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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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Fletcher Releases Debut Album 'Girl of My Dreams'
Fletcher Releases Debut Album 'Girl of My Dreams'
September 16, 2022

FLETCHER has released her eagerly-anticipated debut album Girl Of My Dreams, out now via Capitol Records. A major artistic triumph for the fast-rising queer icon, Girl Of My Dreams features her chart-climbing smash hit “Becky’s So Hot” along with such bold and brutally honest standouts as her brand-new single “Serial Heartbreaker.” 

Carly Rae Jepsen Releases New Song 'Talking to Yourself'
Carly Rae Jepsen Releases New Song 'Talking to Yourself'
September 16, 2022

Produced by Captain Cuts, and co-written by Jepsen, Ryan Rabin, Benjamin Berger, and Simon Wilcox, “Talking To Myself” follows the release of “Beach House” and “Western Wind.” All  three songs will be featured on Jepsen’s fifth studio album The Loneliest Time, available for pre-order now. Plus, watch the new music video.

Diplo Shares Five New Remixes From DJ Tennis' 'Life and Death' Roster
Diplo Shares Five New Remixes From DJ Tennis' 'Life and Death' Roster
September 16, 2022

Diplo shares five new remixes of tracks off his latest self-titled album from DJ Tennis and his Life and Death label roster. Check out edits from DJ Tennis himself, Red Axes, Carlita, Danny Daze, Beatfoot, Ashee, Sebra Cruz and more here. The EP is out via Diplo’s Higher Ground and Life and Death with a limited edition 12” vinyl pressing.

The Harlem Gospel Travelers Release New Album 'Look Up!'
The Harlem Gospel Travelers Release New Album 'Look Up!'
September 16, 2022

The Harlem Gospel Travelers released their album Look Up! via Colemine Records. Born out of an non-profit music education program led by Reed, The Harlem Gospel Travelers—singers Ifedayo Gatling, George Marage, and Dennis Bailey—released their debut LP, He’s On Time, to rave reviews in 2019.

Daya Releases New EP 'In Between Dreams'
Daya Releases New EP 'In Between Dreams'
September 16, 2022

GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum pop singer-songwriter Daya has lifted the curtain on In Between Dreams, available at all DSPs via Sandlot/AWAL. The anticipated new EP arrives with two new official visualizers for standout tracks “See You In My Dreams” and “New Romantics,” streaming now on Daya’s official YouTube channel.

Kings Elliot Releases Sophomore EP 'Bored of the Circus'
Kings Elliot Releases Sophomore EP 'Bored of the Circus'
September 16, 2022

One of 2022’s most promising new voices Kings Elliot releases her sophomore EP Bored Of The Circus via Verve Forecast/Interscope. The EP is also available to purchase onlimited edition 10’’ vinyl. Along with the EP, Kings Elliot releases the official music video for “Ashes By The Morning.”

Marcus Mumford Releases Debut Solo Album
Marcus Mumford Releases Debut Solo Album
September 16, 2022

Produced by Blake Mills (Alabama Shakes, Perfume Genius, Laura Marling) and recorded mainly at Sound City in Los Angeles, (self-titled) finds him collaborating with vocalists and/or co-writers such as Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo, Monica Martin and Julia Michaels.

Tangerine Records Announces Ray Charles' 'The Spirit Of Christmas' Re-Release
Tangerine Records Announces Ray Charles' 'The Spirit Of Christmas' Re-Release
September 16, 2022

Charles performs a variety of Christmas time favorites, including 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,' 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,' and “Winter Wonderland,”  The album also includes the ballad 'That Spirit of Christmas,' famously featured in the classic holiday film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. 

DJO (Joe Keery from STRANGER THINGS) Releases New Album
DJO (Joe Keery from STRANGER THINGS) Releases New Album
September 16, 2022

Djo, the musical project of actor / producer / songwriter Joe Keery, releases his highly anticipated, co-produced sophomore album DECIDE. DECIDE is Djo’s follow up to TWENTY TWENTY, Keery’s 2019 critically acclaimed guitar-forward record and his first solo-effort since departing his band, the Chicago psych rock outfit Post Animal.

Fresco Trey Drops New Single '7/11'
Fresco Trey Drops New Single '7/11'
September 16, 2022

The track is an extension of Trey’s melodic, emotional, and vulnerable style, which he demonstrated on May’s celebrated Heartbreak Diaries 2 EP, the sequel to his major-label debut Heartbreak Diaries. Trey has demonstrated his range with vibrant and reflective singles like “Key to My Heart,” “Person I Came From,” and “Enjoy It.”

