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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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Ghost Light Shares Title Track off Forthcoming Album 'The Healing'
Ghost Light Shares Title Track off Forthcoming Album 'The Healing'
September 21, 2022

Ghost Light shares “The Healing” the title track from their forthcoming sophomore album The Healing. For their new record, the band succumbed to a chaotic and constant state of change and that is where their story in The Healing begins. “The Healing” follows the release of “Take Some Time” and “Don’t Say Goodnight Just Yet.”

Loreena McKennitt Announces 'Under a Winter's Moon' Album
Loreena McKennitt Announces 'Under a Winter's Moon' Album
September 21, 2022

The six-panel, two-disc digipak will be released November 18, 2022 on her own label, Road. The album features 15 seasonal songs performed by McKennitt, interspersed with seasonal readings by Canadian Indigenous actor and Companion of the Order of Canada recipient, Tom Jackson, Cedric Smith, and Ojibway artist and flautist Jeffrey Red George.

Holy Pinto Releases Bartees Strange Produced Single 'Us, Married'
Holy Pinto Releases Bartees Strange Produced Single 'Us, Married'
September 21, 2022

Holy Pinto, the indie-pop group led by singer-songwriter Aymen Saleh has released a new single “us, married.”  The track was produced by Bartees Strange and is out now.  Synth and piano-led, the song accentuates Holy Pinto’s ability to craft a hook-filled indie-pop song that creates a broody, yet intimate soundscape.

Girls in Synthesis Announce New Album 'The Rest Is Distraction'
Girls in Synthesis Announce New Album 'The Rest Is Distraction'
September 21, 2022

Featuring frequent collaborators funkcutter and Stanley Bad on horns and violin, respectively, two songs also see Eleni Poulou, ex-The Fall, on keyboards. The album was mixed by long-term collaborator Max Walker, with stunning landscape photographer by Bea Dewhurst. The album was mastered in France by Ayumu Matsuo.

PUP Share 'Four Chords' & 'Totally Fine' Off Live EP
PUP Share 'Four Chords' & 'Totally Fine' Off Live EP
September 21, 2022

Toronto punk heroes PUP—comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski— released their incredible, ambitious and aptly titled fourth album, THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, earlier this year. The record earned universal acclaim, countless Top 10 Billboard chart positions including #1 Heatseekers.

Andy C Announces Largest Ever Show At The O2 Arena
Andy C Announces Largest Ever Show At The O2 Arena
September 21, 2022

Andy C has announced his biggest ever headline event, Andy C presents Alive 2.0, in London at The O2 Arena on 7th April (Good Friday) 2023. A brand-new show with a 5 hour DJ set from the man himself, Andy C presents Alive 2.0 marks the first time a DJ-led gig has taken over the prestigious venue, The O2.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares WOLFBOY & THE EVERYTHING FACTORY Trailer
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares WOLFBOY & THE EVERYTHING FACTORY Trailer
September 21, 2022

“Wolfboy and the Everything Factory” is inspired by the work ofToff Mazery, co-created with Emmy Award winner Edward Jesse (HITRECORD’s “Create Together”), developed by Emmy winner Michael Ryan (“All Hail King Julien,” “Kung Fu Panda”), and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Mr. Corman”). Watch the video trailer now!

Wet Leg Share Spotify Singles & Announce Four New York City Headlining Dates
Wet Leg Share Spotify Singles & Announce Four New York City Headlining Dates
September 21, 2022

Globally, the duo have reached over 140 million streams and sold over 250,000 albums, inspired a wealth of lobster fancy dress, garnered an ASMR following as well as finding fans in the likes of Drew Barrymore, Lorde, Iggy Pop, Elton John, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, Harry Styles, Edgar Wright and Dave Grohl.

Jason Isbell & John Paul White Join Paula Cole on 'For The Birds'
Jason Isbell & John Paul White Join Paula Cole on 'For The Birds'
September 21, 2022

Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Paula Cole has released For The Birds, a new set of songs recorded with fellow luminaries and Grammy award winners Jason Isbell and John Paul White. Lead single “Mother, Son and Holy Ghost” is a collaboration of three iconic singers and lyricists. Plus, check out tour dates!

The Smashing Pumpkins Release New Single 'Beguiled'
The Smashing Pumpkins Release New Single 'Beguiled'
September 21, 2022

ATUM will feature 33-tracks --with each track to be revealed chronologically each week on Corgan’s podcast-- and is the sequel to 1995’s Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and 2000’s Machina/Machine of God. ATUM was written and produced by Corganover the past 4 years. Each act of eleven songs will come out every eleven weeks.

