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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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Atmosphere Announce New Album & Share Lead Single 'Okay'
Atmosphere Announce New Album & Share Lead Single 'Okay'
February 22, 2023

Atmosphere will release their new album So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously (out via Rhymesayers Entertainment), and share the video for lead single “Okay.” As Slug raps over one of the most dynamic productions Ant has ever released, the song lays the groundwork for an album-length exercise in fumbling consciousness. 

Mo'Nique's New Comedy Special Sets April Premiere Date on Netflix
Mo'Nique's New Comedy Special Sets April Premiere Date on Netflix
February 22, 2023

Mo'Nique delivers a career defining, powerhouse stand-up performance in her unprecedented return to the stage. Filled with laugh till you cry stories as well as soul bearing emotion, Mo'Nique promises that by the end of the show you will understand why she is the way she is, and true to form, she delivers.

VIDEO: First Look at CARMEN Film Starring Melissa Barrera & Paul Mescal
VIDEO: First Look at CARMEN Film Starring Melissa Barrera & Paul Mescal
February 22, 2023

The teaser trailer has been released for the new film adaptation of Carmen, starring Melissa Barrera and Paul Mescal. Benjamin Millepied’s CARMEN is a gritty modern day tale, with a majestic score by Nicholas Britell, and dream-like dance sequences that evoke magic realism. The film also stars Rossy de Palma and THE DOC. Watch the new video teaser!

Devon Church (Exitmusic) Shares New Single 'Flash Of Lightning In A Clear Blue Sky'
Devon Church (Exitmusic) Shares New Single 'Flash Of Lightning In A Clear Blue Sky'
February 22, 2023

Devon Church has shared a new single, “Flash Of Lightning In A Clear Blue Sky,” off his new Strange Strangers. In stark contrast to the earthy folk of lead single “Ephemera”, this latest offering features arpeggiated synthesizers set against acoustic strums - a widescreen, Lynchian take on baroque pop that recalls Church’s endeavor Exitmusic.

Peaceful Faces Shares New Single 'Hunger Ahead' of New LP
Peaceful Faces Shares New Single 'Hunger Ahead' of New LP
February 22, 2023

Tying together a lifelong love of Brian Wilson and Elliott Smith, an affection for aughts indie units like Grizzly Bear and Bon Iver, and years of experience as a horn player, improviser, and arranger, Sifting Through The Goo, Reaching For The Candlelight is a sonic stew of finger-picked guitar, shimmering synths, vocal harmony and bold brass.

Fruit Bats Release New Track 'It All Comes Back' From Forthcoming 'A RIVER RUNNING TO YOUR HEART'
Fruit Bats Release New Track 'It All Comes Back' From Forthcoming 'A RIVER RUNNING TO YOUR HEART'
February 22, 2023

“It All Comes Back” follows previously released singles “Rushin’ River Valley” and “Waking Up in Los Angeles” from A River Running to Your Heart, providing a diverse feel for what to expect from the full album. The newly launched song is psychedelic and spacey, with an in-the-pocket backbeat, droning keys and Eric D. Johnson’s signature work.

Billy Tibbals Announces Debut EP 'Stay Teenage' (Prod. by Chris Robinson) & Shares 'The Best Day I Ever Had'
Billy Tibbals Announces Debut EP 'Stay Teenage' (Prod. by Chris Robinson) & Shares 'The Best Day I Ever Had'
February 22, 2023

Across the project’s six songs produced by Chris Robinson, the album is the literal culmination of Tibbals’ life so far as he makes the transition from being a teenager to taking the next steps into life as a young adult. The result is bold and full of twists, brimming with hooks, and a sound that is utterly timeless.

P!NK Adds New 'TRUSTFALL' Tour Dates
P!NK Adds New 'TRUSTFALL' Tour Dates
February 22, 2023

Following the release of her new album, P!NK has added new dates to The TRUSTFALL Tour. Additional concerts include second nights in San Fransisco, CA; Tacoma, WA; Vancouver, BC; Kansas City, MO; Montreal, QC; New York, NY; and Orlando, FL. The 23-city tour stops at Madison Square Garden in New York. 

Maine Mandolinist Ethan Setiawan Releases 'Golden' from Upcoming LP 'GAMBIT'
Maine Mandolinist Ethan Setiawan Releases 'Golden' from Upcoming LP 'GAMBIT'
February 22, 2023

Gambit was recorded in Maine at the Great Northern Sound Society and features an all-star cast of musicians including Anger (fiddle), Tony Trischka (banjo), Sam Leslie (guitar), Brittany Karlson (bass), Ethan Jodziewicz (bass), Louise Bichan (fiddle), Joe K. Walsh (mandolin), Mike Marshall (mandolin), Neil Pearlman (keys), and Matt Arcara (banjo).

