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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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Nu Deco Shares “Unholy' From New 'Duende' EP
Nu Deco Shares “Unholy' From New 'Duende' EP
July 3, 2023

Along with “Unholy” by Sam Smith and Kim Petras and “LA FAMA” by Rosalía (feat. The Weeknd), listeners can expect to hear Nu Deco Ensemble’s unique arrangements of the chart-topping Latin song “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny, plus “Packt Like Sardines In a Crushd Tin Box” and “Everything In Its Right Place” by Radiohead.

Maggot Heart to Release New Album 'HUNGER' in September
Maggot Heart to Release New Album 'HUNGER' in September
July 3, 2023

Maggot Heart, crossover rock band based in Berlin, channels emotional alchemy through music. Consisting of guitarist and singer Linnéa Olsson, bassist Olivia Airey and drummer Uno Bruniusson, Maggot Heart refuse to be categorized. Originally from Sweden, Olsson formed Maggot Heart as a solo project in 2016.

Photos: Inside the FOUNDATION Season Two Premiere at Regent Street Cinema in London
Photos: Inside the FOUNDATION Season Two Premiere at Regent Street Cinema in London
July 3, 2023

Starring an acclaimed ensemble cast led by Emmy Award nominees Jared Harris and Lee Pace, alongside rising stars Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey, the 10-episode second season of “Foundation” will debut globally with the first episode on Friday, July 14 on Apple TV+, followed by new episodes weekly every Friday. Check out the photos!

The Darkness Announce 'Permission To Land' UK & Ireland Headline Tour
The Darkness Announce 'Permission To Land' UK & Ireland Headline Tour
July 3, 2023

The Darkness, Britain’s world-renowned and hugely-beloved rock band extraordinaire, have announced nine new shows for the Permission To Land 20 world tour, which will run through the UK and Ireland in December.

Alex Nicol Releases New Single 'Hollywood'
Alex Nicol Releases New Single 'Hollywood'
July 3, 2023

The Montreal artist’s latest single ensnares with all the potency and poison of its namesake. Casting strings of a knife-edge tension against the unexpected twists that unfold with its dramatic key changes, “Hollywood” finds Nicol play a starring role in a song of downbeat and disturbing Lynchian thrills.

Video: Christine and the Queens Share Live Performance of 'Angels crying in my bed'
Video: Christine and the Queens Share Live Performance of 'Angels crying in my bed'
July 3, 2023

'Angels crying in my bed' is from Christine and the Queens new album, PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE. Inspired by Tony Kushner's iconic play, Angels in America, the album is the artist's first under the Christine and the Queens moniker since his debut, 2014’s Chaleur humaine. Watch the video of the performance now!

Macy Gray & The California Jet Club Announce U.S. Tour
Macy Gray & The California Jet Club Announce U.S. Tour
July 3, 2023

Macy Gray and her band The California Jet Club are gearing up to embark on 'The Reset' tour. The album is both thought provoking and moving with poignant, powerful lyrics delivered with Macy’s signature cool vibe, featuring standout songs such as a 'Cop Killer' remake and original 'Every Night' with uplifting dance vibes featuring rapper Maino. 

Photos: BARBIE Movie World Tour Comes to Seoul
Photos: BARBIE Movie World Tour Comes to Seoul
July 3, 2023

Over the weekend, Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and writer/director Greta Gerwig brought the Barbie World Tour to Seoul. After recent stops in Sydney and Toronto, the tour is also coming to Mexico City, Berlin, and London in the coming week, with its Los Angeles film premiere happening on July 9. Check out photos now!

Video: Watch the Trailer for The CW's SON OF A CRITCH
Video: Watch the Trailer for The CW's SON OF A CRITCH
June 30, 2023

Based on the award-winning, bestselling memoir from Mark Critch (“This Hour Has 22 Minutes”), SON OF A CRITCH is the real story of a young Mark coming of age in the 1980s. The series is a heartfelt window into the life of a child—who is much older inside than his 11 years—using comedy and self-deprecation to win friends. Watch the video now!

