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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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Exclusive: Watch a Clip From Disney+ Docu-Series CHOIR: 'Every Performance Is an Opportunity to Get Better'
Exclusive: Watch a Clip From Disney+ Docu-Series CHOIR: 'Every Performance Is an Opportunity to Get Better'
January 29, 2024

Choir is a six-part documentary series that follows the kids of the Detroit Youth Choir and their choir director, Anthony White, as they prepare for their next big performance. Showcasing the passion, perseverance, and performances of the DYC, docuseries director Rudy Valdez beautifully captures the heart and work it takes to be a part of the Detroit Youth Choir.

U2 Will Perform Live at the GRAMMYs From The Sphere
U2 Will Perform Live at the GRAMMYs From The Sphere
January 26, 2024

22-time GRAMMY® Award winners U2 have been announced for a special performance and award presentation at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® from Sphere in Las Vegas. Previously announced GRAMMY Awards performers include Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Travis Scott.

Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin & More Join THE GOOD WIFE Spin-Off
Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin & More Join THE GOOD WIFE Spin-Off
January 26, 2024

CBS' The Good Wife spin-off, Elsbeth, has added Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin, Blair Underwood, and Retta as guest stars. In the new series, Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who utilizes her singular point. Wendell Pierce also stars.

Peacock Orders LONG BRIGHT RIVER Starring & Executive Produced by Amanda Seyfried
Peacock Orders LONG BRIGHT RIVER Starring & Executive Produced by Amanda Seyfried
January 26, 2024

Peacock has announced the limited series order of suspense thriller LONG BRIGHT RIVER, starring and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout). The series comes from Sony Pictures Television and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Photo: WICKED Movie Musical Wraps Production; See Cynthia Erivo 'Defy Gravity' as Elphaba in New Photo
Photo: WICKED Movie Musical Wraps Production; See Cynthia Erivo 'Defy Gravity' as Elphaba in New Photo
January 26, 2024

The Wicked movie musical has officially wrapped production. After Ariana Grande revealed that she wrapped filming earlier this week, Cynthia Erivo has shared a behind-the-scenes photo of her flying on a broomstick as Elphaba as she wraps. Other cast members – including Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang – wrapped filming earlier this month.

Justin Timberlake Announces 2024 'Forget Tomorrow' Tour Dates
Justin Timberlake Announces 2024 'Forget Tomorrow' Tour Dates
January 26, 2024

​​​​​​​Produced by Live Nation, the first leg of his global outing will include 22-cities and kicks off on April 29 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC making stops across North America in Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Boston, MA and more before wrapping up in Lexington, KY at Rupp Arena on July 9.

Rita Ora Releases 'Shape of Me' Featuring Keith Urban
Rita Ora Releases 'Shape of Me' Featuring Keith Urban
January 26, 2024

Rita Ora has released a new version of her single “Shape Of Me” featuring country music icon Keith Urban now. Announced by Rita on her mother’s 60th birthday last week, “Shape Of Me” is an ode to her mother. Co-written by Rita, the original version of “Shape Of Me” featured on Rita's You & I album. Watch the video!

Colman Domingo to Direct & Star in Nat King Cole Musical Biopic
Colman Domingo to Direct & Star in Nat King Cole Musical Biopic
January 26, 2024

Colman Domingo will direct and star in an upcoming Nat King Cole biopic. Domingo also co-wrote the screenplay for the upcoming movie musical. The film follows a play about Cole that Domingo co-wrote, Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole, which premiered at the Geffen Playhouse in 2019.

Video: Ariana DeBose & Boy George Team Up For 'Electric Energy' Single From ARGYLLE
Video: Ariana DeBose & Boy George Team Up For 'Electric Energy' Single From ARGYLLE
January 26, 2024

Listen to Ariana DeBose's new single with Boy George and Nile Rodgers, 'Electric Energy.' The song is from the upcoming action film Argylle. Watch the music video, featuring the West Side Story Oscar winner and the upcoming Moulin Rouge! star, along with Argylle's star-studded cast.

