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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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Gold Star Releases 'Headlights USA' EP
Gold Star Releases 'Headlights USA' EP
September 3, 2021

As Gold Star, Marlon Rabenreither makes music that is as chromatic as an old convertible glittering in the desert sun. His music is nostalgic, hazy, and often cavernous. On 'Headlights USA', his 5th release, Rabenreither writes expansive and lush songs.

CINDERELLA Score from the Amazon Original Movie by Mychael Danna & Jessica Rose Weiss Out Now!
CINDERELLA Score from the Amazon Original Movie by Mychael Danna & Jessica Rose Weiss Out Now!
September 3, 2021

The album features the co-composers’ folk-traditional orchestral hybrid score for director Kay Cannon’s modern spin on the classic tale Cinderella from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon Studios.

Stephanie Summers Releases 'Mighty Strong God' Single
Stephanie Summers Releases 'Mighty Strong God' Single
September 3, 2021

Summers, whose powerful performances garnered top honors as the BET “Sunday Best” Season 10 winner on the hit Gospel competition, has also launched the new track as the first single out to Gospel radio. 

VIDEO: Watch Idina Menzel in the Music Video for 'Dream Girl (Nile Rodgers Remix)'
VIDEO: Watch Idina Menzel in the Music Video for 'Dream Girl (Nile Rodgers Remix)'
September 3, 2021

Menzel wrote the song for Amazon Prime's new Cinderella adaption. She stars as Vivian, the evil stepmother. Also featured in the film are Camila Cabello, who plays Cinderella, and Billy Porter as Fab G.

Kate Walsh to Return to Grey's Anatomy for Season 18
Kate Walsh to Return to Grey's Anatomy for Season 18
September 3, 2021

Walsh plays Dr. Addison Montgomery in the Grey's Anatomy universe. Appearing since season one, Walsh departed the show to participate in the spin-off series, Private Practice, in 2007.

Bomber Alley Releases New Single 'We Get By'
Bomber Alley Releases New Single 'We Get By'
September 3, 2021

The single features two members of Dee Snider of Twisted Sister's solo band on guitar, Nick Petrino, and bass, Russel Pzutto, along with Joetown on vocals & more!

Baby Queen Releases 'The Yearbook' Mixtape
Baby Queen Releases 'The Yearbook' Mixtape
September 3, 2021

The ten songs that make up The Yearbook are born from personal experiences Baby Queen -aka South African-born, London-adoptee Bella Latham - had chosen to keep under wraps for years. Taking us as far back as 2018, they’re the 24-year old’s most diaristic work to date, chronicling her coming-of-age.

VIDEO: Shawn Perry Releases 'Hardrock Hillbilly' Music Video
VIDEO: Shawn Perry Releases 'Hardrock Hillbilly' Music Video
September 3, 2021

Shawn Perry was previously on the MTV series MADE, and various appearances on VH1, NBC, FOX, several independent films. Since then, he's worked with musicians such as Guns-N-Roses and Poison.

Shinedown's ATTENTION ATTENTION Feature Film is Out Now; Watch the Trailer
Shinedown's ATTENTION ATTENTION Feature Film is Out Now; Watch the Trailer
September 3, 2021

This visual work of art was directed by Bill Yukich (Beyoncé, Metallica, Wiz Khalifa) and features theatrical performances from the band, Melora Walters (Magnolia, Big Love, PEN15), and Francesca Eastwood (Old, Twin Peaks, Fargo), among others.

The Front Bottoms Release New 'Lover Boy' Single
The Front Bottoms Release New 'Lover Boy' Single
September 3, 2021

“Lover Boy” arrives ahead of the band’s upcoming U.S. headline tour with special guests Oso Oso and Sydney Sprague. The fall dates kick off September 14th in New Haven, CT at College Street Music Hall.

Liz Cooper Releases New Album 'Hot Sass'
Liz Cooper Releases New Album 'Hot Sass'
September 3, 2021

With these twelve new songs, Cooper comes into her own—both musically and as a person—embracing a newfound sense of independence, honesty, maturity and creativity. 

Lauren Alaina's Releases 'Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World' Album
Lauren Alaina's Releases 'Sitting Pretty On Top Of The World' Album
September 3, 2021

Alongside award-winning songwriters Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey, Emily Weisband, David Garcia, Ben Johnson, and more, Lauren co-wrote 14 of the 15 songs on Sitting Pretty On Top of the World, including her current single “Getting Over Him,” featuring Jon Pardi, which is climbing the country charts.

VIDEO: Watch the First Episode of SHOWTIME'S AMERICAN RUST Starring Jeff Daniels
VIDEO: Watch the First Episode of SHOWTIME'S AMERICAN RUST Starring Jeff Daniels
September 3, 2021

The series also stars Maura Tierney, David Alvarez, Bill Camp, and Julia Mayorga. The first episode can now be viewed for free on YouTube!

VIDEO: Samm Henshaw Releases Live Version of 'Grow'
VIDEO: Samm Henshaw Releases Live Version of 'Grow'
September 3, 2021

The video features a four-piece band backing the singer and includes Samm’s cheeky personality as he acts out a diva version of himself and jokingly fires his bandmate at the top of the visual.

Sam Ryder Debuts New Single 'More'
Sam Ryder Debuts New Single 'More'
September 3, 2021

Watch and listen to the premiere of the new Sam Ryder Single. Co-produced with writers for Nicki Minaj and Charlie Puth, Sam’s unmistakeable vocals soar throughout the song as he passionately calls out for more of the things that truly matter in life.

VIDEO: Sigrid Releases New Music Video for 'Burning Bridges'
VIDEO: Sigrid Releases New Music Video for 'Burning Bridges'
September 3, 2021

Sigrid says the track is inspired by 'the point where you just have to say in a relationship, 'you know what, let's just finish this'. That moment of enough is enough, and you need a clean break.”  

Jason Derulo Releases New Single 'Acapulco'; Watch the Music Video
Jason Derulo Releases New Single 'Acapulco'; Watch the Music Video
September 3, 2021

We've got the new music video here. Derulo has recently gained more than 49M followers and over 1.1B likes, with his original sounds inspiring more than 19M fan-created videos thus far.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Kenneth Branagh's BELFAST
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Kenneth Branagh's BELFAST
September 3, 2021

The film stars Judi Dench, Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds, and Jude Hill. The film follows one boy's childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s.

Mike Dean Releases New Visual Album 'ECHOPLEX (Live 2021)'
Mike Dean Releases New Visual Album 'ECHOPLEX (Live 2021)'
September 3, 2021

The Grammy Award-winning producer has worked with talent like Beyonce, Madonna, Kanye West, and more. The 21-track visual album is available now on all streaming platforms.

Billie Eilish's HAPPIER THAN EVER Film Available Today on Disney+ in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
Billie Eilish's HAPPIER THAN EVER Film Available Today on Disney+ in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
September 3, 2021

The concert experience encompasses an intimate performance of every song from Billie’s newest album and includes animated elements that take viewers on a dreamlike journey through her hometown of Los Angeles and its most iconic backdrops, which are all brought to life in Dolby.






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