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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: Pinegrove Share 'Habitat' Music Video From Upcoming Album
VIDEO: Pinegrove Share 'Habitat' Music Video From Upcoming Album
January 26, 2022

As they prepare for the release of their new album 11:11 this Friday, New Jersey-based group Pinegrove have shared today a new video for the mini-epic lead track 'Habitat.' Pinegrove have also announced a full band live performance will take place this Friday, January 28th to celebrate the release of 11:11. Get tickets now!

Noga Erez Drops Full Band Cover of Lil Nas X's 'INDUSTRY BABY'
Noga Erez Drops Full Band Cover of Lil Nas X's 'INDUSTRY BABY'
January 26, 2022

Noga Erez presents her own epic full band acoustic cover of the Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow mega-smash “Industry Baby.” Flanked by a ten-piece ensemble complete with horn section, she delivers a slick and soaring take on the chart-topping banger. Trumpets underline the melody with jazzy flair as she leans into the groove with spirit, soul, and style.

VIDEO: RuPaul's DRAG RACE UK VS THE WORLD Drops Star-Studded Trailer
VIDEO: RuPaul's DRAG RACE UK VS THE WORLD Drops Star-Studded Trailer
January 26, 2022

World of Wonder just debuted a first look at the series premiere of “RuPaul's Drag Race UK Versus The World”, and the 9 queens competing. Competitors include Baga Chipz (UK), Blu Hydrangea (UK), Cheryl Hole (UK), Janey Jacké (Holland), Jimbo (Canada), Jujubee (US), Lemon (Canada), Mo Hart (US), and Pangina Heals (Thailand).

VIDEO: Blackberry Smoke Debuts 'Lonesome For A Livin' Music Video
VIDEO: Blackberry Smoke Debuts 'Lonesome For A Livin' Music Video
January 25, 2022

You Hear Georgia was released last spring and marked Blackberry Smoke’s 20th anniversary as a band. As they have for the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke continues to embody Georgia’s rich musical legacy with You Hear Georgia. With the addition of producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), the album pays homage to the band’s roots.

HBO Renews Comedy Series THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES For A Third Season
HBO Renews Comedy Series THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES For A Third Season
January 25, 2022

HBO announced today that the critically acclaimed comedy series The Righteous Gemstones has been renewed for a third season. The nine-episode second season of The Righteous Gemstones, starring Danny McBride, John Goodman, Edi Patterson and Adam Devine, kicked off earlier this year.

Alt-Rock Giants Biffy Clyro Announce 2022 North American Tour
Alt-Rock Giants Biffy Clyro Announce 2022 North American Tour
January 25, 2022

Marking the group’s first North American tour since 2017, the highly-anticipated 15-city run kicks off on April 17th at House of Blues in Chicago, IL making stops across North America in Boston, Philadelphia, Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles, plus a stop at this year’s Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta, GA.

Julianna Joy Shares New Single 'Prescriptions'
Julianna Joy Shares New Single 'Prescriptions'
January 25, 2022

Today, pop singer-songwriter Julianna Joy shares her ethereal new song “Prescriptions.” This is the third single from Joy’s upcoming EP Garden of Eden, produced in collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Teddy Geiger (Shawn Mendes, Maroon 5, Lizzo). 'Prescriptions' truthfully describes the struggle of finding the best mental health regimen.

AMERICAN UNDERDOG: THE KURT WARNER STORY Sets DVD & Blu-Ray Release
AMERICAN UNDERDOG: THE KURT WARNER STORY Sets DVD & Blu-Ray Release
January 25, 2022

Based on the inspirational true story of two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, American Underdog has set its digital, blu-ray, and DVD release date. The film stars Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Ser'Darius Blain, Dennis Quaid, and more. Watch the trailer for the film now! Plus, check out the special features.

THOSE WHO WALK AWAY Sets Video On Demand Release Date
THOSE WHO WALK AWAY Sets Video On Demand Release Date
January 25, 2022

Written and directed by Robert Rippberger, Those Who Walk Away is loosely inspired by the Ursula Le Guin short story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas”. Filmed in a series of long continuous takes, Rippberger perfectly captures the eerie and bloodcurdling moral predicament of living high while others suffer. Watch the films trailer now!

