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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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PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS Drops One Day Early on Disney+
PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS Drops One Day Early on Disney+
December 20, 2023

Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place.

Ryan Gosling Drops Holiday Remix of 'I'm Just Ken' in New EP With Three New Versions of the BARBIE Song
Ryan Gosling Drops Holiday Remix of 'I'm Just Ken' in New EP With Three New Versions of the BARBIE Song
December 20, 2023

Ryan Gosling has dropped three new remixes of 'I'm Just Ken' from the Barbie movie, including a festive holiday version! 'Ken the EP' features the original song, along with “I’m Just Ken (Merry Kristmas Barbie),” “I’m Just Ken (In My Feelings Acoustic)” and “I’m Just Ken (Purple Disco Machine Remix).” Listen now!

Video: Watch Nicole Kidman in Prime Video's EXPATS Series Trailer
Video: Watch Nicole Kidman in Prime Video's EXPATS Series Trailer
December 19, 2023

Expats stars Academy Award- and Emmy-winning actor Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies, The Undoing), Sarayu Blue (Never Have I Ever, Blockers), Ji-young Yoo (The Sky Is Everywhere, Smoking Tigers), Brian Tee (Chicago Med, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows), and Jack Huston (House of Gucci, Fargo). Watch the video!

Video: Watch LAND OF BAD Trailer Starring Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe & Milo Ventimiglia
Video: Watch LAND OF BAD Trailer Starring Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe & Milo Ventimiglia
December 19, 2023

The trailer for Land of Bad has been released. The film stars Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, and Milo Ventimiglia. William Eubank directed the film, also co-writing it with David Frigerio. Watch the new video trailer now!

John Legend, Anthony Hamilton & More to Perform on PBS' GOSPEL LIVE!
John Legend, Anthony Hamilton & More to Perform on PBS' GOSPEL LIVE!
December 19, 2023

Acclaimed gospel artist Erica Campbell takes us to church as she guides viewers through the spirit of each era of Gospel’s long history. John Legend, Anthony Hamilton and The Ton3s, LaTocha, Mali Music, Lena Byrd Miles, Sheléa and Tauren Wells share songs especially arranged with music director Alonzo 'Zo' Harris.

Photos: Inside the NIGHT COURT Holiday Special With John Larroquette
Photos: Inside the NIGHT COURT Holiday Special With John Larroquette
December 19, 2023

From naughty naked carolers to drunken St. Nicks, the spirit of the season has festively found its way to “Night Court” in a special stand-alone holiday episode.  NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes a guest-starring appearance. Chek out the photos from the episoden now!

SundanceTV Sets OFF SCRIPT WITH THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Lineup
SundanceTV Sets OFF SCRIPT WITH THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Lineup
December 19, 2023

Hosted by Emmy®-nominated actress and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure), each episode of Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter showcases a dynamic ensemble of actresses, actors, directors, songwriters and producers and delves deep into the urgent issues, creative methodologies and behind-the-scenes narratives that define the industry.

A Guide to the Broadway Actors in MAESTRO; Who Michael Urie, Jordan Dobson & More Play in Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Film
A Guide to the Broadway Actors in MAESTRO; Who Michael Urie, Jordan Dobson & More Play in Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Film
December 20, 2023

Bradley Cooper's Maestro is now streaming on Netflix, following the life of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. The film delves into the life of the composer, who wrote Broadway classics like West Side Story, On the Town, and Candide. Check out a guide to Broadway stars in Maestro, including Michael Urie, Matt Bomer, Jordan Dobson, and more!

THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER Sets Blu-ray & DVD Release
THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER Sets Blu-ray & DVD Release
December 19, 2023

In the tense thriller The Marsh King’s Daughter, a woman with a secret past will venture into the wilderness she left behind to confront the most dangerous man she’s ever met: her father. In the film, Helena’s (Daisy Ridley) seemingly ordinary life hides a dark and dangerous truth: her estranged father is the infamous Marsh King (Ben Mendelsohn).

Video: Watch Dylan Sprouse & Virginia Gardner in the BEAUTIFUL WEDDING Trailer
Video: Watch Dylan Sprouse & Virginia Gardner in the BEAUTIFUL WEDDING Trailer
December 19, 2023

The trailer for the highly-anticipated Beautiful Disaster sequel, Beautiful Wedding, has been released. The film stars Dylan Sprouse, Virginia Gardner, Austin North, Libe Barer, Steven Bauer, Alex Aiono, Neil Bishop, Micky Dartford, Jack Hesketh, Declan Laird, Trevor Van Uden, Rob Estes, and Kyle Richards. Watch the video now!

