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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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Melody's Echo Chamber Shares New Single 'Norfolk Hotel'
Melody's Echo Chamber Shares New Single 'Norfolk Hotel'
September 27, 2022

Recorded and co-produced with Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker in Perth, Australia, and finished in the South of France, it became a cornerstone of the new wave of psychedelia on its release in 2012, with melodic singles like ‘I Follow You’ and ‘Crystallized’ balanced with the more experimental ‘Quand vas tu rentrer’ and ‘Snowcapped Andes Crash’.

TAMA GUCCI Releases 'Toxic' Cover & New EP
TAMA GUCCI Releases 'Toxic' Cover & New EP
September 27, 2022

Tama Gucci aka Kymani Floyd, shares Almost Blue (After Hours Deluxe) via Sinderlyn. His latest project features remixes of several tracks originally found on his widely praised 2021 Almost Blue EP including six remixes from Autow Nite Superstore, Swami Sound, Phyzical Trax, Indigo Heaven, Peter Fonda and SONIKKU.

Badlands Announces New LP 'Call to Love' & Shares Lead Single 'My Time Will Come Again'
Badlands Announces New LP 'Call to Love' & Shares Lead Single 'My Time Will Come Again'
September 27, 2022

Swedish producer, composer & sound designer Catharina Jaunviksna, a.k.a Badlands, announced her new album Call to Love, the followup to last year’s acclaimed Djinn — a memorial to her late mother. Along with the announcement, she shared the album’s lead single and lead-off track, “My Time Will Come Again.

Argentina Submits ARGENTINA, 1985 as Official Selection for 95th Academy Awards
September 27, 2022

ARGENTINA, 1985 is inspired by the true story of Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo, and their young legal team of unlikely heroes in their David-vs-Goliath battle, in which, under constant threat, they dared to prosecute Argentina’s bloodiest military dictatorship against all odds and in a race against time to bring justice.

Persher (Blawan x Pariah) Share New Single 'World Sandwiches 2'
Persher (Blawan x Pariah) Share New Single 'World Sandwiches 2'
September 27, 2022

Man With The Magic Soap will be released October 21st as a limited-edition CD (with digital download) as part of Thrill Jockey Records' 30th anniversary limited release series, other artists in the series include The Soft Pink Truth, Douglas McCombs, Sam Prekop & John McEntire, The Body & OAA and more.

Walt Disco Announce 'Always Sickening' Covers EP
Walt Disco Announce 'Always Sickening' Covers EP
September 27, 2022

The new collection is an eclectic series of covers of their favorite artists. They share their thundering, climactic rendition of lead single “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (Dusty Springfield)”. The EP also includes covers of Aldous Harding, The Japanese House, The Associates and Stephanie Mills.

Tegan and Sara Release New Single 'I Can't Grow Up'
Tegan and Sara Release New Single 'I Can't Grow Up'
September 27, 2022

“I Can’t Grow Up” is a self-described “snotty nosed pop song about not being able to grow out of bad habits in relationships.” The official video, directed by Mark Myers, matches the song’s playfulness and the duo’s charisma. The new song “was musically inspired by Chicago band Dehd and their album Flower of Devotion,” according to Sara Quin.

Legendary Rockers Tesla Announce Special Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas
Legendary Rockers Tesla Announce Special Las Vegas Residency at House of Blues Las Vegas
September 27, 2022

During their exclusive five-night run of shows, TESLA will touch all sides of their unique discography including the heavier edge of electric songs like “Modern Day Cowboy”, “Hang Tough” and “Edison’s Medicine”, as well as their acoustic driven songs such as “Signs” and “Love Song” (two Top 10 Billboard charting hits).

Mount Kimbie Announce Double LP, 'MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning'
Mount Kimbie Announce Double LP, 'MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning'
September 27, 2022

The pair began doing production sessions with a series of increasingly big names from the world of rap and hip-hop, including Jay-Z, Travis Scott, ASAP Rocky, SZA, and Rosalia, among many others. Dom’s collaborative work is going from strength to strength, hitting a recent high with his and James’ head-turning work on Slowthai’s ‘Feel Away’.

Miranda Lambert Celebrates Sold-Out Opening of 'Velvet Rodeo' Headlining Las Vegas Residency
Miranda Lambert Celebrates Sold-Out Opening of 'Velvet Rodeo' Headlining Las Vegas Residency
September 27, 2022

Backed by her longtime band featuring guitarists Ethan Ballinger and Jerry Massey, steel guitarist Spencer Cullum, keys player Daniel Mitchell, bassist Jonathan Murray, backing vocalist Gwen Sebastian and drummer Max Zemanovic, Lambert treated fans to more than 20 songs throughout her wide-ranging 90 minute set.