TALOS Shares New Single 'KITES'
TALOS Shares New Single 'KITES'
September 21, 2022

As he readies his third album for release, Irish artist Talos releases a new single - the heady, hopeful “KITES”. It’s the last single before the release of his much-anticipated third album, Dear Chaos. The video for ‘KITES’ was directed by Ellius Grace. Watch the new music video now!

Zach Shallcross Named THE BACHELOR for Season 27
Zach Shallcross Named THE BACHELOR for Season 27
September 21, 2022

After a heartbreaking departure from Gabby and Rachel’s season of “The Bachelorette,” Zach Shallcross’ journey to find love will continue when he steps in as leading man for the upcoming 27th season of “The Bachelor.” Shallcross won Bachelor Nation’s affection when he made the difficult decision to end his journey on “The Bachelorette.”

David Alan Grier Joins ABC's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Special as Cogsworth
David Alan Grier Joins ABC's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Special as Cogsworth
September 20, 2022

David Alan Grier has been cast as Cogsworth in ABC's upcoming animated and live-action blended special, “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.” Grier will join the previously announced H.E.R. in the role of Belle, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Josh Groban as the Beast, and Rita Moreno as the Narrator.

Peacock Announces Straight-To-Series Order of Their First Adult Animated Comedy
Peacock Announces Straight-To-Series Order of Their First Adult Animated Comedy
September 20, 2022

Mike Judge (Beavis and Butt-Head, Silicon Valley, King of the Hill), Zach Woods (Silicon Valley, The Office) and Brandon Gardner will co-create and executive produce. Judge and Woods will both star. Alongside Judge, Greg Daniels (The Office) and Dustin Davis executive produce for Bandera Entertainment.

Maddie & Tae to Appear on NBC's TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA on Wednesday
Maddie & Tae to Appear on NBC's TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA on Wednesday
September 20, 2022

Penned by Maddie & Tae with Jonathan Singleton and Brock Berryhill, “Every Night Every Morning” is the lead track from their upcoming eight song collection, Through The Madness Vol. 2, out this Friday and available for pre-order now. With a harmony-drenched song cycle and a clear-eyed measure of two young women coming into their own.

WILLOW Announces New Album Release Date
WILLOW Announces New Album Release Date
September 20, 2022

WILLOW has shared a new release date for her anticipated new album COPINGMECHANISM. WILLOW is also set to play Saturday Night Live on October 8th with host Brendan Gleeson. WILLOW recently released “curious/furious,” the latest single from the album. Check out the track list and pre-save the new album now!

VIDEO: Kate Watson Releases 'Cinderella Slipper' Music Video
VIDEO: Kate Watson Releases 'Cinderella Slipper' Music Video
September 20, 2022

Kate Watson released her new music video for 'Cinderella Slipper.' A country girl at heart herself, Kate reminds her fans to stay true to themselves and to never forget where they came from in this lighthearted and upbeat music video. She has performed with many notable artists including Josh Ward, Joe Nichols, Jon Wolfe, and Kevin Fowler.

Megan Thee Stallion, Miles Teller & More to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Megan Thee Stallion, Miles Teller & More to Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
September 20, 2022

The 48th season of “Saturday Night Live” will kick off Oct. 1 with Miles Teller making his hosting debut. Kendrick Lamar will return for his third appearance. Brendan Gleeson will host “SNL” for the first time with WILLOW. Megan Thee Stallion will pull double duty on Oct. 15 for her “SNL” hosting debut and second musical guest appearance. 

Jimmy Kimmel Signs Three-Year Extension With ABC
Jimmy Kimmel Signs Three-Year Extension With ABC
September 20, 2022

The extension will keep Kimmel on the network through a historic 23rd season, making him one of the longest-running talk show hosts in American television history. In addition to “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Kimmel is known for hosting back-to-back Oscars® ceremonies in 2017 and 2018, and “The Primetime Emmy® Awards” in 2012, 2016 and 2020.

Ozzy Osbourne Sets New Precedent With Biggest Global Chart Entries In His Six-Decade Career For His 'Patient Number 9' Album
Ozzy Osbourne Sets New Precedent With Biggest Global Chart Entries In His Six-Decade Career For His 'Patient Number 9' Album
September 20, 2022

For the first time ever, Black Sabbath co-founder, guitarist, and riff-master Tony Iommi appears on an OZZY solo album. The record also boasts guitarists Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, and longstanding righthand man and six-string beast Zakk Wylde who plays on the majority of the tracks.



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