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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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The Lion King

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Video: Watch the HUMAN RESOURCES Season 2 Netflix Trailer
Video: Watch the HUMAN RESOURCES Season 2 Netflix Trailer
May 11, 2023

Featuring an all-star voice cast— including Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph and David Thewlis reprising their Big Mouth roles as well as Aidy Bryant, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Keke Palmer, and Randall Park among others — Human Resources is not your normal day at the office. Watch the brand-new video trailer now!

Rhino Announces New Joni Mitchell Live Album 'At Newport'
Rhino Announces New Joni Mitchell Live Album 'At Newport'
May 11, 2023

Mitchell was joined on stage at the Newport Folk Festival by a star-studded band led by Carlile, the 9x GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter. Other performers included Carlile’s bandmates Phil and Tim Hanseroth, Wynonna Judd, Marcus Mumford, Celisse, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, and more.

Videos: Watch Sutton Foster Perform 'Being Alive' & More From the 'Great Performances' 50th Anniversary Concert
Videos: Watch Sutton Foster Perform 'Being Alive' & More From the 'Great Performances' 50th Anniversary Concert
May 11, 2023

New videos from the upcoming Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best concert have been revealed! Watch Sutton Foster perform 'Being Alive' from Company, Corbin Bleu executing a tap number from Jelly’s Last Jam and Rob McClure honoring musicals like Book of Mormon, Mamma Mia, Hairspray, and more in an impressive 4 minute medley.

New Book from Loretta Lynn to Release Posthumously
New Book from Loretta Lynn to Release Posthumously
May 11, 2023

It’s been over 60 years since the late Loretta Lynn first rose to stardom, transforming from a coal miner’s daughter to the Queen of Country Music. Loretta knew she was blessed—to record music, to sing her songs to such great crowds, and to write books. Her final offering, A Song and A Prayer, is a collection of prayers combined with song lyrics.

HANK Shares New Single 'BUGS' From 'Call Me Hank (Deluxe)' EP
HANK Shares New Single 'BUGS' From 'Call Me Hank (Deluxe)' EP
May 11, 2023

The song showcases Hank’s creative songwriting as they correlate their apartment bug problem to missing a past lover. It’s a sweet, romantic love song contrasted with images of pest control and shows LAbriola's ability to create the most meaningful lyrics in the not just the most mundane but also the downright disgusting. 

SEVENDUST Unleashes New Single 'Everything'
SEVENDUST Unleashes New Single 'Everything'
May 11, 2023

The single is currently impacting active rock radio with early adopters already adding the single upon receipt. The band - Lajon Witherspoon, Clint Lowery, John Connolly, Vince Hornsby and Morgan Rose - have filmed a music video that also brings the album cover to life. Watch the J.T. Ibanez (P.O.D., Loveless, Orianthi)-directed video!

Video: Apple Debuts FOUNDATION Season Two Teaser
Video: Apple Debuts FOUNDATION Season Two Teaser
May 11, 2023

Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories, and featuring an international cast led by Emmy-nominated actors Jared Harris and Lee Pace, alongside rising stars Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey, the 10-episode second season of “Foundation” will debut globally on Apple TV+. Watch the video teaser trailer now!

Thys Nortje Releases Debut Single 'Skryf'
Thys Nortje Releases Debut Single 'Skryf'
May 11, 2023

Newcomer Thys Nortje has just released his first single titled 'Skryf'. 'Skryf' is described as a love song that combines a contemporary feel with folk sounds and Thys' poetic writing style. Thys Nortje is an up-and-coming artist with a passion for music who has made a name for himself as 'the guy with the guitar'.

Ben Platt Signs With Interscope Records For Future Music Releases
Ben Platt Signs With Interscope Records For Future Music Releases
May 11, 2023

Interscope Records announced that it has signed Tony, GRAMMY and Emmy Award winning artist Ben Platt. Platt is currently working on new music which upon its completion will be released via Interscope Records. As part of the deal, Platt will have the ability to sign and develop artists on his own imprint.

The Drums Release Two New Songs 'Plastic Envelope'& 'Protect Him Always'
The Drums Release Two New Songs 'Plastic Envelope'& 'Protect Him Always'
May 11, 2023

Fresh off the release of last month’s comeback single  “I Want It All,” The Drums have debuted a symbiotic duo of brand new songs: “Plastic Envelope” and the accompanying vignette “Protect Him Always.” Pierce will bring the new trio of songs to life on the stage for the first time ever on The Drums’ forthcoming full-length North American tour.

