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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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Austin, TX One-Man Band Ne'er-do-well Releases 'Feel No Pain'
Austin, TX One-Man Band Ne'er-do-well Releases 'Feel No Pain'
September 19, 2022

Whereas Fun Days’ lead single “Compromise'' showed Rolli’s affinity for millennial pop-punk, “Feel No Pain” is a bona fide arena rock anthem. With its frenetic drumming, piercing screams and blistering guitar solo, the song evokes the punkish swagger and unadulterated fun of Motley Crue and Guns N’ Roses.

VIDEO: Jonas Odenheimer Uploads First Teaser for Crypto-Horror NFT Starring Najarra Townsend
VIDEO: Jonas Odenheimer Uploads First Teaser for Crypto-Horror NFT Starring Najarra Townsend
September 19, 2022

NFT also stars David Wayman (The Ledge), Mariah Nonnemacher (Terminator: Dark Fate), Durassie Kiangangu, Amelie Edwards, Nobuse Jnr, Jasmine Clark and Charlie Rich. In addition to writing the script, Odenheimer produced through his Old Jim Productions shingle. Watch the new video teaser now!

'Exploratorium' from IPR's Bruce Licher Gets Expanded Reissue
'Exploratorium' from IPR's Bruce Licher Gets Expanded Reissue
September 19, 2022

Originally released as a mini-CDr mounted on a twelve-inch sheet of heavy card stock letterpress printed in seven colors as a limited edition of 300 signed and numbered copies, Exploratorium’s original selection of three immersive solo recordings has been expanded by adding a fourth 26-minute track and will be released as a regular-sized CD.

Parker McCollum Returns to The Ascend Ampitheater Following Stormed Out Performance
Parker McCollum Returns to The Ascend Ampitheater Following Stormed Out Performance
September 19, 2022

Recently, McCollum snagged his first CMA Awards nomination for 'Best New Artist' for this year's upcoming awards show. The nomination follows a string of honors for the breakout artist including - 2022 ACM Award for 'New Male Artist of the Year,' and 2022 CMT Award for 'Breakthrough Video of the Year.' 

RZN8R Presents the Second of His Two-Part 'CLEARING THE SLATE' Album Series 'WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE'
RZN8R Presents the Second of His Two-Part 'CLEARING THE SLATE' Album Series 'WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE'
September 19, 2022

RZN8R (pronounced “resonator”) is the moniker of Oakland-raised, Brooklyn-based producer and singer Derek Buckwalter. WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE is the second of the two-part RZN8R “CLEARING THE SLATE” series. The cover art for both albums was designed by Brazilian-American artist Paula Sefer, who was a designer for Katy Perry.

Serj Tankian Announces 'Perplex Cities' EP
Serj Tankian Announces 'Perplex Cities' EP
September 19, 2022

Serj Tankian, the prolific artist, activist, best known for System Of A Down, is releasing a new 5 song EP titled Perplex Cities via Serjical Strike. Perplex Cities is his second EP in the last couple of years, following his 2021 release of the hard-hitting Elasticity EP. As an artist who has brought forth diverse types of music with each release.

Soulside Announce New LP 'A Brief Moment in the Sun'
Soulside Announce New LP 'A Brief Moment in the Sun'
September 19, 2022

After releasing their debut album on Sammich/Dischord, they recorded Trigger (Dischord, 1988) and Hot Bodi-Gram (Dischord, 1989), which were combined on the Soon Come Happy CD in 1990. The band toured in the US and Europe during these years, including shows in Poland and East Berlin shortly before the Berlin Wall fell in 1989.

Paramore Announce Intimate New York City Show
Paramore Announce Intimate New York City Show
September 19, 2022

Singer-songwriter Claud will accompany Paramore on their first slew of shows in Bakersfield, Magna, Omaha, Oklahoma City and Chesterfield. Young the Giant, Japanese Breakfast and Claud will join the band for a very special show in Bonner Springs. Ogi will be supporting for the remainder of the dates.

MONARCH Premiere Reaches More Than 10 Million Viewers During First Week
MONARCH Premiere Reaches More Than 10 Million Viewers During First Week
September 19, 2022

Launching as 2022’s #1 scripted debut, the series premiere of FOX’s all-new drama MONARCH has reached more than 10 million viewers across four linear telecasts (Sunday, Sept. 11; Monday, the 19th; and Wednesday, Sept. 14th) and digital platforms, with a total view time surpassing 500 million minutes.

Philly Rock Band SORAIA Puts Its Spin on the KISS Classic 'Strutter' Off Upcoming 10-Song LP 'Bloom'
Philly Rock Band SORAIA Puts Its Spin on the KISS Classic 'Strutter' Off Upcoming 10-Song LP 'Bloom'
September 19, 2022

Soraia take on KISS' 'Strutter,' the latest single off the band's upcoming 10-song LP 'Bloom.' 'Strutter' is the follow-up to the lead single 'I Seek Fire' which is currently making waves at rock radio. The video for that track was directed by Sam Shapson (Yeah Yeah Yeahs , Demi Lovato, Oliver Tree, Thrice, Corey Taylor, All Time Low, MKG, Poppy).

PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC Sets Season Four Premiere
PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC Sets Season Four Premiere
September 19, 2022

The premiere episode, “The New Girl,” introduces Iris Iverson, whose move to Pinkville causes Pinkalicious’ friend Jasmine to learn that true friendships can last a lifetime and there’s always room to make new friends. The new season will launch with four brand-new episodes on PBS KIDS, the PBS KIDS Video App, and more.

Little Hurt (Colin Dieden, Ex-The Mowglis) Shares New Single 'Cooler If U Did'
Little Hurt (Colin Dieden, Ex-The Mowglis) Shares New Single 'Cooler If U Did'
September 19, 2022

2022 has been a busy year so far for Alt.Pop artist Little Hurt (Colin Dieden, Ex-The Mowglis) with touring ramping up again.  He continues to explore the edges of Alternative Rock with new single “Cooler If U Did”. The song features a tight groove and a soaring atmospheric chorus that is instantly memorable.

Mothé Shares New Single 'photobooth'
Mothé Shares New Single 'photobooth'
September 19, 2022

Fort (she/they) had a career-changing collision with with former A Silent Film frontman Robert Stevenson while the two were writing and producing for other artists out of LA’s famed Revolver Recordings, the studio owned by Mikal Blue (OneRepublic, Jason Mraz). Watch the new music video now!

Hugh Sheridan Sings Neil Diamond in New EP 'Solitary Man'
Hugh Sheridan Sings Neil Diamond in New EP 'Solitary Man'
September 19, 2022

All tracks were produced by industry stalwart James Black with arrangements by Jamie  Messenger. Neil Diamond is extraordinarily popular in Australia, estimated per capita, more than any other  country in the world. His 1972 double concert album, Hot August Night, was a phenomenon here  spending 224 weeks on the Australian charts.

LE SSERAFIM to Come Back With a New EP 'Antifragile'
LE SSERAFIM to Come Back With a New EP 'Antifragile'
September 19, 2022

LE SSERAFIM unveiled an EP title teaser ‘DO YOU THINK IM FRAGILE?’ on HYBE LABELS YouTube channel and SOURCE MUSIC social media channels. The aforementioned phrase appeared at the end of the music video for their debut single “FEARLESS,” sparking a great deal of curiosity and excitement among fans.

The 2022 iHeartRadio Festival Announces Lineup of Celebrity Performers and Presenters
The 2022 iHeartRadio Festival Announces Lineup of Celebrity Performers and Presenters
September 19, 2022

Celebrity presenters for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival include Alexis Mateo and Coco Montrese from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Ben Higgins, Bethany Joy Lenz, Drew Sidora, Dixie D'Amelio, Hayley Kiyoko, Hilarie Burton, JAX, Jennie Garth, Kristin Cavallari, Kyle Richards, Lance Bass, Leslie Jones, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more.

Kristin Chenoweth to Appear on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Today
Kristin Chenoweth to Appear on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Today
September 19, 2022

Tony Award-winning multi-hyphenate Kristin Chenoweth makes an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.' Kristin explains her hilarious viral answer on “Family Feud,” which left Steve Harvey speechless! Tune-in to catch Kristin chat about how she auditioned for “Cats” and watch the two artists sing “Memory” in harmony. Watch a video clip now!

Disney+ Shares PINOCCHIO Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Disney+ Shares PINOCCHIO Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
September 16, 2022

Featuring “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “I’ve Got No Strings” and “Hi Diddle Dee Dee” (“The Actor’s Life”)—the filmmakers included additional songs in their live action version. Oscar nominees Alan Silvestri, who composed the film’s background score and has teamed with Zemeckis on 19 films, and Glen Ballard collaborated on the new original songs.

Chymes Releases New Single 'See You In Hell'
Chymes Releases New Single 'See You In Hell'
September 16, 2022

With an ever-growing fan base across the globe following a tweet from BTS star Jungkook, Chymes has been streamed over 30 million times across Apple and Spotify. Her previous releases 'Black Hole Friend' and 'Karma' have featured in numerous Spotify editorial playlists including “SALT” and “New Pop Revolution.”

VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo Perform 'When You Wish Upon A Star' in PINOCCHIO
VIDEO: Watch Cynthia Erivo Perform 'When You Wish Upon A Star' in PINOCCHIO
September 16, 2022

Disney+ has shared a clip of Cynthia Erivo performing 'When You Wish Upon a Star' in the new live action film adaption of Pinocchio. The new film also features Tom Hanks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, and more. Watch the new video clip and listen to the complete track on the film's soundtrack now!



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