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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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Video: Watch Michael Urie, Frankie Grande & More in Wesley Taylor & Alex Wyse's SUMMONING SYLVIA Film Trailer
Video: Watch Michael Urie, Frankie Grande & More in Wesley Taylor & Alex Wyse's SUMMONING SYLVIA Film Trailer
March 24, 2023

Written and directed by Wesley Taylor (Smash, The Spongebob Musical, soon to recur on Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building') and Alex Wyse (Marvel’s Iron Fist, soon to join Broadway's Good Night, Oscar), the LGBTQ horror comedy Summoning Sylvia stars Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, Veanne Cox, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

Baby Tate & Saweetie Release Remix of 'Hey, Mickey!'
Baby Tate & Saweetie Release Remix of 'Hey, Mickey!'
March 24, 2023

Atlanta breakout Baby Tate joins forces with Grammy®-nominated hitmaker Saweetie for the remix of “Hey, Mickey!” — a scorching interpolation of Toni Basil’s seminal 1981 hit. Fierce, empowering, and utterly addictive, the collaboration showcases the rappers' undeniable chemistry and knack for memorable wordplay. 

Max Drazen Shares Romantic New Single 'Five Three'
Max Drazen Shares Romantic New Single 'Five Three'
March 24, 2023

Max Drazen’s first single of 2023 – “Five Three,” a glorious celebration of the uplifting power of love - is out now. Rence, an artist/producer/songwriter who, like Drazen, has gained a reputation as a “genre disruptor,” produced the track. Drazen wrote “Five Three” with Rence, co-producer Alex Bilo and Andrew Stoelzing.

CB30 Releases New Track Someone Else's Summer
CB30 Releases New Track Someone Else's Summer
March 24, 2023

Buena Vista Records’ emerging duo CB30 are sharing a brand-new track, “Someone Else’s Summer.' Piano, guitars, and the pair’s vocal harmonies combine on the song to paint a nostalgic picture of a summer love that ended too soon. “Someone Else’s Summer” is written by Ben Williams, Colin Healy and Patrick Murphy, and produced by Paul DiGiovanni.

Jon Hamm Joins MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
Jon Hamm Joins MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
March 24, 2023

Jon Hamm has joined the cast of the Mean Girls movie musical as gym coach and sex-ed teacher Coach Carr. He joins Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Connor Raitliff, Angourie Rice, Auli'i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Ashley Park, Mahi Alam, Busy Phillips, Jenna Fischer, and Reneé Rapp in the new film.

Alex Boniello Joins Disney's New DESCENDANTS Film
Alex Boniello Joins Disney's New DESCENDANTS Film
March 24, 2023

Alex Boniello has joined the cast of the new Descendants movie musical on Disney+. The Spring Awakening and Dear Evan Hansen star will play Jack of Diamonds, the captain of the Queen of Hearts' Red Army. He joins the recently confirmed Paolo Montalban, who will reunite with his “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” co-star Brandy.

Amy Manford to Join Andrea Bocelli for U.S. 2023 May tour
Amy Manford to Join Andrea Bocelli for U.S. 2023 May tour
March 24, 2023

Best known globally for her captivating portrayal of Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera both on the West End and in Athens, Greece. Amy is no stranger to performing with Bocelli, having joined him for his Australian tour in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne last year.

Rich Ruth Releases 'Live at Third Man Records' Album
Rich Ruth Releases 'Live at Third Man Records' Album
March 24, 2023

Nashville-based avant savant Rich Ruth is excited to release the live recording from last year's unforgettable performance at the Third Man Nashville's Blue Room venue to celebrate the release of his album I Survived, It's Over. The release is heralded by an immaculate video of Ruth and his band performing 'Heavy and Earthbound' at the show.

girlfriends To Support Avril Lavigne on European Arena Tour
girlfriends To Support Avril Lavigne on European Arena Tour
March 24, 2023

girlfriends (Travis Mills & Nick Gross) will be supporting Avril Lavigne on her upcoming SOLD OUT European Tour. Beginning April 12th, the duo will visit 10 cities across Europe before heading back to the U.S. for a short East Coast run of headlining dates. Check out the complete list of dates now!

Alice Howe Releases New Single 'Love Has No Rules'
Alice Howe Releases New Single 'Love Has No Rules'
March 24, 2023

Recorded in two sessions at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where the voices of icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Otis Redding once shook the walls, Circumstance channels their spirits with 11 stirring tracks that pull no punches diving into the vagaries of the heart and her own personal journey.

