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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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Channel Tres Unveils New Single '6am'
Channel Tres Unveils New Single '6am'
November 9, 2022

The music video, directed by Tajana Williams , amplifies the buoyant track with elaborate editing and choreography that invites you to join in as Channel and his crew dance through the streets of Los Angeles. The feel-good visual primes “6am” to be one of his most far-reaching tracks to date. Plus, check out tour dates!

Chiiild Announces New Album 'Better Luck in the Next Life' & Releases New Single 'Bon Voyage'
Chiiild Announces New Album 'Better Luck in the Next Life' & Releases New Single 'Bon Voyage'
November 9, 2022

Multi-talented and genre-bending artist Chiiild has revealed a trailer for his forthcoming album Better Luck In The Next Life, marking the beginning of a new chapter. Quickly following up on this trailer, Chiiild has released his new single “Bon Voyage” via Avant Garden/4th & Broadway (Def Jam Recordings, Inc.).

ID to Release THE TETRIS MURDERS Documentary Series
ID to Release THE TETRIS MURDERS Documentary Series
November 9, 2022

TETRIS exploded across America and eventually took the rest of the world by storm. To this day, the iconic game’s popularity endures, with people of all ages and backgrounds playing it on their phones or devices. However, unknown to many, one of the minds behind the widely popular global sensation met a very tragic, complex, and deadly end.

The Academic Announce 'Sitting Pretty' Tour of North America
The Academic Announce 'Sitting Pretty' Tour of North America
November 9, 2022

News of The Academic’s US tour comes after the announcement of European dates, which begin in Glasgow, Scotland on release day, before touching down in major metropoles such as Paris, London, Berlin, and Amsterdam. It’s been an eventful time for the band with rollicking new single “Pushing Up Daisies” arriving in late October.

KAIRO Release Sophomore EP 'Return To Sender'
KAIRO Release Sophomore EP 'Return To Sender'
November 9, 2022

The EP features already released tracks “Over”, which Billboard included in their R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week list, “Brokenhearted” and “Ready,” which was co-written with UMI. KAIRO will be live on Spotify’s podcast, Soundtrack Your Day w/ Ari Elkins to celebrate the release. Watch the music video for the focus track, “Movie Star” now!

VIDEO: Watch Idina Menzel & James Marsden in New DISENCHANTED Clip
VIDEO: Watch Idina Menzel & James Marsden in New DISENCHANTED Clip
November 9, 2022

Idina Menzel and James Marsden return from the fairy tale world of Andalasia in a new video clip from Disenchanted, the new sequel to Disney’s box office hit “Enchanted.” The new clip also features Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, and Gabriella Baldacchino. The film also stars Maya Rudolph, Jayma Mays, Yvette Nicole Brown, and more.

VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell & Detroit Pistons Psychotherapist Dr. Corey Yeager Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell & Detroit Pistons Psychotherapist Dr. Corey Yeager Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
November 9, 2022

“The Real Love Boat” and “Pictionary” host Jerry O’Connell brings the charm on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” The television host then shares why he believes his wife’s Scorpio attribute of being a good fighter would make her an excellent cast member on the “Real Housewives” franchise. Watch the new video interviews now!

Chad Tepper Shares New Single '1-800IDONTKNOWYOUANYMORE'
Chad Tepper Shares New Single '1-800IDONTKNOWYOUANYMORE'
November 9, 2022

lurring the lines between alt-rock and pop-punk, the track was produced by Erik Ron (Black Veil Brides, Guccihighwaters) and JP Clark (Blink 182, We Are the In Crowd) its tongue-in-cheek lyrics take the listener on an emotional rollercoaster as Tepper wants to move on but still pines over an ex.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares DANGEROUS BREED: CRIME. CONS. CATS. Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares DANGEROUS BREED: CRIME. CONS. CATS. Documentary Trailer
November 9, 2022

Canadian filmmaker Frederick Kroetsch spends 10 years trying to make a reality show about controversial independent wrestler and Persian cat breeder, Teddy Hart. After accumulating years of footage, Frederick is shocked when multiple women whom he has been filming alongside Teddy. Watch the new video trailer now!

