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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: Hulu Reveals Season 3 Teaser for THE ORVILLE: NEW HORIZONS
VIDEO: Hulu Reveals Season 3 Teaser for THE ORVILLE: NEW HORIZONS
September 23, 2021

The cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr and Anne Winters.

Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
September 23, 2021

As president, Davis will oversee the operations of Disney Branded Television including programming, strategy, development, current, production, casting, business affairs and marketing for scripted, unscripted and animation for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.

SHOWTIME Revives DEXTER 'Wrap-Up' Podcast for New Reboot
SHOWTIME Revives DEXTER 'Wrap-Up' Podcast for New Reboot
September 23, 2021

SHOWTIME breathes new life into the official Dexter companion podcast with the premiere of Dexter: New Blood Wrap-Up With Scott Reynolds, hosted by Reynolds, executive producer and writer for the much-anticipated special event series Dexter: New Blood.

Katy Perry Teams With Spotify for New 'Music in Color' Experience
Katy Perry Teams With Spotify for New 'Music in Color' Experience
September 23, 2021

Behr Paint Company has tapped singer-songwriter Katy Perry and leading audio streaming service Spotify to launch 'Music in Color' by BEHR, an interactive audio representation of colors Katy Perry experiences through music.

TBS Renews FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE For Season 7
TBS Renews FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE For Season 7
September 23, 2021

“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” remains a trailblazing force in late-night, continuing to use political satire to entertain, educate, and empower viewers while keeping the government in check. Production on season seven will begin early next year.

A SOLDIER'S PLAY to be Adapted into a Limited Series Starring David Alan Grier
A SOLDIER'S PLAY to be Adapted into a Limited Series Starring David Alan Grier
September 23, 2021

The Tony-nominated play will be adapted into a limited series. David Alan Grier, who is nominated for a Tony award for his role as Sgt. Vernon Water in the play, will play the character's father in the new limited series. 

VIDEO: Big Red Machine Shares 'Magnolia' Visualizer
VIDEO: Big Red Machine Shares 'Magnolia' Visualizer
September 23, 2021

The group's recent album 'How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?' featured collaborations with Anaïs Mitchell, Taylor Swift, Robin Pecknold, and more. The group consists of Aaron Dressner of The National and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.

VIDEO: See Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in the Official Trailer for SPENCER
VIDEO: See Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in the Official Trailer for SPENCER
September 23, 2021

The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charleshas long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairsand a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. SPENCER is an imagining of what might have happened during those few fateful days.

BWW Exclusive: Watch THE SIMPSONS Go Broadway in a Clip From the Upcoming Musical Episode
BWW Exclusive: Watch THE SIMPSONS Go Broadway in a Clip From the Upcoming Musical Episode
September 23, 2021

Broadway alum Sara Chase voices the role of Sasha, performing a musical number in which she references Broadway favorites such as Stephen Sondheim, Sutton Foster, Patti LuPone, and more! Learn about the episode and watch a clip from the episode.

VIDEO: Disney+ Releases Trailer for MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION
VIDEO: Disney+ Releases Trailer for MUPPETS HAUNTED MANSION
September 23, 2021

The special will guest star Darren Criss, John Stamos, Taraji P. Henson, Ed Asner, Danny Trejo, Will Arnett, and more alongside the Muppets.

DUNE, SOPRANOS Prequel & More to Come to HBO Max in October
DUNE, SOPRANOS Prequel & More to Come to HBO Max in October
September 23, 2021

HBO Max has announced its October lineup, including The Many Saints of Newark, Succession, Insecure, and Love Life. In the Heights will return to the streamer.

The Record Company Releases 'Gotta Be Movin' From Upcoming Album
The Record Company Releases 'Gotta Be Movin' From Upcoming Album
September 23, 2021

GRAMMY-nominated rock band The Record Company are debuting a new song off their highly anticipated forthcoming album, 'Play Loud'. 'Gotta Be Movin'' is out now.

Jimmy Fallon Will Hit All Five Boroughs of NYC in New TONIGHT SHOW Episode
Jimmy Fallon Will Hit All Five Boroughs of NYC in New TONIGHT SHOW Episode
September 23, 2021

Fallon will work his way through the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn, all ending in Manhattan for a special performance on the roof of 30 Rock. Special guests will include Colin Quinn, Mariano Rivera, Michael Strahan, and more.

VIDEO: Watch Radiohead's New Music Video for 'If You Say The Word'
VIDEO: Watch Radiohead's New Music Video for 'If You Say The Word'
September 23, 2021

'KID A MNESIA' collects Radiohead’s fourth and fifth albums, alongside the debut of a newly compiled third disc, titled Kid Amnesiae. Exclusive to this release, Kid Amnesiae is made up of unearthed material from the Kid A / Amnesiac sessions, as well as a previously unreleased recording of Follow Me Around.

Netflix Announces TIGER KING 2 & More New True-Crime Documentaries
Netflix Announces TIGER KING 2 & More New True-Crime Documentaries
September 23, 2021

Other new documentaries include 'The Tinder Swindler', 'Bad Vegan', 'The Hunt for the Crypto King', and the 'Puppet Master'. All titles are slated to be released in 2022.

Bruce Springsteen to Release THE LEGEDARY 1979 NO NUKES CONCERTS Film
Bruce Springsteen to Release THE LEGEDARY 1979 NO NUKES CONCERTS Film
September 23, 2021

The film features legendary performances by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at the September 1979 MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) benefit concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The new footage will feature previously unreleased tracks.

VIDEO: Watch Jeremy Jordan in the Music Video for 'Let Go of Me' From IN THE LIGHT
VIDEO: Watch Jeremy Jordan in the Music Video for 'Let Go of Me' From IN THE LIGHT
September 23, 2021

'In The Light, A Faustian Tale' features performances by TONY Award Nominee Jeremy Jordan, Solea Pfeiffer, Ciara Renée, Antonio Cipriano, Bobby Conte Thornton, Aisha Jackson, Anne Fraser Thomas and more.

Kelly Clarkson Announces 'When Christmas Comes Around...' Holiday Album
Kelly Clarkson Announces 'When Christmas Comes Around...' Holiday Album
September 23, 2021

The album features collaborations with Ariana Grande, Chris Stapleton, and Brett Eldredge. The first single, 'Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You)' is out now.

Colin Donnell to Lead New Peacock Thriller IRREVERENT
Colin Donnell to Lead New Peacock Thriller IRREVERENT
September 22, 2021

Irreverent is a fish out of water drama that follows criminal mediator Paulo Keegan (Donnell) as he flees the United States after a mediation gone wrong and assumes the identity of Reverend Mackenzie “Mack” Boyd.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Announces Hosts for First Four Shows of Season 47
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Announces Hosts for First Four Shows of Season 47
September 22, 2021

The first episodes will feature Owen Wilson, Kim Kardashian, Jason Sudeikis, Rami Malek, Kacey Musgrvaes, Halsey, Young Thug, and Brandi Carlile.



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