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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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Fletcher Announces June 4 Hometown Pride Festival in Asbury Park
Fletcher Announces June 4 Hometown Pride Festival in Asbury Park
April 21, 2023

On June 4th, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter FLETCHER will host a one-of-a-kind Pride celebration at the legendary Stone Pony in her hometown of Asbury Park, New Jersey. Taking place on the Stone Pony Summer Stage, the all-ages event will also feature sets from special guests Olivia O'Brien and UPSAHL.

Snoop Dogg Collaborates with Destructo on 'You Only Die Once'
Snoop Dogg Collaborates with Destructo on 'You Only Die Once'
April 21, 2023

The LA-based artist (né Gary Richards) made a name for himself in the 90s for his hard-techno sets. He then continued his claim to fame in the 2000s by founding influential dance music festival brand HARD, using his boundary-pushing curatorial talents to help push dance music events into the mainstream.

Powerhouse Duo Sofi Tukker Share Rousing New Single 'Jacaré'
Powerhouse Duo Sofi Tukker Share Rousing New Single 'Jacaré'
April 21, 2023

Sofi Tukker have shared their exhilarating new single, “Jacaré'' out now on Ultra Record. Accompanying the track is the colorful new music video filmed on location in Rio de Janeiro. “Jacaré'' is simultaneously a tribute to both the beauty of Brazil and the LGBTQ+ community at large. Plus, check out tour dates!

Loren Gray Releases Debut Studio Album 'Guilty'
Loren Gray Releases Debut Studio Album 'Guilty'
April 21, 2023

Self-made phenomenon and independent artist Loren Gray releases her debut studio album, Guilty, out everywhere now. Following the releases of a number of singles, Guilty is the result of Loren truly coming into her own as an artist. Check out upcoming tour dates and listen to a new album now!

The Band Camino Shares 'What Am I Missing?'
The Band Camino Shares 'What Am I Missing?'
April 21, 2023

“What Am I Missing?” also follows The Band CAMINO’s latest release “Told You So,” which continues to underscore why the group have become a must-watch artist since their inception in 2015. “Told You So” also arrived on the heels of the group’s impressive year of touring in 2022, which saw them completely sell out their spring U.S. headline run.

Florence + the Machine Debut 'Mermaids' From 'Dance Fever (Complete Edition)'
Florence + the Machine Debut 'Mermaids' From 'Dance Fever (Complete Edition)'
April 21, 2023

The Complete Edition of Dance Fever is a deluxe packaging of the band’s much-lauded 2022 album featuring “Mermaids” and poem versions of several songs from the LP. “Mermaids” was written and produced alongside album collaborator Dave Bayley of Glass Animals during the original Dance Fever sessions.

Twenty One Pilots Release 'MTV Unplugged' Album
Twenty One Pilots Release 'MTV Unplugged' Album
April 21, 2023

Originally recorded in front of a live audience this past summer for MTV’s iconic Unplugged series, Twenty One Pilots created a fan-oriented experience inviting some of their biggest fans in Los Angeles to attend the intimate taping. It has reimagined versions of some of their biggest and most beloved songs from their catalog.

Dick Van Dyke to Appear on DAYS OF OUR LIVES Soap Opera on Peacock
Dick Van Dyke to Appear on DAYS OF OUR LIVES Soap Opera on Peacock
April 21, 2023

Dick Van Dyke will appear in an upcoming episode of the long-running soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Van Dyke will be seen alongside Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn. The upcoming guest appearance came to him after an encounter with Hogestyn at the gym. Watch the advice that he received from Carol Burnett now!

Exclusive: Watch a SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE Sneak Peek With Mone Kamishiraishi and Miroki Miura
Exclusive: Watch a SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE Sneak Peek With Mone Kamishiraishi and Miroki Miura
April 21, 2023

Filmed during the hit production’s 2022 run at the historic Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, Japan, the stage play is based on Hayao Miyazaki’s animated feature, and is adapted and directed for the stage by Les Miserables director John Caird. Watch a video clip from the Mone Kamishiraishi version now, also featuring Miroki Miura as Haku.

SHUCKED Writer Brandy Clark Debuts New Song 'She Smoked in the House'
SHUCKED Writer Brandy Clark Debuts New Song 'She Smoked in the House'
April 21, 2023

In addition to writing songs like “A Beautiful Noise,” the GRAMMY-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys, and Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” Clark, together with longtime collaborator Shane McAnally, composed the music for the new Broadway music comedy, Shucked, which is now showing at New York’s Nederlander Theatre.

