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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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boygenius Set Fall Tour Dates With MUNA, Palehound & More
boygenius Set Fall Tour Dates With MUNA, Palehound & More
July 11, 2023

The band (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) will make stops in New Haven and Philadelphia before two final performances at iconic venues Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl. Support comes from MUNA, Samia, and Palehound and a special Halloween event with 100 gecs and special guest, Sloppy Jane.

Megan Hilty, Nikki Renée Daniels & More Star in PBS' BROADWAY'S BRIGHTEST LIGHTS Concert
Megan Hilty, Nikki Renée Daniels & More Star in PBS' BROADWAY'S BRIGHTEST LIGHTS Concert
July 11, 2023

BROADWAY’S BRIGHTEST LIGHTS shines the spotlight on some of musical theatre's best and brightest talents. Curated and conducted by Luke Frazier, the concert features Tony Award-winning Broadway star Megan Hilty alongside Michael Maliakel, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Tommy Sutter with The American Pops Orchestra.

Video: Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts Video for 'New York Transit Queen'
Video: Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts Video for 'New York Transit Queen'
July 11, 2023

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae unveils the music video for her new riot grrrl punk inspired single, “New York Transit Queen,” In celebration of the video debut, Corinne Bailey Rae will livestream at 11:40 AM ET to talk about the album and answer questions from fans.

Britney Spears to Release New Memoir 'The Woman in Me' in October
Britney Spears to Release New Memoir 'The Woman in Me' in October
July 11, 2023

Britney Spears will release her highly-anticipated memoir, The Woman in Me, in October. For the first time, Spears will reveal her incredible journey from being one of the greatest pop stars in music history to being released from her conservatorship.

DJ Khaled to Host First-Ever We The Best Foundation Golf Classic
DJ Khaled to Host First-Ever We The Best Foundation Golf Classic
July 11, 2023

The confirmed guest list has notably expanded with the likes of Odell Beckham Jr., 2Chainz, Brooks Koepka, CC Sabathia, Quavo, Diddy, Fat Joe, Hassan Whiteside, Jim Jones, Jorge Pasada, JR Smith, Kenny Smith, Marshawn Lynch, Najee Harris, Offset, Shannon Sharpe, Timbaland, and Victor Cruz, to name a few.

Video: Watch Uzo Aduba & Matthew Broderick in Netflix's PAINKILLER Series Trailer
Video: Watch Uzo Aduba & Matthew Broderick in Netflix's PAINKILLER Series Trailer
July 11, 2023

The series stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi, and West Duchovny. The series will also feature guest stars Clark Gregg, Jack Mulhern, Sam Anderson, Ana Cruz Kayne, Brian Markinson, Noah Harpster, John Ales, Johnny Sneed, Tyler Ritter, and Carolina Bartczak. Watch the new video trailer now!

Lachi Announces 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea
Lachi Announces 'Lift Me Up' Single With James Ian Ft. Gaelynn Lea
July 11, 2023

The video, a salute to Deaf Culture, was created by an award winning, BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled team, directed and produced by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens, co-directed by Day Al-Mohammed, with DP Caroline Mariko Stucky, edited by Jake Primmerman, and starring three superstar ASL performers.

Staind Release New Single 'Cycle of Hurting'
Staind Release New Single 'Cycle of Hurting'
July 11, 2023

The 10 tracks featured on Confessions of the Fallen explore a variety of sonic niches. Debut single “Lowest In Me” (currently top 5 on the active rock chart), “Cycle of Hurting, “Was Any of it Real?” and “Hate Me Too” pummel forth with unrelenting fury, the electronics enhancing the frenetic attack from the players.

Rachel Bobbitt Shares New Single 'Clay Feet'
Rachel Bobbitt Shares New Single 'Clay Feet'
July 11, 2023

Emerging Toronto-based artist Rachel Bobbitt has shared a new single entitled, “Clay Feet,” the second track  from her recently announced new EP The Half We Still Have. The track’s accompanying video was shot in the foothills of Malibu, CA by director Lauren Wade. The EP was produced and mixed by Jorge Elbrecht (Sky Ferreira, Japanese Breakfast).

Setting Sun Share 'Overjoyed' (Live On The Hudson River) From First LP in 10 Years
Setting Sun Share 'Overjoyed' (Live On The Hudson River) From First LP in 10 Years
July 11, 2023

The long-awaited album meets the band where they are now. Through driving upbeat rhythms and introspective, optimistic lyrics, the group looks back at what made them who they are today and discovers more of who they would like to be in the future. Plus, join Setting Sun live on July 16 in Saugerties, NY at Opus 40.

