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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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Sam Smith Shares New Holiday Track 'Night Before Christmas'
Sam Smith Shares New Holiday Track 'Night Before Christmas'
November 18, 2022

A festive love ballad, “Night Before Christmas” will be added to Sam’s magical Christmas compilation The Holly and The Ivy and includes previous releases “The Lighthouse Keeper,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Palace,” “River” and “Fire on Fire” from the “Watership Down” Soundtrack.

BANNERS Releases New Single 'Easy'
BANNERS Releases New Single 'Easy'
November 18, 2022

Marking his first collection since the 2021 EP It’s Gonna Be OK, which has since garnered more than twenty million streams since its release, I Wish I Was Flawless, I’m Not aims to cement the next bold step within his glittering career to date. Following his recent releases “Perfectly Broken”, “Keeps Me Going” and “Happier.”

Matt B Releases New Single 'Get Down Mami'
Matt B Releases New Single 'Get Down Mami'
November 18, 2022

Global R&B artist Matt B has released his latest single, “Get Down Mami,” out now via Vitae Records. Encompassed by a soundscape of warm grooves, soft shakers, and rhythmic strumming, the track instantly immerses listeners into Matt’s world of Afrobeats. Earlier this week, Matt earned a GRAMMY nomination with his hit single “Gimme Love.”

VIDEO: WE tv Reveals Juicy Supertease for the Return of LOVE AFTER LOCKUP
VIDEO: WE tv Reveals Juicy Supertease for the Return of LOVE AFTER LOCKUP
November 18, 2022

This season four new couples plus two franchise favorites who were JUST released after their stints on “Love During Lockup” take the drama to the next level with deeper love, bigger doubts, even more mystery, and unique firsts - from first touch and kiss, to moving in together, to meeting the family. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Tituss Burgess Shares Update on His THE PREACHER'S WIFE Musical
VIDEO: Tituss Burgess Shares Update on His THE PREACHER'S WIFE Musical
November 18, 2022

Tituss Burgess has given an update on when his musical adaptation of The Preacher's Wife is coming to Broadway! In 2018, a workshop for the musical was held and starred Ledisi Young, Quentin Earl Darrington, Donald Webber Jr., and Loretta Devine. It was directed by Michael Arden. Watch the new interview clip now!

Graphic Nature Announce 'a mind waiting to die'
Graphic Nature Announce 'a mind waiting to die'
November 18, 2022

The character from the video has watched far too many movies and takes things quite literally. If you’re an avid film watcher you will see many references to certain movies and tv shows like American Psycho, The Zodiac, Joker, Dexter etc. He also based his “mask” on characters like Mankind from WWE and Hush from Batman.

Lincoln Releases New Single 'Manager's Special'
Lincoln Releases New Single 'Manager's Special'
November 18, 2022

Lincoln has shared another track from his forthcoming debut album Everything Is Wrong. “Manager’s Special” is self-deprecating and sad (“I love you just enough to hope you don’t love me”), fitting in nicely with previous singles “Baby Take My Acid” feat. glitch-pop artist Penelope Scott and title track “Everything Is Wrong”.

World of Wonder Announces The Return of RuPaul's DragCon LA
World of Wonder Announces The Return of RuPaul's DragCon LA
November 18, 2022

Presented by RuPaul and World of Wonder Productions, RuPaul’s DragCon LA will return in-person at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The wig-snatching convention will bring all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent for what is the largest all-ages, family-friendly celebration of drag culture in the world.

HBO's THE WHITE LOTUS From Mike White Renewed For A Third Installment
HBO's THE WHITE LOTUS From Mike White Renewed For A Third Installment
November 18, 2022

HBO’s Emmy-winning anthology series THE WHITE LOTUS, from Mike White, will return for a third installment following a new group of guests at another White Lotus property. The first installment, which premiered July 2021 and was set in Hawaii, received 20 Emmy nominations across 13 categories and ten wins.

VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Tells the Story of Her Dog's Broadway Debut on THE TONIGHT SHOW
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Tells the Story of Her Dog's Broadway Debut on THE TONIGHT SHOW
November 18, 2022

Watch a video of Jessica Chastain telling the story of when her three-legged dog made its Broadway debut in The Heiress on The Tonight Show. Chastain also discussed winning an Oscar for The Eyes of Tammy Faye, returning to Broadway in 2023 in a revival of A Doll's House, and doing a potential Death Becomes Her remake with Anne Hathaway.

