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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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New Music From HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Out Today
New Music From HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Out Today
August 19, 2022

The reign of House Targaryen begins. House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones, is coming to HBO and HBO Max on August 21. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.

Kill Rock Stars' zannie Releases Album 'How Do I Get That Star'
Kill Rock Stars' zannie Releases Album 'How Do I Get That Star'
August 19, 2022

Brooklyn’s Zannie Owens conceived of their debut solo record, How Do I Get That Star, as an homage to Voyager One Golden Record, the album that Carl Sagan and Lynn Margulis sent into space in 1977. It’s zannie’s debut record under their own name, as well as the first release with Kill Rock Stars.

THE COMEBACK TRAIL Soundtrack Out Today
THE COMEBACK TRAIL Soundtrack Out Today
August 19, 2022

The Comeback Trail, a love letter to the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones, Zach Braff, Emile Hirsch, Eddie Griffin and Morgan Freeman and was co-written by Josh Posner and the film’s director George Gallo (Bad Boys, Midnight Run, Vanquish). The film has been released internationally and a US release date is coming.

Zola Simone Shares New Single 'What It Feels Like'
Zola Simone Shares New Single 'What It Feels Like'
August 19, 2022

For the 19-year old singer-songwriter, music is much more than just a passion; it’s a way to make sense of the world and move through the ever-changing conditions of life. Her unique and refreshing sound that blends indie, pop, and R&B matched with her raw, vulnerable, and honest lyrics is what sets her apart from many of her peers.

Abby Hamilton Releases 'Big Time (Live)'
Abby Hamilton Releases 'Big Time (Live)'
August 19, 2022

Emerging country and folk-rock artist Abby Hamilton releases a new live version of her song, “Big Time.' Filmed and recorded by Jon Tsang at Atlanta’s Goat Farms Art Center, the performance features Abby along with her band: Ryan Allen (keys), Carson Childers (bass) Zac Hamilton (guitar) and Zach Martin (drums). 

Mochakk Remixes the Martinez Brothers, Gordo & Rema Hit 'Rizzla'
Mochakk Remixes the Martinez Brothers, Gordo & Rema Hit 'Rizzla'
August 19, 2022

Delivering a pitched-up, stripped-back take, the Mochakk remix of ‘Rizzla’ is a hypnotic club weapon that’s been crafted with the dancefloor in mind. Released in March, the hit  original has already clocked up over 2 million global streams and coincided with The Martinez Brothers’ Hï Ibiza residency.

HBO Renews Nathan Fielder's THE REHEARSAL For A Second Season
HBO Renews Nathan Fielder's THE REHEARSAL For A Second Season
August 19, 2022

THE REHEARSAL explores the lengths one man will go to reduce the uncertainties of everyday life. With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life’s biggest moments by “rehearsing” them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design.

Maryanna Devlin Releases New Single 'Gary Indiana'
Maryanna Devlin Releases New Single 'Gary Indiana'
August 19, 2022

“Gary Indiana” was inspired by a trip Devlin took with her father to see a Boston College versus. Notre Dame football game. The single follows the release of “Manchester By The Sea,” inspired by the scenic escape located in her home state of Massachusetts. Listen to the new single now!

Elijah Wood Joins YELLOWJACKETS Season Two
Elijah Wood Joins YELLOWJACKETS Season Two
August 19, 2022

YELLOWJACKETS stars Melanie Lynskey (Castle Rock), Oscar® and Emmy nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping), Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) and Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable). Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under, Servant) and Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) were recently announced to join in series regular roles for season two.

SAN ROMAN Shares Brand New Single 'Messy'
SAN ROMAN Shares Brand New Single 'Messy'
August 19, 2022

SAN ROMAN, the solo music project of multi-disciplinary artist Alexa San Román, shares her brand new single, “Messy.” Written by Alexa herself, “Messy” is a nostalgic, pop/rock anthem that reflects on the mess that our lives can sometimes be. “Messy” follows her debut single, “Stay Where You Are.”

Spirit Adrift Releases '20 Centuries Gone'
Spirit Adrift Releases '20 Centuries Gone'
August 19, 2022

Spirit Adrift expand their prolific catalog with 20 Centuries Gone, a collection of two new original songs and six cover songs that span the timeline of the band’s most foundational influences. Featuring artwork by Brian Mercer (Lamb of God, High on Fire, Mastodon), and mixed by Zeuss (Overkill, Crowbar, Municipal Waste).

