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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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Brandi Carlile Named Out Magazine's 'Icon of the Year'; Featured on the Cover of Their Annual OUT100 Issue
Brandi Carlile Named Out Magazine's 'Icon of the Year'; Featured on the Cover of Their Annual OUT100 Issue
October 13, 2023

Previous tour highlights this year include her once-in-a-lifetime “Echoes Through The Canyon” weekend as well as a series of stadium shows with P!NK. Looking ahead, Carlile’s “Girls Just Wanna Weekend” will return to Mexico in January featuring performances by Carlile, Janelle Monae, Sarah McLachlan, Lucius, Allison Russell and many more.

P!NK to Release 'TRUSTFALL' Deluxe Album With New Live Tracks & Sting, Brandi Carlile Collaborations
P!NK to Release 'TRUSTFALL' Deluxe Album With New Live Tracks & Sting, Brandi Carlile Collaborations
October 13, 2023

P!NK will release the deluxe edition of her ninth studio album, 'Trustfall.' The live songs also include covers of Sade’s “No Ordinary Love” and Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” featuring Brandi Carlile. The two unreleased 'Trustfall' singles include “Dreaming,” a collaboration with Marshmello and Sting. Plus, check out tour dates!

Jimmy Buffett Keeps the Party Going with Two New Singles featuring Special Guests
Jimmy Buffett Keeps the Party Going with Two New Singles featuring Special Guests
October 13, 2023

The two new tracks include a balmy version of the most Jimmy Buffett-esque song Bob Dylan ever wrote, “Mozambique,” and the rollicking original, “University of Bourbon Street,” destined to become a New Orleans Parrot Head party anthem. For over five decades, Jimmy Buffett has transported listeners to easy living paradises through his music.

Sia Joins Kate Pierson on New Single 'Everyday is Halloween'
Sia Joins Kate Pierson on New Single 'Everyday is Halloween'
October 13, 2023

“It seems that Halloween is everyone’s favorite holiday yet there are only a handful of Halloween songs!” declares Kate Pierson. “So I am correcting this grave mistake with a VERY spirited song written by me and with the supernatural SIA and the soulful SAM DIXON.” Watch the music video now!

Video: Watch THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK Reunion Trailer; Cast Questions Who 'the Real' Jenna Lyons Is
Video: Watch THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK Reunion Trailer; Cast Questions Who 'the Real' Jenna Lyons Is
October 13, 2023

Watch the reunion trailer video for The Real Housewives of New York. The trailer for the revamped season of RHONY features Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield, who threatens that she puts people 'in the funeral home' while Hassan questions who the 'real' Jenna Lyons is, as opposed to the 'TV Jenna.'

Jake Shears Releases 'Last Man Dancing' Remixes EP
Jake Shears Releases 'Last Man Dancing' Remixes EP
October 13, 2023

Having scooped two Olivier Awards for his Tammy Faye musical earlier this year, with music from Shears and Elton John, news followed that Jake would soon be making his own West End debut. He has joined the cast of theatrical phenomenon ‘Cabaret’ at the Kit Kat Club from September 25th, starring alongside Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor).

Zach Bryan's Self-Produced Album Available Now on Vinyl and CD
Zach Bryan's Self-Produced Album Available Now on Vinyl and CD
October 13, 2023

Singer, songwriter, and producer Zach Bryan releases his chart-topping self-titled album on vinyl and CD. The album, produced by Bryan himself, remains in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart for the 5th consecutive week. Purchase it now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares His Daughter's Reaction to PURLIE VICTORIOUS on FALLON
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares His Daughter's Reaction to PURLIE VICTORIOUS on FALLON
October 13, 2023

Leslie Odom Jr. sat down with Jimmy Fallon to discuss his return to Broadway in Purlie Victorious. Odom Jr. said he had a 'different schedule' the last time he was on Broadway in Hamilton, since he now has two young children. He shared his daughter's thoughts on his new play, revealing one scene in the show that shocked her. Watch the video!

Video: Watch the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Trailer With Reneé Rapp, Tina Fey & More
Video: Watch the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical Trailer With Reneé Rapp, Tina Fey & More
November 8, 2023

Watch a first look at the upcoming Mean Girls movie musical starring Angourie Rice, Auli’i Cravalho, Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Jenna Fischer, Busy Philipps, Ashley Park, with Tina Fey, with Tim Meadows. While the trailer plays in theaters before Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie, watch a new video now!

Jon Pardi & Luke Bryan Release New Collaboration 'Cowboys and Plowboys'
Jon Pardi & Luke Bryan Release New Collaboration 'Cowboys and Plowboys'
October 13, 2023

ACM and CMA Award-winning artist Jon Pardi and Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan released their new collaboration, “Cowboys and Plowboys.” Written by Rhett Akins, Jacob Rice and Cole Taylor, “Cowboys and Plowboys” was initially teased by both Pardi and Bryan online this week, and is out everywhere now.

