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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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ANGEL CITY Documentary to Premiere on HBO in May
ANGEL CITY Documentary to Premiere on HBO in May
May 3, 2023

HBO Original three-part docuseries ANGEL CITY, directed by Arlene Nelson (“Gutsy” and HBO’s “Naked States”) and executive produced by Academy Award®-winners Natalie Portman, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, and Jimmy Chin, with Sophie Mas, Anna Barnes, and Christine O’Malley. Watch the new video trailer now!

3TEETH Return With 'Merchant Of The Void'
3TEETH Return With 'Merchant Of The Void'
May 3, 2023

The track comes alongside a stunning graphic video from one of Hollywood’s leading animators Matteo Santoro (who grew up with 3TEETH frontman Alexis Mincolla) producing a visually epic piece that takes viewers on a space-folding journey into hyper-consumerism on a Lovecraftian scale.

David Morris Signs with Virgin Music Group
David Morris Signs with Virgin Music Group
May 3, 2023

Morris' notoriety has been growing with each release including his 2022 single “Carrying Your Love” which interpolates a 1997 George Strait classic. The song went viral on TikTok in July 2022 and peaked at No.3 on the platform. The song, along with its follow up “Dutton Ranch Freestyle,” pushed Morris onto the Billboard charts.

Blake Mills to Be Joined By Chris Weisman on West Coast Summer Tour Dates
Blake Mills to Be Joined By Chris Weisman on West Coast Summer Tour Dates
May 3, 2023

This June, Grammy-winning producer, composer, guitarist and songwriter Blake Mills is playing a run of shows around his performance with Joni Mitchell at Washington’s The Gorge Amphitheater. Joining him will be frequent musical collaborator Chris Weisman. The duo will kick off performances in select cities along the West Coast.

LIVE WITH KELLY & MARK Debuts With Record-High Ratings
LIVE WITH KELLY & MARK Debuts With Record-High Ratings
May 3, 2023

The debut week of “Live with Kelly and Mark” (week of 4/17/23) stood as the show’s strongest week in 3 months in both Households (1.7 rating) and Total Viewers (2.448 million) ― since the week of 1/16/23. In fact, “Live with Kelly and Mark” tied the show’s 2nd highest-rated week this season in Households (1.7 rating).

TIESTO - CHASING SUNSETS Reveals Artists Joining the Curated Cabo Weekend by Vibee
TIESTO - CHASING SUNSETS Reveals Artists Joining the Curated Cabo Weekend by Vibee
May 3, 2023

Vibee, the new music-led destination experience company, along with Insomniac, the world’s leading live music experience creator, announced their exclusive travel experience “Tiësto - Chasing Sunsets'' taking place in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico from Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Durand Bernarr Drops Second Single 'Leveled' Off of His Sophomore Album 'Wanderlust'
Durand Bernarr Drops Second Single 'Leveled' Off of His Sophomore Album 'Wanderlust'
May 3, 2023

Written, arranged and produced by Bernarr, the concept of ‘Leveled’ is being honest with yourself so that you can experience moments of redemption and catharsis. Additional producers include Daniel Jones (keys), Braylon Lacy (Bass), Frank Moka (Drums), and Christopher Bivins “Buddafly Wolf.” 

Keturah's New Single Rolls From Malawi to la to Willie Nelson
Keturah's New Single Rolls From Malawi to la to Willie Nelson
May 3, 2023

Keturah has just released a new single! 'Nchiwewe (Ode to Willie Nelson)' came from her trip to Los Angeles to record the album. It was the first time out of Malawi and LA was quite the culture shock. But she recorded at Hen House Studios on Venice Beach, and they're good friends and collaborators with Willie Nelson's family.

Dylan Rodrigue Debuts New Song 'Goodbye'
Dylan Rodrigue Debuts New Song 'Goodbye'
May 3, 2023

Dylan Rodrigue unveils a new song, “Goodbye,” with an AI video directed by Dillon Moore. The video was conceptualized and filmed in just a few weeks with a limited budget, with Moore combining a mix of AI and real footage and filming the resulting video on a VHS camera. The process began with Moore inputting photos of Rodrigue into Midjourney.

Interview: Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming Breakdown Their SWEENEY TODD-Inspired SCHMIGADOON! Characters
Interview: Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming Breakdown Their SWEENEY TODD-Inspired SCHMIGADOON! Characters
May 3, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming are back together for season two of Schmigadoon, teaming up for a bloody-good parody of Sweeney Todd and Mrs. Lovett. BroadwayWorld sat down with Cumming and Chenoweth, who spilled on filming their big musical number, wanting to play their Sweeney Todd roles IRL, the Schmigadoon groupchat, and more!