Jagwar Twin Shares Live Acoustic Version of 'The Circle'
Jagwar Twin Shares Live Acoustic Version of 'The Circle'
November 9, 2022

Earlier this year, Jagwar Twin released their sophomore album 33 via Big Loud Rock. Produced by long-time collaborator Grammy-nominated Matthew Pauling (Twenty One Pilots, 5 Seconds of Summer), 33 encourages listeners to truly see, accept, value, and trust who they truly are. Watch the new acoustic music video now!

VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Discusses Reflecting on Life & Death in THE OLD MAN & THE POOL on Broadway on COLBERT
VIDEO: Mike Birbiglia Discusses Reflecting on Life & Death in THE OLD MAN & THE POOL on Broadway on COLBERT
November 9, 2022

Mike Birbiglia stopped by last night’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” to discuss his new solo play opening on Broadway this week, The Old Man & the Pool. Birbiglia also discussed working Taylor Swift on the 'Anti-Hero' music video and acting with Tom Hanks. Watch the new interview video now!

HARDY Wins Songwriter of the Year at the 2022 BMI Country Awards
HARDY Wins Songwriter of the Year at the 2022 BMI Country Awards
November 9, 2022

Adding to an arsenal of accolades and what American Songwriter calls “the makings of a songwriting legend,” 12-time chart-topping lyricist HARDY was awarded the coveted Songwriter of the Year award at last night's BMI Country Awards.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Releases GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO Trailer
November 9, 2022

Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro and award winning, stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson reimagine the Carlo Collodi tale. The cast includes Gregory Mann, Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Tilda Swinton, Christoph Waltz, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson, and Burn Gorman. Watch the trailer!

JW Francis Shares New Single 'Dream House'
JW Francis Shares New Single 'Dream House'
November 9, 2022

New York’s self-styled ‘lofi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop’ artist JW Francis has shared new track 'Dream House', the title track from brand new album Dream House. 'Dream House' is a hazy track, a sonic-VHS floating along the intersection of wistful-longing and gratitude. Watch the new music video, created by Salvador Cresta, now!

Alternative Artist Woz Releases Inspired Debut EP 'At The Gulf'
Alternative Artist Woz Releases Inspired Debut EP 'At The Gulf'
November 9, 2022

Rising alt artist, Woz, releases deeply vulnerable and raw debut EP, At the Gulf. The title is inspired by the Gulf gas station where Woz works on Long Island, New York to make ends meet. To date, he has received widespread support for revealing his personal traumas by fans and artists alike, including both The Struts and FLETCHER.

GRACE CUMMINGS Shares Cover of Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You'
GRACE CUMMINGS Shares Cover of Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You'
November 9, 2022

Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, producer and accomplished stage actor Grace Cummings has released a striking cover of the 90s Fatboy Slim hit 'Praise You,' originally written by Camille Yarbrough. The recording is accompanied by a dance video directed by Gil Gilmour. 

Flume Shares 'Slugger' Unheard Track From Debut Album
Flume Shares 'Slugger' Unheard Track From Debut Album
November 9, 2022

Flume, the self-titled debut album from Grammy-winning electronic music titan Flume, was released ten years ago. Streamed over 1 billion times worldwide and certified Platinum in multiple territories, the album launched the now-iconic producer and his signature sound into the stratosphere in 2012. Plus, check out tour dates!

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Shares WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE? Disney+ Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Shares WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE? Disney+ Documentary Trailer
November 9, 2022

Idina Menzel has shared a first look at her new documentary, Which Way to the Stage?, which will be released next month on Disney+. The film goes through the Tony Award-winning icon's career, featuring her time in Rent, Wicked, Frozen, and more, leading up to her solo concert at Madison Square Garden. Watch the new video preview now!

Mother Mother Release Original Anti-Holiday Anthem 'Cry Christmas'
Mother Mother Release Original Anti-Holiday Anthem 'Cry Christmas'
November 9, 2022

Following the band’s sold-out North American/Canadian tour earlier this year, Mother Mother spent the summer lighting up stadium stages in Europe with Imagine Dragons. The band are in the midst of a sold out string of headline dates in both the US and Europe, and 2023 will find them working on new music.

Dream Wife Return With New Single 'Leech'
Dream Wife Return With New Single 'Leech'
November 9, 2022

The London-based trio Dream Wife – vocalist Rakel Mjöll (she/her), guitarist Alice Go (she/her), bassist Bella Podpadec (they/them) – return with their first new material since 2020. Dream Wife released their explosive second album So When You Gonna… in 2020, which earned both a monumental #18 UK Album Chart debut.



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