Fatboy Slim's 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' 25th Anniversary Edition Released
Fatboy Slim's 'You've Come a Long Way, Baby' 25th Anniversary Edition Released
October 13, 2023

2023 marks twenty-five years since the release of the album that spawned era-defining singles “Rockafeller Skank,” “Gangster Trippin,” “Praise You” and “Right Here Right Now.” You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby reached number one in the UK album charts, broke the US Billboard Top 40, created a global superstar.

Jon Batiste & Sofi Tukker Release 'Worship (Sofi Tukker Remix)'
Jon Batiste & Sofi Tukker Release 'Worship (Sofi Tukker Remix)'
October 13, 2023

Jon Batiste unleashes a sonic storm with 2x-GRAMMY nominated dance-pop duo SOFI TUKKER on a new remix. Batiste’s latest studio album, World Music Radio — featuring collaborators including Jon Bellion, Lana Del Rey, Lil, Wayne, and more — draws inspiration from his mission to create community with the power of music.

Offset Releases New Album 'Set It Off' With Chlöe, Travis Scott, Cardi B & More
Offset Releases New Album 'Set It Off' With Chlöe, Travis Scott, Cardi B & More
October 13, 2023

Offset has dropped his first solo album since 2019’s acclaimed Father of Four. SET IT OFF is a highly personal project that Offset describes as “healing for me and a letter to my fans and supporters.” The 21-track album features guests Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Future, Cardi B, Mango Foo, Latto, Young Nudy and Chlöe. See below for track listing.

Ice Spice Drops Song for 'Pretty Girl (With Rema)'
Ice Spice Drops Song for 'Pretty Girl (With Rema)'
October 13, 2023

The collaboration with Rema -- the recipient of MTV’s 2023 Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats -- follows back-to-back smash collaborations with rap trailblazer Nicki Minaj, including “Princess Diana (with Nicki Minaj)” and “Barbie World (with Aqua)”, which marked the biggest female hip-hop debut of 2023 and broke Whitney Houston's 31-year record.

Troye Sivan Releases New Album 'Something to Give Each Other'
Troye Sivan Releases New Album 'Something to Give Each Other'
October 13, 2023

Sivan wrote the songs for Something To Give Each Other with Oscar Görres (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Sam Smith), Ian Kirkpatrick (Dua Lipa, Britney Spears), AG Cook (Charli XCX, Beyoncé), Styalz Fuego (Khalid, Imagine Dragons) and Leland (Selena Gomez), and worked alongside Creative Director Gordon von Steiner and more.

Billy Porter to Release 'Black Mona Lisa' Album Next Month
Billy Porter to Release 'Black Mona Lisa' Album Next Month
October 13, 2023

The album is executive produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter and is comprised of songs that tell Porter’s story authentically, with depth and nuance. To herald the arrival of the record, Porter dropped a brand-new version of the fan favorite “Children.” “Children (WhatTime It Is),” features Black Acid Soul phenom Lady Blackbird.

Whoopi Goldberg Teases SISTER ACT 3 After Meeting With the Pope
Whoopi Goldberg Teases SISTER ACT 3 After Meeting With the Pope
October 12, 2023

Whoopi Goldberg is teasing that her absence from The View this week might have something to do with Sister Act 3. The EGOT-winner took to Instagram to share videos from her trip to Rome, revealing that she had met with the Pope while seemingly doing some location-scouting for the film. Watch the video of Goldberg's visit to Rome!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Stars to Appear on Food Network's THE KITCHEN This Weekend
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Stars to Appear on Food Network's THE KITCHEN This Weekend
October 12, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stars Erik Christopher Peterson and Joel Meyers will be appearing on Food Network's The Kitchen this weekend. They will be joining the show to create a Pumpkin Patch Surprise from The Official Harry Potter Cookbook. In the Broadway play, Peterson plays Scorpius Malfoy with Meyers playing Albus Potter.

Lauren Mia Releases Plant Medicine Inspired 'Ceremony' Ahead of 'Re:Birth' Album
Lauren Mia Releases Plant Medicine Inspired 'Ceremony' Ahead of 'Re:Birth' Album
October 12, 2023

RE:BIRTH is the culmination of what has already been an impressive career that has seen Lauren travel the world to deliver her divine feminine energy to the stages of Tomorrowland Belgium, Steelyard London, The Brooklyn Mirage/Avant Gardner, The Concourse Project, CRSSD Day One Festival, Day of the Deadmau5 (Miami).

Photos: Check Out New WONKA Posters With Timothee Chalamet, Natasha Rothwell & More
Photos: Check Out New WONKA Posters With Timothee Chalamet, Natasha Rothwell & More
October 12, 2023

New character posters for the Wonka movie musical have been released! Check out the photos of Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka, Hugh Grant as the Oompa Loompa, Natasha Rothwell as Piper Benz, Calah Lane as Noodle, Rich Fulcher as Larry Chucklesworth, Rakhee Thakrar as Lottie Bell, as Jim Carter as Abacus Crunch.



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