Nicholas Allbrook Shares New Single 'Commodore'
Nicholas Allbrook Shares New Single 'Commodore'
May 11, 2023

Despite being an ode to directionlessness and yearning, “Commodore” sees the Pond frontman flip the melancholic nature of the lyrics into an infectious psych-pop anthem, laden with strutting basslines and a driving chorus. The track is accompanied by a music video directed by Kristofski, shot while Allbrook was in Los Angeles.

Jill Andrews Announces New Album 'Modern Age'
Jill Andrews Announces New Album 'Modern Age'
May 11, 2023

Andrews also shared her new single 'Connection' along with the official video, directed by Griffin Davis. Lush with indie-pop soundscapes and earworm hooks, “Connection” explores the schism between then and now, contrasting new tech savvy love with meeting someone the old-fashioned way in an irresistible, roll-the-windows-down throwback.

FOX Renews ANIMAL CONTROL for a Second Season
FOX Renews ANIMAL CONTROL for a Second Season
May 11, 2023

FOX Entertainment has renewed workplace comedy Animal Control, starring Emmy Award nominee Joel McHale, for a second season, it was announced by Michael Thorn, President of Scripted Programming, FOX Entertainment. The single-camera show, FOX’s first wholly owned live-action comedy.

Photo: First Look at Jonathan Groff in DOCTOR WHO
Photo: First Look at Jonathan Groff in DOCTOR WHO
May 11, 2023

A first look at Jonathan Groff in Doctor Who has been revealed. The photos show Groff in Victorian-style clothing with the new Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and his companion Ruby Sunday, who will be played by Millie Gibson. Plus, check out photos of RuPaul's Drag Race and Chicago star Jinkx Monsoon in the new season now!

Paramount+ to Exclusively Debut MTV's AFGHAN DREAMERS Documentary Film
Paramount+ to Exclusively Debut MTV's AFGHAN DREAMERS Documentary Film
May 10, 2023

Winner of the Best Human Rights Film award at Galway Film Fleadh in Ireland and the Audience Award for Tiempo de Historia at Valladolid International Film Festival in Spain, AFGHAN DREAMERS tells the harrowing story of an all-girl robotics team from Afghanistan as they struggle to succeed in international competitions.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Will Headline the Inaugural Concert at the New Brooklyn Boardwalk This Month
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Will Headline the Inaugural Concert at the New Brooklyn Boardwalk This Month
May 10, 2023

This Memorial Day Weekend concert will also feature sets from DJ Clue, DJ Spade and more. The Day Party is an annual, urban cultural arts event filled with live music, performances, art and a rotation of DJs spinning. Previous artists have included Drake, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, Doja Cat, Travis Scott and the late fashion icon Virgil Abloh.

Rachel Maddow Show Features Bettysoo and James McMurtry's Anti-Drag TN Law
Rachel Maddow Show Features Bettysoo and James McMurtry's Anti-Drag TN Law
May 10, 2023

James McMurtry – a tall, quiet, enigmatic, and well-respected songwriter, and son of novelist Larry McMurtry – and BettySoo, a five-foot powerhouse of a singer and guitar player, award-winning songwriter, and second-generation Korean-American Texan – had been on tour together throughout the spring. 

Milk St. Release New Track 'China Town'
Milk St. Release New Track 'China Town'
May 10, 2023

“China Town” is the lead single for their upcoming EP Vermont, which will feature two other singles - “Peyote” and “Pixie Cuts and Angel Dust” - that will be released over the coming months. Sonically, “China Town” is as unique as the underlying story that defines it.

Dana's Music Playground to Share 'Bring On Summer' New Summertime Single for Kids & Families
Dana's Music Playground to Share 'Bring On Summer' New Summertime Single for Kids & Families
May 10, 2023

With a career that spans more than two decades, garnering 27 national awards for seven children’s albums, singer/songwriter Dana has become a beloved presence on the kids’ music scene. Dana looks forward to the release of her upbeat new single, “Bring On Summer.” The song will be released with an accompanying music video.

Grace Potter Finds Her Truth on 'Mother Road'
Grace Potter Finds Her Truth on 'Mother Road'
May 10, 2023

Produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek) and recorded at RCA’s famed Studio A in Nashville and Topangadise in Topanga, CA, Mother Road follows Grace’s 2019’s acclaimed, 2X GRAMMY-nominated album, Daylight. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!



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