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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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Silk Sonic's 'Smokin Out the Window' Breaks #1 at Rhythm Radio
Silk Sonic's 'Smokin Out the Window' Breaks #1 at Rhythm Radio
January 31, 2022

Silk Sonic’s “Smokin Out The Window” ascends to # 1 at Rhythm radio. This marks the second #1 at Rhythm from An Evening With Silk Sonic, following 'Leave The Door Open' in 2021. After heightened pre-sales, Silk Sonic has announced an additional set of May performances to the previously announced engagement at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas.

Josh Groban Announces 2022 Harmony Summer Tour
Josh Groban Announces 2022 Harmony Summer Tour
January 31, 2022

This tour will be the first time Josh has played songs for a live audience off his latest album, Harmony, released in November 2020. Special guests joining him on this tour are the legendary New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band as well as violinist/singer Lucia Micarelli, and singer-songwriter Eleri Ward.

Disney+ to Stream Korean Drama Series SNOWDROP
Disney+ to Stream Korean Drama Series SNOWDROP
January 31, 2022

'Snowdrop,' the highly anticipated Original drama series from Korea, will premiere on Disney+. A period drama that explores the forbidden love between a young couple trapped in a time of political turmoil, the 16-part series features Jung Hae-In, star of “Tune in for Love” and “While You Were Sleeping,” and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo.”

VIDEO: Watch THE MASKED SINGER Season Seven Promo
VIDEO: Watch THE MASKED SINGER Season Seven Promo
January 31, 2022

In a new promo for the seventh season, “The Masked Singer” introduces the good, the bad and the cuddly. Watch/Share the first all-new promo, featuring the three groups of singers from season seven, now!

Mr. Little Jeans Announces New Album 'Better Days'
Mr. Little Jeans Announces New Album 'Better Days'
January 28, 2022

Mr Little Jeans (aka Monica Birkenes) has announced details for her sophomore record, the follow-up to her 2014 album Pocketknife. The album is a testament to Birkenes' strength as a songwriter and vocalist and dives into undoing the trauma and disgrace that life heaps upon each of us from a young age. Watch the 'Lazy Love' music video now!

Disney Karaoke Series Releases ENCANTO Digital Album
Disney Karaoke Series Releases ENCANTO Digital Album
January 28, 2022

The Encanto soundtrack, which features eight original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, recently surpassed Adele by becoming #1 on the Billboard album charts. 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' also hit #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the record set by 'Let It Go,' which peaked at #5. Listen to the new karaoke album now!

VIDEO: Doja Cat Teases 'Get Into It (Yuh)' Music Video
VIDEO: Doja Cat Teases 'Get Into It (Yuh)' Music Video
January 28, 2022

Doja Cat has released a new teaser trailer for the 'Get Into It (Yuh)' music video. Doja Cat's new album Planet Her came out in June 2021 and dominated the charts, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #2 on the Billboard Top 200. Doja Cat has collaborated with Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and more.

VIDEO: Charli XCX & Rina Sawayama Share 'Beg For You' Visual
VIDEO: Charli XCX & Rina Sawayama Share 'Beg For You' Visual
January 28, 2022

The lyric video was filmed in London with Charli and Rina giving insight into their uniquely idiosyncratic world. An official music video will follow next week. The track was produced by Digital Farm Animals and features an iconic dance sample from September 'Cry For You'. Watch the visualizer now! Plus, check out Charli XCX's upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: awfultune Releases 'sad love song' Music Video
VIDEO: awfultune Releases 'sad love song' Music Video
January 28, 2022

Layla Eden (known musically as awfultune) is nothing short of a resplendent musical mirror of her own human experience. Floating a few covers on through the SoundCloud stratosphere circa 2017, Eden promptly adorned themself with the awfultune moniker on account of their belief that their efforts would fall on deaf ears.

Samm Henshaw Reveals Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'UNTIDY SOUL'
Samm Henshaw Reveals Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'UNTIDY SOUL'
January 28, 2022

Tracks from UNTIDY SOUL have already gathered nearly 10 million streams in advance of its arrival driven by fan favorites such as “Chicken Wings” and “Chicken Wings (Remix)” [feat. Mick Jenkins & Bando] as well as “Still Broke” [feat. Keyon Harold]. Listen to the new album now! Plus, check out his upcoming tour dates!