John Corbett to Return to SEX & THE CITY Role For AND JUST LIKE THAT... Season Two
John Corbett to Return to SEX & THE CITY Role For AND JUST LIKE THAT... Season Two
August 19, 2022

John Corbett will return to his Sex and the City role of Aidan Shaw for the second season of And Just Like That... Corbett will have a multi-episode arc on the second season of the series, reprising his role as Carrie Bradshaw's on-and-off-again boyfriend. The new season will also feature Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis.

Maren Morris Reunites With Zedd on 'Make You Say'
Maren Morris Reunites With Zedd on 'Make You Say'
August 19, 2022

Grammy-winning superstar Maren Morris and acclaimed producer Zedd reunite on a new collaboration, “Make You Say,” featuring production duo BEAUZ and co-written by Zedd, Maren, BEAUZ, Charlie Puth and Jacob Kasher Hindlin. The new track follows the duo’s six times Platinum-certified hit collaboration from 2018, “The Middle.”

Shoshana Bean, Matt Doyle & More to Perform Free Pop-Up Concerts for 'Broadway Forever'
Shoshana Bean, Matt Doyle & More to Perform Free Pop-Up Concerts for 'Broadway Forever'
August 19, 2022

The summer concerts — free and open to all New Yorkers — will include performances from 2022 Tony Award Nominee Shoshana Bean (Wicked, Waitress, Mr. Saturday Night), 2022 Tony Award Winner Matt Doyle (Company, Spring Awakening), Ashley de la Rosa (Hamilton, Mean Girls, Rent) and Jelani Remy (The Lion King, Ain’t Too Proud).

Hezron Clarke Releases New Album 'M.O.A.M'
Hezron Clarke Releases New Album 'M.O.A.M'
August 19, 2022

Recorded in Reggae’s birthplace, Kingston Jamaica, M.O.A.M. features some of Jamaica’s greatest musicians including Dean Fraser (saxophone), Kirk “Kirkle Dove” Bennett (drums), Donald “Danny Bassie” Dennis (bass), Mitchum Khan (guitar), Carol “Bowie” McLaughlin (keyboards) and Robbie Lyn (keyboards).

Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil New Single & Brand New Studio Album
Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil New Single & Brand New Studio Album
August 19, 2022

Gearing up for their latest creative chapter, Red Hot Chili Peppers reveal a new single and music video entitled “Tippa My Tongue.' It heralds the arrival of the band’s second album of 2022 and thirteenth full-length offering, Return of the Dream Canteen, via Warner Records. Watch the new music video now!

Chayla Hope Releases New Single 'High'
Chayla Hope Releases New Single 'High'
August 19, 2022

Cleveland-based powerhouse Chayla Hope has unveiled “High,” the latest single from the vinyl-presser-turned-pop-star’s debut record Damn, Feelings. For the release of “High,” Hope has partnered with Shway Papers to create Chayla Hope-branded rolling papers. “High” follows the release of “Love In Lo-Fi,” “Falling,” and “Forget me Not.'

The Higher Embark Fall 2022 National Tour in Support of New EP 'Elvis in Wonderland'
The Higher Embark Fall 2022 National Tour in Support of New EP 'Elvis in Wonderland'
August 19, 2022

Fans of Las Vegas natives The Higher no longer have to wait in anticipation to catch their favorite band on the road again. After releasing their debut single “Free Ride” in support of their upcoming EP Elvis in Wonderland this past Friday, the pop-rock four piece is pairing the celebration with a nine date coast-to-coast tour in November of 2022. 

Matteo Bocelli & Composer Tom Holkenborg Collaborate on 'Cautionary Tale' From THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING
Matteo Bocelli & Composer Tom Holkenborg Collaborate on 'Cautionary Tale' From THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING
August 19, 2022

The pair created the song for the film Three Thousand Years of Longing, which was directed by George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road) and stars Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton. Bocelli makes his motion picture debut in the film, playing Prince Mustafa. Holkenborg composed the score for Three Thousand Years of Longing.

Panic! At the Disco Release Seventh Studio Album 'Viva Las Vengeance'
Panic! At the Disco Release Seventh Studio Album 'Viva Las Vengeance'
August 19, 2022

Earlier this week Panic! At The Disco released “Don’t Let The Light Go Out'' which follows the release of songs “Local God”, “Middle of a Breakup”, and “Viva Las Vengeance”. “Viva Las Vengeance” scored the band their third #1 song on the Billboard Alternative Airplay Charts, the fastest song to climb to #1 in over a year!



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