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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

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Hairspray

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Mariah Carey 1991 Concert Special Now Available for Purchase & Rental
Mariah Carey 1991 Concert Special Now Available for Purchase & Rental
December 7, 2021

The first special features standout versions of classic hits like 'Emotions,' 'Fantasy,” 'Dreamlover' and 'All I Want for Christmas Is You.' Carey thrills the starstruck crowd who gleefully embrace every moment. Additionally, Mariah Carey’s The First Vision gives viewers an inside look at Mariah on the cusp of her meteoric rise to superstardom.

NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE Announces Puerto Rican Headliner & Co-Host
NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE Announces Puerto Rican Headliner & Co-Host
December 7, 2021

Roselyn Sanchez joins the previously announced Liza Koshy, Ciara and Billy Porter in joining Ryan Seacrest for the annual countdown. The production has also recruited Reggaeton superstar and San Juan native Daddy Yankee for the celebration to give a spectacular hometown performance.

VIDEO: Ariana Grande, Jimmy Fallon & Megan Thee Stallion Team Up For Holiday Single
VIDEO: Ariana Grande, Jimmy Fallon & Megan Thee Stallion Team Up For Holiday Single
December 7, 2021

Last night on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon shared the music video for 'It Was A...(Masked Christmas)' featuring Ariana Grande and Megan Thee Stallion. The song highlights how the world will get better after last year, also putting spotlight on the funny things happened when we were in lockdown. Watch the new music video now!

Brandon Victor Dixon, Gavin Creel & Shoshana Bean Concerts to Air on PBS
Brandon Victor Dixon, Gavin Creel & Shoshana Bean Concerts to Air on PBS
December 7, 2021

Filmed live at the historic Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut, these concerts feature Tony and Olivier Award-winner Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hello, Dolly!), Billboard #1 recording artist Shoshana Bean (Wicked, Waitress), and Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (Hamilton, The Color Purple).

VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Rachel Zegler as Maria in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Rachel Zegler as Maria in New WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
December 7, 2021

The 'Steven on Rachel' featurette offers a sneak peek at songs like 'I Feel Pretty,' 'A Boy Like That,' and 'Tonight' as Steven Spielberg discusses casting Rachel Zegler has Maria when she was 17 years old. Also seen is rehearsal footage featuring Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, and more.

VIDEO: Candace Bushnell Talks IS THERE STILL SEX & THE CITY? on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
VIDEO: Candace Bushnell Talks IS THERE STILL SEX & THE CITY? on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
December 6, 2021

Candace Bushnell appeared on CBS Sunday Morning yesterday to discuss her new Off-Broadway play, Is There Still Sex and the City? Audiences will experience Bushnell's saucy humor and spot-on insights into life, love, relationships, and hear stories about how a young woman reinvented her life and in the process created a cultural phenomenon.

VIDEO: Chris Stapleton & H.E.R. Perform 'This Christmas' at National Christmas Tree Lighting
VIDEO: Chris Stapleton & H.E.R. Perform 'This Christmas' at National Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6, 2021

The performance is the latest in the midst of a monumental year for 5x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Stapleton who is once again nominated for multiple awards at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Country Album (Starting Over), Best Country Song (“Cold”) and Best Country Solo Performance (“You Should Probably Leave”).

HBO & HBO Max Lead Critics' Choice Award Television Nominations
HBO & HBO Max Lead Critics' Choice Award Television Nominations
December 6, 2021

Succession, Mare of Easttown, Insecure, Hacks, It's A Sin, The Other Two, The White Lotus, Last Week With John Oliver, Oslo, In Treatment, Love Life, and Made For Love were nominated at this year's awards. All nominated programs are available to stream on HBO Max.

Oscars Announce Eligible Animated, Documentary & International Feature Films
Oscars Announce Eligible Animated, Documentary & International Feature Films
December 6, 2021

Films include The Addams Family 2, Sing 2, Luca, Vivo, Encanto, Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, Mayor Pete, On Broadway, Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It, Olga, Flee, Titane, and more are eligible for Oscars this year. The 94th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Jack Johnson Announces 2022 Summer Headline Tour
Jack Johnson Announces 2022 Summer Headline Tour
December 6, 2021

Multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson announced today headline North American tour dates for 2022. Johnson will be joined at various points on the tour by Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Ziggy Marley, Lake Street Dive, Durand Jones & The Indications, and Ron Artis II & Thunderstorm Artis.

