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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: Maisie Peters Unveils Music Video for New Single Body Better
VIDEO: Maisie Peters Unveils Music Video for New Single Body Better
February 7, 2023

Written by Maisie, alongside Ines Dunn (Griff, Mimi Webb) and producer Matias Téllez (girl in red, AURORA), “Body Better” brims with more candor and vulnerability than ever before, showcasing the evolution of Maisie’s acclaimed diary-style songwriting to serve as a fitting entry point to the new record. Watch the new music video now!

Sparks Announce Hollywood Bowl Appearance; Biggest Headline Show In 50+ Year Career
Sparks Announce Hollywood Bowl Appearance; Biggest Headline Show In 50+ Year Career
February 7, 2023

Sparks has announced the biggest headline show of their more than 50-year career, taking place Sunday, July 16 at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl in their beloved hometown of Los Angeles, CA. They Might Be Giants will be the Special Guests.

Blake Slatkin Wins 'Record of the Year' with Lizzo at 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Blake Slatkin Wins 'Record of the Year' with Lizzo at 65th Annual Grammy Awards
February 7, 2023

Producer and songwriter Blake Slatkin wins “Record of the Year” for “About Damn Time” with Lizzo at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. The honor marks the first Grammy win for Slatkin, who was also nominated for Song of the Year—“About Damn Time”—and Album of the Year—Special—with Lizzo at the 2023 ceremony. 

Bumble Bee Releases 4-Track EP Titled 'Trapped In My Hive'
Bumble Bee Releases 4-Track EP Titled 'Trapped In My Hive'
February 7, 2023

Newcomer Bumble Bee is creating quite a buzz for herself as a rap artist. The rapper has already piqued the interest of major platforms like Generation Now, Dirty Glove Bastards Off the Porch, Hood Affairs, The Progress Report, Doggie Diamonds TV, A&R Bigga Rankin and more and is easily becoming a more notable act out of Philadelphia.

Nickel Creek Confirms First Headline Tour Since 2014
Nickel Creek Confirms First Headline Tour Since 2014
February 7, 2023

The extensive run kicks off April 15 at Cincinnati’s Andrew J Brady Music Center and includes stops at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater, Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park, Philadelphia’s The Fillmore, New York’s The Rooftop at Pier 17, Atlanta’s The Eastern, Chicago’s Salt Shed, Milwaukee’s Riverside Theater and Kansas City’s Kauffman Center.

THE WHALE to Be Released on Digital, DVD & Blu-Ray in March
THE WHALE to Be Released on Digital, DVD & Blu-Ray in March
February 7, 2023

Brendan Fraser’s captivating performance as withdrawn but sweet-natured English teacher Charlie in The Whale arrives on Blu-ray™ + Digital and DVD. Directed by Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, mother!), and based on the play by Samuel D. Hunter, The Whale is an intimate exploration of forgiveness, redemption, and humanity.

THE MANDALORIAN To Make Broadcast Television Debut
THE MANDALORIAN To Make Broadcast Television Debut
February 7, 2023

In celebration of Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated return to Mandalore, The Walt Disney Company will offer viewers the opportunity to experience the episode that started it all, when the series premiere of “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” makes its broadcast debut simultaneously across ABC, Freeform and FX.

Danielle Ponder Confirms New 2023 Tour Dates
Danielle Ponder Confirms New 2023 Tour Dates
February 7, 2023

Following a run of live shows supporting Marcus Mumford, rising artist Danielle Ponder confirms additional dates across the U.S., including select performances with Neal Francis and a show at New York’s Lincoln Center for Black HERstory Live, a two-day festival celebrating Black women in music. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Franklin Jonas Releases Debut Single 'Cocaine'
Franklin Jonas Releases Debut Single 'Cocaine'
February 7, 2023

Rising artist Franklin Jonas makes his debut with first ever track “Cocaine.' The new single, written and produced with Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers, Weezer, Skizzy Mars), is out now on Pizzaslime Records (via Mad Decent) with an accompanying video directed by Henry Kornaros (Jay Z, Kevin Hart, Kaia Gerber).

Bette Midler To Be Honored With The Distinguished Collaborator Award At The 25th CDGA
Bette Midler To Be Honored With The Distinguished Collaborator Award At The 25th CDGA
February 7, 2023

Midler is the latest honoree who will be joined by Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett who will be honored with the Spotlight Award, followed by Academy Award® winner Deborah L. Scott who will be recognized with the Career Achievement Award, and Emmy-nominated costume designer Rachael M. Stanley who will receive the Distinguished Service Award.