Dua Lipa to Drop New Single 'Training Season'
Dua Lipa to Drop New Single 'Training Season'
January 25, 2024

Global superstar Dua Lipa is releasing another song from her upcoming album. 'Training Season.' The song, produced by Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, is coming just days before she is slated to perform at the GRAMMYs. The 'Levitating' singer released “Houdini” – introducing the beginning of a new chapter following her 2020 smash Future Nostalgia.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!
January 25, 2024

The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Colman Domingo Joins Michael Jackson Biopic
Colman Domingo Joins Michael Jackson Biopic
January 25, 2024

Colman Domingo will play Jackson family patriarch, Joe Jackson, in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. Domingo will be joining the cast, which is led by Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, playing his uncle. Antoine Fuqua is directing the feature with a screenplay by John Logan.

Video: How Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Convinced Michelle Yeoh to Join WICKED
Video: How Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Convinced Michelle Yeoh to Join WICKED
January 25, 2024

Right after wrapping filming for Wicked, Michelle Yeoh sat down with Jimmy Fallon to discuss starring in the film adaptation of the hit musical. The Oscar-winner, who plays Madame Morrible in the films, revealed how Jon M. Chu used Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to convince her to join the movie. Watch the video!

Anthony Ramos to Lead Jennifer Lopez-Produced BOB THE BUILDER Film
Anthony Ramos to Lead Jennifer Lopez-Produced BOB THE BUILDER Film
January 25, 2024

Anthony Ramos and Jennifer Lopez are bringing Bob the Builder to the big screen. In the Heights star will voice the title role in a feature based on the animated children's series. Lopez is set to produce. The film will follow Roberto (aka Bob) as he travels to Puerto Rico for a major construction job.

Jordin Sparks, Rufus Wainwright & More Join GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony
Jordin Sparks, Rufus Wainwright & More Join GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony
January 25, 2024

Acclaimed songwriter/producer, activist and current GRAMMY® nominee, Justin Tranter will host the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony®, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Kicking off the ceremony, the opening number will feature a performance by J. Ivy, Larkin Poe, Pentatonix, Sheila E., and Jordin Sparks.

Gravitas Ventures Acquires North American Rights to Yara Estrada Lowe's DEMISE
Gravitas Ventures Acquires North American Rights to Yara Estrada Lowe's DEMISE
January 25, 2024

The thriller stars Carlo Mendez, Liz Fenning, Crystal Hernandez, Morris Jude Martinez, Richard Rivera, Lucy Serrano, Caitlin Rose Williams and Lamar Alexander. DEMISE is executive produced by Steven Lowe, Jon Eichelberger, Jeff Olan, and Erman Baradi, and produced by Yara Estrada Lowe, Anabelle Munro, and Mycole Metcalf.

Photo: Ariana Grande Wraps Filming on WICKED Movie: 'I Am So Inexplicably Thankful'
Photo: Ariana Grande Wraps Filming on WICKED Movie: 'I Am So Inexplicably Thankful'
January 25, 2024

Ariana Grande has wrapped filming on the Wicked movie, sharing a behind-the-scenes silhouette photo of herself as Glinda on set. While Cynthia Erivo has not yet finished, other cast members – including Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Marissa Bode – have wrapped filming, as well.

Monica Garcia Is 'Taking a Break' From REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY, Andy Cohen Says
Monica Garcia Is 'Taking a Break' From REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY, Andy Cohen Says
January 24, 2024

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City breakout Monica Garcia will not be part of the hit reality show's next season. During last night's Watch What Happens Live episode after the final part of the season four reunion, Andy Cohen said that Garcia is 'taking a break' from the show, not explicitly saying she was gone for good.

MAESTRO Concert With Bradley Cooper & New York Philharmonic to Play Lincoln Center
MAESTRO Concert With Bradley Cooper & New York Philharmonic to Play Lincoln Center
January 24, 2024

Netflix and the New York Philharmonic will present selections of the soundtrack from Bradley Cooper's Maestro performed by Members of the New York Philharmonic, led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Following the performance Cooper and Nézet-Séguin will have a side-by-side conversation about Leonard Bernstein's life and legacy.

Everything Coming to Max This February
Everything Coming to Max This February
January 23, 2024

Max announces programming coming to the platform this February, including the debut of the twelfth and final season of HBO Original CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (2/4). Check out the full list of everything coming to stream on Max in February!



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