Woz Releases New EP 'No Medicine For That'
Woz Releases New EP 'No Medicine For That'
May 3, 2023

No Medicine for That explores the effects of his early childhood traumas which is conveyed over distorted guitars and influences that range from Queens of the Stone Age to The Ramones. Woz discusses his Borderline Personality Disorder, severe addiction, and suicide attempt. Listen to the new EP now!

Jason Mraz Drops New Single 'Pancakes & Butter'
Jason Mraz Drops New Single 'Pancakes & Butter'
May 3, 2023

Multi-GRAMMY Award winner and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree Jason Mraz has revealed “Pancakes & Butter,” a smooth love song and accompanying video from his upcoming eighth studio album, Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride. The track was released alongside a music video directed by Jaime Valdueza.

BBC AMERICA Broadcasts The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla Live on Saturday
BBC AMERICA Broadcasts The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla Live on Saturday
May 3, 2023

BBC AMERICA will broadcast The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla LIVE. His Majesty King Charles III will be crowned alongside The Queen Consort in a Coronation at Westminster Abbey, the first to take place in 70-years. They will arrive at the Abbey in procession from Buckingham Palace known as ‘The King’s Procession.’

Skating Polly Share New Single 'I'm Sorry For Always Apologizing'
Skating Polly Share New Single 'I'm Sorry For Always Apologizing'
May 3, 2023

Skating Polly share “I’m Sorry For Always Apologizing” – a deceptively joyous rock song that is accompanied by the official music video directed by Christian Papierniak. The multiple award-winning director, producer, and writer best known for his hit Indie feature film Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town brings the track to life with a humorous touch.

Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Harvest' Featuring Andrew Bird And Chris Stills
Rufus Wainwright Shares 'Harvest' Featuring Andrew Bird And Chris Stills
May 3, 2023

Folkocracy sees Wainwright joined by a spectacular lineup of friends, family members, and other special guest artists including Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, Susanna Hoffs, Van Dyke Parks, Madison Cunningham, and many more.

Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo Share Interpretation Of 'Love Is A Battlefield'
Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo Share Interpretation Of 'Love Is A Battlefield'
May 3, 2023

In LA they worked with Alain Johannes (Eleven, Mark Lanegan, Queens of the Stone Age) recording most of the vocals at Norm Block’s Happy Ending studios in Silverlake. Harvey finished mixing the album and coordinated the mastering with local legend Mikey Young before Acevedo returned to Mexico. Plus, check out tour dates!

Listen: Hear the SCHMIGADOON! Season 2 Soundtrack With Kristin Chenoweth, Dove Cameron & More
Listen: Hear the SCHMIGADOON! Season 2 Soundtrack With Kristin Chenoweth, Dove Cameron & More
May 3, 2023

The album’s 26 vocal tracks are performed throughout the series’ 6 episodes by returning stars Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Ariana DeBose, Martin Short, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, and Aaron Tveit as well as season two newcomers Tituss Burgess and Patrick Page.

Ani Cordero Shares 'One Hundred Years (de un siglo a aquí)' Single
Ani Cordero Shares 'One Hundred Years (de un siglo a aquí)' Single
May 3, 2023

The album version of the song is trilingual, with a chant of Taíno words “Borikén” (the original name of Puerto Rico) and “Ni Yara” (place of water) casting a spell and the song switching from English verses to Spanish choruses. It’s a message of reassurance and resilience. Ani will also release versions in English and Spanish.

quickly, quickly Share New Single 'Falling Apart Without You'
quickly, quickly Share New Single 'Falling Apart Without You'
May 3, 2023

The new quickly, quickly EP finds Portland, Oregon’s Graham Jonson back in his home studio, engrossed in ‘60s psychedelic soul music, imagining some bygone era where it was all about the drum sounds and tape decay. He calls it Easy Listening; the songs are short and inviting, modest yet loaded with ideas.

Cosmic Kitten Share 'Live By The Sea' From 'Laugh of a Lifetime' Album
Cosmic Kitten Share 'Live By The Sea' From 'Laugh of a Lifetime' Album
May 3, 2023

The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination,” the album’s title track, “Songbird” and “All The World.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits) and mastered by Jack Endino (Nirvana).



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