Showtime Sets THE CIRCUS Season Seven Premiere
Showtime Sets THE CIRCUS Season Seven Premiere
January 28, 2022

The seventh season of the Emmy-nominated series The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show has been set. Hosted by John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, and Jennifer Palmieri, the 16-episode season will air in two parts of eight episodes, with the program returning in the fall for the second installment. Watch the new season trailer now!

Natasha Leggero & Ludo Lefebvre Lead RAT IN THE KITCHEN on TBS
Natasha Leggero & Ludo Lefebvre Lead RAT IN THE KITCHEN on TBS
January 28, 2022

Culinary chaos ensues in TBS’ new cooking competition series, “Rat in the Kitchen.' TBS releases the first look at the series with a tease, showcasing the subterfuge to come with a sneak peek of contestants, kitchen layout and set up for the competitions. The series is hosted by comedian Natasha Leggero and celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre

American Authors & Chad Tepper Team Up on New Single 'Timeless'
American Authors & Chad Tepper Team Up on New Single 'Timeless'
January 28, 2022

Alternative rock band American Authors have teamed up with Chad Tepper on their new single “Timeless.” An acoustic guitar-based track that invokes a sense of nostalgia and longing, “Timeless” is out now. American Authors is Zac Barnett [vocals/guitar], Dave Rublin [bass], and Matt Sanchez [drums]

Brent Cobb Releases New Gospel Album 'And Now, Let's Turn To Page…'
Brent Cobb Releases New Gospel Album 'And Now, Let's Turn To Page…'
January 28, 2022

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton) and recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the record features eight traditional gospel songs that have been a cherished part of Cobb’s life, as well as one original track, “When It’s My Time,” written by Cobb, his wife, Layne, and Mike Harmeier.

CB30 Release New Single 'Don't Say Goodnight'
CB30 Release New Single 'Don't Say Goodnight'
January 28, 2022

Buena Vista Records’ CB30 released their fan favorite new song “Don’t Say Goodnight” today. Written by CB30’s Christian Clementi, Trannie Anderson, and Dallas Wilson, the harmony-driven song tells a story about a young couple spending time together and not wanting to part ways. The duo released their lyric video for their new song, watch now!

Andy Grammer Releases New Single 'Joy'
Andy Grammer Releases New Single 'Joy'
January 28, 2022

Acclaimed multi-platinum pop singer and songwriter Andy Grammer has released “Joy,” an emotion-filled new track via Giant Soul/S-Curve/Hollywood Records. Grammer recently stood out as the No. 1 “Happy Pop” Streaming Artist and has registered over 3 billion artist streams. Listen to the new track now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: Willem Dafoe & Katy Perry Prepare for SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
VIDEO: Willem Dafoe & Katy Perry Prepare for SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
January 28, 2022

Willem Dafoe will make his 'SNL' hosting debut. A four-time Academy Award nominee, Dafoe reprises his role as the Green Goblin in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. Katy Perry returns to the 'Saturday Night Live' performance stage for the fourth time. The multi-platinum global powerhouse is currently headlining her first Las Vegas residency, 'PLAY.'

Raleigh Keegan Releases Brand-New Track 'New To Nashville'
Raleigh Keegan Releases Brand-New Track 'New To Nashville'
January 28, 2022

Written by Keegan with Daniel Leathersich and Ryan Brisotti, “New To Nashville” is the first track from his forthcoming new EP, A Tale of 7 Cities.  The new EP follows his critically acclaimed debut full-length album, Clocks Roll Forward, which released last October. Listen to the new single now!

Sinéad Harnett Shares 'Ready Is Always Too Late' Deluxe Edition
Sinéad Harnett Shares 'Ready Is Always Too Late' Deluxe Edition
January 28, 2022

The 14-track LP features three new songs including her cover of Aaliyah’s “At Your Best (You Are Love)” and the introspective M-Phazes-produced “Where You Been Hiding.” Also featured is Sinéad’s new sultry single “Let Go” co-written with Jayla Darden and Jae Stephens. Today, Harnett also shares its official video. Watch the 'Let Go' video now!

Steven Spielberg & Lin-Manuel Miranda Nominated for Directors Guild Awards
Steven Spielberg & Lin-Manuel Miranda Nominated for Directors Guild Awards
January 28, 2022

Lin-Manuel Miranda has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement of a First-Time Feature Film Director for his directorial debut with the Netflix film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! Steven Spielberg has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for his work directing West Side Story.



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