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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

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Hairspray

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Kelly Clarkson Drops New Single 'Favorite Kind of High' Co-Written By Carly Rae Jepsen
Kelly Clarkson Drops New Single 'Favorite Kind of High' Co-Written By Carly Rae Jepsen
May 19, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning global superstar Kelly Clarkson has released 'favorite kind of high,' the new single from her upcoming album 'chemistry.' The new single was written by Clarkson and Jesse Shatkin, as well as global pop star Carly Rae Jepsen.

Kesha Drops New Album 'Gag Order'
Kesha Drops New Album 'Gag Order'
May 19, 2023

Kesha has released her new album, 'Gag Order,' now available on all streaming platforms. The album's first the singles, 'FINE LINE,' 'EAT THE ACID,' and 'Only Love Can Save Us Now.' The album is Kesha's fifth, following 'High Road' in 2020. Over her career, Kesha has earned two Grammy nominations, 10 Top Ten singles, over a billion views on YouTube

Listen: Billy Porter Releases Releases Uplifting New Single 'Fashion'
Listen: Billy Porter Releases Releases Uplifting New Single 'Fashion'
May 19, 2023

Canvasing the nation, Billy is currently bringing passion and joy to cities across the country with his first-ever career-spanning pop music concert tour: THE BLACK MONA LISA TOUR: VOLUME 1. The tour features Broadway songs, a nod to Pose, and stunning performances of future pop classics from his forthcoming new album, Black Mona Lisa.

Listen: Hear THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrack With Daveed Diggs, Melissa McCarthy & More
Listen: Hear THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrack With Daveed Diggs, Melissa McCarthy & More
May 19, 2023

Disney has debuted the soundtrack for the live action The Little Mermaid. Featuring all-new performances by the cast, the soundtrack features three new original songs that the original film's composer, Alan Menken, co-wrote with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hear Daveed Diggs sing 'Under the Sea,' Melissa McCarthy sing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' and more now!

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
May 18, 2023

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters is returning to television in “High Desert,” Apple's latest comedy series. BroadwayWorld sat down with Peters to discuss taking on taking on two characters in the series, also diving into working with Patricia Arquette, playing an actress on the show, exploring the its complicated tone, and more.

Video: Idina Menzel Discusses Her New Album Being a 'Love Letter' to the Queer Community
Video: Idina Menzel Discusses Her New Album Being a 'Love Letter' to the Queer Community
May 18, 2023

Idina Menzel discussed how her new album, 'Drama Queen,' is a 'love letter' to the Queer community. The first single, 'Move,' is out now, produced by Chantry Johnson and Mitch Allan. Menzel also revealed how the LGBTQIA+ community might relate to her characters in Rent, Wicked, and Frozen. Watch the video on The Jess Cagle Show now!

How Rob Marshall's Theatre Background Brought THE LITTLE MERMAID to Life
How Rob Marshall's Theatre Background Brought THE LITTLE MERMAID to Life
May 23, 2023

Ahead of the release of The Little Mermaid, find out how director Rob Marshall's background in theater brought the film together. Hear from Marshall, Alan Menken, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, John DeLuce, Jonah Hauer-King, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, and more about how the director's Broadway background grounded the film.

Video: Watch Gabrielle Union & Keith Powers in THE PERFECT FIND Trailer
Video: Watch Gabrielle Union & Keith Powers in THE PERFECT FIND Trailer
May 18, 2023

The cast includes Gabrielle Union (Producer of Broadway's Ain't No Mo and American Son), Alani “la La” Anthony (producer of Broadway's Eclipsed), Gina Torres (original Broadway cast Of The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public And Face Value), Janet Hubert (original Broadway cast of Cats and The First), and more. Watch the video trailer!

Cloud Companion Shares Heartfelt Synth Pop Ballad 'Can U Hear Me'
Cloud Companion Shares Heartfelt Synth Pop Ballad 'Can U Hear Me'
May 18, 2023

Austin-based musician/songwriter Cloud Companion is proud to share their new single Can U Hear Me is out now. Known for their contributions to the sensational collaborative performance group TC Superstar, Cloud Companion is the solo project of musician and songwriter, Aaron Chávez.

The Ocean Release Powerful New Album 'Holocene'
The Ocean Release Powerful New Album 'Holocene'
May 18, 2023

The band has been on a continuous crusade against close-mindedness, ignorance and intellectual obstinacy, from the distinct anti-Christian sentiment of their -centric records through the psychological, Tarkovsky-inspired contemplations on Pelagial to exploring Nietzsche's ideas of amor fati and Eternal Recurrence on the Phanerozoic albums.

