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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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Diplo Confirms New Country Project 'Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2—Swamp Savant'
Diplo Confirms New Country Project 'Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2—Swamp Savant'
April 4, 2023

Swamp Savant is the second body of work from Tupelo, MS by way of Daytona, FL native Diplo’s country moniker Thomas Wesley. The release follows 2020’s Gold-certified Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil, featuring the six times Platinum single “Heartless” with Morgan Wallen and the Gold-certified “Dance With Me.”

Tainy, Rauw Alejandro, & More Join Netflix's First Latin Music Competition Series LA FIRMA
Tainy, Rauw Alejandro, & More Join Netflix's First Latin Music Competition Series LA FIRMA
April 4, 2023

The eight-episode musical competition series, follows the lives of 12 contestants from Mexico, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Peru, Puerto Rico and the United States will vie for the chance to secure a record deal with the most innovative and disruptive talent incubators in music NEON16.

Southerland to Release New EP This Month
Southerland to Release New EP This Month
April 4, 2023

Packaged together with their four most recent singles “Down The Road,” “Underpaid and Overserved,” “Ice Cold Country Music” and “World Without You,” the EP is a complete picture that showcases both their songwriting depth and performance range.  Quite simply - it hits like good country music should.

Video: Cyn Unveils Music Video for New Single 'Losing Sleep'
Video: Cyn Unveils Music Video for New Single 'Losing Sleep'
April 4, 2023

Maintaining a reputation for show-stopping visuals, the songstress pulled out all the stops like she always does. Once again, she teamed up with filmmaker and New York Times Bestseller, Kyle Newman [Fanboys, Barely Lethal, 1Up] behind the camera for the video. Newman says, “Cyn’s clever lyrics and unique sound elicit strong visuals.

Video: Watch Lifetime's TLC FOREVER Documentary Trailer
Video: Watch Lifetime's TLC FOREVER Documentary Trailer
April 4, 2023

TLC Forever chronicles the journey of the female group who led the way with their music, their message, and their style. For the first time, T-Boz and Chilli and other music industry colleagues detail their story and lives in how they broke boundaries, influenced an entire generation and survived against all odds. Watch the video trailer now!

Exclusive: Watch Jane Krakowski Channel Billy Flynn From CHICAGO in New SCHMIGADOON! Season Two Clip
Exclusive: Watch Jane Krakowski Channel Billy Flynn From CHICAGO in New SCHMIGADOON! Season Two Clip
April 4, 2023

The video clip, from the second episode “Doorway To Where,” features Jane Krakowski, Keegan-Michael Key, and Aaron Tveit. In the clip, Krakowski plays Bobbie Flanagan, referencing the character of Billy Flynn from Chicago and the recently gender-bent character of Bobbie from the 2021 revival of Company.

Kelly Clarkson to Release New Single From Upcoming Album Next Week
Kelly Clarkson to Release New Single From Upcoming Album Next Week
April 4, 2023

The Texas-born singer-songwriter first came to fame in 2002 as the winner of the inaugural season of 'American Idol.' Clarkson's debut single, 'A Moment Like This,' followed and quickly went to #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, ultimately ranking as the year's best-selling single in the U.S. Listen to a video preview of the new single now!

Shygirl Shares New Song 'Playboy / Positions'
Shygirl Shares New Song 'Playboy / Positions'
April 4, 2023

Shygirl exhibits her varied musical approach in 'Playboy /Positions' by fusing Miami bass-influenced beats, metallic melodies, and alluring vocals. The accompanying Sam Ibram-directed video captures the dynamic beauty of the human body in different states of movement and skin to skin with one another.

Captain Planet Drops New Single 'Pambele'
Captain Planet Drops New Single 'Pambele'
April 4, 2023

In his latest musical offering, Captain Planet collaborates with Colombian singer Jimena Angel to create a scorching slice of classic Afro Latin funk. The song began during a recent tour in South America where Captain Planet was playing some gigs around Santa Marta & Cartagena. 

Anthony Ramos & Dominique Fishback to Receive Cinemacon Rising Stars of the Year Award
Anthony Ramos & Dominique Fishback to Receive Cinemacon Rising Stars of the Year Award
April 4, 2023

Anthony Ramos is known for inaugurating the dual roles of “John Laurens” and “Philip Hamilton” in the critically acclaimed, TONY® Award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton. His impressive film and television credits include In the Heights, A Star is Born, Monsters and Men, Godzilla: King of Monsters, Patti Cake$, Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It.