Lola Brooke Unveils 'Don't Play With It' Remix Featuring Latto & Yung Miami
Lola Brooke Unveils 'Don't Play With It' Remix Featuring Latto & Yung Miami
March 24, 2023

The latest music release from the Brooklyn-born rising rap phenom adds a glaring flare to the astronomically-rising native single featuring Billy B. The 'Don't Play With It' movement increases considerably with their fresh new offering coinciding with an official music video available to experience via Lola Brooke's YouTube channel. 

Flo Milli Unveils Extended Edition of Debut Album 'You Still Here, Ho ?'
Flo Milli Unveils Extended Edition of Debut Album 'You Still Here, Ho ?'
March 24, 2023

The extended edition of You Still Here, Ho ? builds on the 17 tracks originally released last July, adding Flo’s early 2023 releases “Nasty Dancer” and the “Conceited” remix featuring Lola Brooke and Maiya the Don, as a well as a brand-new remix of fan-favorite “Bed Time” featuring Monaleo and Gloss Up.

4L Javi Releases New Single 'DoubleTree'
4L Javi Releases New Single 'DoubleTree'
March 24, 2023

With a clear influence of California house party rap, the Riverside native paints the scene of beautiful women and black trucks leaving his show to head straight to the hotel. Using his signature smooth sound, Javi reminds his special guests why he surpasses any competition over an atmospheric beat backed by 808s and snaps.

Nickel Creek Releases New Album 'Celebrants'
Nickel Creek Releases New Album 'Celebrants'
March 24, 2023

Across 18 tracks, the group addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potter, Weezer) and features Mike Elizondo on bass.

Shania Twain Recruits Malibu Babie For 'Giddy Up!' Cover
Shania Twain Recruits Malibu Babie For 'Giddy Up!' Cover
March 24, 2023

Shania Twain announced the release of a collaboration with trailblazing female producer Malibu Babie [Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj]. The remix arrives on the heels of Shania’s three exclusive Spotify Singles—“Queen of Me (Acoustic)” and her covers of “Falling” by Harry Styles and “Spoonful” by Howlin’ Wolf.

Netflix Renews YOU for a Fifth & Final Season
Netflix Renews YOU for a Fifth & Final Season
March 24, 2023

Will Joe Goldberg finally get his judgment day? Fans of the beloved thriller will soon know more about Joe’s fate when YOU returns for a fifth and final season. Sera Gamble will continue to be an Executive Producer on the series. Executive Producers Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo will step in as Co-Showrunners.

Luke Combs Releases New Album 'Gettin' Old'
Luke Combs Releases New Album 'Gettin' Old'
March 24, 2023

Produced by Combs, Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton, Gettin’ Old is Combs’ fourth full-length album following Growin’ Up, 2019’s 3x Platinum What You See is What You Get and his 4x Platinum debut, This One’s For You. Across these eighteen tracks, including a rendition of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.'

Ed Sheeran Returns With New Single 'Eyes Closed'
Ed Sheeran Returns With New Single 'Eyes Closed'
March 24, 2023

Global superstar Ed Sheeran has returned with a brand new song “Eyes Closed” – the lead single off of his forthcoming album “ – “ (pronounced Subtract) - alongside its official video. Ed originally wrote “Eyes Closed” a few years back. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates and details on his new Disney+ docu-series!

Video: SHUCKED Star Andrew Durand Performs 'Somebody Will' on TODAY
Video: SHUCKED Star Andrew Durand Performs 'Somebody Will' on TODAY
March 24, 2023

Andrew Durand, who plays Beau in the new Broadway musical Shucked, appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform 'Somebody Will' from the new musical comedy. Shucked also features Grey Henson, Ashley D. Kelley, John Behlmann, Kevin Cahoon, Caroline Innerbichler, and Alex Newell. Watch the video of the performance now!

Listen: Billy Porter Drops New Single 'Baby Was A Dancer'
Listen: Billy Porter Drops New Single 'Baby Was A Dancer'
March 24, 2023

GRAMMY, EMMY, and Tony Award-winning singer, composer, director, author, actor, and playwright Billy Porter has released a new single, “Baby Was A Dancer.' For six weeks this spring, Billy will grace stages in the U.S. with the THE BLACK MONA LISA TOUR:VOLUME 1 tour. Watch the lyric video for the new single and check out tour dates now!



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