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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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PHEW Announces Reissue of 1992 Album 'Our Likeness' & Shares Title Track
PHEW Announces Reissue of 1992 Album 'Our Likeness' & Shares Title Track
November 28, 2022

Our Likeness saw Phew return to Conny Plank’s legendary studio in Cologne (Kraftwerk, Neu! D.A.F. etc) after more than a decade when Chrislo Haas (1956-2004 - one of the driving forces in modern electronic music, and an important figure in the Neue Deutsche Welle scene) invited her to collaborate.

Charlatans UK & Ride Unite for Co-headlining Tour
Charlatans UK & Ride Unite for Co-headlining Tour
November 28, 2022

Two of the UK’s most enduring and best-loved bands, The Charlatans UK and Ride have announced plans for a North American co-headline tour, set to begin January 30, 2023 at New York City’s Webster Hall and then continue through a February 18 finale at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, CA. Check out the upcoming tour dates now!

BROS Sets Peacock Streaming Debut
BROS Sets Peacock Streaming Debut
November 28, 2022

From the ferocious comic mind of Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street, 2019's The Lion King, Difficult People, Impeachment: American Crime Story) and the hitmaking brilliance of filmmakers Nicholas Stoller (the Neighbors films, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Judd Apatow (The King of Staten Island, Trainwreck, The Big Sick), comes Bros.

Jennifer Lopez to Release New 'This Is Me…Now' Album
Jennifer Lopez to Release New 'This Is Me…Now' Album
November 28, 2022

The music project is set to release in 2023, which is unveiling to be a big year for Jennifer Lopez as she also is releasing her star studded action packed film, SHOTGUN WEDDING which stars Lenny Kravitz, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge amongst many others and is set to release on Prime Video, January 27, 2023.

Sammy Rae & The Friends Release Spirited Cover of Cher's 'Believe'
Sammy Rae & The Friends Release Spirited Cover of Cher's 'Believe'
November 28, 2022

Sammy Rae & The Friends have released their lively cover of Cher’s 1998 hit “Believe” just in time for the holiday season. The band premiered their horn-filled rendition of the song at their back-to-back sold out shows at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles a few weeks ago to an exhilarated crowd.

Jean-Michel Jarre's 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition of 'The Concerts in China' Out Now
Jean-Michel Jarre's 40th Anniversary Remastered Edition of 'The Concerts in China' Out Now
November 28, 2022

The 40th anniversary remastered version of Jean-Michel Jarre’s historic live album The Concerts In China is out now. Originally released in 1982, the album served as a document of an historic concert tour Jarre undertook in 1981 - consisting of five spectacular concerts in the People's Stadium of Shanghai and Beijing.

Chicago House Legend Marshall Jefferson Releases 'Go Down'
Chicago House Legend Marshall Jefferson Releases 'Go Down'
November 28, 2022

The song was the first release of its time to weave piano into its sonic production and has since seen multiple hit iterations through collaborations with the likes of Solardo and Tchami, truly showcasing the original’s timelessness. Jefferson continues to perform live and release music with Ten City and as a solo artist.

Kiwi Pop Duo Foley Share New Single 'Smooth It Over'
Kiwi Pop Duo Foley Share New Single 'Smooth It Over'
November 28, 2022

“Smooth It Over” is a toe-tapping groover that came to fruition through collaboration with Grammy-nominated pop heavyweights Anton Roundberg and Julia Karlsson (Tiesto, Galantis, Carly Rae Jepson). The undeniable bounce of the walking bassline is in critical contrast to the heaviness of the theme - love is compromise.

Adam Hood and Jason Eady Team Up for New Song 'Broke Not Broken'
Adam Hood and Jason Eady Team Up for New Song 'Broke Not Broken'
November 28, 2022

'Harder Stuff' featuring Miranda Lambert peaked at No. 12 on the Americana Singles chart and peaked at No. 6 and No. 8 on the CDX chart and the Texas Regional Radio chart, respectively. Due to the success of Bad Days Better, along with his storied success through the years, Hood recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut on October 22.

VIDEO: FLO and GloRilla Perform for Vevo's 2023 DSCVR Artists to Watch
VIDEO: FLO and GloRilla Perform for Vevo's 2023 DSCVR Artists to Watch
November 28, 2022

Vevo, the world’s leading music video network released the complete list for its highly-anticipated Vevo “DSCVR Artists to Watch” 2023 campaign. Starting Monday, November 28th, Vevo’s DSCVR ATW will showcase high-quality live performance video content from the class of 2023, with unique performances from each artist, shot exclusively for Vevo. 

