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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

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Hairspray

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Marcus Mumford Releases New Single 'Better off High'
Marcus Mumford Releases New Single 'Better off High'
August 25, 2022

Marcus Mumford shared his new single, “Better Off High.” The song is from (self-titled), which will be released September 16 by Capitol Records. Mumford wrote and recorded “Better Off High” with Blake Mills (Alabama Shakes, Jim James), who produced the album. Listen to the new single and check out upcoming tour dates now!

Flora Cash Shares 'Soul Mate (Orchestral Version)' From Upcoming Album 'Our Generation (Another Time)'
Flora Cash Shares 'Soul Mate (Orchestral Version)' From Upcoming Album 'Our Generation (Another Time)'
August 25, 2022

The band, married couple Cole Randall and Shpresa Lleshaj collaborated with Jordan Grigg for the new instrumental album. The Canadian Grigg has had his compositions performed by a variety of ensembles such as the Symphony Nova Scotia, Annapolis Valley Honour Choir, New England Philharmonia and Symphony Orchestra.

Talii Releases New Single 'More Than Friends'
Talii Releases New Single 'More Than Friends'
August 25, 2022

The new song unleashes a brand new era for Talii with a fresh sonic edge as she gears up for the release of a string of upcoming singles. A sultry R&B track lined with hard-hitting Afrobeats and graced with Talii's lush, emotive vocal, the song confronts vulnerability in ways Talii hasn't before explored in her lyricism.

VIDEO: City of Caterpillar Share 'Mystic Sisters' Music Video
VIDEO: City of Caterpillar Share 'Mystic Sisters' Music Video
August 25, 2022

City of Caterpillar have shared the “Mystic Sisters” music video (directed by Derek Zimmer). Tracked primarily at Montrose Recording in Richmond, Mystic Sisters was self-produced by the band and then mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Bosse-de-Nage). Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Mastodon Share THE MAKING OF HUSHED AND GRIM Documentary
VIDEO: Mastodon Share THE MAKING OF HUSHED AND GRIM Documentary
August 25, 2022

It chronicles the creation of their ninth studio album, HUSHED AND GRIM, which was largely influenced by the untimely death of the band’s longtime friend and manager Nick John. Directed by Bryan Bankovich and produced by Newmerica, the film pulls back the curtain on one of the most enigmatic groups of this era. Watch the video trailer now!

Future Teens Share New Single 'Team Sports' feat. Dan Campbell
Future Teens Share New Single 'Team Sports' feat. Dan Campbell
August 25, 2022

Future Teens share 'Team Sports' featuring Dan Campbell (The Wonder Years), the latest track out everywhere now from the forthcoming third studio album. With support from Camp Trash and Rat Tally, Future Teens will embark on a fall U.S. tour through much of the Midwest and East Coast beginning on October 13 in Brooklyn, NY.

Craig Wedren Announces New Album of Improvised Meditative Music
Craig Wedren Announces New Album of Improvised Meditative Music
August 25, 2022

Craig Wedren shares news of his latest release, Sabbath Sessions Summer 2022. Available next month to celebrate the final full moon of Summer 2022 – the Harvest Moon – the album features two extended tracks of live improvised vocal-looping performances, “Affixed To Memory” and “You On The Couch.”

MOTHICA Shares 'Nocturnal (lofi beats to fall asleep to)' EP
MOTHICA Shares 'Nocturnal (lofi beats to fall asleep to)' EP
August 25, 2022

MOTHICA shares Nocturnal (lofi beats to fall asleep to), a chill lofi reimagining of six select tracks from Nocturnal. The EP takes inspiration from Youtuber Lofi Girl who curates a playlist of lofi beats to relax and study to. The lofi experience evokes the imagery and feeling of the late-night hours explored by Nocturnal.

Rina Sawayama Releases 'Phantom' From 'Hold the Girl' Album
Rina Sawayama Releases 'Phantom' From 'Hold the Girl' Album
August 25, 2022

The track follows the album's title track, plus the second single 'Catch Me in the Air.' Earlier this summer, Sawayama released the upcoming album's lead single, 'This Hell.' In 2021, Sawayama released collaborations with Lady Gaga and Elton John. Listen to the new single and watch the album trailer now!

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Return To The Ryman Auditorium For AmericanaFest Show
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Return To The Ryman Auditorium For AmericanaFest Show
August 25, 2022

Set to be taped for a future PBS broadcast, the Dirt Band’s show lands on Saturday night of Nashville’s annual AmericanaFest, a lineup slot saved for the great trailblazers and torchbearers of Americana Music previously filled by the likes of Levon Helm’s Ramble at the Ryman and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 50th Anniversary celebration.

