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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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Max Celebrates Latino Heritage Month In September And October With Initiatives & Programming Highlighting Latinx Voices
Max Celebrates Latino Heritage Month In September And October With Initiatives & Programming Highlighting Latinx Voices
September 14, 2023

In anticipation of Latino Heritage Month, Max is celebrating by centering on culture and community. Throughout the month, Max will be “Celebrando Nuestra Comunidad,” amplifying voices that uplift and inspire & spotlighting Latino talent and programming across Max brand social channels, led by Max's Pa’lante!.

Video: Hulu Drops New Trailer For APPENDAGE 'Huluween' Movie
Video: Hulu Drops New Trailer For APPENDAGE 'Huluween' Movie
September 14, 2023

Hannah (Hadley Robinson), a young fashion designer, seems fine on the surface, but secretly struggles with debilitating self-doubt. Soon these buried feelings begin to make Hannah physically sick and sprout into a ferocious growth on her body: The Appendage. Watch the video trailer now!

Lin-Manuel Miranda Pens Original Song For BIG MOUTH Season 7
Lin-Manuel Miranda Pens Original Song For BIG MOUTH Season 7
September 14, 2023

Lin-Manuel Miranda has written an original song for the upcoming season of Big Mouth on Netflix. The voice cast of the series includes Andrew Rannells, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, Fand more. The special guests include Billy Porter, Brian Tyree Henry, Megan Thee Stallion, Lupita Nyong’o, Stephanie Beatriz, and more.

Derrick Brown Drops Comedy & Poetry Album 'A Close Shave With Heaven'
Derrick Brown Drops Comedy & Poetry Album 'A Close Shave With Heaven'
September 14, 2023

Derrick has performed opening for comedians and bands including Cold War Kids, Afghan Whigs, Rival Sons, Kyle Kinane, Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler, Cross, Mirman, and more. Derrick has written 10 poetry books and can be found performing on stages around L.A. where he now calls home.

Gracie Abrams Band Member Little Monarch Shares New Single 'Same Old'
Gracie Abrams Band Member Little Monarch Shares New Single 'Same Old'
September 14, 2023

'Same Old' follows Little Monarch's track 'Tears' and an extensive tour playing in Gracie Abrams band. The tour included multiple opening act performances for Taylor Swift on the Eras stadium tour. 'Tears' combines pieces of soul, jazz, and indie pop to create a sunshine filled sonic reminder to let go of control and find your place in the flow.

Myrkur Releases 'Mothlike' Single Off Forthcoming Album 'Spine'
Myrkur Releases 'Mothlike' Single Off Forthcoming Album 'Spine'
September 14, 2023

It’s an album that encompasses all these traits - an act of rebirth that balances our most euphoric and our darkest moments. MYRKUR brings Spine to life in her stunning new video “Mothlike,” directed by David Fitt, released now.

2023 Gotham Awards to Present George C. Wolfe's RUSTIN With the Icon & Creator Tribute for Social Justice
2023 Gotham Awards to Present George C. Wolfe's RUSTIN With the Icon & Creator Tribute for Social Justice
September 14, 2023

Rustin celebrates the man who, alongside giants like the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Ella Baker, dared to imagine a different world and stars Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Johnny Ramey, Michael Potts, with Jeffrey Wright and Audra McDonald.

Video: Watch the GOOSEBUMPS Disney+ Series Trailer
Video: Watch the GOOSEBUMPS Disney+ Series Trailer
September 14, 2023

“Goosebumps” stars Justin Long (“Barbarian”) and Rachael Harris (“Lucifer”), alongside newcomers Zack Morris (“EastEnders”), Isa Briones (“Star Trek: Picard”), Miles McKenna (“Guilty Party”), Ana Yi Puig (“Gossip Girl”) and Will Price (“The Equalizer”). Watch the official trailer for the series inspired by R.L. Stine's bestselling book series.

Roe Kapara Shares New Track 'The Dead Come Talking'
Roe Kapara Shares New Track 'The Dead Come Talking'
September 14, 2023

Roe Kapara returns with a spine-tingling new single “The Dead Come Talking.”  Out now, he dabbles in the macabre in a similar vein as fan-favorite 'Everyone's Dying (Grandma's Drunk Again)' or 90s cult horror inspired 'Preacher' from his recent EP, I Hope Hell Isn't Real (Epitaph, 2023). Watch the new music video now!

Video: Watch Wes Anderson's THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR Trailer
Video: Watch Wes Anderson's THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR Trailer
September 14, 2023

The short film stars Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade. The film is based on a beloved Roald Dahl short story about a rich man who learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes and then sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling. Watch the video trailer now!