Caity Baser Releases New Single 'Kiss You'
Caity Baser Releases New Single 'Kiss You'
November 28, 2022

Her popularity shot up in little over a year, thanks to her effortless knack for catchy pop melodies and her unforgettable live shows.  “Kiss You” is Caity Baser’s first new single following her recent run of unprecedented successes in 2022 (her previous singles “Friendly Sex” and “X&Y” both became runaway viral hits.

Food Network and HGTV Set Bonus Linear Premiere Dates For Scripted Holiday Features
Food Network and HGTV Set Bonus Linear Premiere Dates For Scripted Holiday Features
November 28, 2022

Audiences can celebrate the holiday season a little early as Food Network and HGTV have set linear premiere dates for five scripted holiday features this December. Following their debut on streaming platform discovery+, A Christmas Open House with Ben and Erin Napier  and Designing Christmas with Hilary Farr will both air on HGTV.

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES Clip
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES Clip
November 28, 2022

Directed by Luke Cormican (“Teen Titans Go!) and written and produced by Jeff Kinney, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” features the voices of Brady Noon (“The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers”), Ethan William Childress (“mixed-ish”), Edward Asner (“Up”), Chris Diamantopoulos (“Silicon Valley”), and more. Watch the new video clip now!

GLASS ONION Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today
GLASS ONION Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Out Today
November 28, 2022

Thirty years after cousins Rian and Nathan Johnson began shooting films together as kids growing up in Denver, Colorado, the two have amassed quite the filmography. Their latest in a string of acclaimed movies is GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY, which Rian wrote and directed and Nathan scored.

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Film Starring Jessica Lange & Ed Harris Wraps Production
LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Film Starring Jessica Lange & Ed Harris Wraps Production
November 28, 2022

Production has wrapped on the new film adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer prize-winning play, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ben Foster and Colin Morgan. Jonathan Kent will make his film directorial debut with the film. David Lindsay-Abaire adapted the play for the screen.

John Legend Shares Piano Versions Of Songs From His 'LEGEND' LP
John Legend Shares Piano Versions Of Songs From His 'LEGEND' LP
November 28, 2022

This year, gifts range from live concert recordings, new renditions of favorite songs, a classic album rerelease alongside a brand new holiday album, and party-crushing mixes to close out the year. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the musical experiences we’ve put together with Apple Music listeners in mind.

Lisa Hartt Releases 'Don't Tell Me How I Feel' Ahead Of 'Arrival' EP
Lisa Hartt Releases 'Don't Tell Me How I Feel' Ahead Of 'Arrival' EP
November 28, 2022

Lisa grew up in La Tuque and Dorval, Quebec, where she started an early career in music in 1960 at the young age of just 10. Lisa then went on to have a wide and varied career that spanned the world, from London to Cairo. Throughout the 60s and 70s, Lisa toured with a score of seasoned musicians before setting up The Lisa Hartt Band.

Harry Connick, Jr.'s New Holiday LP in Spatial Audio On Apple Music
Harry Connick, Jr.'s New Holiday LP in Spatial Audio On Apple Music
November 28, 2022

On his fourth album of Christmas material, Connick offers his interpretations of classics such as “Jingle Bells” and “Go Tell It On the Mountain”, while penning one new original (“Make It Merry”) and re-recording three songs from his 1993 LP When My Heart Finds Christmas. Listen to the new release now!

Pesh Milli Shares 'Spicy' & Announces 'What Can I Say' EP
Pesh Milli Shares 'Spicy' & Announces 'What Can I Say' EP
November 28, 2022

Pesh Milli has shared “Spicy,” the second track to be released from his upcoming EP, following on the heels of lead single, “Another One.” Produced by Elevated and recorded at Milkboy in Philadelphia, “Spicy” delivers the same rawness and intensity fans have come to expect of Pesh, but with an undeniable feeling that this is just the beginning.

Kam Franklin Releases Solo Single 'A Bitch Didn't Listen'
Kam Franklin Releases Solo Single 'A Bitch Didn't Listen'
November 28, 2022

“A Bitch Didn’t Listen” was produced by Franklin and co-written with Sara Van Buskirk. The song features Sara Van Buskirk (guitars and BGVs), Geoffrey Muller (bass), Ed “Blacknintendo” Prevost (piano and organ), Will Van Horn (pedal steel) and The Suffers’ Jose “Chapy” Luna (drums and percussion).



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