Talii Debuts New Single 'More Than Friends'
Talii Debuts New Single 'More Than Friends'
August 25, 2022

The new song unleashes a brand new era for Talii with a fresh sonic edge as she gears up for the release of a string of upcoming singles. A sultry R&B track lined with hard-hitting Afrobeats and graced with Talii's lush, emotive vocal, the song confronts vulnerability in ways Talii hasn't before explored in her lyricism.

 Eliza & The Delusionals Announce U.S. Tour Dates
Eliza & The Delusionals Announce U.S. Tour Dates
August 25, 2022

Australia's ELIZA & THE DELUSIONALS will be returning to the U.S. this fall. The tour will be hitting markets such as Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Nashville, Atlanta, and more. In addition, the band will also be playing select headline dates in Fresno, Denver, Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Richmond.

Marcus Paul James Releases New Single 'Hey Love'
Marcus Paul James Releases New Single 'Hey Love'
August 25, 2022

Marcus Paul James (Ain’t Too Proud, Miss You Like Hell, Motown, RENT) While everyone tries to hold onto a bit of summer sun, Marcus Paul James is giving us a song that is sure to reignite that romantic summer flame. Watch the new music video for the single now!

Bri Oglu Shares New Single 'Slowly'
Bri Oglu Shares New Single 'Slowly'
August 25, 2022

“Slowly” truly sets the tone for who Bri Oglu is both as an artist and songwriter. The track, off the rising star’s forthcoming EP, follows themes of love, potential loss, and growth. These themes reoccur throughout Oglu’s creations as she uses her raw emotions and detailed storytelling to express a relatable experience through her lyrics.

Izzy Spears Announces Debut EP & Shares 'FIST' Single
Izzy Spears Announces Debut EP & Shares 'FIST' Single
August 25, 2022

Spears collaborated with Duskdriven, Yves Tumor, and Grammy-nominated producer Chris Greatti on Monstar, which blends genres of pop, rock, hip hop, and punk. Other collaborators on the project include Nation, Nicholas Weiss, and Pablo Meléndez. Yves Rothman mixed the EP. 

Atta Boy Shares New Single 'Spring Seventeen'
Atta Boy Shares New Single 'Spring Seventeen'
August 25, 2022

LA indie-pop quartet Atta Boy share nostalgia-tinged single 'Spring Seventeen,' out everywhere now. Another peek into what's to come from the band, the gentle track feels like getting lost in a daydream as memories begin to fade into the wind of a new day. Watch the new music video now!

Darryl Way Releases New Single 'Morpheus' Feat. Steve Hogarth of Marillion From Forthcoming 'The Rock Artist's Progress'
Darryl Way Releases New Single 'Morpheus' Feat. Steve Hogarth of Marillion From Forthcoming 'The Rock Artist's Progress'
August 25, 2022

30 years on, old mates Steve Hogarth and Darryl Way, have collaborated on the single “Morpheus.” The track is taken from Darryl’s forthcoming album “The Rock Artist’s Progress”; a unique concept and project created by legendary violinist Darryl Way that consists of an album and novel that are intrinsically linked together and sold as a bundle.

Sunset Rollercoaster Share 'Infinity Sunset' Compilation
Sunset Rollercoaster Share 'Infinity Sunset' Compilation
August 25, 2022

Taiwanese soul-psych outfit Sunset Rollercoaster have shared their Infinity Sunset compilation, a 10-track body of work comprised of five digital mini EPs (which will also be available individually on 7-inch vinyl this fall), featuring acts from all over the world including Phum Viphurit, O3ohn, Paul Cherry, and more. Plus, check out tour dates!

The Roches' Terre Roche Shares New Song 'Kin Ya See That Sun'
The Roches' Terre Roche Shares New Song 'Kin Ya See That Sun'
August 25, 2022

Singer-songwriter Terre Roche of the legendary NYC sibling folk trio, The Roches has announced the release of Kin Ya See That Sun, a collection of previously unreleased live recordings and original songs written and performed by Terre and her late sister Maggie. Kin Ya See That Sun will also be released as a limited-edition book.

Chris Canterbury Releases New Single 'Sweet Maria'
Chris Canterbury Releases New Single 'Sweet Maria'
August 25, 2022

Nashville-based/Haynesville, LA-born country-roots artist Chris Canterbury released a new song “Sweet Maria” from his forthcoming album Quaalude Lullabies. The lush ballad was co-written with Vinnie Paolizzi, features gorgeous duet harmonies with Meg McRee, and is exemplary of Canterbury’s craft with lyrics and sentiment.



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