Hannah Waddingham & Octavia Spencer to Star in Prime Video Series
Hannah Waddingham & Octavia Spencer to Star in Prime Video Series
December 19, 2023

Prime Video announced it has ordered an eight-episode untitled series with Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer (Truth Be Told, The Help, Hidden Figures) and Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning: Part Two, The Fall Guy) set to star and executive produce.

Video: Meet the MEAN GIRLS Cast in New Movie Musical Featurette
Video: Meet the MEAN GIRLS Cast in New Movie Musical Featurette
December 19, 2023

Watch a new featurette for Mean Girls, introducing the young talent starring in the movie musical. Watch the video below to hear from writer, producer, and star Tina Fey and directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. about the cast, starring Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, and Christopher Briney.

Angela Bassett Joins Robert De Niro & More in ZERO DAY on Netflix
Angela Bassett Joins Robert De Niro & More in ZERO DAY on Netflix
December 19, 2023

Angela Bassett, Dan Stevens, Matthew Modine, Bill Camp and McKinley Belcher III have been cast in the conspiracy thriller ZERO DAY, coming soon to Netflix. Additional actors joining the limited series are Gaby Hoffman, Clark Gregg and Mark Ivanir.

THE BUCCANEERS Renewed For Season Two on Apple TV+
THE BUCCANEERS Renewed For Season Two on Apple TV+
December 19, 2023

The music-driven series blends 1870s English aristocracy with a modern soundtrack produced by Stella Mozgawa (of the band Warpaint) and packed with songs from Taylor Swift, Maggie Rogers, Brandi Carlile and more, along with original music from Folick, Lucius, Alison Mosshart, Warpaint, Gracie Abrams, Sharon Van Etten, Bully, and more.

Cynthia Erivo is Doing Her Own Stunts & Singing Live in the WICKED Movie
Cynthia Erivo is Doing Her Own Stunts & Singing Live in the WICKED Movie
December 19, 2023

Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the two part Wicked movie, revealed this morning that she does her own stunts and is singing live in the film. Erivo stars alongside Ariana Grande in the screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh also star in the Jon M. Chu-directed movie.

Video: Watch SPACEMAN Teaser Starring Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan & Paul Dano
Video: Watch SPACEMAN Teaser Starring Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan & Paul Dano
December 19, 2023

Netflix has released a first look video of Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin, with Isabella Rossellini and Paul Dano. The film is produced by Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, Peter Kiernan, Michael Parets, Tim Headington, Lia Buman, and Max Silva.

Video: Watch The Trailer for Rose Glass' LOVE LIES BLEEDING With Kristen Stewart
Video: Watch The Trailer for Rose Glass' LOVE LIES BLEEDING With Kristen Stewart
December 19, 2023

From the singular mind behind Saint Maud, watch the official trailer for Rose Glass’ LOVE LIES BLEEDING. The film stars Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov with Dave Franco and Ed Harris. Watch the video trailer now!

Review Roundup: THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Starring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks & More; What Did the Critics Think?
Review Roundup: THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Starring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks & More; What Did the Critics Think?
December 19, 2023

Read the reviews for The Color Puprle movie musical! It stars Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks reprising the roles that they previously played on Broadway, plus Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Find out what critics thought of Oprah Winfrey's new film now!

Video: Natalia Grace Case is Analzyed in New NATALIA SPEAKS Preview
Video: Natalia Grace Case is Analzyed in New NATALIA SPEAKS Preview
December 18, 2023

Watch in this exclusive video clip as legal analyst Beth Karas, breaks down the truth behind how much the Barnetts knew about Natalia’s real age when they adopted her – and their cover story to try and conceal the truth.

E! NEWS PRESENTS NBC'S HOT 10 OF 2023 to Premiere Next Week
E! NEWS PRESENTS NBC'S HOT 10 OF 2023 to Premiere Next Week
December 18, 2023

The special is hosted by E! News’ Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight along with Carolina Bermudez and Courtney Lopez. The special will take an in-depth look at the year’s most memorable pop culture moments as well as the best in music, fashion, movies, entertainment and more along with a look ahead at what to expect in 2024. 



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