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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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The Hip Priests Release New Single 'Shakin Ain't Fakin'
The Hip Priests Release New Single 'Shakin Ain't Fakin'
January 9, 2023

Gaining a richly deserved reputation as a white-hot live band, the last few years have seen the band’s popularity increasing further with them regularly playing alongside kindred spirits such as The Hellacopters, Gluecifer, The Good the Bad and the Zugly, New Bomb Turks, Dwarves and Zeke at both festivals and in clubs.

Public Image Ltd. Release New Single 'Hawaii'
Public Image Ltd. Release New Single 'Hawaii'
January 9, 2023

The song is a love letter to John's wife of nearly 5 decades, Nora, who is living with Alzheimer’s. A pensive, personal yet universal love song that will resonate with many, the song sees John reflecting on their lifetime well spent, and in particular, one of their happiest moments together in Hawaii.

VIDEO: Todrick Hall Talks New Album on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
VIDEO: Todrick Hall Talks New Album on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
January 9, 2023

Viral sensation and fellow “American Idol” alum Todrick Hall joins Jennifer on her couch. The HGTV “Battle of the Bling” host tells Jennifer he’s “single and accepting applications,” but he keeps getting kicked off Tinder! Todrick also chats about his new album, “Jim,” which will get everyone pumped up in the gym. Watch the video now!

'Toxic Las Vegas' (Jamieson Shaw Remix) Mash-up of Elvis Presley's 'Viva Las Vegas' & Britney Spears 'Toxic' Released on Streaming Platforms
'Toxic Las Vegas' (Jamieson Shaw Remix) Mash-up of Elvis Presley's 'Viva Las Vegas' & Britney Spears 'Toxic' Released on Streaming Platforms
January 9, 2023

The soundtrack is currently up for two 2023 Grammy Award nominations – Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media Album and Best Rap Performance (for Doja Cat’s single “Vegas”). The blockbuster film ELVIS, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, landed at #1 in the box office in its first weekend in theaters.

The Chicks Announce Las Vegas Residency
The Chicks Announce Las Vegas Residency
January 9, 2023

13-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum selling global superstars, The Chicks, have announced their first ever Las Vegas engagement at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The shows will be held May 3, 5, 6, 10, 12 and 13, 2023, with all performances scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

TLC to Premiere SEEKING BROTHER HUSBAND In March
TLC to Premiere SEEKING BROTHER HUSBAND In March
January 9, 2023

TLC has announced an all-new series coming later this year, SEEKING BROTHER HUSBAND, which follows four polyandrous relationships and their quests to add additional husbands into their families. The series will document the ups and downs and everything in between as these people navigate boundaries and life-changing decisions.

VIDEO: Schak Stars as the Pied Piper of Rave for His Viral 'Moving All Around (Jumpin')' Video
VIDEO: Schak Stars as the Pied Piper of Rave for His Viral 'Moving All Around (Jumpin')' Video
January 6, 2023

The video (directed by Jack Willoughby and produced by Michael Newton at Greatcoat Films) encapsulates community, with people from all backgrounds coming together to follow the party-on-wheels through the streets as they leave their responsibilities behind and hedonistic freedom takes over.

2KBABY Recruits Charlieonnafriday for New Single 'Don't Love Me Now'
2KBABY Recruits Charlieonnafriday for New Single 'Don't Love Me Now'
January 6, 2023

Louisville’s 2KBABY is back with more raw storytelling on his new single “Don’t Love Me Now,” out now on Masked Records / Warner Records. The track features Seattle phenom charlieonnafriday, who adds to the passionate emotion of 2K’s candid rags-to-riches tale. It also arrives ahead of 2K's forthcoming project Scared 2 Love.

FAIM Unveil New Song From Upcoming Final LP
FAIM Unveil New Song From Upcoming Final LP
January 6, 2023

FAIM will be releasing their next full length, “Your Life and Nothing Else,” in 2023 on Safe Inside Records and will be touring the United States and Europe. It will be their last record.The band has a show in Denver this weekend and tour dates planned for the Pacific Northwest in January. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: Madison Cunningham Performs on THE TONIGHT SHOW
VIDEO: Madison Cunningham Performs on THE TONIGHT SHOW
January 6, 2023

Acclaimed artist Madison Cunningham performed her Grammy-nominated song “Life According To Raechel” last night on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” alongside a stringed quintet. Cunningham has also recently been featured in Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, Acoustic Guitar and more. Watch the video now!