VIDEO: Sebastián Yatra Sings 'Dos Oruguitas' in New ENCANTO Clip
VIDEO: Sebastián Yatra Sings 'Dos Oruguitas' in New ENCANTO Clip
December 6, 2021

Sebastián Yatra sings 'Dos Oruguitas” by Lin-Manuel Miranda in the sequence from Disney's new animated film. The track is the first song Miranda had ever written completely in Spanish. The voice cast of Encanto includes Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, Wilmer Valderrama, Adassa, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, Angie Cepeda, and more.

VIDEO: Michael Buble Previews Holiday Special on TODAY SHOW
VIDEO: Michael Buble Previews Holiday Special on TODAY SHOW
December 6, 2021

Joining Bublé on stage for special performances and comedy sketches are Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, Jimmy Fallon, Kermit the Frog and Hannah Waddingham. Bublé will be accompanied by a 48-piece orchestra for renditions of beloved holiday songs. Watch Bublé discuss the new special with Savannah Guthrie on the Today Show!

NBC Cancels A.P. BIO After Four Seasons on Peacock
NBC Cancels A.P. BIO After Four Seasons on Peacock
December 6, 2021

When disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton, 'It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia') loses out on his dream job, he is forced to return to Toledo, Ohio, and work as a high school advanced placement biology teacher. The cast of the series also featured Lyric Lewis, Paula Pell, Patton Oswalt, Jean Villepique, and Mary Sohn.

All Seasons of THE OFFICE Coming to Freeform in 2022
All Seasons of THE OFFICE Coming to Freeform in 2022
December 6, 2021

“The Office” is an American sitcom adapted from the British series, created by Ricky Gervais. The mockumentary-style comedy follows the lives of employees at Dunder-Mifflin, a paper company in Pennsylvania. The ensemble cast is led by Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer. Watch Melora Hardin announce the premiere now!

VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher Perform 'Waving Through A Window' on THE VIEW
VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher Perform 'Waving Through A Window' on THE VIEW
December 6, 2021

Jordan Fisher took to the stage on The View to perform 'Waving Through A Window', the hit song from Dear Evan Hansen. Fisher will return to star as Evan Hansen in the Tony-winning Broadway musical when the production reopens on Broadway. He was also seen in Hamilton on Broadway, Rent Live, and Grease Live.

WEST SIDE STORY Film Banned in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman & Qatar
WEST SIDE STORY Film Banned in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman & Qatar
December 6, 2021

While Middle Eastern countries have strict censorship laws regarding aspects that don’t align with the nation’s cultural point of view, West Side Story was largely banned due to Anybodys, a transgender character played by non-binary actor Iris Menas. Films that include LGBTQ references have regularly been banned by censors in the Middle East.

Magdalena Bay Announce First-Ever U.S. Headline Tour
Magdalena Bay Announce First-Ever U.S. Headline Tour
December 6, 2021

Magdalena Bay—a.k.a. Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin—released their long-awaited debut album, Mercurial World, this Fall. Now, as the band just wrapped up a largely sold-out support tour with George Clanton, Magdalena Bay announce their first-ever headline tour. Plus, watch the new performance video for 'You Lose!' now!

VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN Re-Opening on LIVE With KELLY & RYAN
VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Talks DEAR EVAN HANSEN Re-Opening on LIVE With KELLY & RYAN
December 6, 2021

Watch Jordan Fisher sit down with Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest to discuss how demanding the role of Evan Hansen is and what it is like to be reunited with the company after two years apart. Also returning to the Broadway production are Gabrielle Carrubba, Jessica Phillips, Christiane Noll, David Jeffery, and more.

Luke Combs Achieves New Platinum Certifications
Luke Combs Achieves New Platinum Certifications
December 6, 2021

Five of Combs’ #1 singles have also received new certifications: “Beer Never Broke My Heart” certified 4x Platinum, “Forever After All” certified 3x Platinum, “Even Though I’m Leaving” certified 3x Platinum, “1, 2 Many” certified Platinum and “Does To Me” feat. Eric Church certified Platinum. 

Knocked Loose Announce Headlining Spring US Tour
Knocked Loose Announce Headlining Spring US Tour
December 6, 2021

Their stunning and visionary EP - A Tear in the Fabric of Life was released in October of this year via Pure Noise to overwhelming acclaim. A Tear in the Fabric of Life is a story written by Knocked Loose frontman/lyricist Bryan Garris. Movements will join their tour as direct support along with openers Kublai Khan and Koyo.






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