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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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Ben Hosley Announces 'Slow Xmas 2'
Ben Hosley Announces 'Slow Xmas 2'
December 13, 2022

Producer Ben Hosley has announced the upcoming release of Slow Xmas 2, a compilation of alternative Christmas music released by Bone Sound Records. Heavy Gus is led by songwriting couple Dorota Szuta and multi-instrumentalist Stelth Ulvang (The Lumineers) along with percussionist Ryan Dobrowski (Blind Pilot).

VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'America' By Neil Diamond on THE TONIGHT SHOW
VIDEO: Will Swenson & A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Perform 'America' By Neil Diamond on THE TONIGHT SHOW
December 13, 2022

Will Swenson and the cast of A Beautiful Noise appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to perform 'America.' Swenson is joined by Mark Jacoby, Robyn Hurder, and more. Watch the video of their new performance below!

Sabrina Carpenter to Bring One-Night-Only Performance to Las Vegas as Part of 'Emails I Can't Send' Tour
Sabrina Carpenter to Bring One-Night-Only Performance to Las Vegas as Part of 'Emails I Can't Send' Tour
December 13, 2022

Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter and actress Sabrina Carpenter announced her extended 2023 emails I can’t send international tour, following her sold-out North American run in 2022. The tour includes a one-night-only stop at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Jonas Brothers Announce Return of 'Jonas Brothers: Live in Las Vegas'
Jonas Brothers Announce Return of 'Jonas Brothers: Live in Las Vegas'
December 13, 2022

The announcement follows the band’s exclusive Las Vegas residency at the venue this June and November and their recently wrapped REMEMBER THIS Tour. The 40-plus date run across the U.S. topped the Pollstar “2021 Year End: Top 100 Tours” chart as one of the highest grossing tours of 2021 with over 528,000 tickets sold.

Marcus Gad & Tribe are 'Ready for Battle' In New Single
Marcus Gad & Tribe are 'Ready for Battle' In New Single
December 12, 2022

Marcus Gad returns with the single 'Ready For Battle,' the title track from his upcoming album. Gad, the reggae star from the island nation of New Caledonia, returns here to work with his usual backing band, Tribe, for a more organic, roots oriented sound, after his last project where he and his producer Tamal dived into modern, programmed beats

Andrea, Matteo & Virginia Bocelli Set Televised Performances This Week
Andrea, Matteo & Virginia Bocelli Set Televised Performances This Week
December 12, 2022

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, the most successful classical artist of all time, joins with his 25-year-old son Matteo and his 10-year-old daughter Virginia, to celebrate the release of their first-ever together, A Family Christmas, available Decca / Capitol Records. Check out upcoming tour dates and a Pentatonix collaboration now!

Interview: Joshua Henry Reveals How He Prepared to Play Gaston in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
Interview: Joshua Henry Reveals How He Prepared to Play Gaston in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
December 13, 2022

Tony nominee and Into the Woods star Joshua Henry will be playing Gaston alonside stars like H.E.R., Josh Groban, Shania Twain, David Alan Grier, Martin Short, Rita Moreno, Jon Jon Briones, and more. BroadwayWorld caught up with Henry to discuss what to expect from the special, singing 'Agony' on set with Martin Short, and more.

Masego Shares New Single 'You Never Visit Me'
Masego Shares New Single 'You Never Visit Me'
December 12, 2022

The jazz/hip-hop/R’n’B multi-instrumentalist prodigy recorded the track with GRAMMY®-winning producer Wu10 (J. Cole, Ari Lennox) and Todd Pritchard (Trippie Redd, Tinashe) at Wu10’s Huntsville, AL studio, and with co-producer Louie Lastic (Kehlani, Ambré) in Los Angeles. Justus West (Alicia Keys, John Legend) joins on electric guitar.

Maddie & Tae Extend 'All Song No Static' Tour With Spring 2023 Dates
Maddie & Tae Extend 'All Song No Static' Tour With Spring 2023 Dates
December 12, 2022

Following fan demand and numerous sold-out shows in 2022, the pair will take the stage in 12 additional markets for a high-energy set filled with #1 hits (“Die From A Broken Heart,” “Girl In A Country Song”), fan-favorite tracks, album cuts, and music from their recently-released eight-song collection, Through The Madness Vol. 2.

VIDEO: Hulu Debuts STOLEN YOUTH: INSIDE THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE Trailer
VIDEO: Hulu Debuts STOLEN YOUTH: INSIDE THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE Trailer
December 12, 2022

With unprecedented access, STOLEN YOUTH: INSIDE THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE excerpts striking first-hand interviews with conman Larry Ray’s victims and incorporates personal audio tapes and video recordings to tell the story of his grim 10 year influence over a group of young people. Watch the new video trailer now!

