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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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Franco Ambrosetti's Strings Album 'NORA' To Be Released In Immersive Sound Format
Franco Ambrosetti's Strings Album 'NORA' To Be Released In Immersive Sound Format
September 26, 2022

Anchored by a core of world-class musicians (guitarist John Scofield, bassist Scott Colley, pianist Uri Caine, drummer Peter Erskine) and featuring a 22-piece string orchestra conducted by Grammy-winning pianist-arranger Alan Broadbent, Ambrosetti’s Nora is his answer to Charlie Parker with Strings and Clifford Brown with Strings.

SoCal Singer-Songwriter The Workday Release Debuts New Single 'After You're Gone'
SoCal Singer-Songwriter The Workday Release Debuts New Single 'After You're Gone'
September 26, 2022

Southern California singer/songwriter David Ottestad's project The Workday Release has just released a new single 'After You're Gone.' Listen to the new song, available on all streaming platforms, now!

The Illicits Bounce Back With New Single 'Feel It'
The Illicits Bounce Back With New Single 'Feel It'
September 26, 2022

Recorded at OX4 Studios and produced by Vince Von Van, the track blends strutting guitar work with incendiary riffs and a riotous live-ready feel. Fusing meticulous musicianship with anarchic rock sensibilities, “Feel It” was written at the band’s rehearsal room in Blackburn and takes inspiration from the landscape of their hometown. 

Skinshape Announces New LP & Shares 'High Tide, Storm Rising' Single
Skinshape Announces New LP & Shares 'High Tide, Storm Rising' Single
September 26, 2022

Painted with the sort of warm glow that Nostalgia naturally emits/gravitates toward, Dorey continues to excel in blithe spirit and home comforts, impishly inquisitive and bushy-tailed on the opening 'Theme for Lazarus,' then attentively absorbing South American colour and culture during 'Dreams of Panama.'

Vintage League Music's Imprint High Wire Debuts The Deepstate 'Communicator'
Vintage League Music's Imprint High Wire Debuts The Deepstate 'Communicator'
September 26, 2022

Vintage League Music has debuted the launch of their new label imprint ‘High Wire Records’ and its first release ‘Communicator’ a single by The Deepstate. High Wire will release exciting new music from artists on both sides of the Atlantic. It will focus on both vinyl, CD and digital releases.

Universal Pictures Acquires Westbrook Studios Action-Comedy REGULATORS Starring Nicky Jam
Universal Pictures Acquires Westbrook Studios Action-Comedy REGULATORS Starring Nicky Jam
September 26, 2022

Nicky Jam (Bad Boys for Life) is set to star in the project, as well as produce as through La Industria, Inc., which he founded Brooks McLaren and D.J. Cotrona are attached to pen the screenplay. The two have already appeared on the famed Black List for their action-fueled script Fight or Flight.

Tianna Esperanza Shares New Single 'Three Straight Bitches From Hell'
Tianna Esperanza Shares New Single 'Three Straight Bitches From Hell'
September 26, 2022

With a sultry voice and flair for fashion, she creates compelling music inspired by legendary artists such as Nina Simone, Public Enemy, and Gil Scott-Heron. Esperanza also happens to be the granddaughter of punk legend Paloma (“Palmolive”) McLardy, who founded the London-based 1970s all-girl punk band The Slits and later played with The Raincoats.

Photos: Netflix Shares WHITE NOISE Character Posters of Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig & Don Cheadle
Photos: Netflix Shares WHITE NOISE Character Posters of Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig & Don Cheadle
September 26, 2022

Netflix has shared new character poster photos of Adam Driver, Greta Gerwig, and Don Cheadle in Noah Baumbach's White Noise. The cast also includes Raffey Cassidy, Sam Nivola, May Nivola, Lars Eidinger, Andre Benjamin, and Jodie Turner-Smith.

Hoezit Samelewing's Francois Boyce Drops Debut Single
Hoezit Samelewing's Francois Boyce Drops Debut Single
September 26, 2022

This versatile entertainer has never been afraid of dreaming big and with the release of his debut single and music video he achieves yet another milestone in his career. MEISIE VAN FRASERBURG is an upbeat Afrikaans dance song that he co-wrote with Landru Ehlers of the group Wolwe-Dans.

VIDEO: Le Sserafim Unveil Trailer for New EP 'Antifragile'
VIDEO: Le Sserafim Unveil Trailer for New EP 'Antifragile'
September 26, 2022

FEARLESS debuted No. 1 on iTunes Top Albums chart in a total of 13 countries including Japan, Indonesia and more. As its name—an anagram of ‘IM FEARLESS’—implies, LE SSERAFIM are determined to move forward with unswerving fearlessness in the eyes of the world. Watch the new video trailer now!

