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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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A Look Back at Stephanie Hsu on Broadway
A Look Back at Stephanie Hsu on Broadway
March 11, 2023

Before she was an Oscar nominee for her breakout performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Stephanie Hsu starred in Broadway musicals like SpongeBob Squarepants and Be More Chill. Ahead of the Oscars, take a look back on Hsu's Broadway career through photos and videos now!

Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh & More Win Oscars - Complete List of Winners!
Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh & More Win Oscars - Complete List of Winners!
March 12, 2023

Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, and more took home trophies at the 95th Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Notable nominees also included Stephanie Hsu, Angela Bassett, Austin Butler, Lady Gaga, Brian Tyree Henry, Diane Warren, Hong Chau, Paul Mescal, Michelle Williams, and more. Check out a complete list of winners!

Adam Mah Returns With New Single 'Video Subscription'
Adam Mah Returns With New Single 'Video Subscription'
March 9, 2023

Adam attended the famed Langley Fine Arts School, forming the band Derrival in high school, while touring across North America with acts such as The Zolas, Hey Ocean!, and performing at festivals, sharing the stage with Vampire Weekend, Childish Gambino, Young the Giant, Death Cab for Cutie, The Airborne Toxic Event, and Half Moon Run, and more.

The Hold Steady to Share New Song Tomorrow
The Hold Steady to Share New Song Tomorrow
March 9, 2023

The Hold Steady will share their latest song, “Understudies,” tomorrow, Friday, March 10, at all DSPs and streaming services. The release of “Understudies” will mark the third track heralding The Hold Steady’s ninth studio album, The Price of Progress, arriving on their own Positive Jams label via Thirty Tigers in three weeks.

Composer Ellen Reid Signs to Wise Music Group
Composer Ellen Reid Signs to Wise Music Group
March 9, 2023

A composer and sound artist whose breadth of work spans opera, sound design, film scoring, ensemble, and choral writing, she was awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her opera, p r i s m. Reid is currently working on a work for string orchestra commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

TALOS Releases New Single 'Solarr'
TALOS Releases New Single 'Solarr'
March 9, 2023

Talos is the Cork, Ireland-based artist, Eoin French. He released his debut album, Wild Alee, in 2017. Dubbed 'a spectacularly assured debut deserving of a wide audience” by The Irish Times, it received a nomination for the Choice Music Prize in his native Ireland, and led to extensive touring in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Latin Power Trio The Tiarras Release New Single
Latin Power Trio The Tiarras Release New Single
March 9, 2023

Latin power trio The Tiarras released their new single and reimagined version of classic Cuban song “La Negra Tomasa,” earlier this week. After posting their version of the song to TikTok, the track quickly went viral, garnering over 450,000 views with fans asking for an official release. Plus, check out new tour dates!

Photos: Ariana DeBose Visits RiseNY For Its First Anniversary
Photos: Ariana DeBose Visits RiseNY For Its First Anniversary
March 9, 2023

Ariana DeBose, SAG, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Academy Award winner,“ visited RiseNY as it celebrates the one-year anniversary of their grand opening! RiseNY is a one-of-a-kind Soaring New York Experience, combining a spectacular ride with museum-style galleries to celebrate the history of the Big Apple. Check out photos now!

Declan McKenna Announces Extensive 50+ Date 'The Big Return' North American Tour
Declan McKenna Announces Extensive 50+ Date 'The Big Return' North American Tour
March 9, 2023

McKenna will perform in cities including Washington D.C., Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, NYC, Nashville, Atlanta, and more (full dates below) between late May and early November. The tour will kick off on May 25th at Montreal’s Corona Theatre and feature support by Oracle Sisters, Eli Smart, Allie Crow Buckley.

Rising Pop Phenomenon d4vd Releases 'Worthless'
Rising Pop Phenomenon d4vd Releases 'Worthless'
March 9, 2023

The fast-paced anthem and its bombastic bassline, echoing vocals, and guitar-heavy chorus are reminiscent of a faraway familiar track playing in a crowded room. “Worthless” expands the genre-defying artist’s repertoire. It follows “Placebo Effect,” which debuted earlier this year with its accompanying Trey Lyons-directed video.

