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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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Southern Lord Announces RSD/Black Friday Reissues
Southern Lord Announces RSD/Black Friday Reissues
November 24, 2023

Southern Lord is proud to debut two essential 80s hardcore/metal/punk reissues arriving as part of RSD/Black Friday; the debut album from the ultra-cult 80s' Bay Area Thrash band: Sacrilege B.C. and the debut from the Southern California hardcore punk band Virulence.

Winona Oak Shares New Single 'Fire Escapes'
Winona Oak Shares New Single 'Fire Escapes'
November 24, 2023

Over the last year, Winona Oak has delved into her songwriting, seeking a more unvarnished and stripped back sound that meant her poetic voice had nowhere to hide. The outcome is some of her most raw and authentic work yet, with a profound depth to her writing, first introduced by recent single ‘With Or Without You’ and now with ‘Fire Escapes’.

Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Perform 'O' Holy Night' With the English National Opera In New Holiday Special
Video: Watch Hannah Waddingham Perform 'O' Holy Night' With the English National Opera In New Holiday Special
November 24, 2023

Watch the West End and Broadway alum perform 'O Holy Night' in the all-new Apple TV+ musical extravaganza “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas.' The Ted Lasso star is joined by the English National Opera for the performance. Watch the video of the performance now!

Imogen Clark Releases 'Not Christmas Here' Single With Steve Poltz
Imogen Clark Releases 'Not Christmas Here' Single With Steve Poltz
November 24, 2023

Imogen Clark releases “Not Christmas Here,” upholding her traditions of releasing an original Christmas single each year. Showcasing her unique take on the holiday season, the song was written with legendary troubadour Steve Poltz and recorded at Peter Frampton’s Studio Phenix in Nashville with a cast of A-list Music City players earlier this year.

Junction 2 Festival Unveils First Artists With Expansive Three-Day Format For 2024
Junction 2 Festival Unveils First Artists With Expansive Three-Day Format For 2024
November 24, 2023

The festival starts on Friday 26th July 2024, with Artbat, CamelPhat, Paul Kalkbrenner Live, and Yotto. Saturday 27th July takes a darker turn with techno legends Adam Beyer B2B Amelie Lens and Jeff Mills, plus the euphoric electronica of Jon Hopkins. The mix continues on Sunday 28th July, with Barry Can't Swim (Live), Honey Dijon, and more.

Sam Fischer Unveils New Track 'Hard to Love'
Sam Fischer Unveils New Track 'Hard to Love'
November 24, 2023

Sam is an Australian born singer-songwriter with more than a billion streams to his name. His debut single ‘This City’ currently stands at over 750 million worldwide streams and 4 million worldwide sales and stayed in the UK Top 20 for 11 weeks. His duet with Demi Lovato on ‘What Other People Say’ has also sold over 1 million copies.

ALA.NI Releases 'Christmas Vol. 2' EP
ALA.NI Releases 'Christmas Vol. 2' EP
November 24, 2023

Bringing a grandeur to the smoky, lovelorn traditions of a torch singer, ALA.NI’s previous albums - her debut You & I and the entirely a capella ACCA - have earned a wealth of international acclaim, as well as high profile fans and collaborators such as David Lynch, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, Lakeith Stanfield and Jean Baptiste-Mondino

Caress Releases Debut LP 'Night Call'
Caress Releases Debut LP 'Night Call'
November 24, 2023

Caress is the solo darkwave electronic project from Tara Jane, inspired by dreamy vintage 4AD Goth as well as more contemporary dark pop artists such as TR/ST, Kontravoid and Boy Harsher. Jane fronts LA shoegazers Blood Candy and with Caress, she explores new sonic soundscapes with her muse being eighties dark wave.

Hannah Waddingham's HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Special Now Streaming on Apple TV+
Hannah Waddingham's HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Special Now Streaming on Apple TV+
November 24, 2023

Go backstage for a festive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the special, featuring Jason Sudeikis, Juno Temple, Luke Evans, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Ryder, Brendan Hunt, Phil Dunster, Nick Mohammed, James Lance, and Kola Bokinni, along with unforgettable moments with Hannah herself.

Parisi Release New Single 'Believe in Yourself'
Parisi Release New Single 'Believe in Yourself'
November 24, 2023

Following on the heels of 'Tease' ft. UK rapper and vocalist Jelani Blackman – a dark, brooding, peak-time club record – and debut single proper, 'U Ok?', a tour de force collaboration with Swedish House Mafia’s Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso, “Believe In Yourself” zeroes in on yet another pocket of the widescreen, effervescent PARISI sound.