Toby Sebastian Announces Debut UK Headline Tour
Toby Sebastian Announces Debut UK Headline Tour
September 26, 2022

The six-date tour will start at The Green Door Store in Brighton on April 18th and finish at the O2 Academy, Oxford on April 28th. The tour will include a headline London show at Lafyette on April 25th. Toby has been making a mark on the London live scene over the past 12 months, selling out shows at Islington Academy, Omeara and The Social.

Teebs Enlists Panda Bear for 'Did It Again'
Teebs Enlists Panda Bear for 'Did It Again'
September 26, 2022

An awe-inspiring output over the past nine years includes two full-length albums and one mini-album on Brainfeeder, multiple split albums and collaborative EPs with the likes of Daedelus and Jeremiah Jae, and two limited run CDs on My Hollow Drum. He is also one half of the Sons of Morning with fellow beat pioneer Prefuse 73.

Styx to Return to the Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Styx to Return to the Venetian Resort Las Vegas
September 26, 2022

Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers Styx will be taking the Las Vegas stage once again for an unforgettable five-night engagement at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas. The shows will be held on January 27 and 28 and February 1, 3 and 4, 2023. All shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Martina McBride Announces Dates For Her 12th Annual The Joy of Christmas Tour
Martina McBride Announces Dates For Her 12th Annual The Joy of Christmas Tour
September 26, 2022

Country music icon, Martina McBride, has announced upcoming dates for her 12th annual The Joy of Christmas Tour. Kicking off on November 26th in Greensboro, NC, McBride will once again hit the road to celebrate the holiday season in what has become a favored tradition of not only her fans but of McBride's as well. 

Scottish Alt-Pop-Rock Band Dancing On Tables Release 'So What' Off Their Upcoming Debut Full-Length 'Colour In The Grey'
Scottish Alt-Pop-Rock Band Dancing On Tables Release 'So What' Off Their Upcoming Debut Full-Length 'Colour In The Grey'
September 26, 2022

Named as one of Variety Magazine's ''10 Brits To Watch,'' the band's profile continues to rise with stints on Catfish and The Bottlemen's arena tour in 2021, festival appearances, placements in ad campaigns for Schuh x Adidas and Scottish Water, and inclusion on major playlists, such as New Music Friday, The Pop List and Breaking Alternative.

Kulick Releases Expanded Deluxe Edition of 'Everyone I Know Will Die'
Kulick Releases Expanded Deluxe Edition of 'Everyone I Know Will Die'
September 26, 2022

The expanded edition of the album follows the release of his recent collab single 'Goner' with Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn. 'Everyone I Know Will Die' (Deluxe), features 5 bonus stripped-down versions of tracks off the original album, including the singles 'Time To Go,' 'The People I Know (Don't Like Me)' and the album's title track.

VIDEO: Leslie Jordan Talks THE MASKED SINGER Rumors on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
VIDEO: Leslie Jordan Talks THE MASKED SINGER Rumors on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
September 26, 2022

The “Call Me Kat” actor and Jennifer address the rumor that she’s on “The Masked Singer” and Leslie dishes to the host that he developed a crush on Joel McHale while serving as a panelist. Leslie then goes on to share his story of performing his non-PG show in front of First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters. Watch the new video sneak peek now!

Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners Release New Single 'Footprints in the Sand'
Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners Release New Single 'Footprints in the Sand'
September 26, 2022

Ginger Wildheart & The Sinners are proud to the release their brand new single and video 'Footprints in the Sand,' taken from their forthcoming debut album. The album was recorded at Mwnci studios in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with Dave Draper producing. Plus, check out upcoming U.K. tour dates!

Tom Jenkins Returns With New Single 'Be There For You'
Tom Jenkins Returns With New Single 'Be There For You'
September 26, 2022

TOM JENKINS releases his new single “Be There For You”, as he confirms the release of his next album, which will feature the new track alongside Tom’s earlier string of releases including indie-rock anthem “Under The Sun”, country-tinged track “Back Roads” and “Magic Mushroom Island”, a rock track that features Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell.

Betty White Auction Brings in Over $4 Million at Julien's Auctions Three Day Weekend with Every Item Sold
Betty White Auction Brings in Over $4 Million at Julien's Auctions Three Day Weekend with Every Item Sold
September 26, 2022

In a white glove event where every item was sold, Julien's Auctions, the acclaimed auction house to the stars, their headline-making 'PROPERTY FROM THE LIFE AND CAREER OF BETTY WHITE,' auction featuring an incredible line-up of over 1,600 lots featuring memorabilia, wardrobe, art, jewelry and more from the legendary and beloved pop culture icon.



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