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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: Hear Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)' in Prime Video's WILDERNESS Teaser
Video: Hear Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)' in Prime Video's WILDERNESS Teaser
August 23, 2023

Taylor Swift’s ‘Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)’ has been revealed as the song of the opening titles for UK Original thriller series Wilderness. The defiant ‘Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)’ reflects Liv’s (Jenna Coleman) transformation after her supposed “happily-ever-after” quickly turns into a nightmare. Watch the video!

Kurt Deimer Announces Additional Tour Dates in Support of New Single 'Doom'
Kurt Deimer Announces Additional Tour Dates in Support of New Single 'Doom'
August 22, 2023

Kurt Deimer released his brand new single 'Doom' to all major platforms along with the official music video on August 11, 2023. Kurt has also announced that he will be heading out on tour with Skid Row and Buckcherry in September and Mushroomhead in October. Check out the complete list of tour dates!

Greensky Bluegrass Announce 2023 NYE Run
Greensky Bluegrass Announce 2023 NYE Run
August 22, 2023

The band will make their return to Colorado’s Front Range for two shows each at the Dillon Amphitheater and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in September.  Then in October and November, the band will continue touring the US, plus a stop in Mexico in early December for their annual Strings and Sol festival.

Andy Lau, Carolina Markowicz & More Named as 2023 TIFF Tribute Award Honorees
Andy Lau, Carolina Markowicz & More Named as 2023 TIFF Tribute Award Honorees
August 22, 2023

Recipients include award-winning Brazilian filmmaker Carolina Markowicz who will be honoured with the TIFF Emerging Talent Award presented by MGM Studios. This award is in the spirit of Torontonian Mary Pickford, the groundbreaking actor, producer, and co-founder of United Artists, whose impact continues now.

Jaclyn Bethany's RUBY To Shoot This Month in New Orleans Under SAG-AFTRA Microbudget Agreement
Jaclyn Bethany's RUBY To Shoot This Month in New Orleans Under SAG-AFTRA Microbudget Agreement
August 22, 2023

The film’s cast features Fallon Goodson (Maladies), Sky Hardison (Dear Annabelle), Mary Stieffel (Preacher), Logan MacRae (Where the Crawdads Sing), Ayla Miller, Summer Joy Campbell (Bottoms), Ajaye Hopper and Sarah Schuler in the title role. Ruby Green cast the film.

Bobby Rush Releases New Album 'All My Love For You'
Bobby Rush Releases New Album 'All My Love For You'
August 22, 2023

On Friday, the two-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush released his new album All My Love For You via Deep Rush Records / Thirty Tigers. Also on Friday, Rush spoke with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly on All Things Considered where he discussed growing up in the Jim Crow South.

THE BLACKENING Out Now on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray, & DVD
THE BLACKENING Out Now on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray, & DVD
August 22, 2023

The film stars Grace Byers (TV’s “Empire”), Jermaine Fowler (Coming 2 America), Melvin Gregg  (House Party), X Mayo (TV’s “American Auto”), Dewayne Perkins (TV’s “The Upshaws”), Antoinette Robertson (TV’s “Dear White People”), Sinqua Walls (TV’s “White Men Can’t Jump”), and more. Watch the video now!

RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN Sets Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Release Date
RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN Sets Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Release Date
August 22, 2023

The all-star cast includes Lana Condor (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” franchise), Golden Globe® winner Toni Collette (The Boxtrolls, Knives Out), Emmy® winner Annie Murphy (“Schitt’s Creek”), Emmy® winner Colman Domingo (“Fear the Walking Dead,” Transformers: Rise of the Beasts), Emmy® nominee Sam Richardson (“Ted Lasso”), and more.

Sid Simons Shares 'Three Days' Single
Sid Simons Shares 'Three Days' Single
August 22, 2023

Along with the release of the new single, Simons will be bringing his exuberant live show with backing band The Darlings to NYC's Bowery Ballroom, co-headlining with fellow NYC band Telescreens on Saturday, August 26th. Sid Simons And The Darlings perform at 9pm and Birthday Girl opens the show.

Video: Orla Gartland Premieres Visual for 'Kiss Ur Face Forever'
Video: Orla Gartland Premieres Visual for 'Kiss Ur Face Forever'
August 22, 2023

UK indie-pop musician/songwriter/producer Orla Gartland shares the official music video for her electrifying new anthem 'Kiss Ur Face Forever' as heard in the latest season of Netflix's queer coming-of-age drama Heartstopper and available to stream now on all digital platforms via The Orchard. Watch the new video now!

