.

Tempers Release New Single 'Nightwalking' From Forthcoming Album
Tempers Release New Single 'Nightwalking' From Forthcoming Album
January 26, 2022

Tempers’ forthcoming album New Meaning is distinctly nocturnal music, elegantly introspective and quietly intense. Their new single “Nightwalking” is pop perfection. Jasmine Golestaneh’s voice is both ethereal and towering as Eddie Cooper breathes life into the precision of electronics, and of melodic intervals. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

ADG Awards to Honor Ida Random
ADG Awards to Honor Ida Random
January 26, 2022

Ida Random’s career spanned 42 years and over 30 films, highlighted by an Academy Award nomination for Rain Manin 1988. Other projects include The War of The Roses, Hoffa, Body Double, Wyatt Earp, The Postman, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Throw Momma From the Train, Chasing Mavericks and the remake of Roots TV mini-series, to name a few. 

Donovan Woods Shares 'I Won't Mention It Again' Single
Donovan Woods Shares 'I Won't Mention It Again' Single
January 26, 2022

JUNO Award winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods has released a new single, “I Won’t Mention It Again” today, to announce his latest effort, the Big Hurt Boy EP.. Woods will head out on tour across Canada in support, with U.S. dates to be announced in the coming weeks. Check out the new tour dates now!

Kim Gordon Announces Solo Headlining International Tour
Kim Gordon Announces Solo Headlining International Tour
January 26, 2022

Kim Gordon has confirmed a 2022 solo tour. Already a creative pioneer in the realms of art, music, literature and fashion: this will be her first ever international headlining solo tour, originally slated for 2020, for a pre-Covid world. This marks the first tour in support of her critical No Home Record live.

Shinedown Releases New Single 'Planet Zero' & Announces April Album
Shinedown Releases New Single 'Planet Zero' & Announces April Album
January 26, 2022

Planet Zero serves up an incisive look at the issues at hand: cancel culture run rampant, the corrosive effects of social media on mental health and society, and the increasingly toxic division among those of differing ideologies. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out Shinedown's upcoming tour dates!

Gorgon City, Mike Skinner & More Join Hideout Festival Lineup
Gorgon City, Mike Skinner & More Join Hideout Festival Lineup
January 26, 2022

Gorgon City, Mike Skinner, Paul Woolford, John Summit, Alan Fitzpatrick, Darius Syrossian, DJ Seinfeld, Maya Jane Coles, Denis Sulta, Doorly, Denney, Mall Grab, Mafalda, Adelphi Music Factory and many more on top of the first wave of names such as Camelphat, Sonny Fodera, Andy C, Jamie Jones, Jayda G, and more will perform.

Roy Montgomery Shares 'Audioramble' From Upcoming 'Audiotherapy' Album
Roy Montgomery Shares 'Audioramble' From Upcoming 'Audiotherapy' Album
January 26, 2022

Originally intended as a series of four releases through 2021, the Roy Montgomery four LP release series celebrating his 40th year releasing music comes to a close with the effervescent Audiotherapy. True to its title, the album is the most ruminative of the series, with Montgomery casting a view over his life and career through lyrics and music.

Skunk Anansie Release New Song 'Piggy'
Skunk Anansie Release New Song 'Piggy'
January 26, 2022

British rock icons Skunk Anansie roar into 2022 with a ferocious new track entitled ‘Piggy’. A punk-rock blast of distorted riffs, snarling vocals and powerhouse rhythms it’s as confrontational and uncompromising as anything the band have done over the course of their long and illustrious career. Plus, check out the group's upcoming tour dates!

John Mark Nelson Shares 'Bright' From 'Hideaway' EP
John Mark Nelson Shares 'Bright' From 'Hideaway' EP
January 26, 2022

John Mark Nelson has announced his forthcoming EP Hideaway. Today he shares the first single “Bright”, an ode to the positivity his then newlywed wife brought to his life. In the past, Nelson has worked with Mitski, Leon Bridges, and Taylor Swift, for whom Nelson served as an engineer on tracks for the re-recorded Red LP.



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