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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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Dan San Share 'The Unknown' From 'Grand Salon'
Dan San Share 'The Unknown' From 'Grand Salon'
March 23, 2023

Seven years after the release of their multi-award winning Shelter, the Belgian indie folk group teamed up once again with Yann Arnaud (Phoenix, Air) for Grand Salon. Their dazzling return is accompanied by their new single - “The Unknown”. Watch the new music video now!

GREASE Diner to Open in Los Angeles For RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Pop-Up Event
GREASE Diner to Open in Los Angeles For RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Pop-Up Event
March 23, 2023

The pop-up experience will celebrate the upcoming and highly anticipated Paramount+ original musical series GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES, which will feature the iconic diner, first seen on screen in the classic 1978 “Grease” film, throughout the first season.

Cher, H.E.R. & More Join iHeartRadio Music Awards
Cher, H.E.R. & More Join iHeartRadio Music Awards
March 23, 2023

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that the 2023 “iHeartRadio Music Awards” will feature special appearances from Cher, Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin, Donald Faison, H.E.R., Joel McHale, Jordan Davis, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, Phoebe Bridgers, TLC, Vella Lovell, Zach Braff and more.

20/20 to Feature Interview With Woman at the Center of a Deadly Love Triangle
20/20 to Feature Interview With Woman at the Center of a Deadly Love Triangle
March 23, 2023

The episode also contains interviews with Chuck and Judy Miller, Bruce’s brother and sister-in-law; Mike Cassaday, Cassaday’s brother; Charlene Cassaday, Cassaday’s mother; James Cassaday, Cassaday’s son; Kevin Shanlian, the lead detective in the case; Marcie Mabry, Genesee County assistant prosecutor; John Hutchinson, and more.

Video: Chiiild Performs 'Bon Voyage' From New Album 'Better Luck In The Next Life'
Video: Chiiild Performs 'Bon Voyage' From New Album 'Better Luck In The Next Life'
March 22, 2023

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces the release of Chiiild's live performance of 'Bon Voyage' off his latest album, Better Luck In The Next Life. 'Bon Voyage' follows Chiiild's previous live performance of 'Antidote.' Previously, Chiiild was named a Vevo DSCVR Artist to Watch 2022 with performances. Watch the video now!

Newport Jazz Festival Announces 2023 Lineup
Newport Jazz Festival Announces 2023 Lineup
March 22, 2023

The lineup also includes bounce legend Big Freedia, musical polyglots Thundercat, DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak), Big Gigantic and Alfa Mist, as well as songwriters Cautious Clay, Durand Jones and The War & Treaty. Special ensembles include Newport Jazz artistic director Christian McBride’s annual Jam Jawn, MoodSwing, Scary Goldings, and more.

Ayleen Valentine Shares 'epitaph' & 'i can't stop dreaming of you' Double Singles
Ayleen Valentine Shares 'epitaph' & 'i can't stop dreaming of you' Double Singles
March 22, 2023

Ayleen Valentine shares her second “a/b” single package “a/b__2.” The second of four package releases, Valentine explores the fragility and depth of solitude and loss on the new tracks. Along with the release Ayleen's announced tour dates with Ethan Bortnick after wrapping up dates supporting Riz La Vie.

Linda Emond, Wesley Taylor & More Join ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three
Linda Emond, Wesley Taylor & More Join ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three
March 22, 2023

Linda Emond, Wesley Taylor, and Jeremy Shamos have joined the upcoming third season of Only Murders in the Building in recurring roles. Season three of the hit comedy will also feature Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, Ashley Park, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, and Andrea Martin. It is set to follow the making of a Broadway show.

Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks RAGTIME Reunion Concert Decades In the Making
Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks RAGTIME Reunion Concert Decades In the Making
March 22, 2023

Following his performance with Audra McDonald on the TODAY Show this morning, Brian Stokes Mitchell revealed what part of the upcoming Ragtime reunion concert he is most looking forward to. Watch the complete video, in which Mitchell speaks about the Ragtime reunion concert and how more people can help the Entertainment Community Fund, now!

Video: Nicolas Cage is Dracula in RENFIELD Trailer
Video: Nicolas Cage is Dracula in RENFIELD Trailer
March 22, 2023

The film co-stars Awkwafina (The Farewell, Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings), Ben Schwartz (Sonic, The Afterparty) and Adrian Martinez (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Focus) and Emmy winner and Oscar® nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Saddam, House of Sand and Fog). Watch the video trailer now!

poptropicaslutz! & aldrch Announce Split EP & Share Lead Single 'ready set go'
poptropicaslutz! & aldrch Announce Split EP & Share Lead Single 'ready set go'
March 22, 2023

poptropicaslutz! - comprised of 20-year old Christian Cicilia and 21-year-old Nick Crawford- are genuinely living out their dream. Newly signed to punk/alternative incubator Epitaph Records, they’re actively working on the much-anticipated follow-up to their 2022 just in case the world ends DELUXE EP.

