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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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Kaien Cruz Releases 'I Lay' Featuring Xenia Manasseh
Kaien Cruz Releases 'I Lay' Featuring Xenia Manasseh
September 20, 2023

Gearing up for the release of their debut album, Queer South Africa-born, Los Angeles-based independent recording artist Kaien Cruz (they/them) returned with an infectious alternative version of their viral Afropop-infused anthem “I Lay” featuring Kenyan crooner Xenia Manasseh available to stream now on all digital platforms via The Orchard.

Eliza McLamb Announces Debut Album 'Going Through It' & Shares New Track
Eliza McLamb Announces Debut Album 'Going Through It' & Shares New Track
September 20, 2023

Picture Eliza McLamb’s debut full-length, Going Through It, as a plunge pool with a still surface that betrays its staggering depth. A dive beneath reveals excerpts from McLamb’s life, one that until recently could be described as “difficult” if not plainly “traumatic.” By the time you hit bottom, you’ve reached the midpoint of Going Through It.

Abby Hamilton Releases New Song 'Whatever Helps You Sleep'
Abby Hamilton Releases New Song 'Whatever Helps You Sleep'
September 20, 2023

Produced by Justin Craig and Duane Lundy, #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo) is filled with Hamilton’s sharp lyrical perspective and entrancing vocals, further establishing her as one of music’s most intriguing new voices. Across these ten vulnerable tracks, Hamilton recounts personal experiences with a universal relatability.

Maren Morris Confirms Intimate Chicago Show in October
Maren Morris Confirms Intimate Chicago Show in October
September 20, 2023

Maren Morris celebrates the release of her new EP, The Bridge, via Columbia Records with the first in a series of very special and intimate shows. Members of Maren’s recently renamed fan club, The Lunatics, may sign up for a special on-sale code, beginning now at 10am CST through tomorrow Thursday, September 21 at 11:59pm CST.

Sydney Rose Announces Debut Album 'One Sided'
Sydney Rose Announces Debut Album 'One Sided'
September 20, 2023

Written solely by Rose, “You’d Be Stars” lovingly explores the small, shared moments of friendship that create a lasting bond. The video, directed by Syd Ostrander, follows Rose and Moriondo as they spend a day together, enjoying the ease and effortlessness of each other’s company. The video is streaming now on Sydney’s official YouTube channel.

Jason Hawk Harris Shares Ode to Grief 'Bring Out The Lillies'
Jason Hawk Harris Shares Ode to Grief 'Bring Out The Lillies'
September 20, 2023

Jason Hawk Harris has shared his new single “Bring Out The Lillies,” the next offering from his highly-anticipated new album Thin Places. This week, Harris will be performing at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, Tenn., including an official showcase on Friday, September 22 at Eastside Bowl.

Kaien Cruz Recruits Xenia Manasseh for New 'I Lay' Version
Kaien Cruz Recruits Xenia Manasseh for New 'I Lay' Version
September 20, 2023

Gearing up for the release of their debut album, Queer South Africa-born, Los Angeles-based independent recording artist Kaien Cruz (they/them) returns with an infectious alternative version of their viral Afropop-infused anthem “I Lay” featuring Kenyan crooner Xenia Manasseh available to stream now on all digital platforms via The Orchard.

Jake Shears Shares Erol Alkan Rework Of 'Doses (Feat. Big Freedia)'
Jake Shears Shares Erol Alkan Rework Of 'Doses (Feat. Big Freedia)'
September 20, 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 until the new year.

The Menzingers Share Emotional New Single 'Come On Heartache'
The Menzingers Share Emotional New Single 'Come On Heartache'
September 20, 2023

Joined by Grammy-nominated producer Brad Cook (Bon Iver, the War on Drugs, Waxahatchee), The Menzingers took off to El Paso, Texas to record Some Of It Was True at the legendary Sonic Ranch. The song is accompanied by a music video shot at the historic preservation site Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park, PA. Plus, check out tour dates!

Paramount+'s PEAK SCREAMING Collection Returns for Halloween
Paramount+'s PEAK SCREAMING Collection Returns for Halloween
September 20, 2023

The Paramount+ Peak Screaming collection returns to the service with a broad and popular lineup of chills and thrills for audiences to enjoy this Halloween season. The updated collection features more than 400 fan-favorite horror movies, series and episodes. Check out the full lineup of Halloween content on Paramount+ now!