Trashed Ambulance Release New Standalone Single 'Cyntax Error'
Trashed Ambulance Release New Standalone Single 'Cyntax Error'
January 6, 2023

Alberta Canada's Trashed Ambulance has unveiled the new standalone single 'Cyntax Error,' which follows on the heels of the band's third LP, 2022's critically celebrated 'Future Considerations.' The single is a loving tribute to Thousand Islands Records label co-owner and label manager Cynthia Charpentier, in honor of her recent birthday.

RuPaul Releases New Album 'Black Butta'
RuPaul Releases New Album 'Black Butta'
January 6, 2023

RuPaul has released a new album ahead of tonight's premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race. 'Black Butta' is now available on all streaming platforms. The new 10 track album features Skeltal Ki and Eric Kupper.

Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festival
Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festival
January 6, 2023

The premier live music, art, and culinary event will feature performances from The Black Keys, Gwen Stefani, and The Black Crowes, among an eclectic group of top talent spanning rock, indie, pop, jam, reggae and more. Check out the complete lineup of the upcoming festival now!

MIKE LEIGH AT THE BBC Now Streaming on The Criterion Channel
MIKE LEIGH AT THE BBC Now Streaming on The Criterion Channel
January 6, 2023

In the seventeen years between his first two theatrical features (1971’s BLEAK MOMENTS and 1988’s HIGH HOPES), Mike Leigh, the great humanist of British cinema, sharpened his distinctive voice and famously improvisatory process at the BBC, where he directed a string of striking, bittersweet slice-of-life dramas built on sharply etched characters.

Fresco Trey Recruits Brezay for Sizzling New Single 'Pull Up'
Fresco Trey Recruits Brezay for Sizzling New Single 'Pull Up'
January 6, 2023

“Pull Up” follows the moody “Vegan,” an extension of the evocative songwriting of Trey’s celebrated Heartbreak Diaries 2 EP, the 2022 sequel to his major-label debut Heartbreak Diaries. Boasting the runaway smash “Need You,” the EP has amassed more than 20 million global streams across platforms.

Carole King's HOME AGAIN: LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK Documentary Sets Release
Carole King's HOME AGAIN: LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK Documentary Sets Release
January 6, 2023

The brand new feature-length concert documentary “Home Again: Carole King Live In Central Park,” which presents musical icon Carole King’s triumphant May 26, 1973 homecoming concert on The Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000. Watch the video trailer now!

Pascal Letoublon & Ilira Release 'Time After Time'
Pascal Letoublon & Ilira Release 'Time After Time'
January 6, 2023

A TikTok hype ensued and finally an updated vocal version of the song with feature singer Leony was released which went Gold in France and Germany. The charismatic Frenchman has also proven his amazing talent for atmospheric tracks and innovative productions with his unique remixes (e.g. for Sophie and the Giants).

Dancehall Star Jahvillani Sets the 2023 Narrative with 'Warrior'
Dancehall Star Jahvillani Sets the 2023 Narrative with 'Warrior'
January 6, 2023

Dancehall star Jahvillani begins 2023 with the release of his powerful new song “Warrior.”  Setting the 2023 narrative, the Dancehall trendsetter empowers fans to fight for the accomplishment of their goals with determination and persistence. “Warrior” is produced by Tevin 'YGF' Richards and features the vocals of rising vocalist Monifa Goss.

BEETLEJUICE Producer Says Filmed Capture Won't Happen 'At This Moment'
BEETLEJUICE Producer Says Filmed Capture Won't Happen 'At This Moment'
January 6, 2023

Beetlejuice producer Mark Kaufman revealed that they had planned to film the Broadway production in April 2020, just before the Broadway shutdown. Based on the outcome of other live captures of musicals that have been released since then, he states that they are not currently planning on filming the Broadway production before it closes.

Lincoln Barr Announces Midwest Tour in March 2023
Lincoln Barr Announces Midwest Tour in March 2023
January 6, 2023

After a pandemic interlude that saw the release of several boundary-stretching singles, Barr reconvened the core cast from his solo debut, Trembling Frames for a joyous session in late summer 2021 – guitarist, co-producer, and confidante Johnny Sangster (Neko Case, Braly Sangster, The Tripwires).



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