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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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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.

Disney's Rachel Zegler-Led SNOW WHITE Sets 2024 Release Date
Disney's Rachel Zegler-Led SNOW WHITE Sets 2024 Release Date
September 15, 2022

Rachel Zegler will be joined in the upcoming film by Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen and Tony-winner Andrew Burnap as a new male lead character. Last week, Gadot and Zegler appeared at Disney's D23 Expo to give audiences a first look at the upcoming film. A release date was also set for Mufasa, a new prequel to The Lion King.

VIDEO: Bravo Drops WINTER HOUSE Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Bravo Drops WINTER HOUSE Season Two Trailer
September 15, 2022

Amanda Batula, Jason Cameron, Craig Conover, Kyle Cooke, Paige DeSorbo, Luke Gulbranson, Austen Kroll and Ciara Miller return with new friends Rachel Clark, Kory Keefer and Jessica Stocker. Special appearances from Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke from “Summer House,” and Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz from “Vanderpump Rules.” Watch the new video now!

Lecx Stacy Releases New 'Held My Gaze' EP
Lecx Stacy Releases New 'Held My Gaze' EP
September 15, 2022

Arriving alongside the EP is the official cinematic visual for his previously released single “Haunted Be Thy”. The spellbinding video directed by Eddie Mandall (070 Shake, Dijon, Boylife, Omar Apollo) offers a nod to the revolutionary 1997 film Gummo directed by Harmony Korine and finds Lecx on a harrowing voyage.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts the Trailer for Nick Kroll's Netflix Stand-up Special Debut
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts the Trailer for Nick Kroll's Netflix Stand-up Special Debut
September 15, 2022

Filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington DC, in a set that is hilarious with an emotional undercurrent, Nick also shows a bit of his vulnerable side as he talks getting his heart broken for the first time at the ripe age of 33, the power of mothers, his journey to fatherhood, … and much more. Watch the new video trailer now!

Bailey Zimmerman Announces Debut EP 'Leave the Light On'
Bailey Zimmerman Announces Debut EP 'Leave the Light On'
September 15, 2022

Skyrocketing breakout country artist Bailey Zimmerman has proven time and time again his dedication to putting fans first. After discovering a rough, unfinished demo of the song “Never Leave” online, social media followers of the rising country star quickly began sharing it with friends. Listen to the new single now!

Mauskovic Dance Band Share Title Track From New LP 'Bukaroo Bank'
Mauskovic Dance Band Share Title Track From New LP 'Bukaroo Bank'
September 15, 2022

This Dutch powerhouse has already earned fans the world over for their unique take on post-punk, but on Bukaroo Bank their appeal grows even wider, having added a healthy dose of funk and psychedelic dub à la one of their main inspirations, the legendary Lee “Scratch” Perry. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!



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