Allah-Las Share New Single 'Dust' Off Their Forthcoming Album 'Zuma 85'
Allah-Las Share New Single 'Dust' Off Their Forthcoming Album 'Zuma 85'
September 20, 2023

Allah-las tapped frequent collaborator Bailey Elder to craft her visual interpretation of the song. With her signature animation style, she captures the cosmic and transitory nature of the track with a mesmerizing procession of patterns, shapes and designs that morph and melt into one another in a choreographed dance through space and time.

Linsey Davis Sits Down With Ron Desantis for Exclusive Interview on ABC Tonight
Linsey Davis Sits Down With Ron Desantis for Exclusive Interview on ABC Tonight
September 20, 2023

ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis has exclusive broadcast interview with Governor Ron DeSantis from Midland, Texas. DeSantis discusses his energy policy, his current standing in the polls, and his views on abortion and immigration, amongst other topics. 

LOWERTOWN Announce New EP & Share Lead Single 'Bline'
LOWERTOWN Announce New EP & Share Lead Single 'Bline'
September 20, 2023

The song opens with a glitchy, haunting refrain from bandmate Avsha Weinberg before breaking into a taut drum & bass groove. Watch the grainy video below, which finds the duo clad in erie masks steeped in Harmony Korine aesthetics. The new EP is the band's first independent release since signing to Dirty Hit in 2020.

Bush Announces First Greatest Hits and New Track 'Nowhere to Go But Everywhere'
Bush Announces First Greatest Hits and New Track 'Nowhere to Go But Everywhere'
September 20, 2023

With over 24 million records sold, 1 billion streams and a procession of No. 1 hits, the GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum band — comprising Gavin Rossdale (vocals, guitar), Chris Traynor (guitar), Corey Britz (bass) and Nik Hughes (drums)—stand tall as rock outliers whose imprint only widens as the years pass.

Andrew X Releases New Album 'Driving At Sunset'
Andrew X Releases New Album 'Driving At Sunset'
September 20, 2023

Produced by Matt Goldman (Underoath, Anberlin), mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons), and mastered by Ted Jensen (NEEDTOBREATHE, Florence + The Machine), breezy stories of unrequited love, earnest confessions, and genuine emotion color the ten songs on the new album.

Dove Armitage Shares New Single 'It Won't Die' from Forthcoming EP
Dove Armitage Shares New Single 'It Won't Die' from Forthcoming EP
September 20, 2023

Dove Armitage shares the in your face, “It Won’t Die,” co-written and produced with Chris Greatti (WILLOW, Demi Lovato, Poppy), the single adds to the EP’s message of not just confronting but befriending your demons as she faces the difficulty in navigating toxicity seemingly impossible to escape. 

Video: Watch Amber Heard In the Trailer For IN THE FIRE
Video: Watch Amber Heard In the Trailer For IN THE FIRE
September 20, 2023

A doctor from New York (Amber Heard) travels to a remote plantation in the 1890s to care for a disturbed boy who seems to have inexplicable abilities. She begins treating the child, but in doing so ignites a war of science versus religion with the local priest who believes the boy is possessed by the Devil. Watch the video trailer now!

Los Lonely Boys Release New Song 'Dance With Me'
Los Lonely Boys Release New Song 'Dance With Me'
September 20, 2023

As the brothers Henry Garza [vocals, guitar], Jojo Garza [bass, vocals], and Ringo Garza [drums], celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album that featured their massive, breakthrough single 'Heaven', which rose to become a number one hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.

Faye Webster Releases New Single 'Lifetime'
Faye Webster Releases New Single 'Lifetime'
September 20, 2023

Faye Webster returns with “Lifetime,” a stunning and sparse new single that comes with a companion music video directed by Kyle Ng of Brain Dead. Webster’s completely sold out US tour, which includes 3 nights at Brooklyn Steel in New York and 2 nights at LA’s The NoVo. Watch the new music video now!

Video: Paul Russell Releases Music Video for New Single 'Lil Boo Thang'
Video: Paul Russell Releases Music Video for New Single 'Lil Boo Thang'
September 20, 2023

As such, he knows how to get a party popping. A wide swath of inspirations—from Anderson .Paak and OutKast to Louie Armstrong—impacted his own creative trajectory. He gained traction with a series of early uploads and went viral a few times (even fooling the internet into thinking he had a Drake feature on the way once.) Watch the video now!



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