Diplo and HUGEL Debut 'Stay High' Featuring Julia Church
Diplo and HUGEL Debut 'Stay High' Featuring Julia Church
November 24, 2023

Higher Ground’s L.A. takeover will hit LA Plaza De Cultura Y Artes for a sold-out show on December 2, with a recently added second date on December 3 due to popular demand, featuring music by Diplo, HUGEL, Elkka, Masha Mar, Coco & Breezy and Lupe Fuentes. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates now!

Kali Uchis & Karol G Unveil 'Labios Mordidos'
Kali Uchis & Karol G Unveil 'Labios Mordidos'
November 24, 2023

Kali and Karol—two of the most-streamed women in music now—have become friends in recent years, bonding over their shared Colombian roots and first collaborating on “ME TENGO QUE IR” from Karol’s Mañana Sera Bonita (Bichota Season) earlier this year.

Zara Larsson Releases New Holiday Singles 'Memory Lane' & 'Winter Song'
Zara Larsson Releases New Holiday Singles 'Memory Lane' & 'Winter Song'
November 24, 2023

From good times to seasonal gloom, each track on the festive collection nods to a different aspect of the holiday season. The project will play a pivotal role in Zara’s upcoming holiday performances in Sweden — also titled Honor The Light — on December 8 and 9 in Stockholm and December 16 in Skellefetea.

Diana Ross & Megan Thee Stallion Featured In Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE Film
Diana Ross & Megan Thee Stallion Featured In Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE Film
November 24, 2023

Beyoncé made a surprise appearance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to share a new look at the upcoming RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ. The trailer revealed that Diana Ross and Megan Thee Stallion will be featured in the upcoming film. Watch the video trailer for the upcoming movie now!

aespa Unwrap 'Jingle Bell Rock' Cover
aespa Unwrap 'Jingle Bell Rock' Cover
November 24, 2023

Getting into the spirit of the season, global pop sensation aespa excitedly unwraps a brand new cover of the classic “Jingle Bell Rock,” out now via Warner Records. The group breathes new life into this holiday staple, infusing it with their own spark, style, and soul. Watch the video for the cover now!

Video: Tom Gabriel Warrior's Triumph of Death Release 'Messiah' Visual
Video: Tom Gabriel Warrior's Triumph of Death Release 'Messiah' Visual
November 22, 2023

Hellhammer's 'Messiah' marks the earliest collaboration between the band's founder, Tom Gabriel Warrior, and his then new friend (and future Hellhammer bassist) Martin Eric Ain, in late 1983. While Warrior wrote the music, Ain and Warrior co-wrote the lyrics. Watch the new music video now!

Kid Koi Releases New Single 'LA'
Kid Koi Releases New Single 'LA'
November 22, 2023

Following his previous hit, “Ooh La La,” Kid Koi once again proves his versatility by delving into an introspective narrative, blending pop, hip-hop, R&B, folk, and indie rock in a composition that resonates with depth. “LA” was written by Sota Koike and produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jean-Luc McMurtry at VLV Media & Records.

Video: Watch Eric McCormack on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
Video: Watch Eric McCormack on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
November 22, 2023

Eric McCormack tells Jennifer how fun it is to see Sean Hayes’ reaction to watching “Will & Grace” for the first time as he rewatches the hit sitcom for their podcast. Eric recalls working with a “nervous” Barry Manilow when he appeared as a guest and talks about the moment he realized he’d written a song with the music legend. Watch the video!

Attack On Titan Adapts the Manga's 'Baby' Scene in Finale
Attack On Titan Adapts the Manga's 'Baby' Scene in Finale
November 22, 2023

Attack on Titan has finally reached its finale and not only fans but other people are also going crazy over this super emotional scene with a baby in the anime. The show’s final episode is intense, especially a part where the innocent civilians are facing “The Rumbling” and it’s devastating. A lot of people are getting killed, and it’s all because of Eren’s orders! 

John Leguizamo To Appear on Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW
John Leguizamo To Appear on Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW
November 22, 2023

Tonight’s episode of The Daily Show is hosted by Desi Lydic and Jordan Klepper. Leguizamo, who guest hosted the show in March, will return to lend his voice to a special segment where he will discuss how Univision’s election coverage impacts Spanish speaking viewers and voters.



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