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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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New Peanuts Special FOR AULD LANG SYNE Will Air on Apple TV+ in December
New Peanuts Special FOR AULD LANG SYNE Will Air on Apple TV+ in December
October 5, 2021

In the special, after the Peanuts gang experience a disappointing Christmas because Grandma can’t visit, Lucy resolves to throw herself the best New Year’s Eve party ever, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve.

Emmy-Winning Makeup Designer Marc Pilcher Dies at 53
Emmy-Winning Makeup Designer Marc Pilcher Dies at 53
October 5, 2021

Pilcher had begun his career working on the West End in 1988. He worked on productions such as Company, Sunset Boulevard, and Aspects of Love. Pilcher had worked alongside the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Shirley McLaine, Madonna, Emily Blunt, Dame Maggie Smith, Michelle Williams, and Sir Ian McKellen.

VIDEO: HBO Max Announces SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT... For December Release
VIDEO: HBO Max Announces SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT... For December Release
October 5, 2021

The Max Original And Just Like That…, the new chapter of “Sex and the City,” follows “Carrie” (Sarah Jessica Parker), “Miranda” (Cynthia Nixon) and “Charlotte” (Kristin Davis) as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Release New Single 'Off With His Head' featuring Cassyette
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Release New Single 'Off With His Head' featuring Cassyette
October 4, 2021

Critically acclaimed British punk rockers Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have released their new single “Off With His Head” featuring British newcomer Cassyette. The latest from their fourth full-length studio album Sticky, out October 15th, the track is a raucous take on patriarchal society.

VIDEO: Marcus Gad Releases New Visualizer for 'Sunshine'
VIDEO: Marcus Gad Releases New Visualizer for 'Sunshine'
October 4, 2021

For his latest single “Sunshine,” he once again teams up with French producer Tamal to give us a another slice of their dynamic, globally influenced reggae style from their upcoming album Brave New World, due out later this year on Easy Star Records.

Celia Rose Gooding Joins New Crime Thriller BREAKWATER
Celia Rose Gooding Joins New Crime Thriller BREAKWATER
October 4, 2021

Gooding will join Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann, Alyssa Goss , and Sonja John in the new film. Jame Rowe will write and direct the piece.

HBO Acquires Barry Levinson's THE SURVIVOR Starring Ben Foster
HBO Acquires Barry Levinson's THE SURVIVOR Starring Ben Foster
October 4, 2021

Based on the book “Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano” by Alan Haft, the film was directed by Academy Award®-winner Barry Levinson (HBO’s “Paterno,” “You Don’t Know Jack” and “The Wizard of Lies”), whose previous HBO films have amassed a combined 26 Emmys®, with a script by Justine Juel Gillmer (“The 100”).

Ed Harris & Amy Madigan Will Star in SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND Film
Ed Harris & Amy Madigan Will Star in SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND Film
October 4, 2021

Harris and Madigan will play a pair of siblings with a dark past. Harris is a veteran who returns to his small hometown who reunites with his sister, a librarian at a local school for the blind. They both will confront these familial issues as they strive to solve the murder case of a blind student who disappeared years before.

RuPaul Charles Scores Scripted Deal With Sony Pictures Television
RuPaul Charles Scores Scripted Deal With Sony Pictures Television
October 4, 2021

The Emmy-winner will produce under the banner name RuCo productions. The company will produce material that will tell queer, character-driven stories, that are centered around RuPaul’s signature brand of positivity, empowerment, humor, and music. The new deal will result in dramas, comedies, and new animated projects.

Coldplay Announces Selena Gomez Collaboration
Coldplay Announces Selena Gomez Collaboration
October 4, 2021

Watch a preview video! Selena Gomez today confirmed her guest appearance on Coldplay’s forthcoming Music Of The Spheres album, arriving October 15th. The multi-platinum recording artist teased a preview video on her Twitter account, for a song called 'Let Somebody Go'.

Natalie Morales to Join THE TALK as Permanent Co-Host
Natalie Morales to Join THE TALK as Permanent Co-Host
October 4, 2021

Morales will join Amanda Kloots, Sheryl Underwood, Jerry O’Connell, and Akbar Gbajabiamila. CBS' Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show THE TALK features a panel of well-known entertainment personalities discussing current events, Pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and trending topics of the day.

AMERICAN BORN CHINESE Gets Straight-to-Series Order at Disney+
AMERICAN BORN CHINESE Gets Straight-to-Series Order at Disney+
October 4, 2021

American Born Chinese tells the story of Jin Wang, an average teenager juggling his high school social life with his immigrant home life. When he meets a new foreign student on the first day of the school year, even more worlds collide as Jin is unwittingly entangled in a battle of Chinese mythological gods.

Like Mike Releases Debut Album 'Pain, Love, & What Comes After'
Like Mike Releases Debut Album 'Pain, Love, & What Comes After'
October 4, 2021

Pain, Love, & What Comes After is a heavy hitting album with features like Smokepurpp, Blueface, Wifisfuneral, and rap superstar Lil Baby. The 15-track body of work flows cohesively between songs, with peaks and valleys that craft a pensive story of pain, love, and everything in between.

VIDEO: Nija Shares New Music Video for 'Finesse'
VIDEO: Nija Shares New Music Video for 'Finesse'
October 4, 2021

In the provocative official video, Nija is entwined in an intimate slow dance with a partner as she delivers an emotional performance of “Finesse.” It was directed by Jay Weneta (Yung Bleu, Lil Uzi Vert).

Salt Creek Shares New Single 'The Vine'
Salt Creek Shares New Single 'The Vine'
October 4, 2021

The new track focuses on looking back on past relationships through rose-colored glasses, allowing your heart to give less-than-pleasant memories a makeover despite what the rational part of your brain may say. 

Andy Grammer Announces THE ART OF JOY 2022 Tour
Andy Grammer Announces THE ART OF JOY 2022 Tour
October 4, 2021

Get the full tour schedule from New York through Cleveland, Boston, Chicago & More. The 17-date run will kick off at Resorts World in Monticello, NY on Friday, February 4, 2022 with stops in Cleveland, Boston, New York, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco and more before wrapping on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Uptown Theatre in Napa, CA.

Marvel's BLACK WIDOW to Stream for Free on Disney+
Marvel's BLACK WIDOW to Stream for Free on Disney+
October 4, 2021

Scarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha/Black Widow, Florence Pugh stars as Yelena, David Harbour portrays Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz is Melina. “Black Widow” is directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige; Eric Pearson penned the screenplay. 

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for WE'RE HERE on HBO Max
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for WE'RE HERE on HBO Max
October 4, 2021

Debuting on National Coming Out Day, this season follows renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela as they continue their journey spreading love and connection across small-town America, through the art of drag.

SIX the Musical Will Perform on THE VIEW Wednesday
SIX the Musical Will Perform on THE VIEW Wednesday
October 4, 2021

The View is hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines with up-to-the-minute Hot Topics and invaluable conversations with live broadcasts five days a week. The episode will also feature Cindy McCain has guest co-host.

Tilda Swinton, George Mackay & Stephen Graham Will Star in THE END Musical Movie
Tilda Swinton, George Mackay & Stephen Graham Will Star in THE END Musical Movie
October 4, 2021

Joshua Oppenheimer is set to direct the film, which is set to begin production in 2022. Most details about the film have been kept under wraps. The film will follow that last human family. Details on the creative team have not yet been announced.



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