CELLO Thriller Film Holds World Premiere in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
CELLO Thriller Film Holds World Premiere in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
September 14, 2023

The premiere was attended by most of the film’s international stars and crew, including acclaimed horror director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, III, IV, Spiral) and producer Lee Nelson (The Ice Road, Celeste & Jesse Forever). Riyadh Boulevard was transformed into a spectacle and its first public screening played to a captive packed house.  

Mitch Rowland Joined By Harry Styles on New Single 'Here Comes the Comeback'
Mitch Rowland Joined By Harry Styles on New Single 'Here Comes the Comeback'
September 14, 2023

Ahead of the release of his Erskine Records/Giant Music debut album, Come June, acclaimed L.A.-based musician and GRAMMY-winning songwriter Mitch Rowland has released “Here Comes the Comeback” the third single from the project, which features backing vocals from Harry Styles. It follows the album’s title track and recent single “Bluebells.'

KiNG MALA Drops New Anthem 'Never Wanna Know”
KiNG MALA Drops New Anthem 'Never Wanna Know”
September 14, 2023

Alt-pop songstress KiNG MALA – aka Areli Castro – is entering her unbothered era with new blasé anthem “never wanna know” which will be on her forthcoming EP SPILT MILK. With the release of SPILT MILK on the horizon, KiNG MALA will also be going out on a short headline run before the holidays. Check out tour dates!

Erase Theory Shares New Single 'Man Overboard'
Erase Theory Shares New Single 'Man Overboard'
September 14, 2023

Written and produced by Sahyoun himself with additional production from Jonathan Dolese, “Man Overboard” reflects on a transitional period of Sahyoun’s life where he was working a “day job” at a construction site polishing floors to make ends meet. He found himself questioning what his real purpose in the world was.

Elton John & More Join Lady Gaga on The Rolling Stones' New Album
Elton John & More Join Lady Gaga on The Rolling Stones' New Album
September 14, 2023

Late drummer Charlie Watts is featured on two tracks. “Live By The Sword” features bass from former Stones bassist Bill Wyman. “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven” featuring vocals from Lady Gaga and keys & piano from Stevie Wonder, “Bite My Head Off” with bass from Paul McCartney, and “Get Close” and ‘Live By The Sword’” with piano from Elton John.

Bravo's WINTER HOUSE Gets a Shakeup For New Season With VANDERPUMP RULES & BELOW DECK Stars
Bravo's WINTER HOUSE Gets a Shakeup For New Season With VANDERPUMP RULES & BELOW DECK Stars
September 14, 2023

Housemates include Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke and Danielle Olivera of “Summer House”; Katie Flood, Alex Propson and Malia White of the “Below Deck” franchise; Tom Schwartz of “Vanderpump Rules”; Jordan Emanuel of “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard”; Brian Benni of “Family Karma”; and Casey Craig making her Bravo debut. Watch the video trailer now!

Upchuck Release 'Freedoom' Single Ahead of Tour With Faye Webster
Upchuck Release 'Freedoom' Single Ahead of Tour With Faye Webster
September 14, 2023

Atlanta’s Upchuck have unleashed their immediate and defiant new single, “Freedoom”. “Freedoom” pounces with a sense of youthful hunger that convincingly drags the post-’68 fever-pitch spirit of The Rolling Stones’ “Street Fighting Man” into the 21st century.

Bob Marley And The Wailers' 'Catch a Fire' to Be Reissued For 50th Anniversary
Bob Marley And The Wailers' 'Catch a Fire' to Be Reissued For 50th Anniversary
September 14, 2023

CATCH A FIRE, Bob Marley And The Wailers' seminal first release on Island Records, universally regarded as the album that put reggae music on the global stage, is being re-issued to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its original release in 1973.

FIIZ Drops Emotionally Charged Single 'Phantom Limb'
FIIZ Drops Emotionally Charged Single 'Phantom Limb'
September 14, 2023

FIIZ, the electropop duo, unveils their latest creation, 'Phantom Limb.' Fiona and Isabelle, the creative forces driving FIIZ, channel their musical prowess into a track that shows the depths of human connections, exploring the eerie sensation of being with someone you once knew better than yourself, yet feeling like you're encountering a stranger.

Video: Watch Dylan Sprouse & Kyle Richards in BEAUTIFUL WEDDING Teaser
Video: Watch Dylan Sprouse & Kyle Richards in BEAUTIFUL WEDDING Teaser
September 14, 2023

The film stars Dylan Sprouse (After We Collided), Virginia Gardner (Fall), Austin North (Outer Banks), Rob Estes (Melrose Place), Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills 90210), Michael Cudlitz (The Walking Dead), Neil Bishop (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom), and Kyle Richards (the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills). Watch the video!






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