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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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Blondshell Shares New Single 'Sepsis'
Blondshell Shares New Single 'Sepsis'
August 18, 2022

Pigeons & Planes’ Artist To Watch shares new single “Sepsis,” once again exemplifying her incredible songcraft through tension-building soft-to-loud transitions. Raw and anthemic, its brutally honest lyrics cover therapy, toxic men, and ‘getting saved by validation.' Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Mary Bragg Shares New Single 'Love Each Other'
Mary Bragg Shares New Single 'Love Each Other'
August 18, 2022

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Mary Bragg has shared her new single 'Love Each Other.' The latest to release from her self-titled new album (through Tone Tree Music), 'Love Each Other' is a delicate, hopeful track where Bragg suggests that even in anger, it's not impossible to love. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, & David Guetta 'Don't Your Worry' Remixes
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, & David Guetta 'Don't Your Worry' Remixes
August 19, 2022

As the original edit of ‘Don’t You Worry’ continues to roar its way up international music charts, multi-GRAMMY Award winners Black Eyed Peas, Shakira and David Guetta has unleashed a trilogy of dance floor-focused remixes from Malaa, DJs From Mars, Dubdugz, Mark Ursa and of course, Guetta himself.

Britt Lower to Star in THE INCIDENT REPORT with Tom Mercier, Jean Yoon & Sook-Yin Lee
Britt Lower to Star in THE INCIDENT REPORT with Tom Mercier, Jean Yoon & Sook-Yin Lee
August 18, 2022

Britt Lower (Severance [recent 2022 Hollywood Critics Association’s Best Actress Award winner], High Maintenance), Tom Mercier (Synonyms, We Are Who We Are), Jean Yoon (Kim’s Convenience) and Sook-Yin Lee (Shortbus) will star in the drama/thriller/romance THE INCIDENT REPORT. The film is an adaptation of the novel written by Martha Baillie.

Showtime Adds Cast to New Comedy Series ENTITLED Starring Brett Gelman
Showtime Adds Cast to New Comedy Series ENTITLED Starring Brett Gelman
August 18, 2022

SHOWTIME has announced that Donald Sumpter (Game of Thrones), Brendan Patricks (Downton Abbey), Pippa Bennett-Warner (Gangs of London), Mark Quartley (Lucky Man), Jonathan Livingstone (Peacock), Charlotte Louise Arrowsmith (This is Going to Hurt), and Kelly Wenham (Merlin) have joined the cast of ENTITLED.

Allison Russell Shares New Single Featuring Brandi Carlile
Allison Russell Shares New Single Featuring Brandi Carlile
August 18, 2022

Written and produced by Russell, “You’re Not Alone” is an inspiring meditation on the power of ancestral strength. The track’s exquisite string arrangement is performed by Sista Strings: Monique Ross, Chauntee Ross, and Larissa Maestro. (A version of the song originally appeared on Our Native Daughters’ acclaimed 2019 debut album.)

Skullcrusher Releases 'They Quiet the Room' & 'Quiet the Room'
Skullcrusher Releases 'They Quiet the Room' & 'Quiet the Room'
August 17, 2022

Released in tandem is “Quiet the Room,” an utterly transformative piano arrangement of the song. On both tracks, Helen’s hauntingly beautiful vocals ask poignant questions about words left unsaid. While the corresponding videos offer differing perspectives of the song, both employ a sense of whimsical nostalgia and childlike wonder.

VIDEO: KEVIN CAN F**K HIMSELF Shares Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: KEVIN CAN F**K HIMSELF Shares Season Two Trailer
August 17, 2022

Alternating between multi-camera sitcom and single-camera drama and set in Worcester, Massachusetts, Kevin Can F**K Himself probes the secret life of a type of woman we all grew up believing we knew: the prototypical sitcom wife. Allison McRoberts (Murphy) is married to “lovable” cable guy Kevin (Eric Petersen, Kirstie). Watch the video now!

Jon Brion Announces First Release of 2001 LP 'Meaningless'
Jon Brion Announces First Release of 2001 LP 'Meaningless'
August 17, 2022

Prolific artist, producer and film composer Jon Brion’s creative work has encompassed everything from film scores for movies like Lady Bird, Punch Drunk Love and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, to collaborations with musicians like Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Kanye West, Mac Miller and many more.

Gogol Bordello Releases New Single 'Take Only What You Can Carry'
Gogol Bordello Releases New Single 'Take Only What You Can Carry'
August 17, 2022

Combining their trademark Eastern European Gypsy-swing with a relentless and furious punk passion, the track welcomes listeners deeper into the band’s hardcore-driven album which RELIX calls “13 tracks of unbridled energy - each of the songs doused in their trademark Eastern European stomp and holds a sharp focus and intent.'