Wonka Candy to Return to Celebrate Timothée Chalamet Movie Musical
Wonka Candy to Return to Celebrate Timothée Chalamet Movie Musical
August 22, 2023

Just in time for Warner Bros. Pictures’ big screen spectacle “Wonka”—which tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know now—Wonka Candy returns with its newest innovation, the “limited-edition” Wonka Magic Hat Gummies. 

AND JUST LIKE THAT… Renewed For a Third Season on Max
AND JUST LIKE THAT… Renewed For a Third Season on Max
August 22, 2023

Max has renewed the original series AND JUST LIKE THAT…, from executive producer Michael Patrick King, for a third season. The second season cast includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sara Ramírez, Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, Karen Pittman, Mario Cantone, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler, Christopher Jackson, and more.

Idina Menzel Is No Longer Managed By Scooter Braun
Idina Menzel Is No Longer Managed By Scooter Braun
August 22, 2023

Idina Menzel is no longer working with Scooter Braun as her manager. The confirmation comes after the recent news that Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato had cut ties with Braun this week. News that Justin Bieber had also stopped working with Braun surfaced last week, but those rumors have since been shut down by Braun's team.

FROZEN to Return as a Podcast Ahead of Third Film
FROZEN to Return as a Podcast Ahead of Third Film
August 22, 2023

The story will take place in between the Frozen sequel and the forthcoming third film, with Elsa and Anna being joined by new characters like Queen Disa and Lord Wolfgang. While stars like Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, and Kristen Bell voice Frozen characters in the films, it has not been revealed if they will take part in the podcast.

WHAT YOU WISH FOR to Hold U.K. Premiere at FrightFest & U.S. at Fantastic Fest
WHAT YOU WISH FOR to Hold U.K. Premiere at FrightFest & U.S. at Fantastic Fest
August 22, 2023

Starring Nick Stahl, Tamsin Topolski, Randy Vasquez, Penelope Mitchell, Juan Carlos Messier, and Brian Groh, WHAT YOU WISH FOR is a picturesque nightmare of the one-percenters' world. WHAT YOU WISH FOR is written and directed by Nicholas Tomnay. The film is produced by Nicholas Tomnay, Francesca Silvestri & Kevin Chinoy.

Old Crow Medicine Show Release New Single 'One Drop' Featuring Mavis Staples
Old Crow Medicine Show Release New Single 'One Drop' Featuring Mavis Staples
August 22, 2023

“One Drop” follows the release of “Belle Meade Cockfight” (feat. Sierra Ferrell) and the album’s debut single “Miles Away,” a sweetly reflective song co-written by Secor and bluegrass virtuoso Molly Tuttle, with guest vocals from Old Crow Medicine Show co-founder Willie Watson. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

DONYALE LUNA: SUPERMODEL Documentary Coming to HBO in September
DONYALE LUNA: SUPERMODEL Documentary Coming to HBO in September
August 22, 2023

HBO Original documentary film DONYALE LUNA: SUPERMODEL, directed by Nailah Jefferson (HBO’s “Plaquemines”) is coming next monht. DONYALE LUNA: SUPERMODEL chronicles the remarkable life and career of Donyale Luna, the first Black model to grace the cover of both Harper's Bazaar (1965) and Vogue (1966).

Lukas Nelson & POTR Confirm Fall Headline Tour
Lukas Nelson & POTR Confirm Fall Headline Tour
August 22, 2023

Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, POTR, will embark on an extensive headline tour this fall including newly confirmed shows at Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theatre, Fort Worth’s Tannahill’s Tavern, San Antonio’s The Espee, Fort Lauderdale’s Parker Theatre, Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and more.

jaboukie Shares New Song & Announces First-Ever Live Shows
jaboukie Shares New Song & Announces First-Ever Live Shows
August 22, 2023

jaboukie Young-White recently announced his long-awaited debut album, All who can’t hear must feel, to be released this Friday via Interscope Records. With the album just days away, jaboukie shares one more song from the record with “26,” the forthcoming LP’s focus track.

Victoria Monet, SZA, Leon Thomas, Rema & More Included In DJ Max October's Latest Mix 'Feel Trip 004'
Victoria Monet, SZA, Leon Thomas, Rema & More Included In DJ Max October's Latest Mix 'Feel Trip 004'
August 22, 2023

Max October, buzzing DJ and culture curator, releases his highly anticipated new DJ mix, Feel Trip 004. The mix begins with an ode to summer from Snoh Aalegra with “Be My Summer.” The rest of the mix includes 30 songs, including well-known artists such as SZA, Snoh Aalegra, Lucky Daye, and emerging artists such as Tone Stith, Maeta, PJ, and more!



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