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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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Imogen Clark Releases Holiday Single 'I Got Dumped For Christmas'
Imogen Clark Releases Holiday Single 'I Got Dumped For Christmas'
December 1, 2022

Barrelling into the year by collaborating with Mo’Ju, Ali Barter, I Know Leopard and more on her 2nd Annual Holiday Hootenanny show in Melbourne, she followed up by assembling a supergroup featuring Adam Newling and members of Middle Kids and Superorganism on her standalone single ‘Enemy’ (co-written with Alex Lahey)

Light in the Attic to Release 'Pacific Breeze 3: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-1987'
Light in the Attic to Release 'Pacific Breeze 3: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-1987'
December 1, 2022

Celebrated archival reissue label Light in the Attic (LITA) announces the latest chapter in its acclaimed Japanese City Pop series, Pacific Breeze, which delivers a mesmerizing blend of AOR, R&B, jazz fusion, funk, boogie, and disco from the country’s flourishing bubble era of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Interview: Alexandra Billings on the World of THE PERIPHERAL & Her Love of Sci-Fi
Interview: Alexandra Billings on the World of THE PERIPHERAL & Her Love of Sci-Fi
December 1, 2022

The final episodes of The Peripheral have featured the addition of Alexandra Billings (Wicked, Transparent) to the cast as the pivotal inspector, Ainsley Lowbeer. Before the premiere of the finale episode, BroadwayWorld caught up with Billings to discuss her character, acting in the sci-fi genre, and the special effects used in the series.

Greensky Bluegrass Announce Winter Tour 2023 Support
Greensky Bluegrass Announce Winter Tour 2023 Support
December 1, 2022

Greensky Bluegrass have announced the support for their upcoming 2023 winter tour.  They have announced six bands across 16 dates. Greensky Bluegrass are widely known for their thoughtful lyricism, edgy and genre-expansive sound, dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule. 

VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer For Sebastian Maniscalco's IS IT ME?
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer For Sebastian Maniscalco's IS IT ME?
December 1, 2022

Netflix released the video trailer for Sebastian Maniscalco: Is it Me? Comedian, actor, best-selling author and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco has a brand new comedy special, Sebastian Maniscalco: Is it Me? This will mark Maniscalco’s fourth special with Netflix following What’s Wrong With People, Why Would You Do That? and Stay Hungry.

Kid Koala Announces New Double LP & Boardgame
Kid Koala Announces New Double LP & Boardgame
December 1, 2022

Entitled Creatures Of The Late Afternoon, the new double album is the soundtrack to an accompanying board game centered around a cast of creatures who band together through the power of music to save their habitat from destruction. Built integrally into the vinyl gatefold jacket, the board game is set at a communal hub of DIY recording studios.

SABATON Announces Collectible 'Xmas Truce' Popup Vinyl
SABATON Announces Collectible 'Xmas Truce' Popup Vinyl
December 1, 2022

SABATON are unveiling their brand new Christmas Truce Popup vinyl to ring in the festive season. Now available for preorder, this collectible popup vinyl pays tribute to the band’s popular track 'Christmas Truce' from the album The War To End All Wars. The vinyl features 3 variations of the song, including the Symphonic version.

CALL ME MISS CLEO Documentary to Debut on HBO Max
CALL ME MISS CLEO Documentary to Debut on HBO Max
December 1, 2022

This eye-opening film, produced by Gunpowder & Sky, chronicles the rise, fall, and reinvention of controversial and revered ‘90s television psychic Miss Cleo and features testimonials with those closest to her, as well as actresses Raven-Symoné and Debra Wilson. Watch the new video trailer now!

Eugene Mirman Shares New Single 'How Do You Lie To Your Child About Santa'
Eugene Mirman Shares New Single 'How Do You Lie To Your Child About Santa'
December 1, 2022

New from PGF Records, the indie comedy label co-founded by comedian Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers), comes the single “How Do You Lie To Your Child About Santa”. Performed by Eugene and Lucy Wainright Roche, it’s a Christmas song about the dilemma of wanting to indulge your young child in the fun of Santa.

Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive the Career Achievement Honor at AARP's 21st Annual MFG Awards
Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive the Career Achievement Honor at AARP's 21st Annual MFG Awards
December 1, 2022

AARP The Magazine announced that Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the 2022 Movies for Grownups® Career Achievement Award. Curtis — a critically acclaimed actress across film and television; a recipient of two Golden Globe® Awards, a British Academy Film Award, a People’s Choice Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Sara Noelle Shares Third Annual Xmas Single 'I'll Sleep 'Til Christmas'
Sara Noelle Shares Third Annual Xmas Single 'I'll Sleep 'Til Christmas'
December 1, 2022

Sara Noelle’s new single “I’ll Sleep ‘Til Christmas” beams in scenes from a December night, alternating between quiet, cozy darkness and a snow swirling melody to get lost in. The song is Noelle’s latest annual holiday original, following “Like Snow (Slowly Falling)” and “Christmas at Sea,” all produced by Dan Duszynski. 

Wild Child Shares 'Wearing Blue'
Wild Child Shares 'Wearing Blue'
December 1, 2022

It’s the first song written with Wild Child’s newest member, John Calvin Abney, who’ll join the band’s core writing duo Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins for a special tour of acoustic shows beginning later this week, including a run of appearances in Texas that will feature a string quartet. Tickets for all of the dates are available now.

Zooey Deschanel to Host WHAT AM I EATING? on Discovery+
Zooey Deschanel to Host WHAT AM I EATING? on Discovery+
December 1, 2022

The six thirty minute episodes will follow Zooey Deschanel, who, since becoming a Mom, has become more concerned about the food she feeds her family. She’s out to solve the everyday food dilemmas people face while food shopping and will ask the tough questions about what Americans eat.

Pangina Heals' TONGUE THAI'D to Premiere on WOW Presents Plus Next Week
Pangina Heals' TONGUE THAI'D to Premiere on WOW Presents Plus Next Week
December 1, 2022

WOW Presents Plus, the streamer of all things drag from the award-winning team behind RuPaul’s Drag Race, has dropped the spicy new trailer for Tongue Thai’d with Pangina Heals. Making her debut as a contestant earlier in 2022 on RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs the World, the host of Drag Race Thailand now has her own show on WOW Presents Plus.

Felly Shares New Single 'me and my gang'
Felly Shares New Single 'me and my gang'
December 1, 2022

Felly has worked with the likes of Carlos Santana on his song 'Heartstrings,' as well as works with Ari Lennox, Monte Booker, Oliver Malcolm, Fousheé, Jack Harlow, Kota The Friend, and more. He's focused on creating music, finding inspiration in the likes of Bob Marley, Rage Against the Machine, Rick Rubin, Bon Iver, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Bailey Bryan Releases New Single 'Tragic'
Bailey Bryan Releases New Single 'Tragic'
December 1, 2022

Self-proclaimed “sensitive bad bitch” Bailey Bryan releases her newest single and accompanying music video, “Tragic.' On “Tragic,” Bailey demonstrates her songwriting and storytelling prowess on the perceptive and personal track.

JakoJako Announces New EP 'Verve' & Shares First Track 'Auris'
JakoJako Announces New EP 'Verve' & Shares First Track 'Auris'
December 1, 2022

Kočer’s passion for electronics began with an urge to play with sound and a desire to learn more about this world of modular systems and patch cables. Before long she had progressed into performing regular live sets, had a Berghain Residency and a position at Berlin electronic music institution, SchneidersLaden.

Ada Marques Releases 'Creature of Habit' EP
Ada Marques Releases 'Creature of Habit' EP
December 1, 2022

On Creature of Habit, Marques fuses alternative folk and folk-rock into a cinematic collection of moments and reflections, exploring the behaviors and unconscious decisions that kept her from accessing the better versions of herself. Misty, rootsy rhythm guitar and piano instrumentals alternate with her crisp and gentle vocals.

plxntkid Drops Introspective Thrasher 'for a reason'
plxntkid Drops Introspective Thrasher 'for a reason'
December 1, 2022

plxntkid (23-year-old Anders Aakerhus) shares the brand new single and lyric video “for a reason.” Originally written as an acoustic demo with “soft-sung vocals,” close collaborator and producer JOKI transformed the track in the studio into an up-tempo thrasher complete with a trap beat and explosions of pop-punk guitar riffs.

Oliver Sim Debuts Soulwax Remix of 'Sensitive Child'
Oliver Sim Debuts Soulwax Remix of 'Sensitive Child'
December 1, 2022

The legendary duo’s rework follows previously released edits from Midland (“Romance With A Memory”), Jamie xx (“GMT”) and Wolfgang Tillmans & Marc Krether (“GMT”). Produced by Oliver’s The xx bandmate and lifelong friend Jamie xx, Hideous Bastard—out now on Young—is a collection of songs inspired by Oliver’s love of horror movies.



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