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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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VIDEO: Worhol Releases Music Video For Single 'Speak To Me'
VIDEO: Worhol Releases Music Video For Single 'Speak To Me'
January 28, 2022

Worhol is a female fronted symphonic rock band out of Texas, but some mistake them for a European band because of their overall sound and appearance. The band delivers a unique style of dark, theatrical, orchestral music that showcases Ashley Worhol’s dynamic mellifluous voice. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Morgan Wade Channels Bonnie & Clyde in New 'Run' Music Video
VIDEO: Morgan Wade Channels Bonnie & Clyde in New 'Run' Music Video
January 28, 2022

Reckless (Deluxe Edition) features six brand new tracks. One of these is ‘Run’ and marking the release Morgan has revealed the stunning video for the new track. The ‘Run’ video finds the fiery live performer trying on personas and channelling gangster Bonnie Parker – who found infamy with her partner in crime Clyde Barrows.

Billie Eilish Adds New Date to 'Happier Than Ever' Tour
Billie Eilish Adds New Date to 'Happier Than Ever' Tour
January 28, 2022

Next week on February 3, Billie Eilish’s long-awaited Happier Than Ever, The World Tour kicks off in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center, with Dora Jar confirmed as the supporting act for the first 4 shows of the tour. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Maddie & Tae Release 'Through The Madness Vol. 1'
Maddie & Tae Release 'Through The Madness Vol. 1'
January 28, 2022

With each of the eight tracks co-penned by Maddie & Tae alongside some of Music Row’s most best songwriters, the pair showcase their honest storytelling and signature harmonies on powerful love songs like “Strangers,” confident kiss-offs “Grown Man Cry” and “Wish You The Best,” plus top-notch collaborations with Morgane Stapleton and Lori McKenna.

VIDEO: Peacock Releases BUST DOWN Comedy Series Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Releases BUST DOWN Comedy Series Trailer
January 28, 2022

Peacock has released the trailer for Bust Down. Bust Down stars Jak Knight, Langston Kerman, Sam Jay and Chris Redd as four casino employees living dead-end lives with dead-end jobs in middle America, and the massive mess they manage to make out of it. Watch the new trailer now!

Bette Midler Celebrates HOCUS POCUS 2 Production Wrap
Bette Midler Celebrates HOCUS POCUS 2 Production Wrap
January 28, 2022

In the highly-anticipated sequel, Bette Midler reunites with her co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City,” “Divorce”), and Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act,” “Younger”) as they return to their roles as Winifred, Sarah, and Mary, the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters who bewitched audiences in the 1993 film “Hocus Pocus.”

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares THE AFTERPARTY First Episode for Free on YouTube
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares THE AFTERPARTY First Episode for Free on YouTube
January 28, 2022

The first three episodes will be followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through March 4.  From Academy Award-winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the eight-episode season stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Jamie Demetriou and Dave Franco. Watch the first episode for free now!

VIDEO: Dorothy Releases New Single From 'Gifts From The Holy Ghost' Album
VIDEO: Dorothy Releases New Single From 'Gifts From The Holy Ghost' Album
January 28, 2022

Dorothy’s performance is soul-baring, and her powerful resilience is heard throughout Gifts’ entirety and especially on its moving new single, “Rest In Peace”. She reveals, “‘RIP’ is about breaking free from oppression, burying demons, and reclaiming sovereignty and power.” The video was directed by Nick Peterson and edited by Linda Strawberry.

VIDEO: Valley Release Retro 'Last Birthday' Music Video
VIDEO: Valley Release Retro 'Last Birthday' Music Video
January 28, 2022

Today, JUNO nominated, alternative-pop band Valley share the retro-inspired music video for “Last Birthday” through Capitol Records. Shot on 16mm film, the video was directed by Dylan Mitro (The Zolas, Amaal, BabyGirl) and is reminiscent of a ‘70s romcom that radiates with the endearing chemistry which is so signature to the band.

Sad Daddy Releases New Album 'Way Up In The Hills'
Sad Daddy Releases New Album 'Way Up In The Hills'
January 28, 2022

Arkansas/Texas four-piece roots powerhouse Sad Daddy, comprised of Brian Martin, Joe Sundell, Rebecca Patek, and Melissa Carper, have released their new LP, Way Up In The Hills. The album, which debuted at #1 on the Alt-Country Specialty Chart. Listen to the new LP now!