Jake Owen Launches 'Up There Down Here' to Country Radio
Jake Owen Launches 'Up There Down Here' to Country Radio
September 27, 2022

The toe-tapping single written by Zack Dyer, Summer Overstreet, and Travis Wood is already earning critical acclaim, with MusicRow calling it, “wildly clever. The lyric contrasting his bad-boy persona with her angelic goodness is packed with terrific imagery and wordplay. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

High Command Announce 'Eclipse of the Dual Moons'
High Command Announce 'Eclipse of the Dual Moons'
September 27, 2022

High Command return with their second full length album Eclipse of the Dual Moons, produced by Seth Manchester and arriving via Southern Lord. Swords and metal go hand in hand— that’s what crossover thrash band High Command say, having turned heads with their debut album Beyond The Wall of Desolation (2019).  

Martha Unveils New Single From Upcoming Album for Dirtnap Records
Martha Unveils New Single From Upcoming Album for Dirtnap Records
September 27, 2022

Durham indiepop-punks Martha have shared furious new single 'Hope Gets Harder', a song about England. The track is the third track to be taken from the band's forthcoming album Please Don’t Take Me Back out on Dirtnap Records in North America and Specialist Subject Records in Europe/UK.

VIDEO: Meghan Trainor & First USC Majorette Team Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
VIDEO: Meghan Trainor & First USC Majorette Team Visit THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
September 27, 2022

Meghan Trainor brings the fun on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” airing Tuesday, September 27. In a game of rapid-fire questions, Meghan shares her worst date ever and showcases her impersonation of Harry Styles in “Don’t Worry Darling.”  Then, the singer-songwriter teaches Jennifer the dance moves that make her popular on TikTok! Watch the videos now!

Spice Girls Mark the 25th Anniversary of 'Spiceworld' With Expanded Edition
Spice Girls Mark the 25th Anniversary of 'Spiceworld' With Expanded Edition
September 27, 2022

Across the formats, highlights include fan favorite “Step To Me,” originally the soundtrack to a 1997 soft drinks campaign where fans were required to collect twenty pink ring pull tabs from cans in return for a four track “not in the shops” CD single. SPICEWORLD 25 digital and 2CD formats include the previously unheard original demo recording.

Nate Mercereau Shares New Track 'Flying Together'
Nate Mercereau Shares New Track 'Flying Together'
September 27, 2022

Nate Mercereau announces the release of SUNDAYS EXPANSION, which is essentially a companion piece to / expanded edition of his sophomore studio album, SUNDAYS, first released on his own How So Records in 2021. He's also sharing a new track from SUNDAYS EXPANSION, 'Flying Together.'

SAMIA Announces New Album 'Honey'
SAMIA Announces New Album 'Honey'
September 27, 2022

It was produced by Caleb Wright , part of the team that helmed Samia’s breakthrough 2020 debut The Baby ( praised by the likes of The A.V. Club , The FADER , Pitchfork , NYLON , and Stereogum to name a few, ending up on year-end lists from NPR and Paste ) , and a founding member of one of Samia’s favorite bands, The Happy Children.

Bones UK Release New Single 'Cheap Love'
Bones UK Release New Single 'Cheap Love'
September 27, 2022

Exploring the juxtaposition of finding love in hate and searching for the positivity in an environment that feels to be increasingly challenging for most, BONES UK debut new single, “Cheap Love” - BONES UK’s first new music since last year’s releases “Boys Will Be Girls” and “Dirty Little Animals” (inclusion in TV Series Arcane League of Legends). 

Craig Finn Approaches Kickoff of Fall 2022 U.S. Tour
Craig Finn Approaches Kickoff of Fall 2022 U.S. Tour
September 27, 2022

Fresh off a sold-out UK tour, Craig Finn and the Uptown Controllers are jumping right back into a fall tour of North America. Kicking off on October 11 at Boston's Crystal Ballroom followed by a performance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on the 12th, the dates will take the band through November 9, ending at Portland, OR's Old Church.

Celebrities Come Together To Give HOPE
Celebrities Come Together To Give HOPE
September 27, 2022

Stars such as Ethan Zohn (Survivor), Patrika Darbo (Days of Our Lives), Rebecca Metz (Better Things), Alex Rose Wiesel (Hotel Du Loone), Michael Fishman (The Conners), Michael Campion (Fuller House), Miles Tagtmeyer (Broken) and Carolyn Hennesy (General Hospital) are just some of the names contributing to the campaign.



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