MAREM LADSON to Release New EP 'Baby Light' in September
MAREM LADSON to Release New EP 'Baby Light' in September
July 11, 2023

Singing in both English and Spanish, Baby Light showcases folk-pop fueled by the rawest of emotions and the duality of Ladson’s bicultural heritage, crafting a sound that is all her own. These songs intricately weave pain, anger, loss, and hope, illuminating the brilliance that emerges amidst life's kaleidoscope of emotions.

Chris Farren Shares New Single ft. Jeff Rosentock on Sax
Chris Farren Shares New Single ft. Jeff Rosentock on Sax
July 11, 2023

Beloved and prolific songwriter Chris Farren recently announced his new Jay Som-produced album, Doom Singer. The song is accompanied by an amazing video directed by comedian, actress and writer Mitra Jouhari (Big Mouth).

BECCA MANCARI Announces Fall Headline Tour
BECCA MANCARI Announces Fall Headline Tour
July 11, 2023

The shows kick off in Philadelphia on September 25th at The Foundry and route through Boston, Brooklyn and more, ending in their hometown of Nashville on October 6th at Blue Room at Third Man Records. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 14th at 10:00am local time. Prior to their headline tour, Mancari will be on the road with Joy Oladokun.

Marvin Hamlisch & Rupert Holmes' THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Musical to Get Cast Album
Marvin Hamlisch & Rupert Holmes' THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Musical to Get Cast Album
July 11, 2023

The musical was composed by the late Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line) with lyrics by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). It is based on the iconic 1963 film by the late Jerry Lewis. This album signifies the last musical written by Hamlisch before his untimely passing.

ALASKA REID Shares Final Single Off Debut Album
ALASKA REID Shares Final Single Off Debut Album
July 11, 2023

Written while touring (Reid has opened for the likes of Porches, Charli XCX, Magdalena Bay, Maya Hawke, and Caroline Polachek), Disenchanter draws on the deep traditions of American country songwriting, the big, gritty guitars of Northwestern grunge, and the unrushed ease of Southern California living.

Drab Majesty Uncover 'The Skin and The Glove'
Drab Majesty Uncover 'The Skin and The Glove'
July 11, 2023

Drab Majesty have shared a second track from their forthcoming mini-album, An Object in Motion. Alongside the new track, they have also announced European tour dates for this fall as well as an appearance at Darker Waves Festival in Southern California alongside New Order, Tears for Fears, and more.

Jon Regen Releases New Album 'Satisfied Mind' Feat. Ron Carter, Rob Thomas, Pino Palladino, Dave McMurray & More
Jon Regen Releases New Album 'Satisfied Mind' Feat. Ron Carter, Rob Thomas, Pino Palladino, Dave McMurray & More
July 11, 2023

Jon Regen released his long-awaited new album Satisfied Mind via Symphonic, along with the album’s fourth single “Wake Me Up” featuring bass legend Pino Palladino. This week, after celebrating the album’s second single “Nobody But You” for seven straight weeks on their A-List playlist, Jazz FM made “Wake Me Up” their “Breakfast Track of the Week.”

Altin Gün Share Remixes of 'Kalk Gidelim' & 'Su Sızıyor'
Altin Gün Share Remixes of 'Kalk Gidelim' & 'Su Sızıyor'
July 11, 2023

'Kalk Gidelim' (remixed by the band’s percussionist Chris Bruining) is a cumbia-driven remix, inspired by Argentina's cumbia villera movement, while 'Su Sızıyor' (remixed by Bruining in tandem with Altin Gün bassist Jasper Verhulst) is a digidub-style remix with lots of King Tubby-inspired reverbs and phasers.

Video: Watch Timothée Chalamet in the WONKA Movie Musical Trailer
Video: Watch Timothée Chalamet in the WONKA Movie Musical Trailer
July 11, 2023

Based on the character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Timothée Chalamet introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka. The trailer for the new movie musical also features Keegan-Michael Key, Calah Lane, Matt Lucas, Olivia Colman, Natasha Rothwell, and more. Watch Chalamet sing and dance in the new video trailer now!

DRAG RACE PHILIPPINES Season Two Queens Announced
DRAG RACE PHILIPPINES Season Two Queens Announced
July 11, 2023

The sophomore season of Drag Race Philippines will premiere exclusively on WOW Presents Plus in the US. Paolo Ballesteros, the multi-awarded Filipino actor, model, and drag artist, returns as series host with the iconic Drag Race alum Jiggly Caliente and popular Filipina writer, TV personality and activist KaladKaren returning to as judges.



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