Thomas Truax Teams Up With Budgie For New Single 'Everything's Going To Be All Right'
Thomas Truax Teams Up With Budgie For New Single 'Everything's Going To Be All Right'
November 18, 2022

An eerie post-punk track that sees sharp spoken-word vocals, atmospheric guitar wobbles and reverb-drenched tremolo descend towards a catchy chorus that sees Truax bear his upbeat rock’n’roll teeth, “Everything’s Going to Be All Right” is taken from a new album ‘Dream Catching Songs.’

Billy Strings' First Album With His Father, Terry Barber, 'Me/And/Dad'
Billy Strings' First Album With His Father, Terry Barber, 'Me/And/Dad'
November 18, 2022

Me/And/Dad, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings’ first album with his father, Terry Barber, is out now on Rounder Records. The product of a longtime dream, the record features new versions of fourteen bluegrass and country classics that the two have been playing together since Strings was a young child. 

Rachel Chinouriri Debuts 'I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Trying) Acoustic'
Rachel Chinouriri Debuts 'I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Trying) Acoustic'
November 18, 2022

Fast-rising alternative indie pop artist Rachel Chinouriri has shared a gorgeous acoustic version of her latest single “I’m Not Perfect (But I’m Trying),” complete with a laidback bedroom video. With the acoustic version stripping back the original’s sparkling, upbeat rhythm and bringing Rachel’s beautiful vocals front and center.

SAN ROMAN Releases Debut Solo Album 'MESSY'
SAN ROMAN Releases Debut Solo Album 'MESSY'
November 18, 2022

This record is a culmination of years of musical experience and a fresh start for Alexa. ROMAN also shares the music video for “Julia.” Directed by Alexa herself, the video finds her walking around city streets on a gloomy, rainy day perfectly matching the melancholy feeling of the track.

Alexa Villa Releases 'Bored' Featuring Colie Hutzler of Beauty School Dropout
Alexa Villa Releases 'Bored' Featuring Colie Hutzler of Beauty School Dropout
November 18, 2022

Co-produced by Villa and Ian Walsh (Upsahl, Phem), and mixed by Adam Hawkins (Machine Gun Kelly, Demi Lovato, Twenty One Pilots, Turnstile), “Bored” marks the first release from a batch of new music to come from Villa. The single release will be accompanied by the premiere of a new music video.

Ashley Cooke Drops Two All-New Songs
Ashley Cooke Drops Two All-New Songs
November 18, 2022

“running back” – co-written with Emily Weisband and Will Weatherly – finds the singer wondering what could've been with her high school sweetheart, admitting she'd come “running back” to the football star that once had her heart. The playful track drops after its nostalgic “Friday Night Lights” inspired music video premiered live on YouTube.

Los Angeles Band HUNNY Share 'Homesick' Deluxe EP
Los Angeles Band HUNNY Share 'Homesick' Deluxe EP
November 18, 2022

Produced by Carlos De La Garza (Paramore, The Linda Lindas, Best Coast) the expanded EP features four additional tracks including lead single “JFK” that pairs melodramatic lyrics and borderline emo sentiment, and a reimagined dream-pop version of title track “Homesick” remixed by Los Angeles indie-pop duo slenderbodies (Max Vehuni & Benji Cormack).

Ben Zaidi Releases Deluxe Version of 'Acre of Salt' LP
Ben Zaidi Releases Deluxe Version of 'Acre of Salt' LP
November 18, 2022

Ben Zaidi shares the deluxe version of his debut studio album, Acre of Salt. The album was recorded with producer Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Peter Gabriel, Beck) at the iconic Sound City Studios in LA along with backing band members Ethan Gruska, Sebastian Steinberg (Fiona Apple,) saxophonist Sam Gendel and Kane Ritchotte (Portugal. The Man.)

Lewis Thompson & Clementine Douglas Release 'Enchanté'
Lewis Thompson & Clementine Douglas Release 'Enchanté'
November 18, 2022

The release follows Lewis’ recent collaboration with David Guetta on ‘Take Me Back’ which garnered over 20 million worldwide streams and was playlisted across Kiss Dance, Kiss Fresh and Capital Dance. With producing and writing credits on 8 Top 10 UK singles and already over 10 billion streams behind him, Lewis has carved a name for himself.

Michael Bublé Earns 12th Career GRAMMY Nomination
Michael Bublé Earns 12th Career GRAMMY Nomination
November 18, 2022

Entering the holiday season with a whole lot to celebrate, Michael Bublé just garnered his 12th career GRAMMY® Award nomination, receiving a nod in the category of “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album” at the 2023 GRAMMY® Awards for his unanimously acclaimed studio album Higher (Reprise/Warner Records).



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