John Mellencamp to Release New Album 'Orpheus Descending'
John Mellencamp to Release New Album 'Orpheus Descending'
April 21, 2023

In anticipation of upcoming record, Mellencamp is sharing the album track “Hey God.” His twenty fifth album produced by Mellencamp and recorded as his own Belmont Mall Studio. One of his most personal records to date, standout tracks “Hey God” and “The Eyes of Portland” focus on social issues Mellencamp continues to passionately advocate for.

Ed Sheeran Releases New Track 'Boat' From Upcoming Album
Ed Sheeran Releases New Track 'Boat' From Upcoming Album
April 21, 2023

Written by the English seaside amidst the extreme elements of winter, “Boat” serves as a metaphor for depression; a track that combats the struggles of feeling very low and not knowing how to break the cycle. The official video, directed by Mia Barnes, further cements the message, as Ed is submerged in the sea with waves engulfing him.

Listen: Kerry Ellis Releases New Single 'I Will Find You'
Listen: Kerry Ellis Releases New Single 'I Will Find You'
April 21, 2023

The West End’s favourite leading lady, Kerry Ellis, has released I Will Find You, the second single taken from her upcoming studio album Kings & Queens. Ellies has been seen on both West End and Broadway, including Les Misérables, Wicked, Oliver! And Cats. Most recently, Kerry starred as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes.

Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj Join Forces on 'Alone' Single
Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj Join Forces on 'Alone' Single
April 21, 2023

“Alone” is a steamy club banger about letting your impulses take control. Featuring diamond-selling hip-hop icon Nicki Minaj, one of Kim’s biggest inspirations as a songwriter and artist, the single samples Alice Deejay’s eurodance megahit “Better Off Alone,” a nod to the dance hits that Kim lost herself in during childhood to forget her problems.

Video: Billy Porter & Lisa Kudrow Remix 'Smelly Cat' From FRIENDS on CORDEN
Video: Billy Porter & Lisa Kudrow Remix 'Smelly Cat' From FRIENDS on CORDEN
April 21, 2023

Billy Porter appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden last night, alongside Lisa Kudrow. Porter discussed his return to Broadway, with Kudrow saying that she would like to bring Valerie Cherish from The Comeback to Broadway in a gender-bent My Fair Lady. The episode concluded in a performance of Porter's new single. Watch videos now!

The Kid Laroi Releases Heartfelt New Song 'Where Does Your Spirit Go'
The Kid Laroi Releases Heartfelt New Song 'Where Does Your Spirit Go'
April 21, 2023

The Kid LAROI releases 'WHERE DOES YOUR SPIRIT GO' on all streaming platforms. The open letter was dedicated to lost friends Juice WRLD and Saiko during the set where it was first performed. Listen to the new single now!

Interview: Carol Burnett at 90 - Looking Back on Broadway, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW & More
Interview: Carol Burnett at 90 - Looking Back on Broadway, THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW & More
April 25, 2023

We sat down with Carol Burnett to look back on all the laughs she has given us throughout the years, starting with her Broadway debut in Once Upon a Mattress in 1959. Burnett discusses her 'big break,' reveals why she likes doing television more than Broadway, and how Bernadette Peters was the first person she asked to be on The Carol Burnett Show.

Bonnaroo Announces the 2023 Superjam
Bonnaroo Announces the 2023 Superjam
April 20, 2023

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is excited to share news of the 2023 Superjam. Among the festival's greatest traditions is the annual Superjam, gathering an all-star lineup for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event unlike any other.

Photos: Jude Law, Yara Shahidi & More Attend PETER PAN & WENDY London Premiere
Photos: Jude Law, Yara Shahidi & More Attend PETER PAN & WENDY London Premiere
April 20, 2023

Photos of cast members including Jude Law, Yara Shahidi, Ever Anderson, Alexander Molony, Jacobi Jupe, and Joshua Pickering, joined co-writer/director David Lowery, co-writer/executive producer Toby Halbrooks, and producer Jim Whitaker to toast the premiere of the live-action reimagining of the J.M. Barrie novel and the 1953 animated classic.

Hannah Waddingham to Lead Musical Holiday Special on Apple TV+
Hannah Waddingham to Lead Musical Holiday Special on Apple TV+
April 20, 2023

Waddingham will host and perform in a new Christmas special for Apple TV+. She will be joined by her big band and surprise guests for special performances and musical numbers. The special will be titled 'Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas' and will be recorded live in front of an audience at the London Coliseum.



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