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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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Wizkid Announces London Show Date
Wizkid Announces London Show Date
January 23, 2023

Prior to the release of More Love, Less Ego, Wizkid dropped the singles “Money & Love” and “Bad To Me”. Along with featuring on Chris Brown’s track –“Call Me Every Day”. The 13-track album features collaborations with Skepta, Shenseesa, Ayra Starr, Skillibeng, Naira Marley and Don Toilver.

VIDEO: The Ed Sullivan Show Releases Previously Unreleased Louis Armstrong Video Clips
VIDEO: The Ed Sullivan Show Releases Previously Unreleased Louis Armstrong Video Clips
January 23, 2023

The archives of The Ed Sullivan Show have opened again to share rare vintage performances by Louis Armstrong. As dear friends who traveled together, were both born in the same year (1901), and had a great mutual respect, it is believed that Ed Sullivan himself lent these clips to Louis Armstrong and Universal Music Enterprises. Watch the videos!

Madonna Sells Out 35+ Shows Across Global Run
Madonna Sells Out 35+ Shows Across Global Run
January 23, 2023

Madonna, the best-selling female solo touring artist of all time, announced that The Celebration Tour has sold-out 36 shows and counting across Toronto, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and more, with over 600,000 tickets sold. The tour will feature special guest Bob the Drag Queen a.k.a. Caldwell Tidicue.

Jackson Wang Announces 'Magic Man' World Tour 2023 North American Dates
Jackson Wang Announces 'Magic Man' World Tour 2023 North American Dates
January 23, 2023

Singer, performer, and producer Jackson Wang announces his first-ever North American tour dates as a solo act for his MAGIC MAN World Tour.

Kiwi Pop Duo Foley Announce Part 1 of Debut Album 'Crowd Pleaser, PT. 1'
Kiwi Pop Duo Foley Announce Part 1 of Debut Album 'Crowd Pleaser, PT. 1'
January 20, 2023

New Zealand’s acclaimed pop duo Foley, including members Ash Wallace and Gabe Everett, share the news of the first part of their debut album titled Crowd Pleaser, Pt. 1. The pair also releases heartfelt new single, “Nothing,” which features Gabe’s lead vocals for the first time. Watch the visualizer now!

Phoenix Rapper Richie Evans Shares EP With Guests Rick Ross, Jay Rock, Eastside K-Boy and Vedo
Phoenix Rapper Richie Evans Shares EP With Guests Rick Ross, Jay Rock, Eastside K-Boy and Vedo
January 20, 2023

Featured guests include Los Angeles rappers Jay Rock and Eastside K-Boy along with platinum artists Rick Ross and R&B vocalist Vedo. The latter two are featured on the Highly Favored new single and music video “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” a track inspired by the classic from Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt.

Sevdaliza/The-Dream Collaborator Stwo Unveils New Single
Sevdaliza/The-Dream Collaborator Stwo Unveils New Single
January 20, 2023

Prolific French producer Stwo has returned from a years-long hiatus with his most ethereal work to date. Building upon a catalog that includes acclaimed collaborations with the likes of Sevdaliza, Jeremih, and The-Dream (alongside production for 6LACK and Drake), his new single “Go Back” (out now via Ultra Records.

Mikey Ferrari Releases 'Crash Course' in Advance of London, Paris Shows
Mikey Ferrari Releases 'Crash Course' in Advance of London, Paris Shows
January 20, 2023

Earlier he shared the piano ballad “Montana”, aptly named after where he spent his adolescent years, and his harrowing, heart-wrenching track 'Oxycontin' (+ live video directed by Jax Anderson). The latest signee to esteemed Neon Gold Records (HAIM, Matt Maeson, et. al) will release these tracks on his upcoming Stories From Montana EP.

Cory Wong Releases New Live Album From Recent West Coast Run
Cory Wong Releases New Live Album From Recent West Coast Run
January 20, 2023

Hailed by AllMusic for its “brightly organic crossover vibe,” the highly charged jazz-funk collection sees Wong joined by an all-star array of special guests including Billy Strings, Big Wild, Chromeo, Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten, Larry Carlton, Nate Smith, and more.

VIDEO: American Authors Explores LA in 'Best Night Of My Life' Music Video
VIDEO: American Authors Explores LA in 'Best Night Of My Life' Music Video
January 20, 2023

Best Night Of My Life also features previous single “Blind For Love”, which saw American Authors testing their limits with six different versions released last year. The band will be bringing their new album across the country next month on the “Best Night Of My Life Tour”, featuring support from Billy Raffoul. Watch the new music video now!

