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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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Edwin Taps Morgan Page For High-Energy 'Green Light' Remix
Edwin Taps Morgan Page For High-Energy 'Green Light' Remix
June 9, 2023

The 2-track “Greenlight” EP features a new club single from the rising talent accompanied by an official remix from Grammy-nominated producer Morgan Page. Edwin’s original blends elements of deep and progressive house, while Page’s rework ups the ante to deliver an invigorating piano house cut.

Charlotte Cardin Announces Sophomore Album '99 Nights'
Charlotte Cardin Announces Sophomore Album '99 Nights'
June 9, 2023

Charlotte Cardin has announced her sophomore album 99 Nights. The album is the follow up to her lauded, multi-Juno winning debut, Phoenix. Coinciding with the news, Charlotte has released the title track “99 Nights,” an infectious earworm about longing that puts Cardin’s captivating vocals on full display. 

THE GOLDEN BOY Two-Part Documentary to Premiere on HBO
THE GOLDEN BOY Two-Part Documentary to Premiere on HBO
June 9, 2023

By the age of 19, Oscar De La Hoya was an Olympic boxing gold medalist, a multi-world title-winning professional boxer, a hometown hero and a role model to his Mexican-American community in East Los Angeles. Nicknamed “The Golden Boy,” De La Hoya – with his good looks, electric charisma, and heartfelt story of winning Olympic gold.

Icandy Recruits Glorilla, Kali & Big Boss Vette for 'Keep Dat Part 2 Remix'
Icandy Recruits Glorilla, Kali & Big Boss Vette for 'Keep Dat Part 2 Remix'
June 9, 2023

iCandy’s name began flooding the national consciousness in late 2022 when the Pompano Beach Florida native first released “Keep Dat,” the playful, confident, and effortlessly bold track which now serves up soundtracks for girls’ night and permanently altered Candy’s trajectory. Candy’s magnetic personality and strong advocation.

BEAM Covers Busta Rhymes Classic 'Gimme Some More'
BEAM Covers Busta Rhymes Classic 'Gimme Some More'
June 9, 2023

The celebration around 50 years of hip-hop continues on Apple Music with this year’s Juneteenth 2023: Freedom Songs playlist, featuring exclusive covers of beloved classic rap songs by rising stars 2Rare, Baby Tate, BEAM, Big Yavo, Blxst, Lola Brooke, redveil, Symba, and more. Previous collections include 6LACK, Denzel Curry, Lupe Fiasco and more. 

Citizen Cope Shares Soothing 'Dancing Lullaby (Let's Give Love A Try)'
Citizen Cope Shares Soothing 'Dancing Lullaby (Let's Give Love A Try)'
June 9, 2023

Featuring a classic reggae inspired arrangement complete with a lyrical shout out to Bob Marley, the track futhers Cope’s message of positivity and strength through struggle. Here, the track is a tribute to resilient women artists who inspire Cope, containing mentions of Maya Angelou, The I Threes, and Frida Kahlo.

Michaël Brun, Saint Levant & Lolo Zouaï Drop 'Sak Pase'
Michaël Brun, Saint Levant & Lolo Zouaï Drop 'Sak Pase'
June 9, 2023

“Sak Pase” follows the release of Michaël’s addictive jam “Charge It” featuring Traphousejazz multi-instrumentalist Masego, Grammy-award winning R&B singer- songwriter Jozzy, and rising Jamaican artist Bayka. Blavity says the single “cultivate[s] an infectious, energy-driven dance track.

Emeline Drops Defiant New Single 'Everything I'm Not'
Emeline Drops Defiant New Single 'Everything I'm Not'
June 9, 2023

A Rhode Island-born multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar and piano, EMELINE first gained major momentum with songs like “cinderella’s dead” — an early-2022 release that cracked the Top 20 of the Spotify Daily Viral chart and Top 25 on the US Spotify Viral 50 chart which has now amassed over 100 million streams.

City Girls Release 'Pinata' Single
City Girls Release 'Pinata' Single
June 9, 2023

City Girls first teased the new song at Rolling Loud in California in March, piquing incredible excitement for the Miami duo’s upcoming third album. The trailblazers released “Pinata” right on the heels of “I Need A Thug” which follows 'Act Bad,'a recent collaboration with Diddy and Fabolous.

Photos: Go Inside the 'And Just Like That…It's Been 25 Years, A Sex And The City Experience' Opening Night With Sarah Jessica Parker & More
Photos: Go Inside the 'And Just Like That…It's Been 25 Years, A Sex And The City Experience' Opening Night With Sarah Jessica Parker & More
June 9, 2023

Max celebrated the debut of the pop-up by partnering with Vogue and hosting an epic, star-studded event with appearances from Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon, Molly Rogers, Michael Patrick King, Nicole Ari Parker, Sarita Choudhury, Karen Pittman, Candace Bushnell, and more. Check out photos from the opening now!

Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
June 9, 2023

Tony-nominated Some Like It Hot star J. Harrison Ghee sat down on CBS Mornings to conclude their 'Road to the Tonys' series. Ghee and Shucked star Alex Newell are the first opening non-binary performers to ever be nominated at the Tony Awards. Ghee opened up about making Broadway history with the nomination. Watch the video!

Sumbuck (Caamp's Taylor Meier) Shares New Album 'Moss'
Sumbuck (Caamp's Taylor Meier) Shares New Album 'Moss'
June 9, 2023

In celebration of the release of his new album, Lucky, Sumbuck has shared a video for album track “Moss.” Directed by Clara Cullen, the video was filmed following Gabriela Hearst’s fall/winter 2023 runway show in New York. The set was designed in collaboration between Gabriela Hearst and the renowned Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura.

Goose Release 'Live At Radio City Music Hall'
Goose Release 'Live At Radio City Music Hall'
June 9, 2023

Live at Radio City Music Hall arrives digitally. A limited-edition, hand-numbered, 12-LP vinyl box set – featuring both concerts on 180-gram sunburst vinyl, each with a unique color combination, alongside an exclusive 80-page coffee table photo book capturing the energy and excitement of the now-legendary shows.

Interview: How Idina Menzel Is Giving Back This Pride Month
Interview: How Idina Menzel Is Giving Back This Pride Month
June 24, 2023

Idina Menzel is getting 'Dramatic' with her new album! BroadwayWorld sat down with Menzel to discuss giving back to the LGBTQIA+ community through the new album, feeling less apologetic with her music, and her upcoming 'unconventional' musical, Redwood.

Janelle Monáe Unveils 'The Age of Pleasure' Album
Janelle Monáe Unveils 'The Age of Pleasure' Album
June 9, 2023

Executive produced by Janelle Monáe, Nate Wonder, Chuck Lightning, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, THE AGE OF PLEASURE includes such new singles as “Champagne Shit” “Phenomenal (feat. Doechii)” and “Waterslide,” along with the scintillating fan-favorite, “Lipstick Lover,” and lead single  “Float (Feat. Seun Kuti + Egypt 80).” 

Niall Horan Releases New Album 'The Show'
Niall Horan Releases New Album 'The Show'
June 9, 2023

Horan shared the official video for the album’s title track. Directed by Connor Brashier (Kygo, Shawn Mendes), the video was shot at the Downtown Palace, a downtown Los Angeles theatre that dates back to the vaudeville era. As a crew rushes around preparing for the evening’s concert, Horan performs “The Show,” accompanying himself on piano. 

Video: THE COTTAGE Cast Reveal What to Expect From the New Play on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Video: THE COTTAGE Cast Reveal What to Expect From the New Play on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
June 9, 2023

The cast of The Cottage sat down with Lara Spencer on Good Morning America this morning. Cast members Eric McCormack, Alex Moffat and Lilli Cooper, and director Jason Alexander share what fans can expect in the new comedy. Watch a video of the interview now!

Parker McCollum Announces Winter Tour Dates Rounding Out 2023
Parker McCollum Announces Winter Tour Dates Rounding Out 2023
June 9, 2023

The powerhouse performer has been hitting the road this year with his latest album, Never Enough, playing arenas and amphitheaters across the country and making appearances at some of Country music's biggest festivals including Stagecoach and Country Thunder. Check out all of the tour dates!

Maude Latour Unveils New EP 'Twin Flame' Ahead of Gov Ball Debut
Maude Latour Unveils New EP 'Twin Flame' Ahead of Gov Ball Debut
June 9, 2023

Under the spell of new love, the 7-track project soundtracks her real-life budding romance, featuring recently-dropped tracks “I am not the sun,” “Lunch' and “Heaven” which incited critical praise right out of the gate, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Wonderland, and V Magazine who raved, “tailor-made as a soundtrack for falling in love.”

Maren Morris Features on New Jessie Murph Track 'Texas'
Maren Morris Features on New Jessie Murph Track 'Texas'
June 9, 2023

Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris returns, contributing vocals to a new track, “Texas,” by rising artist Jessie Murph. She also recently performed at Nashville’s Love Rising Benefit, which raised money to fight anti-LGBTQ legislation in Tennessee. She also has upcoming shows with Brandi Carlile and The Highwomen and The Chicks.



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