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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

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Hairspray

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VIDEO: Watch a New SCREAM VI Trailer
VIDEO: Watch a New SCREAM VI Trailer
January 19, 2023

In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera ('Sam Carpenter'), Jasmin Savoy Brown ('Mindy Meeks-Martin'), Mason Gooding ('Chad Meeks-Martin'), Jenna Ortega ('Tara Carpenter'), Hayden Panettiere ('Kirby Reed'), and Courtney Cox ('Gale Weathers') return. Watch the new video trailer for the upcoming film now!

Kara Jackson Releases New Songs 'Dickhead Blues/Brain'
Kara Jackson Releases New Songs 'Dickhead Blues/Brain'
January 19, 2023

Wielding her voice like a honey-coated blade, Kara Jackson crafts a blend of emotional folk music and poetic alt-country. With the radical honesty of Nina Simone, the intricate lyricism of Fiona Apple and Joanna Newsom, and the straightforward, no-frills delivery of artists like Kimya Dawson, Kara’s writing blurs the line between poetry and song.

Photos: Apple TV+ Shares First Look at SCHMIGADOON! Season Two
Photos: Apple TV+ Shares First Look at SCHMIGADOON! Season Two
January 18, 2023

The new season will star Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Ariana DeBose, Martin Short, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, and Aaron Tveit are set to return, with Tituss Burgess and Patrick Page joining the cast for season two. Check out the new photos now!

Billie Eilish Concert Film is Coming to New York City
Billie Eilish Concert Film is Coming to New York City
January 18, 2023

The never-before-seen Extended Cut version of this compelling concert film takes viewers on a visually captivating journey from beginning to end, to the heart of Eilish’s record-breaking sold-out “Happier Than Ever, The World Tour.” Check out upcoming screenings for the concert film now!

Interview: Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins On Adapting KINDRED Into a Series
Interview: Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins On Adapting KINDRED Into a Series
January 18, 2023

Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has made his television debut with a series adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s seminal 1979 sci-fi novel Kindred. BroadwayWorld caught up with Jenkins, who is known for his plays like An Octoroon, Gloria, War, Appropriate, Neighbors and Everybody, to discuss the new series.

VIDEO: Watch Anna Uzele in Apple's DEAR EDWARD Series Trailer
VIDEO: Watch Anna Uzele in Apple's DEAR EDWARD Series Trailer
January 18, 2023

Watch the video trailer for Apple’s 'Dear Edward,” the highly anticipated series written, showrun and executive produced by Jason Katims and based on Ann Napolitano’s bestselling and acclaimed novel. The trailer features upcoming New York, New York star and original SIX on Broadway Queen Anna Uzele.

VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Teases Broadway Musical Debut With Evan Rachel Wood After THELMA & LOUISE Reports
VIDEO: Amanda Seyfried Teases Broadway Musical Debut With Evan Rachel Wood After THELMA & LOUISE Reports
January 18, 2023

Amanda Seyfried has confirmed her plans to make her Broadway debut. It was previously reported that Seyfried had missed the Golden Globes because she was workshopping a musical adaptation of Thelma and Louise. She continued to tease the show's music and confirmed Evan Rachel Wood's involvement. Watch the interview video clip now!

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares SHRINKING Comedy Series Trailer
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares SHRINKING Comedy Series Trailer
January 18, 2023

At the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association press tour, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for “Shrinking,” the upcoming comedy starring Jason Segel, and written by Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” executive producer Bill Lawrence, Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” star, writer and co-executive producer Brett Goldstein and Segel. Watch the video now!

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares THE BIG DOOR PRIZE Series Trailer
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares THE BIG DOOR PRIZE Series Trailer
January 18, 2023

The series stars an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Sammy Fourlas and Djouliet Amara. Based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the same name, “The Big Door Prize” tells the story of a small town that is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears. Watch the video trailer now!

The 61st New York Film Festival Sets 2023 Dates
The 61st New York Film Festival Sets 2023 Dates
January 18, 2023

Lesli Klainberg, president of Film at Lincoln Center, announced that Matt Bolish has been named to the newly created position of managing director of the New York Film Festival (NYFF). In this role, Bolish will work closely with artistic director Dennis Lim, who oversees the curation and programming process, to produce the world-renowned event.

TAMRON HALL Delivers Its Most-Watched Single-Day Telecast Since May 2021
TAMRON HALL Delivers Its Most-Watched Single-Day Telecast Since May 2021
January 18, 2023

During the week of Jan. 2, 2023, the Tuesday broadcast of “Tamron Hall” (on 1/3/23) marked the show’s most-watched telecast (1.242 million Total Viewers) on any day since May 2021 ― since Tuesday, 5/4/21. On Tuesday, Tamron kicked off the new year with a show dedicated to your best year yet, focusing on self-care.