'ODESZA: The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience' to Hit Cinemas in July
'ODESZA: The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience' to Hit Cinemas in July
May 18, 2023

“ODESZA: The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience” shows one of electronic music’s most important modern-day innovators as you’ve never seen them before, providing an intimate look into the process of creating the group’s wildly successful and record-setting return to the touring stage with “The Last Goodbye Tour.”

PiPEllA Releases Dynamic New Single 'Castles'
PiPEllA Releases Dynamic New Single 'Castles'
May 18, 2023

When discussing PiPEllA’s inspiration for the song, she said, “I wrote this song for Cinderella from Into The Woods and Lagertha from Vikings and all of my favorite heroines who get the worse end of the deal but never really got to rage about it.” “Castles'' is available now on all streaming platforms worldwide.

Talking Kind Sign To Lauren Records & Share Debut Single 'Damn Shame'
Talking Kind Sign To Lauren Records & Share Debut Single 'Damn Shame'
May 18, 2023

Talking Kind, the solo project of Philadelphia DIY veteran Pat Graham, share their debut single to accompany the news that they’ve signed to Lauren Records. “Damn Shame,” with its lo-fi construction and winsome melody, plays out as though Billie Joe Armstrong demoed a Tom Petty cover.

Tovah Feldshuh, Bruce Sussman and Alfred Uhry Join 'Broadway Responds to Antisemitism' Panel
Tovah Feldshuh, Bruce Sussman and Alfred Uhry Join 'Broadway Responds to Antisemitism' Panel
May 18, 2023

Panelists include Tovah Feldshuh, the first Jewish actress to play Mrs. Rosie Brice in “Funny Girl,” and renowned lyricist Bruce Sussman (“Harmony”) and award-winning playwright Alfred Uhry (“Parade”), who will share their insights and experiences on this critical issue.

Fleet Foxes Announce Global Streaming Event of Set from 'The Spring Recital'
Fleet Foxes Announce Global Streaming Event of Set from 'The Spring Recital'
May 18, 2023

Fleet Foxes have announced a global streaming event of their March 2023 set at “The Spring Recital” which took place at Los Angeles’ Belasco Theatre. Fleet Foxes will set off on a North American tour next month, kicking off in Cleveland with stops at Bonnaroo Festival, Halifax Jazz Festival and 3 co-headline dates with My Morning Jacket in August.

Anne-Marie Teams Up With Shania Twain for 'Unhealthy'
Anne-Marie Teams Up With Shania Twain for 'Unhealthy'
May 18, 2023

Anne-Marie featuring Shania Twain’s ‘UNHEALTHY’, produced by Conor and Riley McDonough (Jonas Brothers, Joji, John Legend), is the perfect pop/country tonic. Anne-Marie had always wanted to write a country-influenced song and decided that her upcoming third album would be the perfect home for just that.

Israeli Bass Producer Whales Shares 6-Track EP
Israeli Bass Producer Whales Shares 6-Track EP
May 18, 2023

Whales released his highly-anticipated 'Fuckin' EP, a 6-track masterpiece that marks a new chapter in his musical journey. Showcasing his growth as an artist, with each track displaying a unique perspective and a fresh take on bass music, the 6-Track'  'Fuckin' EP is out now and available to stream across all platforms via Disciple Round Table.

FULL CIRCLE Max Original Limited Series Debuts in July
FULL CIRCLE Max Original Limited Series Debuts in July
May 18, 2023

From director Steven Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon, the Max Original limited series FULL CIRCLE stars Zazie Beetz, Claire Danes, Jim Gaffigan, Jharrel Jerome, Timothy Olyphant, CCH Pounder, Phaldut Sharma, Adia, Sheyi Cole, Gerald Jones, Suzanne Savoy, Ethan Stoddard, Lucian Zanes and Dennis Quaid. Watch the video trailer now!

Dean Ford to Release 'Dream Fever' EP in June
Dean Ford to Release 'Dream Fever' EP in June
May 18, 2023

The forthcoming 6-track EP was co-written and produced by studio wizard Bleu (Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers, Michelle Branch) and further elevates the vibrant and effervescent sound Dean is best known for. The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter took inspiration from legends such as David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Madonna, and James Brown.

Wolfie's Just Fine (Musician/Comedian Jon Lajoie) Shares New Single 'Hulk Hogan Slammed Andre The Giant'
Wolfie's Just Fine (Musician/Comedian Jon Lajoie) Shares New Single 'Hulk Hogan Slammed Andre The Giant'
May 18, 2023

Recorded in Nashville with producer Jordan Lehning (Caitlin Rose, Andrew Combs), Everyone Is Dead Except Us turns the glorious, undeniable, and devastating territory of human existence and the pain of loss and grief, into something to examine and unpack in the span of four-minute-long deeply felt, emotional songs.



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