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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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Concrete Castles Announce Sophomore Album 'Brand New Me'
Concrete Castles Announce Sophomore Album 'Brand New Me'
July 26, 2023

Alt-Pop trio Concrete Castles have announced their sophomore album, Brand New Me, which is set to arrive via Velocity Records and Equal Vision Records. This serves as the band’s follow up to their debut album Wish I Missed U which was released September 2021, and featured Circa Survive’s Anthony Green on the title track. 

Sara Bareilles Sets New Concerts at Rockwood Music Hall
Sara Bareilles Sets New Concerts at Rockwood Music Hall
July 26, 2023

Sara Bareilles has announced an expansion to the initiative to help benefit the employees and artists of Rockwood Music Hall. The #PreserveRockwood benefit concert series began last month with artists like Bareilles, Elle King and Ingrid Michaelson, who are joining together to help save the iconic independent New York City musical institution.

HEAVY CHICAGO Announces More Bands For Brand-New Metal Festival
HEAVY CHICAGO Announces More Bands For Brand-New Metal Festival
July 26, 2023

After seeing incredible demand and interest for the brand-new Heavy Chicago festival, coming to Avondale Music Hall this Fall, organizers have announced even more acts, after shows and additional activities for metal fans to enjoy on and around official show dates – October 28, November 4 and November 5.

Sinead O'Connor Dies at Age 56
Sinead O'Connor Dies at Age 56
July 26, 2023

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sinead O’Connor has died at the age of 56. O'Conner is perhaps most known for her rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' a Prince cover that went #1 in 1990. Over the course of her career, O'Conner dropped 10 studio albums.

Kylie Minogue Teases Las Vegas Residency With Cryptic Social Media Post
Kylie Minogue Teases Las Vegas Residency With Cryptic Social Media Post
July 26, 2023

Kylie Minogue hints at a possible Las Vegas residency in a recent social media post. Find out all the details and what this means for her fans in North America. Kylie Minogue shares an Instagram Reel with interview clips, teasing a potential Las Vegas residency.

Video: Caylee Hammack Releases Video For 'That Dog'
Video: Caylee Hammack Releases Video For 'That Dog'
July 26, 2023

Capitol Records Nashville’s Caylee Hammack releases a charming new music video for breakup anthem “That Dog,” available to watch now. With a track where “heartbreak takes on a whole new meaning” (CountryNow), the new video shot on a farm near Nashville shows Hammack reminiscing on a relationship and love lost with a former partner’s dog.

TELEMARKETERS Docu-Series Coming to Max in August
TELEMARKETERS Docu-Series Coming to Max in August
July 26, 2023

HBO Original three-part docuseries TELEMARKETERS, directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Sam Lipman-Stern and executive produced by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Dani Bernfeld, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill. TELEMARKETERS chronicles the darkly comedic, unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies.

Video: Paramount+ Drops LOVE IN TAIPEI Trailer Starring Ross Butler, Ashley Liao & Nico Hiraga
Video: Paramount+ Drops LOVE IN TAIPEI Trailer Starring Ross Butler, Ashley Liao & Nico Hiraga
July 26, 2023

In addition to Ashley Liao, LOVE IN TAIPEI also stars Ross Butler (Shazam! Fury of the Gods, To All The Boys franchise) as Rick Woo, a prominent sports and scholastic prodigy; Nico Hiraga (Booksmart, Moxie) as Xavier Yeh, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

HIGH VIS Announce First-Ever US South Dates
HIGH VIS Announce First-Ever US South Dates
July 26, 2023

After their sold out North American live debut back in Spring, High Vis have confirmed a Southern run in between their Riot Fest and Furnace Fest performances. They play Dallas, Austin, Houston (in partnership with CREEM Magazine and Slane Whiskey), St. Louis and New Orleans for the first time ever.

Yung Bae Unveils 'Awesome Ways (Ft. Nile Rodgers)' & Announces New LP
Yung Bae Unveils 'Awesome Ways (Ft. Nile Rodgers)' & Announces New LP
July 26, 2023

The upbeat “Awesome Ways” mixes Yung Bae’s colorful production with Rodgers’ signature guitar licks, making for the ideal summer smash as the past, present, and future of funk collide. On the heels of the acclaimed “Body Talk” with Mayer Hawthorne  — “a dynamic piece of funk-pop” according to Sheesh.