VIDEO: Watch The Walters Perform 'I Love You So' on KIMMEL
VIDEO: Watch The Walters Perform 'I Love You So' on KIMMEL
January 28, 2022

Chicago indie quintet The Walters made their television debut last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing “I Love You So.” The quintet s made of Luke Olson [lead vocals, guitar], Walter Kosner [lead guitar], MJ Tirabassi [rhythm guitar, vocals], Danny Wells [bass], and Charlie Ekhaus [drums].

Jake Scott Will Open For Ben Rector on U.S. Summer Tour
Jake Scott Will Open For Ben Rector on U.S. Summer Tour
January 28, 2022

Pop singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and recent Elektra Records signee Jake Scott will open for indie hitmaker Ben Rector on The Joy of Music: Live U.S. tour this summer, which kicks off on Thursday, May 5 in Madison, Wisconsin. Scott will provide direct support for the first leg of dates.. Check out the full tour date schedule now!

Nathan Leigh Releases 'All Myths Are Remixes'
Nathan Leigh Releases 'All Myths Are Remixes'
January 28, 2022

Nathan Leigh is a composer, writer, animator, and activist. He has composed music and designed sound for over 300 plays at theatres across the country. With Kyle Jarrow, Nathan co-created the musicals Big Money (WTF Boris Segall Fellowship 2008) and The Consequences (World Premiere 2012 at WHAT).

Heather Sarona Releases Debut LP 'Head Above Water'
Heather Sarona Releases Debut LP 'Head Above Water'
January 28, 2022

Produced by Sarona and Jerry Brown, the album features Andrew Marlin (Mandolin Orange, Watchhouse), Libby Rodenbough (Mipso), Sarah McCombie (Chatham Rabbits) and Lizzy Ross (Violet Bell) on harmonies, as well as Hank Smith on banjo, Marcel Ardans on guitar, Alex Bingham on bass, and Jason Cecil on percussion.

Dana Gould Sets HANGING WITH DOCTOR Z Season Two
Dana Gould Sets HANGING WITH DOCTOR Z Season Two
January 28, 2022

“Hanging with Doctor Z' season 2 features 12 brand new episodes with guests 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Maria Bamford, Dave Foley, Hank Azaria, David Koechner, Ron Funches, Jeff Garlin, Penn Jillette, Bobcat Goldthwait, Hannah Einbinder and Gary Anthony Williams. Watch the trailer for new season now!

Ryan Culwell Releases New Album 'Run Like A Bull'
Ryan Culwell Releases New Album 'Run Like A Bull'
January 28, 2022

Singer/songwriter Ryan Culwell released today his anticipated third album Run Like A Bull. Culwell also shared today a new video for the song 'Colorado Blues.' Recorded with longtime friend and collaborator Neilson Hubbard (Mary Gauthier, Kim Richey), Run Like A Bull is raw and magnetic, channeling Neil Young and Billy Joe Shaver.

PinkPantheress Releases 'To hell with it: remixes'
PinkPantheress Releases 'To hell with it: remixes'
January 28, 2022

PinkPantheress has released To hell with it: Remixes, available now via Elektra Records/Parlophone Records. The mixtape arrives on the heels of the artist’s BBC Music “Sound of 2022” win and includes remixes of fan-favorites “Pain,” “Passion,” “Just for me,” and more. Listen to the new remixes now!

MØ Releases New Album 'Motordrome'
MØ Releases New Album 'Motordrome'
January 28, 2022

She enlisted friends and longtime collaborators Caroline Ailin (Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding) and Noonie Bao (Halsey, Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepsen) to help flesh out the songs, with further songwriting and production from a close circle including Ariel Rechtshaid. Listen to the new album now!

VIDEO: ABC Shares STOLEN: THE UNSOLVED THEFT OF A $3,000,000 VIOLIN Special Trailer
VIDEO: ABC Shares STOLEN: THE UNSOLVED THEFT OF A $3,000,000 VIOLIN Special Trailer
January 28, 2022

The true-crime documentary features what is deemed as the world's greatest violin, a Davidoff Stradivarius, that was stolen 25 years ago from renowned violinist Erica Morini and is still missing. The theft is on the FBI's list of top 10 unsolved art crimes. Watch the new trailer now!

Anaïs Mitchell Releases New Self-Titled Album
Anaïs Mitchell Releases New Self-Titled Album
January 28, 2022

Tony- and Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell (Hadestown, Bonny Light Horseman, Big Red Machine) has released her first solo album in over a decade - Anaïs Mitchell. Mitchell’s self-titled album was produced by Josh Kaufman. Listen to the album now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!



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