Daveed Diggs & Ariana DeBose Join New FRAGGLE ROCK Season
Daveed Diggs & Ariana DeBose Join New FRAGGLE ROCK Season
December 12, 2022

Tony and Grammy Award winner, and Emmy Award nominee Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) will return for season two of “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” the reboot of Jim Henson’s beloved classic “Fraggle Rock.” Also joining the new season is Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose (“Schmigadoon!”, 'West Side Story').

Caroline Polachek Announces Tour Dates
Caroline Polachek Announces Tour Dates
December 12, 2022

She also recently announced European/UK dates with an anticipated London show at Brixton Academy landing on album release date. Polachek’s return to North America for The Spiraling Tour will kick off Friday, April 14th in Philadelphia and make stops in Toronto, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more before wrapping at the iconic Radio City Music Hall.

Delilah Montagu's 'Delilah (pull me out of this) Acoustic' To Be Released On Sony Music UK
Delilah Montagu's 'Delilah (pull me out of this) Acoustic' To Be Released On Sony Music UK
December 12, 2022

On December 16th Delilah Montagu will release “Delilah (pull me out of this) Acoustic,” the track featured on the new Fred Again single. “Delilah (pull me out of this) Acoustic” was co-written by Delilah and Fred’s brother, producer Benjy Gibson and recorded at the Blue Note Studio in Milan and Promised Land Studios in London.

ABC News Studios Announces Three New True Crime Docu-Series
ABC News Studios Announces Three New True Crime Docu-Series
December 12, 2022

“Death in the Dorms,” “Web of Death” and “Killing County” follow a notable lineup by ABC News Studios on Hulu, including the hard-hitting investigative news magazine “IMPACT,” by legacy ABC News program “Nightline”; behind the scenes of the sneaker industry in the upcoming series “Grails: When Sneakers Change the Game.”

Disney+ Greenlights WITCH MOUNTAIN Series Pilot Starring Bryce Dallas Howard
Disney+ Greenlights WITCH MOUNTAIN Series Pilot Starring Bryce Dallas Howard
December 12, 2022

Disney+ has green-lit a pilot for “Witch Mountain,'' a reimagining of the successful film franchise. The series is a modern reinvention of the cult classic that takes place in the shadow of “Witch Mountain,” following two teens that develop strange abilities and discover their sleepy suburb may not be as idyllic as it seems. 

Jennifer Coolidge Wants to Return to Broadway
Jennifer Coolidge Wants to Return to Broadway
December 12, 2022

In a new interview with Wicked star Ariana Grande, Jennifer Coolidge revealed that she would like to return to the stage. The White Lotus star revealed that, while she previously appeared on Broadway in The Women in 2001 and in Elling in 2010, returning to the stage in a 'really cool play' is something that is on her bucket list.

VIDEO: The Long and Short Of It Debut New Music Video
VIDEO: The Long and Short Of It Debut New Music Video
December 12, 2022

The album was produced by Emmy Award-winning Music Producer, Kenny Royster, who is notable for producing Luke Combs’ number one hit, “Hurricane,” and working with Michael Ray and Trace Adkins. The duo’s unique way of blending the past and present into a concise, timeless piece of music is what sets them apart. Watch the video now!

Janet Jackson Announces 2023 'Together Again' North American Tour With Special Guest Ludacris
Janet Jackson Announces 2023 'Together Again' North American Tour With Special Guest Ludacris
December 12, 2022

Produced by Live Nation, the 33-city tour will start spring 2023 visiting North American arenas and amphitheaters in Atlanta, New York, Toronto, and more; kicking-off in Hollywood, FL on April 14th at the Hard Rock Live and wrapping up in Seattle, WA on June 21st at the Climate Pledge Arena. Ludacris will join Jackson on tour across all dates.

Leon Thomas Releases New Single 'Breaking Point'
Leon Thomas Releases New Single 'Breaking Point'
December 12, 2022

He appeared as Young Simba on Broadway’s The Lion King at 10 years old, began working with Nickelodeon at 13–most notably starring in Victorious–and later appeared in the HBO series Insecure. In 2018, Leon released his debut EP Genesis to critical acclaim and earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 2018 Soul Train Awards.

Olivia Newton-John Documentary In the Works
Olivia Newton-John Documentary In the Works
December 12, 2022

A feature-length documentary on the life and career of the late Olivia Newton-John is in the works from R.J. Cutler’s This Machine. The documentary will explore Newton-John’s life and work as an iconic entertainer, best-selling music artist, animal rights and environmental activist and health, wellness and plant medicine advocate.



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