Annika Bennet Releases New EP 'madwoman'
Annika Bennet Releases New EP 'madwoman'
April 4, 2023

Hills Artists singer, songwriter Annika Bennet announced on March 31st the release of her new madwoman EP, the seven song offering produced by Annika and Jonah Shy (Dermot Kennedy, Shawn Mendes, Role Model, Camila Cabello, Fletcher etc.) that is available on all digital outlets.

KILTRO Announce Their Sophomore Album 'Underbelly' & Share New Single 'Guanaco'
KILTRO Announce Their Sophomore Album 'Underbelly' & Share New Single 'Guanaco'
April 4, 2023

Titled Underbelly, Kiltro’s sophomore album crystallizes those dreams and experiences into a post-rock manifesto of dazzling beauty.  Underbelly signals a new chapter in the fusion of Latin roots with mainstream rock and marks a bold step forward in Kiltro’s extraordinary musical journey. Plus, check out tour dates!

THE ROCKET SUMMER Announces Headline Tour With Support From Hellogoodbye and The Juliana Theory
THE ROCKET SUMMER Announces Headline Tour With Support From Hellogoodbye and The Juliana Theory
April 4, 2023

The latest taste of his new album SHADOWKASTERS (release date: May 12, 2023 via Aviate Records) 'Sing At The Top' is out now. Following previous singles 'M4U,' and 'Stuck Inside Your Light' (Named as a Song You Need To Know by Rolling Stone), the track is high energy and raucous. Check out tour dates and watch the music video now!

Video: Watch the New BARBIE Trailer Featuring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Alexandra Shipp, Kate McKinnon & More
Video: Watch the New BARBIE Trailer Featuring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Alexandra Shipp, Kate McKinnon & More
April 4, 2023

From Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken, America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), and more. Watch the video trailer now!

Tanya Tucker Confirms Two Nights at Nashville's Historic Ryman Auditorium
Tanya Tucker Confirms Two Nights at Nashville's Historic Ryman Auditorium
April 4, 2023

Tanya’s indelible songs include some of country music’s biggest hits such as “Delta Dawn,” “Soon,” “Two Sparrows in a Hurricane,” “It’s a Little Too Late,” “Trouble,” “Texas (When I Die),” “If It Don’t Come Easy” and “Strong Enough To Bend.” Tanya is also the recipient of numerous awards, including two CMAs, two ACMs and three CMT awards.

Review Roundup: GREASE Prequel RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Comes to Paramount+
Review Roundup: GREASE Prequel RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Comes to Paramount+
April 4, 2023

The musical series takes place four years before the original “Grease.” In 1954, before rock ‘n’ roll ruled, before the T-Birds were the coolest in the school, four fed-up outcasts dare to have fun on their own terms, sparking a moral panic that will change Rydell High forever. Read what the first critics thought of the new series now!

THE MUPPETS MAYHEM Musical Series Will Debut on Disney+ in May
THE MUPPETS MAYHEM Musical Series Will Debut on Disney+ in May
April 4, 2023

'The Muppets Mayhem' stars Lilly Singh ('A Little Late with Lilly Singh') as Nora, Tahj Mowry ('Baby Daddy') as Moog, Saara Chaudry ('The Mysterious Benedict Society') as Hannah, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Dave Goelz as Zoot, Eric Jacobson as Animal, Peter Linz as Lips, David Rudman as Janice, and more. Watch the video teaser for the series now!

FACS Unleash New Single 'Constellation'
FACS Unleash New Single 'Constellation'
April 4, 2023

Alongside drummer Noah Leger, they dance and twist around each other like a double helix, forming the DNA of what makes FACS so special. Collectively they approach rhythm from outside the groove as opposed to inside it, creating a lattice where Case weaves guitar lines like creeping vines, making the moments on Still Life In Decay.

William The Conqueror Announce New Album
William The Conqueror Announce New Album
April 4, 2023

Produced by the band in a playground of vintage gear and mixed by Barny Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, Kasabian), the resulting album's ten tracks marry earworm tunes with insistent, imperious, soaring rock shapes, punctuated by chorus hooks that are simultaneously nuanced and anthemic.

Lurid Purple Flowers Release Swirling New Single 'Undone'
Lurid Purple Flowers Release Swirling New Single 'Undone'
April 4, 2023

The current lineup of Lurid Purple Flowers, featuring CA Newcomb on lead vocals and guitar, Ben Caito on bass, and Nick White on drums, has quickly gained recognition in the music industry. In 2022, the band received a Boston Music Award nomination after both their EPs, No Sympathy and Mania, cracked the NACC Top 200 charts.



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