Video: Kaien Cruz Releases 'I Lay' Animated Visualizer
Video: Kaien Cruz Releases 'I Lay' Animated Visualizer
July 26, 2023

Queer South Africa-born, Los Angeles-based independent recording artist Kaien Cruz (they/them) unveils the animated visualizer for their upbeat summer afropop anthem 'I Lay.' The track is accompanied by a breathtaking cinematic video – directed by Hunter So with production by Anna Dickson – that was shot on location in Costa Rica.

Hulu Orders Reality Series Following Wayne Brady & His Family
Hulu Orders Reality Series Following Wayne Brady & His Family
July 26, 2023

Hulu has announced a series order of “Untitled Wayne Brady & Family Project” (working title) from Fremantle and A Wayne & Mandie Creative, the joint production company founded by Wayne Brady and Mandie Taketa. The season will consist of eight episodes.

Video: Watch the ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Broadway-Themed Season 3 Trailer With Meryl Streep, Ashley Park & More
Video: Watch the ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Broadway-Themed Season 3 Trailer With Meryl Streep, Ashley Park & More
July 26, 2023

Hulu has released the video trailer for the Broadway-themed season of Only Murders in the Building. The new season will feature Meryl Streep, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, Andrea Martin, Jackie Hoffman, Wesley Taylor, Linda Emond, and Jeremy Shamos, joining previous stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez.

Video: Dolly Parton Drops 'We Are the Champions' Music Video to Celebrate One Year Before the Olympics
Video: Dolly Parton Drops 'We Are the Champions' Music Video to Celebrate One Year Before the Olympics
July 26, 2023

Dolly Parton, a global icon, is collaborating with NBCUniversal on the video for her new song “We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You,' Parton’s cover of the famous rock anthems by Queen and a new song from her upcoming album Rockstar, which was inspired by her 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Lily Lane And Sophomore (Abigail Breslin) Unleash 'Woman's Intuition'
Lily Lane And Sophomore (Abigail Breslin) Unleash 'Woman's Intuition'
July 26, 2023

Rising pop powerhouse Lily Lane has teamed up with Sophomore – the music project of Academy Award-nominated Abigail Breslin, Lane’s best friend for over a decade – to release the vibrant music video for her latest single, 'Woman's Intuition.'

Foxtide Return With New Track 'Hold On'
Foxtide Return With New Track 'Hold On'
July 26, 2023

Combining a haughty aloofness in vocal delivery with experimentation in the stickiness of modern pop music formulas, the result is a windows-down-in-the-car, over the speed limit track. Coming in at the sweet spot of just over three minutes, “Hold On” harkens to the golden age of early 2000s rock, fueled by the modern DIY scene.

GUNNAR Wraps Up Sold Out Tour with Maroon 5
GUNNAR Wraps Up Sold Out Tour with Maroon 5
July 26, 2023

An energetic mood fueled by dizzying rhythms and dexterous guitar work ushers you into “The Chase,” a sublime pop-rock track that frames young love and its inevitable highs and lows. The video, directed by The Young Astronauts, follows GUNNAR on his own wild goose chase through the streets of Los Angeles.

Video: Miles Miller Debuts Music Video for New Song 'Highway Shoes'
Video: Miles Miller Debuts Music Video for New Song 'Highway Shoes'
July 26, 2023

The music video for musician Miles Miller’s new song, “Highway Shoes,” is debuting now. Directed by Zach Riddle, the video stars Miller alongside Monica Valli, Cole Beddingfield and Ben Brown. Miller’s acclaimed debut album, Solid Gold, which was produced by Sturgill Simpson and debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart.

Video: Aluna Unveils Music Video for 'Running Blind' With Tchami & Kareen Lomax
Video: Aluna Unveils Music Video for 'Running Blind' With Tchami & Kareen Lomax
July 26, 2023

Following the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, MYCELiUM earlier this month via Mad Decent, Aluna is back with the official music video for the album’s focus track, ‘Running Blind’, a collaboration with French producer and DJ Tchami, with vocals from Aluna and Atlanta-born artist, songwriter, and producer Kareen Lomax.

KEKE WYATT'S WORLD Is Coming to WE tv
KEKE WYATT'S WORLD Is Coming to WE tv
July 26, 2023

Keke Wyatt’s World is larger than life! Having been in the music game for over three decades, Keke is ready to take her career to the next level with her first new album in over six years. This R&B artist must balance her demanding singing career with being a wife, daughter, diva, friend and mother to 11 children, including newborn baby Ke’Zyah.



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