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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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Natalie Layne Releases New EP 'Castles'
Natalie Layne Releases New EP 'Castles'
September 17, 2021

The five song EP is a collaborative effort by co-writers Cooper Bascom, Ross King, Natalie Layne, Phoebe Scott, and Jay Speight, who also served as the project’s producer. The group fused different genres with powerful vocals and lyrics of devotion to create a unique style that Natalie Layne is steadily becoming known for.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season 3 of YOU on Netflix
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season 3 of YOU on Netflix
September 17, 2021

In Season 3, Joe and Love, now married and raising their baby, have moved to the balmy Northern California enclave of Madre Linda, where they’re surrounded by privileged tech entrepreneurs, judgmental mommy bloggers and Insta-famous biohackers.

Taylor Swift Releases 'Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Verison)'
Taylor Swift Releases 'Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Verison)'
September 17, 2021

The release is part of Swift's current efforts to re-record her music catalogue in order to own her own masters. Her next full re-recorded album 'Red' will be released November 19.

Billy Idol's 'Roadside EP' Out Now
Billy Idol's 'Roadside EP' Out Now
September 17, 2021

Produced by Butch Walker (Green Day, Weezer) and featuring Idol’s longtime lead guitarist and co-writer Steve Stevens, The Roadside was conceived, recorded and mixed almost entirely under the shadow of the pandemic.

Lil Nas X Releases Debut Album 'MONTERO'
Lil Nas X Releases Debut Album 'MONTERO'
September 17, 2021

Launching alongside the album is the official video for “THATS WHAT I WANT.” The steamy and emotional visual features a story written by Lil Nas X with direction by STILLZ and includes a cameo from Billy Porter.

Sam Smith & Summer Walker Release 'You Will Be Found' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN Soundtrack
Sam Smith & Summer Walker Release 'You Will Be Found' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN Soundtrack
September 17, 2021

The soundtrack, out September 24, will also feature reimagined tracks from the film by SZA, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Finneas and Tori Kelly!

St. Vincent's THE NOWHERE INN Film & Soundtrack Out Today
St. Vincent's THE NOWHERE INN Film & Soundtrack Out Today
September 17, 2021

The film is a comedic 'mockumentary' that follows the creation of a documentary surrounding St. Vincent's life as a touring rockstar. However, they soon discover unpredictable forces lurking within subject and filmmaker that threatens to derail their friendship and the project.

Steve Kazee, Lindsay Mendez, & More Join Cast of THE GROTTO Written & Directed by Joanna Gleason
Steve Kazee, Lindsay Mendez, & More Join Cast of THE GROTTO Written & Directed by Joanna Gleason
September 17, 2021

The film will also star Kevin Chamberlain, Betsy Brandt, Jonathan Del Arco, Dan Bucatinsky, Susan Sullivan, and Michael Nouri.

VIDEO: Amy Adams Talks ENCHANTED Sequel and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film
VIDEO: Amy Adams Talks ENCHANTED Sequel and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film
September 17, 2021

Adams spoke to Jimmy Fallon about the Enchanted sequel with Maya Rudolph, filming the Dear Evan Hansen movie, and making her West End debut in The Glass Menagerie.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE HUMANS Film Adaptation
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE HUMANS Film Adaptation
September 17, 2021

Written and directed by Stephen Karam, the film stars Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun, and June Squibb.

Cynthia Erivo Releases Debut Album 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1'
Cynthia Erivo Releases Debut Album 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1'
September 17, 2021

A showcase of both Erivo’s vocal stylings as well as her pen—she co-wrote every song—the album is perfectly suited for this moment in culture forever marked by a global pandemic and ongoing racial reckonings.

VIDEO: Jenna Paulette Releases 'Pretty Ugly' Music Video
VIDEO: Jenna Paulette Releases 'Pretty Ugly' Music Video
September 16, 2021

The song was written by Jenna Paulette, her friend Jeb Gipson and came out of a co-write with Parker Welling and Will Bundy.  Gipson had shared the title with Paulette on several occasions, but they had never been able to take it any further.

Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, & More Join New Hulu Pilot CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MURDER & MAYHEM
Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, & More Join New Hulu Pilot CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MURDER & MAYHEM
September 16, 2021

The pilot is penned by Stumptown's Mike Weiss and Heidi Cole McAdams and will be directed by Marc Webb. Also joining the cast are Violett Beane, Hugo Diego Garcia, Angela Zhou, and Rahul Kohli. 

GHOST LIGHT: THE YEAR BROADWAY WENT DARK Documentary to Premiere Tonight on CBSN
GHOST LIGHT: THE YEAR BROADWAY WENT DARK Documentary to Premiere Tonight on CBSN
September 16, 2021

In the documentary, we hear from actors, writers and producers of some of Broadway’s most well-known shows who share their first-hand experiences of what life has been like the past eighteen months without being able to take the stage.

VIDEO: J Balvin Releases Performance Video For 'Que Locura'
VIDEO: J Balvin Releases Performance Video For 'Que Locura'
September 16, 2021

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces the release of J Balvin’s Official Live Performance of “Que Locura” off his new album Jose. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances.

Netflix Announces Cast of New Crime Thriller Series JIGSAW
Netflix Announces Cast of New Crime Thriller Series JIGSAW
September 16, 2021

The Cast Includes Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elbay, Jai Courtney, and Niousha Noor.

VIDEO: Bring Me The Horizon Drops 'DiE4U' Music Video
VIDEO: Bring Me The Horizon Drops 'DiE4U' Music Video
September 16, 2021

The new single, out today via Columbia Records, is another perfectly crafted Future Emo masterpiece by the UK five-piece and comes with a video, shot in Kiev and directed by frontman Oli Sykes.

Lil Nas X to Premiere THE MONTERO SHOW Ahead of Album Release
Lil Nas X to Premiere THE MONTERO SHOW Ahead of Album Release
September 16, 2021

The show will premiere an hour before the release of his highly-anticipated debut album, Montero, featuring collaborations with Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, Megan thee Stallion, and Jack Harlow.

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for HBO Max's Adult Animated Series TEN YEAR OLD TOM
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for HBO Max's Adult Animated Series TEN YEAR OLD TOM
September 16, 2021

Steve Dildarian plays the lead character Tom alongside a talented cast of actors and comedians including Byron Bowers, Todd Glass, Gillian Jacobs, Edi Patterson and John Malkovich with guest appearances by David Duchovny, Jennifer Coolidge, Natasha Lyonne, Mark Proksch, Tim Robinson, George Wallace and more.

Dave Chapelle to Premiere New Documentary at Hollywood Bowl
Dave Chapelle to Premiere New Documentary at Hollywood Bowl
September 16, 2021

The screening will also include special standup and musical performances by Dave Chapelle and his friends.



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