Valy Mo Returns to DND Recs with 2-Track 'Jugar/Perreo' EP
Valy Mo Returns to DND Recs with 2-Track 'Jugar/Perreo' EP
January 20, 2023

Making his long awaited return to BIJOU’s Do Not Duplicate Recordings, Valy Mo returns to the release radar with his atmospheric ‘Jugar/Perreo’ EP. Hitting the ground running in 2023, Valy Mo’s 2-track EP features two brand new collaborations, ‘Jugar’ with Southern California-based talent Hypedelic and ‘Perreo’ with Spanish DJ and producer HEMIS.

Nico Losada Releases New Single 'Mañanas'
Nico Losada Releases New Single 'Mañanas'
January 20, 2023

Losada’s debut solo project, Nueva Generación acts as a beautiful tribute to his love for dance, electronic and Colombian music. Nico has earned production & writing credits on music with Big Freeda, Little Jesus, and Matigyahu, and received support from artists like Buscabulla, Empress Of, Matisyahu, & Simon Mejia of Bomba Estereo.

Kim Petras Releases New Single 'brrr'
Kim Petras Releases New Single 'brrr'
January 20, 2023

Produced by ILYA (Ariana Grande, Normani, Ellie Goulding), “brrr” shivers with glacial synths and crystal-clear vocals and is about knowing what you want and finding someone who isn’t intimidated by you that will come closer and show you how cool they are. “If Jesus Was A Rockstar” was produced by Max Martin, ILYA and Omer Fedi.

Tauren Wells Releases Multi-Track Single 'J.I.T.M.'
Tauren Wells Releases Multi-Track Single 'J.I.T.M.'
January 20, 2023

Tauren Wells has dropped the multi-track single “J.I.T.M.,” which includes a powerful new collaboration with Elevation Worship – a group known for such Platinum singles as “Do It Again,” “Graves into Gardens” and  “Jireh,” which appeared on 2022’s Old Church Basement, their GRAMMY®-winning collaboration with Maverick City Music.

Alt-Rock Quartet the Heavy Hours Release Long-Awaited Album
Alt-Rock Quartet the Heavy Hours Release Long-Awaited Album
January 20, 2023

Cincinnati-based alternative rock quartet The Heavy Hours celebrate the release of their new self-titled album via BMG. The album was recorded in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York and produced by Simone Felice (The Lumineers, Matt Maeson, The Avett Brothers) and David Baron. 

SOUTH PARK Season 26 to Premiere in February on Comedy Central
SOUTH PARK Season 26 to Premiere in February on Comedy Central
January 20, 2023

Comedy Central have announced that the 26th season of the renowned series, “South Park,” will premiere in February. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning, animated series returns to Comedy Central where it has aired on Wednesday nights since 1997. Watch a video teaser trailer for the new season now!

LUNIKK To Release New Single 'VIOLET HOUR!'
LUNIKK To Release New Single 'VIOLET HOUR!'
January 20, 2023

The beats and instrumentals are all done by Denny, but the vocal lines and the messages are framed by Kristina. Influenced by artists such as Robert Johnson, Son House, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Muse, Coldplay, twenty one pilots, Lorde, and Billie Eilish, to name a few. Their name comes from the Bulgarian word for “Moon”.

Food Network Announces Hot List 2023
Food Network Announces Hot List 2023
January 20, 2023

From a self-described ‘potato queen’ to a self-designated ‘kitchen witch,’ to restaurateurs and restaurant incubators, this year’s dynamic and diverse group of talent bring creativity and energy to their multifaceted culinary endeavors and are making magical things happen in the kitchen, in restaurants and across social platforms everywhere.

David Haerle Announces New Album 'El Camino Sierra'
David Haerle Announces New Album 'El Camino Sierra'
January 20, 2023

The 16-track collection traverses genres -- singer-songwriter, rock, pop and Americana -- with words inspired by his life, experiences, people and observations of all that surround him. One of those songs, “Electric Trucker,” is out now (1/20) alongside its official music video, which first debuted on Rock and Roll Globe.

VIDEO: HAUSER Shares 'The Phantom of the Opera' Theme Filmed at Her Majesty's Theatre
VIDEO: HAUSER Shares 'The Phantom of the Opera' Theme Filmed at Her Majesty's Theatre
January 20, 2023

The music video, the first to have ever been recorded on stage at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s iconic West End, stars HAUSER playing cello as  “The Phantom” alongside his obsession “Christine Daaé” in a heart-touching performance. This dramatic new visual showcases the storyline of the longest-running Broadway musical in a refreshing new way.



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