Miss Grit Shares New Track 'Nothing's Wrong'
Miss Grit Shares New Track 'Nothing's Wrong'
February 7, 2023

At times gentle and sparse, at others volatile and explosive, Follow the Cyborg occupies a sonic world of electronic experimentation and stirring electric guitars. It was recorded mostly in solitude in Sohn’s home studio, with the exception of a few guest collaborators joining: Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint, Aron Kobayashi Ritch of Momma, and Pearla.

Dolly Parton & Dionne Warwick to Release First-Ever Collaboration
Dolly Parton & Dionne Warwick to Release First-Ever Collaboration
February 7, 2023

Musical legends Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick are having their first ever collaboration with their recording of a gospel duet entitled ‘Peace Like A River,” which Dolly wrote and Damon Elliott, Dionne’s son/manager produced for AND CUT… Productions. They are filming a video now in Nashville to accompany the musical release.

Amanda Seyfried to Play a Theatre Director in Atom Egoyan's SEVEN VEILS Film
Amanda Seyfried to Play a Theatre Director in Atom Egoyan's SEVEN VEILS Film
February 7, 2023

Seyfried plays Jeanine, an earnest theatre director, who has been given the daunting task of remounting her former mentor’s most famous work, the opera Salome. Haunted by dark and disturbing memories from her past, Jeanine allows her repressed trauma to color the present as she re-enters the opera world after so many years away.

VIDEO: Watch the GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Trailer Featuring New Songs
VIDEO: Watch the GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Trailer Featuring New Songs
February 7, 2023

Paramount+ has released the video trailer for the Grease prequel series, Rise of the Pink Ladies, taking place four years before “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.

LA LA LAND Broadway Musical In the Works Directed By Bartlett Sher
LA LA LAND Broadway Musical In the Works Directed By Bartlett Sher
February 7, 2023

Marc Platt has announced that La La Land will be adapted into a Broadway musical directed by Bartlett Sher. The musical will feature music from the film's composer, Justin Hurwitz and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The book will be written by Ayad Akhtar and Matthew Decker. 

Albert King's 'Born Under A Bad Sign' Set For April Reissue
Albert King's 'Born Under A Bad Sign' Set For April Reissue
February 7, 2023

The single also served as the title track to King’s debut LP with Stax. Released in August 1967, Born Under a Bad Sign compiled the above-mentioned singles, plus originals like “The Hunter,” (penned by Booker T. & The M.G.’s, and Carl Wells), “Personal Manager,” (by King and David Porter), and King’s own “Down Don’t Bother Me.”

St. Paul & The Broken Bones to Release New Album 'Angels in Science Fiction'
St. Paul & The Broken Bones to Release New Album 'Angels in Science Fiction'
February 7, 2023

Angels in Science Fiction will release their new album from St. Paul & The Broken Bones. The record’s first single, “Sea Star,” is out now with an accompanying video, an homage to the band’s home state of Alabama that introduces the album’s themes—life and death, beauty and truth—directed by Gus Black.

Altin Gün Share 'Güzelliğin On Para Etmez' From New Album
Altin Gün Share 'Güzelliğin On Para Etmez' From New Album
February 7, 2023

Turkish psych-folk innovators Altın Gün have shared their deeply atmospheric new single, “Güzelliğin On Para Etmez,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Written and composed by the highly regarded Turkish poet Âşık Veysel, “Güzelliğin On Para Etmez” heralds the arrival of Altın Gün’s eagerly anticipated new album.

Matt Nathanson Releases 'The Lexington' EP
Matt Nathanson Releases 'The Lexington' EP
February 7, 2023

The E.P. includes a track about meeting his wife in college just after leaving Massachusetts (“Japanese”), covers of Simon & Garfunkel (“Only Living Boy in New York”), Harry Styles, (“Matilda”), and ‘Til Tuesday (“Coming Up Close”), and a reimagined live version of Nathanson’s own “Blush.”

Kelela Drops Brand New Single 'Enough for Love'
Kelela Drops Brand New Single 'Enough for Love'
February 7, 2023

“Enough for Love” joins previously released singles “Washed Away,” “Happy Ending,” “On the Run,” and “Contact” in the lead up to RAVEN’s arrival this Friday. Late last year, Kelela also announced her now sold out RAVE:N tour, which kicks off March 16th in Atlanta, GA in support of the highly anticipated sophomore album.



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