Pushing Veronica Release New Single 'Day at a Time'
Pushing Veronica Release New Single 'Day at a Time'
August 17, 2022

“Day At A Time” breaks the prototypical structure of a punk-rock anthem, leading listeners through the ebbs and flows of life and despair laced between guitar-driven cuts and melodic chaos put forth by lead vocalist Julien Silvås. The track was produced by ​​ Drew Polovick (Friday Pilots Club, Mothica, Jordy).

Kunal Merchant Debuts New Single 'Anokha'
Kunal Merchant Debuts New Single 'Anokha'
August 17, 2022

The latest directly follows his April remix of Soof’s ‘Clipped Wings,’ as well as his January track with Soof and their partnership as MWB, ‘Monkey Bars’. Primarily known as an active local DJ within the circuit of NYC’s top clubs (Le Bain, Nebula, Superior Ingredients, Jupiter Disco, etc.), Merchant is ready to launch his production career.

Nashville's Buick Audra Shares New Single 'Deadbolt'
Nashville's Buick Audra Shares New Single 'Deadbolt'
August 17, 2022

Nashville-based singer-songwriter and Grammy-award-winner Buick Audra will release her her new album Conversations with My Other Voice. Buick is pleased to share 'Deadbolt' the latest single to be lifted from the upcoming release. Watch the official video, which was directed and edited by Jerry Roe, now!

Sweden's Venerea Releases New Single 'Blind Faith' Off The Upcoming Full-Length 'Euro Trash'
Sweden's Venerea Releases New Single 'Blind Faith' Off The Upcoming Full-Length 'Euro Trash'
August 17, 2022

'Euro Trash' - the diverse yet nostalgic album from Swedish skatepunks Venerea has been produced by Gustav Brunn of Atlas Losing Grip at the legendary Tambourine Studios in Malmö. The singles 'Blind Faith', 'A Case Of Corona' and the summer anthem 'Summer of 94' with guest appearances by Millencolin, Adhesive and more.

Winnipeg's Field Guide Announces Self-Titled Album
Winnipeg's Field Guide Announces Self-Titled Album
August 17, 2022

Field Guide has also dropped the first single and video for the track “Leave You Lonely.” Bass and drums were tracked at Breakglass Studios in Montreal, a room that already felt familiar from falling in love with the records of tour-mate Leif Vollebekk. Watch the new music video now!

Lee Brice's 'Soul' Receives RIAA Gold Certification
Lee Brice's 'Soul' Receives RIAA Gold Certification
August 17, 2022

'Soul' - the #1 most added single at Country Radio upon impact - is off Brice's highly acclaimed album, Hey World. A product of the pandemic, Hey World, is an expression of Lee's desire to quiet the frustrations and uncertainties that the past few years have put us all through and find some healing in his music.

VIDEO: Alternative Duo Foreign Air Share Sinister Video For 'Night At The Zoo'
VIDEO: Alternative Duo Foreign Air Share Sinister Video For 'Night At The Zoo'
August 17, 2022

Hello Sunshine is comprised of 14-tracks, including singles “Anything’s Possible,” “Moving On,” “Your Touch,” “Hello Sunshine,” and “Shut Up And Show Me.” It is a deeply personal album with all the tracks written, recorded, produced, and engineered by the duo, Jesse Clasen and Jacob Michael, over the past two years. Watch the new music video!

Plastic Picnic Announce Fall West Coast Tour Dates
Plastic Picnic Announce Fall West Coast Tour Dates
August 17, 2022

Touring in support of the band’s recently released debut album As Long As You Need, the run will begin on Monday, September 19 in Vancouver, BC and visit markets such as Seattle, WA on Wednesday, September 21, Salt Lake City, UT on Sunday, September 25, Denver, CO on Monday, September 26 and more.

Gwyneth Paltrow Joins SHARK TANK as Guest Shark
Gwyneth Paltrow Joins SHARK TANK as Guest Shark
August 17, 2022

Gwyneth Paltrow, CEO and founder of goop, and Tony Xu, CEO of and co-founder of DoorDash, are set to appear alongside long-standing Sharks Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary in various episodes. Check out who else will be joining as guest sharks this season now!

Simone Kessell Joins Season Two of YELLOWJACKETS
Simone Kessell Joins Season Two of YELLOWJACKETS
August 17, 2022

SHOWTIME has announced that Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) is joining the highly anticipated second season of YELLOWJACKETS as Adult Lottie Matthews. In addition, Courtney Eaton (Mad Max: Fury Road), who plays the teen version of Lottie, has been upped to series regular in season two. She joins recently announced Lauren Ambrose (My Fair Lady).



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