VIDEO: Apple Unveils HELLO TOMORROW! Series Trailer Starring Billy Crudup
VIDEO: Apple Unveils HELLO TOMORROW! Series Trailer Starring Billy Crudup
January 18, 2023

The ensemble cast starring alongside Crudup includes Haneefah Wood, Alison Pill, Nicholas Podany, Dewshane Williams, Emmy Award winner Hank Azaria, Matthew Maher, and Academy Award nominee Jacki Weaver. Watch the new video trailer now!

California Rock Band ALO Announces 'Silver Saturdays' LP & Share 'Hot Damn'
California Rock Band ALO Announces 'Silver Saturdays' LP & Share 'Hot Damn'
January 18, 2023

Silver Saturdays celebrates an ongoing journey that began in Saratoga, California in the late eighties when Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz (guitar/vocals), Zach Gill (keyboards/vocals) and Steve Adams (bass/vocals) met in grade school. It stands out as the first full-length studio release featuring drummer/vocalist Ezra Lipp.

Worriers Return With Fourth LP & Share New Single 'Pollen in the Air'
Worriers Return With Fourth LP & Share New Single 'Pollen in the Air'
January 18, 2023

The album’s announcement is heralded by the atypically synth-laden new track “Pollen In The Air,” which is accompanied by an official lyric video – a perfect fit for an artist with this level of lyrical depth. In addition to their musical career, Denitzio is an accomplished visual artist, and the lyric video is comprised of their illustrations.

CeCe Winans' 'BELIEVE FOR IT' Tour Returns This Spring
CeCe Winans' 'BELIEVE FOR IT' Tour Returns This Spring
January 18, 2023

The chart-topping soloist completed a national sold out tour; released her 6th book- “Believe For It: Passing on Faith To The Next Generation” (K-LOVE Books), taped 10 episodes for season two of her popular YouTube Show, Generations; hosted her first annual Generations Women’s Conference that drew thousands of registrants to Nashville, TN.

Entheos Announce New Album 'Time Will Take Us All'
Entheos Announce New Album 'Time Will Take Us All'
January 18, 2023

Entheos continue to stand apart from the pack. Incorporating elements drawn from myriad genres - including death metal, groove, grunge, electronica, slam, gothic rock, jazz, prog and more — they have evolved with every release, and now they return with the follow up to 2017's landmark Dark Future, the diverse and exhilarating Time Will Take Us All.

7Seconds Announce Reissue of Iconic Ian MacKaye Produced 'Walk Together, Rock Together'
7Seconds Announce Reissue of Iconic Ian MacKaye Produced 'Walk Together, Rock Together'
January 18, 2023

The seven-song collection of songs that were as catchy as they were cathartic was produced by Minor Threat frontman Ian MacKaye at D.C.’s legendary Inner Ear Studios. Trust Records is proud to share that they will be releasing its deluxe reissue of the now cult classic, in partnership with BYO Records, who released it as an EP back in 1985.

WILLOW: BEHIND THE MAGIC to Premiere on Disney+
WILLOW: BEHIND THE MAGIC to Premiere on Disney+
January 18, 2023

The story of “Willow” began when an aspiring sorcerer, played by Warwick Davis, is whisked away on a journey to protect an infant empress Elora Danan and vanquish the evil Queen Bavmorda from their world of Andowyne. “Willow” also stars Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, and Joanne Whalley.

Netflix Renews SELLING THE OC For a Second and Third Season
Netflix Renews SELLING THE OC For a Second and Third Season
January 18, 2023

Netflix has renewed the hit docusoap series, Selling The OC, for two additional seasons. The series includes Jason and Brett Oppenheim, Alex Hall, Alexandra Jarvis, Alexandra Rose, Austin Victoria, Brandi Marshall, Gio Helou, Kayla Cardona, Lauren Shortt, Polly Brindle, Sean Palmieri and Tyler Stanaland.

Society 1 Release New Single 'The Fight Within'
Society 1 Release New Single 'The Fight Within'
January 18, 2023

SOCIETY 1's new single, “The Fight Within” is now available on all streaming platforms accompanied by a music video. The song was mixed by Chris Collier (Korn, Whitesnake) and features the drumming of Dagon Destroyer. The album itself is the soundtrack of Shock Rock Movie, a film by Lord Zane and Dagon Destroyer.



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