John Travolta, Kate Hudson & More Join Oscars Presenters Slate
John Travolta, Kate Hudson & More Join Oscars Presenters Slate
March 9, 2023

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Riz Ahmed, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and more.

Video: Miley Cyrus Shares 'River' Visual Sneak Peek Ahead of 'Endless Summer Vacation' Album Release
Video: Miley Cyrus Shares 'River' Visual Sneak Peek Ahead of 'Endless Summer Vacation' Album Release
March 9, 2023

Miley Cyrus will drop the music video for 'River,' the new single from her upcoming 'Endless Summer Vacation' album on Friday, March 10, alongside the release of the album. Cyrus has also shared a sneak peek at the song's new music video. Watch the new video teaser now!

Video: Apple Shares Jennifer Garner's THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Series Trailer
Video: Apple Shares Jennifer Garner's THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Series Trailer
March 9, 2023

Starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner, the seven-part drama features an ensemble cast that also incudes Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, Aisha Tyler, Augusto Aguilera, Geoff Stults and John Harlan Kim. “The Last Thing He Told Me” is produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and 20th Television. Watch the video trailer now!

Video: Watch 'Grease Is the Word' From the GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Prequel Series
Video: Watch 'Grease Is the Word' From the GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Prequel Series
March 9, 2023

“Grease Is the Word” is a modern take on the iconic song “Grease,” which was written by Barry Gibb and performed by Frankie Valli and served as the opening track of the 1978 classic musical film. “Grease Is the Word” will be featured alongside 30 original songs in season one of GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES. Watch the new music video now!

Rose City Band Share New Single 'Slow Burn'
Rose City Band Share New Single 'Slow Burn'
March 9, 2023

The project of acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Ripley Johnson, Rose City Band has extended beyond the studio and lives in tandem as a live ensemble featuring some of the finest players in contemporary rock: pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg, bassist Dewey Mahood (aka Plankton Wat) and drummer Dustin Dybvig.

Kid Francescoli Shares 'You Are Everywhere' Single
Kid Francescoli Shares 'You Are Everywhere' Single
March 9, 2023

Kid Francescoli achieved this track and his entire upcoming LP (his personal holy grail) with a five-stars cast of collaborators: he orchestrated a great 21st century pop-music album, produced by French79, mixed by Stan Neff (Polo & Pan, Kungs, Christine and the Queens), and mastered by Alex Gopher (Daft Punk, The Blaze, Bon Entendeur).

The White Stripes Announce 'Elephant' Deluxe Vinyl & Digital Releases for Album's 20th Anniversary
The White Stripes Announce 'Elephant' Deluxe Vinyl & Digital Releases for Album's 20th Anniversary
March 9, 2023

The White Stripes are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their RIAA Platinum-certified 2003 fourth studio album, Elephant, with two special releases. Elephant (Deluxe) and sees the remastered HD audio of the original studio album joined with the band’s July 2, 2003 27-song set at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom from their Elephant Tour.

Hyperpop Duo CLUB EAT Announce Debut Album 'Start'
Hyperpop Duo CLUB EAT Announce Debut Album 'Start'
March 9, 2023

Burgeoning electro-pop duo and New York City nightlife mainstays CLUB EAT have announced their anticipated upcoming debut full-length album, ‘START.’ The NYC-based pair kicked off the year releasing the first single from the upcoming project, “Bubblegum.” Watch the new music video now!

Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason Launch New Label War Buddha Records With Warner Records
Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason Launch New Label War Buddha Records With Warner Records
March 9, 2023

Nashville natives Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason (two-thirds of acclaimed Nashville trio The Cadillac Three) have entered into a joint venture partnership with Warner Records for their newly created, Nashville-based label War Buddha Records. 

Neo-Soul Rapper G. Finesse Taps Drummer Adam Deitch for 'Off Road' Single
Neo-Soul Rapper G. Finesse Taps Drummer Adam Deitch for 'Off Road' Single
March 9, 2023

Over the past several years, the rapper has taken his talents to Colorado by teaming up with Denver producer Jay.Greens and his new, community-oriented record label Perception Records. Perception Records has sought to spark energy into Denver music by building up the city’s recording industry, and through the label’s collaboration with G. Finesse.



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