Felly Shares New Single 'Free Love' & Announces 23-Date North American Tour
Felly Shares New Single 'Free Love' & Announces 23-Date North American Tour
February 22, 2023

The genesis of the song came from conversations with seasoned producers and writers in the LA music scene and riffing off the ideals of the 60s free love movement. Over a syncopated beat, Felly sings 'you can’t pay for this aura,' which serves as a reminder that love and loving one another is a priceless and necessary spiritual endeavor.

vivi rincon Shares New Single 'the party' & 'crash landing' EP
vivi rincon Shares New Single 'the party' & 'crash landing' EP
February 22, 2023

Singer-songwriter vivi rincon shares her debut EP crash landing. Produced by Matt Martin (COIN, Faye Webster) and accompanied by lead single “the party”, crash landing embodies the very best of rincon’s artistry: wise, intimate, and courageously vulnerable. 

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Joins Showtime's A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW Series Alongside Ewan McGregor
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Joins Showtime's A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW Series Alongside Ewan McGregor
February 22, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ahsoka, Kate, Birds of Prey) will join Showtime's A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW, starring alongside Emmy® winner Ewan McGregor. An adaptation of Amor Towles’ internationally best-selling novel, the limited series has begun filming this week. Winstead will star as Anna Urbanova.

The Orion Experience Announce New Album 'Cosmicovers'
The Orion Experience Announce New Album 'Cosmicovers'
February 22, 2023

Olivia Newton-John’s “Hopelessly Devoted to You” is re-imagined with a Motown groove. Mother Mother’s stomp-rocker “Wrecking Ball” is reconstructed to sound like a Saturday Night at the Roller Rink and Beach Bunny’s “Oxygen” has become a symphonic daydream.

Brad Paisley Inks Deal with Universal Music Group Nashville
Brad Paisley Inks Deal with Universal Music Group Nashville
February 22, 2023

The signing reunites Paisley with UMGN Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan and President Cindy Mabe. Dungan was instrumental in signing Paisley to his first deal at Arista, and Mabe served as Paisley’s marketing point person through many of his early album cycles including his breakthrough projects, Mud on the Tires and Time Well Wasted.

Murray A. Lightburn Shares 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal'
Murray A. Lightburn Shares 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal'
February 22, 2023

Murray A. Lightburn, the longtime frontman of Montreal’s acclaimed The Dears, returned last month to announce his latest solo album, the deeply personal Once Upon A Time In Montreal, arriving via Dangerbird Records. Murray has shared the title-track single, along with a video created  by the production team at 4-VU.

VIDEO: Watch Louis Tomlinson's ALL OF THOSE VOICES Trailer
VIDEO: Watch Louis Tomlinson's ALL OF THOSE VOICES Trailer
February 22, 2023

All Of Those Voices takes a raw and real look at Louis Tomlinson's musical journey. Ditching the typical glossy sheen of celebrity documentaries, this film gives audiences an intimate view of Louis' life and career. Through never-before-seen home movie footage and behind the scenes access to Louis’ sell-out 2022 World Tour. Watch the video trailer!

Ava Max Announces U.K. & European Tour Dates
Ava Max Announces U.K. & European Tour Dates
February 22, 2023

Ava Max is excited to share that she will be ‘On Tour (Finally)’. Kicking off on Friday 14th April at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, the 14-date run of debut UK and European shows will travel to Glasgow, Birmingham, Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Oslo, Zurich, Milan, Lisbon, Hamburg, Cologne and London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

UK Artist Paris Paloma Shares New Single 'Notre Dame'
UK Artist Paris Paloma Shares New Single 'Notre Dame'
February 21, 2023

Her single “the fruits” has already garnered well over 4 million streams to date, along with stunning covers of Hozier (who shared her version of 'Tell It To My Heart' to his followers) and Rainbow Kitten Surprise delighting TikTok and DSP fans. The song muses on the experience of being on the fringes of religion - and of faith.

Jason Mraz & Dean Lewis to Perform at Mix 94.1's Spring Fling Concert at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Jason Mraz & Dean Lewis to Perform at Mix 94.1's Spring Fling Concert at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
February 21, 2023

This April, music sensations Jason Mraz and Dean Lewis will headline Mix 94.1’s Spring Fling concert at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Mraz and Lewis will be joined by local opener, alt-singer and songwriter, Michael Richter.

Brooklyn's Oropendola Releases New Track 'Trust the Sun'
Brooklyn's Oropendola Releases New Track 'Trust the Sun'
February 21, 2023

Brooklyn artist Oropendola (who has played with Half Waif, Barrie, Samir Langus) has released her new single Trust The Sun on February 21. This is the second single (following Knocking Down Flowers) from her upcoming album “Waiting for the Sky to Speak” via Spirit House Records and Wilbur & Moore Records.



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