West End Star Andrew Polec Releases First Single 'Freaking in the Mirror'
West End Star Andrew Polec Releases First Single 'Freaking in the Mirror'
June 30, 2023

Andrew Polec is known for his award-winning-performance as Strat on the West End, at New York City Center, and on the Tour in Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell the Musical. He was also the First Prize Winner of the Lotte Lenya Competition through the Kurt Weill Foundation. Andrew has been San Diego’s resident Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Tone Stith Releases New Single 'Girls Like You'
Tone Stith Releases New Single 'Girls Like You'
June 30, 2023

Rising R&B singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Tone Stith shares his smooth new single and visualizer “Girls Like You” via RCA Records. This latest release is a follow-up from Tone’s previous released fan favorite track “B.E.D” in 2022 and his seven-track project Still FWM, which came out in October of 2021.

Video: Anne-Marie & Shania Twain Release Unhealthy Music Video
Video: Anne-Marie & Shania Twain Release Unhealthy Music Video
June 30, 2023

In the campy, western-inspired video, Shania Twain serves galactic horse-girl chic as she rescues outlaw Anne-Marie from capture. Following a yassified Western stand-off, the iconic duo tip their hats and ride off into the sunset, leaving viewers with a cheeky ending! Watch the new music video now!

Ava Max & Alok Share New Single 'Car Keys'
Ava Max & Alok Share New Single 'Car Keys'
June 30, 2023

Brazilian music superstar and philanthropist Alok, known for chart-topping collaborations with the likes of James Arthur, John Legend, Tove Lo, Ella Eyre and Ellie Goulding has teamed up with global pop sensation Ava Max, known for monster hits like “Sweet But Psycho” with over 2 billion streams, for their new single, “Car Keys.”

Maude Vôs and Marie Nyx Share 'In The Club Out' EP
Maude Vôs and Marie Nyx Share 'In The Club Out' EP
June 30, 2023

Maude Vôs and Marie Nyx of the Los Angeles based queer electronic label Delusional Records have released the In The Club Out EP. Featuring both their original mix as well as takes on the track from LGBTQIA+ artists across the USA, it aims to highlight the variety and tradition of queer dance music in America.

Listen: Idina Menzel Discusses Fighting For the LGBTQIA+ Community
Listen: Idina Menzel Discusses Fighting For the LGBTQIA+ Community
June 30, 2023

Idina Menzel appeared on SiriusXM’s Fierce: Women In Music to discuss her new album “Drama Queen'' coming August 18th. In an interview with host Lori Majewski in Fierce: Women in Music, Idina discusses progression for the LGBTQIA+ community and having a mixed race son. 

Absolutely Falls Into a 'Fever Dream' on New Single
Absolutely Falls Into a 'Fever Dream' on New Single
June 30, 2023

It lands in the wake of “Patterns,” which has already cracked 100K streams and counting, and the release of Absolutely’s debut single “Higher” which FLAUNT raved, “The singer songwriter from South London brings together a plethora of genres on “Higher.” From pop to R&B and electronic, the debut single has it all with the help of Dave Hamelin.

Video: Watch Heather Headley in Netflix's SWEET MAGNOLIAS Season Three Trailer
Video: Watch Heather Headley in Netflix's SWEET MAGNOLIAS Season Three Trailer
June 30, 2023

Netflix has released the trailer for season three of Sweet Magnolias, starring Tony winner Heather Headley. The series features Chris Medlin, who has been seen on Broadway in Mean Girls and Diana: the Musical. Sweet Magnolias centers around three best friends who live in a small town where everybody knows everybody. Watch the video trailer now!

The Japanese House Releases Sophomore Album 'In The End It Always Does'
The Japanese House Releases Sophomore Album 'In The End It Always Does'
June 30, 2023

The songs on In The End It Always Does highlight heartbreak and love lost, emotional reflections on childhood trauma and identity, and the album finds The Japanese House embracing her pop-side with help from Matty Healy and George Daniel (The 1975), Katie Gavin (MUNA) and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon among others.

Alan Arkin Passes Away at 89
Alan Arkin Passes Away at 89
June 30, 2023

Tony and Oscar winning actor Alan Arkin has passed away at the age of 89. Arkin won a Tony for his performance in Enter Laughing and was nominated for his work in The Sunshine Boys. Arkin won an Oscar for his performance in Little Miss Sunshine.

Mandy Patinkin's SEASONED Series With Kathryn Grody Cancelled at Showtime
Mandy Patinkin's SEASONED Series With Kathryn Grody Cancelled at Showtime
June 30, 2023

The scripted comedy – inspired by the couple’s real life and relationship – was co-created and co-written by writer-director Ewen Wright and their son Gideon Grody-Patinkin. JAX Media was producing the project for SHOWTIME, inspired by the couple's video content on Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube.



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