Slothrust Announces Full Routing For The Parallel Timeline Tour
Slothrust Announces Full Routing For The Parallel Timeline Tour
January 25, 2022

Parallel Timeline was released last September via Dangerbird Records and features the singles “Cranium” and “Once More For The Ocean,” which has received airplay at leading radio stations in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, Philadelphia and others. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Blossoms Announce New Album 'Ribbon Around The Bomb'
Blossoms Announce New Album 'Ribbon Around The Bomb'
January 25, 2022

Together with this exciting announcement, the band have also shared the title track from the album and its accompanying video, directed by Edwin Burdis, Arctic Monkeys’ Creative Director, who worked on the band’s Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino and AM albums. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Clip
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER Clip
January 25, 2022

Cast members reprising their roles from the original series include Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, and more.

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM Sets Blu-Ray & DVD Release
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM Sets Blu-Ray & DVD Release
January 25, 2022

Starring Academy Award® Winner Jason Robards (All The President’s Men, Parenthood, Magnolia), Dream a Little Dream is the next cult classic in the Vestron Video Collectors’ series, arriving on Blu-ray™ and Digital from Lionsgate. The cast features Piper Laurie, Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, and more. Check out the release's bonus features now!

VIDEO: Andrew Garfield Discusses TICK, TICK...BOOM! Golden Globe Win on ELLEN
VIDEO: Andrew Garfield Discusses TICK, TICK...BOOM! Golden Globe Win on ELLEN
January 25, 2022

Andrew Garfield sat down with Ellen DeGeneres today to discuss his recent Golden Globe win for his role as Jonathan Larson in Lin-Manuel Miranda's film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! Garfield also detailed when he found out about his Golden Globe win, revealing that he was on the phone with Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Why Not Release 'We Can Be Always' Featuring Lupin
Why Not Release 'We Can Be Always' Featuring Lupin
January 25, 2022

The five track EP is a manic, genre-fluid collection of songs; a pure sonic bombast, driven by spontaneity and teeming with the twin joys of creation and friendship, with “WE CAN BE ALWAYS ft. Lupin” being a shining example of this. Lupin is Jake Luppen of the band Hippo Campus. Listen to the new single now!

Broadway Actors in THE GILDED AGE & How You Know Them
Broadway Actors in THE GILDED AGE & How You Know Them
January 30, 2022

Meet all of the Broadway actors in THE GILDED AGE! The new series features appearances by Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Kelli O'Hara, Carrie Coon, Claybourne Elder, Donna Murphy, Katie Finneran, Debra Monk, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Patrick Page, Michael Cerveris, and more.

VIDEO: HBO Max Shares New LOONEY TUNES Valentine's Day Special Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Max Shares New LOONEY TUNES Valentine's Day Special Trailer
January 25, 2022

HBO Max will release “Looney Tunes Cartoons Valentine’s Extwavaganza!' he voice cast includes Eric Bauza (Bugs Bunny/Daffy Duck/Tweety/Marvin the Martian), Bob Bergen (Porky Pig), Jeff Bergman (Elmer Fudd/Sylvester), Fred Tatasciore (Yosemite Sam) and Candi Milo (Granny), Michael Ruocco (Beaky Buzzard).

Disney+ Gives Full Series Order to PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS Series
Disney+ Gives Full Series Order to PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS Series
January 25, 2022

Disney+ has ordered 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' an epic adventure series based on—and closely aligned with—Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, will will write with Jon Steinberg (“Black Sails,” FX’s upcoming “The Old Man”) with James Bobin (“Dora and the Lost City of Gold”) directing.  

The Vibrators Preview Their Final Album With Single 'He's a Psycho'
The Vibrators Preview Their Final Album With Single 'He's a Psycho'
January 25, 2022

Hot on the heels of last year’s release of the expansive 3-CD box set of raw and raucous demo recordings, The Demos 1976-1978, British punk rock icons The Vibrators offer up their first new recording since their 2020 studio collaboration with Chris Spedding, Mars Casino. Listen to the new single and pre-order the 7' vinyl now!

VIDEO: Franz Ferdinand Share New Song 'Curious'
VIDEO: Franz Ferdinand Share New Song 'Curious'
January 25, 2022

Having previously shared “Billy Goodbye,” the other new track from the compilation, “Curious” was also produced by Alex Kapranos, Julian Corrie and Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys) and is accompanied by a video directed by Andy Knowles. Watch the new music video now!



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