Anne-Marie and Aitch Release New Track 'Psycho'
Anne-Marie and Aitch Release New Track 'Psycho'
September 16, 2022

“Psycho” follows Anne-Marie’s release earlier this year with NEIKED and Latto “I Just Called.” Last year, she released her sophomore album Therapy – which included the hit collaborations “Our Song” with Niall Horan, “Kiss My (Uh Oh)” with Little Mix, “Don’t Play” with KSI and Digital Farm Animals, and “Way Too Long” with Nathan Dawe and MoStack.

Louis Armstrong's First-Ever Christmas Album 'Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule,' Featuring Final Recording, Sets Release
Louis Armstrong's First-Ever Christmas Album 'Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule,' Featuring Final Recording, Sets Release
September 16, 2022

Now available for pre-order, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule features nearly the entirety of Armstrong’s holiday output: six Decca singles from the ‘50s, including “Cool Yule,” “Christmas Night in Harlem,” and the swinging “‘Zat You Santa Claus?.” The 11-track album also features duets with Velma Middleton and Ella Fitzgerald.

John Denver's 'Rocky Mountain High' 50th Anniversary Reissue Out Today
John Denver's 'Rocky Mountain High' 50th Anniversary Reissue Out Today
September 16, 2022

The 50th Anniversary reissue of John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High album and song is out now on limited edition blue vinyl by Windstar Records and Secretly Distribution. Last week, Denver’s estate commemorated the anniversary with a special performance with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Order the new merchandise now!

Victoria Canal Releases New EP 'Elegy'
Victoria Canal Releases New EP 'Elegy'
September 16, 2022

Rising talent Victoria Canal today releases her new EP Elegy via Parlophone Records. Comprising of recent single ‘swan song’, hailed by Coldplay’s Chris Martin as “one of the best songs ever written”, ‘own me’ and ‘pity season’, the EP’s final track ‘driving your car’ is out now to listen to, along with the project in full.

Timothée Chalamet Reveals He Has Seven Musical Numbers in WONKA
Timothée Chalamet Reveals He Has Seven Musical Numbers in WONKA
September 15, 2022

Timothée Chalamet has revealed that he has seven musical numbers in the upcoming film Wonka, in which he stars as Willy Wonka. Chalamet described the film as 'joyous' and and 'sincere.' The film is a prequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and serves as an origin story for Willy Wonka.

Tovah Feldshuh to Recur in Amazon's SHELTER Series
Tovah Feldshuh to Recur in Amazon's SHELTER Series
September 15, 2022

Funny Girl star Tovah Feldshuh will recur as Bat Lady in Prime Video's new series, Shelter. The character is described as a reclusive, ghostlike figure who gives Mickey (Jaden Michael) a mysterious and disturbing piece of news. The cast also include Jaden Michael, Constance Zimmer, Adrian Greensmith, Abby Corrigan, Sage Linder, and Brian Altemus.

Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Jennifer Lawrence in NO HARD FEELINGS Film
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Jennifer Lawrence in NO HARD FEELINGS Film
September 15, 2022

Former Dear Evan Hansen star Andrew Barth Feldman has landed a leading role in Sony's new R-rated comedy film, No Hard Feelings. Feldman will play opposite Jennifer Lawrence in the new film directed by Gene Stupnitsky. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps.

Interview: Andy Fickman Talks HEATHERS THE MUSICAL's Journey to Roku
Interview: Andy Fickman Talks HEATHERS THE MUSICAL's Journey to Roku
September 16, 2022

Eight years after its original Off-Broadway run, Heathers the Musical has made its way to The Roku Channel. BroadwayWorld caught up with Heathers director Andy Fickman to discuss the musical's journey, how it has grown since its Off-Broadway run, the musical's cult following, and where the show might be headed next.

New Folk Musical NORTHERN STAR to Release Concept Album
New Folk Musical NORTHERN STAR to Release Concept Album
September 15, 2022

The new musical Northern Star will receive a concept album to be released with music and lyrics by Jared Alexander and arrangements and orchestrations by Eoin Corcoran. The cast features Lorna Baxter as The Narrator, Rhian Ferrigan as The Mysterious Stranger, Feifei Xiang as the leader of the Celestials, and Jared Alexander as The Young Man.

Ash Beck's Band Silver Sonic To Release New Single 'Sister Mercy'
Ash Beck's Band Silver Sonic To Release New Single 'Sister Mercy'
September 15, 2022

The band is fronted by singer/songwriter Ash Beck with lyrics that are wrapped in a well-crafted riff centric writing style, penned with great musicianship and delivered with a vivacious spirit.  It’s all about the Jet Set Lifestyle, high flying supersonic jets and the silver tone of Humbucker guitar pickups.



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