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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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The National Parks Release 'UFO', Announce New Album
The National Parks Release 'UFO', Announce New Album
September 17, 2021

The National Parks is made up of Brady Parks (guitar, vocals), Sydney Macfarlane (keys, vocals), Cam Brannelly (drums), and Megan Parks (violin).

King Henry Unveils New Single 'Let Go' From Upcoming Album
King Henry Unveils New Single 'Let Go' From Upcoming Album
September 17, 2021

Wistful and lo-fi, “Let Go” is a nostalgic call to memories of a former flame, framed against a hauntingly danceable bassline. Balanced, hard-hitting drums highlight Gina Kushka’s emotional vocals in this dark, house-inspired track.

Rêve Drops New Single 'CTRL + ALT + DEL'
Rêve Drops New Single 'CTRL + ALT + DEL'
September 17, 2021

Breakout pop-EDM songstress Rêve has unveiled her latest track, “CTRL + ALT + DEL,” produced by Montreal production duo Banx & Ranx, who has previously worked with Dua Lipa, Sia, Little Mix, and Sean Paul.

Reba McEntire Releases Reimagined 'The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia' Ahead of New Remix Album
Reba McEntire Releases Reimagined 'The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia' Ahead of New Remix Album
September 17, 2021

'REVIVED REMIXED REVISITED' is a reimagined collection of some of Reba’s most adored songs. REVIVED offers Reba’s biggest hits as they’ve evolved over the years in her live show, REMIXED puts a whole new spin on songs, REVISITED strips back and recuts Reba's greatest hits.

Dylan Fraser Releases 'The World Isn't Big When You Know How It Works' EP
Dylan Fraser Releases 'The World Isn't Big When You Know How It Works' EP
September 17, 2021

After releasing a number of EP tracks over the course of the summer -  today’s focus track, “Only A Fool,” arrives with a feature from singer-songwriter Samia and takes shape as a haunting, pared back ballad that builds from gentle piano and strings to bruising harmonies and melancholic beats.

Dan Levy Signs New Film Deal With Netflix to Write & Produce
Dan Levy Signs New Film Deal With Netflix to Write & Produce
September 17, 2021

Levy's first project for the streaming platform will be a new romantic comedy which he will direct, write, produce, and star in.

Kara Marni Unveils 'State of Mine' EP
Kara Marni Unveils 'State of Mine' EP
September 17, 2021

State of Mine is a careful, considered body of work that proves how far Kara’s come as an artist, and one that firmly cements her as a formidable voice in her genre. The EP title reflects a year Kara describes as having 'been in plenty of different emotional states”.

VIDEO: Watch Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's New Music Video for 'Love For Sale'
VIDEO: Watch Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's New Music Video for 'Love For Sale'
September 17, 2021

Love For Sale, the new collaborative album showcasing the Cole Porter songbook of classic popular music from Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, will be released on October 1st.

Andy McKee Releases New EP 'Symbol' With Tribute to Prince
Andy McKee Releases New EP 'Symbol' With Tribute to Prince
September 17, 2021

In 2012, McKee played alongside Prince in his band on the “Welcome 2 Australia” tour with the song being one of the setlist highlights. This release of “Purple Rain” will celebrate the 37th anniversary of the song’s September 1984 original street date. 

Natalie Layne Releases New EP 'Castles'
Natalie Layne Releases New EP 'Castles'
September 17, 2021

The five song EP is a collaborative effort by co-writers Cooper Bascom, Ross King, Natalie Layne, Phoebe Scott, and Jay Speight, who also served as the project’s producer. The group fused different genres with powerful vocals and lyrics of devotion to create a unique style that Natalie Layne is steadily becoming known for.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season 3 of YOU on Netflix
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season 3 of YOU on Netflix
September 17, 2021

In Season 3, Joe and Love, now married and raising their baby, have moved to the balmy Northern California enclave of Madre Linda, where they’re surrounded by privileged tech entrepreneurs, judgmental mommy bloggers and Insta-famous biohackers.

Taylor Swift Releases 'Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Verison)'
Taylor Swift Releases 'Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Verison)'
September 17, 2021

The release is part of Swift's current efforts to re-record her music catalogue in order to own her own masters. Her next full re-recorded album 'Red' will be released November 19.

Billy Idol's 'Roadside EP' Out Now
Billy Idol's 'Roadside EP' Out Now
September 17, 2021

Produced by Butch Walker (Green Day, Weezer) and featuring Idol’s longtime lead guitarist and co-writer Steve Stevens, The Roadside was conceived, recorded and mixed almost entirely under the shadow of the pandemic.

Lil Nas X Releases Debut Album 'MONTERO'
Lil Nas X Releases Debut Album 'MONTERO'
September 17, 2021

Launching alongside the album is the official video for “THATS WHAT I WANT.” The steamy and emotional visual features a story written by Lil Nas X with direction by STILLZ and includes a cameo from Billy Porter.

Sam Smith & Summer Walker Release 'You Will Be Found' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN Soundtrack
Sam Smith & Summer Walker Release 'You Will Be Found' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN Soundtrack
September 17, 2021

The soundtrack, out September 24, will also feature reimagined tracks from the film by SZA, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Finneas and Tori Kelly!

St. Vincent's THE NOWHERE INN Film & Soundtrack Out Today
St. Vincent's THE NOWHERE INN Film & Soundtrack Out Today
September 17, 2021

The film is a comedic 'mockumentary' that follows the creation of a documentary surrounding St. Vincent's life as a touring rockstar. However, they soon discover unpredictable forces lurking within subject and filmmaker that threatens to derail their friendship and the project.

Steve Kazee, Lindsay Mendez, & More Join Cast of THE GROTTO Written & Directed by Joanna Gleason
Steve Kazee, Lindsay Mendez, & More Join Cast of THE GROTTO Written & Directed by Joanna Gleason
September 17, 2021

The film will also star Kevin Chamberlain, Betsy Brandt, Jonathan Del Arco, Dan Bucatinsky, Susan Sullivan, and Michael Nouri.

VIDEO: Amy Adams Talks ENCHANTED Sequel and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film
VIDEO: Amy Adams Talks ENCHANTED Sequel and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film
September 17, 2021

Adams spoke to Jimmy Fallon about the Enchanted sequel with Maya Rudolph, filming the Dear Evan Hansen movie, and making her West End debut in The Glass Menagerie.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE HUMANS Film Adaptation
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE HUMANS Film Adaptation
September 17, 2021

Written and directed by Stephen Karam, the film stars Richard Jenkins, Jayne Houdyshell, Amy Schumer, Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun, and June Squibb.

Cynthia Erivo Releases Debut Album 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1'
Cynthia Erivo Releases Debut Album 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1'
September 17, 2021

A showcase of both Erivo’s vocal stylings as well as her pen—she co-wrote every song—the album is perfectly suited for this moment in culture forever marked by a global pandemic and ongoing racial reckonings.



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