Jai Wolf Returns with New Single 'Want It All (feat. Evalyn)'
Jai Wolf Returns with New Single 'Want It All (feat. Evalyn)'
March 22, 2023

The song arrives as the first taste of Jai Wolf’s new installment of artistry. The captivating music video, directed by director Andrew Donoho (The Strokes, Joji, Janelle Monae), features an intricately choreographed dance performance. It was created with AI and ranges in visual aesthetics from oil paintings to futuristic art.

Candyland Reunites For New Pop-Dance Single 'BYE!'
Candyland Reunites For New Pop-Dance Single 'BYE!'
March 22, 2023

Rising to prominence in the early 2010’s, Candyland gained notoriety as one of the promising acts in dance music. Their bassdrenched remixes of Skrillex’s ‘Make It Bun Dem’ and Bingo Player’s ‘Rattle’ garnered over 5 million streams on Soundcloud and saw the duo become the first act to win back-to-back Beatport remix contests.

MADISENXOXO Releases New Single 'When I'm Dreaming'
MADISENXOXO Releases New Single 'When I'm Dreaming'
March 22, 2023

Produced by her long-time collaborator/now-fiancé Josh Horine, these five songs find the artist dipping into pop, rock, folk, and electronic music. Her previous single “You’re So Pretty,” followed the introductory first track and video from Mothership which perfectly set the tone for the whole project - aptly titled, “Control Freak.”

Mahi Alam & Connor Ratliff Join MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
Mahi Alam & Connor Ratliff Join MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
March 22, 2023

Mahi Alam and Connor Ratliff have joined the cast of the upcoming movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls. Alam will play Mathlete Kevin G., who befriends Cady (Angourie Rice) while having a crush on her friend Janis (Auli’i Cravalho). They join Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, Tina Fey, Busy Philipps, Jenna Fischer, Tim Meadows, Ashley Park, and more.

The National Share 'Eucalyptus' Single
The National Share 'Eucalyptus' Single
March 22, 2023

The National has released a third new track ahead of its upcoming album First Two Pages of Frankenstein. “Eucalyptus” is taut and punchy, having come together in a charmed burst of spontaneity surrounding a visit to the historic Capitol Theatre just north of New York City in Port Chester. Watch the new music video now!

Frost Children Premiere 'HI 5' From New LP 'SPEED RUN'
Frost Children Premiere 'HI 5' From New LP 'SPEED RUN'
March 22, 2023

After a highly praised week of performances at SXSW, Frost Children release their new single “HI 5,” off their upcoming album, SPEED RUN, via True Panther via a Zane Lowe premiere. Zane called the song 'another gorgeous, hi-fi, stunning track.' Earlier singles from this year include “ALL I GOT” and “FLATLINE.”

Cheech & Chong Origin Film in the Works
Cheech & Chong Origin Film in the Works
March 22, 2023

Todd Lieberman’s Hidden Pictures has acquired the highly anticipated Untitled Cheech & Chong Project. Written by Danya Jiminez (“Ren & Stimpy”) and Hannah McMechan (“Ren & Stimpy”), the project is a never-before-seen look into the origin of the iconic comedy duo. Kristian Mercado (If You Were the Last, Michael Che: Shame the Devil) to direct.

Paolo Montalban to Reunite With CINDERELLA Co-Star Brandy in New DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED Film
Paolo Montalban to Reunite With CINDERELLA Co-Star Brandy in New DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED Film
March 22, 2023

Montalban will portray King Charming, Cinderella’s (Brandy) husband and Chloe’s (Malia Baker) dad, who is as much in love with Cinderella as he ever was.  He previously played Prince Charming opposite Brandy’s Cinderella in Walt Disney Television’s iconic 1997 movie “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.”

Rina Sawayama Drops 'Eye For an Eye' From JOHN WICK 4 Soundtrack
Rina Sawayama Drops 'Eye For an Eye' From JOHN WICK 4 Soundtrack
March 22, 2023

John Wick: Chapter 4—Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has an original score by Tyler Bates (John Wick, Guardians of the Galaxy), and Joel J. Richard (John Wick, The Andromeda Strain). In addition, the track co-written and produced by Bates with vocals by Avant pop phenomenon and cast member Rina Sawayama, “Eye For An Eye,” is out now.



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