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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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Ryan Ali Joins Alexandra Billings in QUEEN TUT Film
Ryan Ali Joins Alexandra Billings in QUEEN TUT Film
July 26, 2022

Ryan Ali (The Hummingbird Project, SkyMed) stars in the titular role alongside SAG Award-nominee Alexandra Billings (Transparent). Queen Tut is based on a script from Abdul Malik (Peace by Chocolate, Transplant), Kaveh Mohebbi (The Lake, The Communist’s Daughter, That’s My DJ), and Bryan Mark. 

Lizzo's 'About Damn Time' Goes #1 on Billboard Hot 100
Lizzo's 'About Damn Time' Goes #1 on Billboard Hot 100
July 26, 2022

With over 1 million units sold, “About Damn Time” is also holding #1 at Top 40 radio and building #1 on Hot AC. On track to become Lizzo’s highest streaming song thus far, “About Damn Time” follows her first #1 “Truth Hurts” (which spent seven weeks at #1), and further top 10 hits “Good As Hell,” and “Rumors (Feat. Cardi B).” Plus, tour dates!

Disney Shares WAKANDA FOREVER 'Prologue' EP
Disney Shares WAKANDA FOREVER 'Prologue' EP
July 26, 2022

Listen to the EP, which includes the powerful cover of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “No Woman No Cry” performed by Nigerian artist Tems. The project is produced by Oscar®, GRAMMY® and Emmy®-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, and also features “A Body, A Coffin” performed by Ghanian artist Amaarae and “Soy” by Mexican rapper Santa Fe Klan.

Britney Spears & Elton John to Release New Single Next Month
Britney Spears & Elton John to Release New Single Next Month
July 25, 2022

Britney Spears will make her highly-anticipated reutrn to music with a new rendition of 'Tiny Dancer' wil Elton John. Universal Music will allegedly release the new duet next month. The two recorded the song at a recording studio in Beverly Hills The session was reportedly overseen by producer Andrew Watt.

VIDEO: Ne-Yo Releases Visualizer for 'Handle Me Gently'
VIDEO: Ne-Yo Releases Visualizer for 'Handle Me Gently'
July 25, 2022

Watch a new visual from Ne-Yo, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. His debut single, 2005’s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple Platinum.

Madge Returns With New Single 'Psychopomp'
Madge Returns With New Single 'Psychopomp'
July 25, 2022

Drawing inspiration from the glistening coagulation of blood, guts and cum that glues together the universe, Madge’s 2022 output is visceral and abstract. New single “Psychopomp”, featuring pop avant-gardist Jessica Winter, warps those corporal themes into the psychoanalytic puzzle of whether we can could ever really discard a memory.

VIDEO: Julia Lester & Frankie Rodriguez on Bringing Musical Theatre to Disney+ in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES
VIDEO: Julia Lester & Frankie Rodriguez on Bringing Musical Theatre to Disney+ in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES
July 27, 2022

BroadwayWorld caught up with Into the Woods star Julia Lester, who plays Ashlyn, and Frankie Rodriguez, who plays Carlos, to discuss bringing musical theatre to young audiences on Disney+, what audiences can expect from the new season of High School Musical: the Musical: the Series, and their favorite musical number. Watch the new video interview!

VIDEO: Corbin Bleu & Jason Earles Discuss 'Coming Home' to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES
VIDEO: Corbin Bleu & Jason Earles Discuss 'Coming Home' to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE SERIES
July 25, 2022

Corbin Bleu and Jason Earles will be making their long-awaited returns to Disney in the new season of High School Musical: the Musical: the Series. BroadwayWorld caught up with Bleu and Earles to discuss their highly-anticipated return, how Disney's content has progressed since their time, and more. Watch the new video interview now!

Tony Nominee Paul Sorvino Passes Away at 83
Tony Nominee Paul Sorvino Passes Away at 83
July 25, 2022

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-nominee Paul Sorvino has passed away at the age of 83. Sorvino was seen on stage in That Championship Season, Bajour, Mating Dance, Skyscraper, An American Millionaire, and The Most Happy Fella. Plus, watch a video of Sorvino singing 'Once Upon a Time.'

Butcher, Baglio & Estes Announce Debut LP 'Gypsy Caravan'
Butcher, Baglio & Estes Announce Debut LP 'Gypsy Caravan'
July 25, 2022

Soul-infused guitarist, songwriter, producer, Jon Butcher (Axis, Barefoot Servants) energetic rock guitarist and songwriter Sal Baglio (The Amplifier Heads, Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes, The Stompers), and legendary singer-songwriter, Allen Estes have joined forces to form a rock, soul, acoustic and blues infused trio.

Apple TV+ Renews FOR ALL MANKIND For Fourth Season
Apple TV+ Renews FOR ALL MANKIND For Fourth Season
July 25, 2022

The news was announced during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring series stars Joel Kinnaman, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, Casey Johnson, Coral Peña, Wrenn Schmidt and Edi Gathegi, along with executive producers Moore, Nedivi, Wolpert, and Maril Davis. 

Dancing On Tables Unveil 'How Do I Get Back To Her?'
Dancing On Tables Unveil 'How Do I Get Back To Her?'
July 25, 2022

Named as one of Variety Magazine's ''10 Brits To Watch,'' Scottish alternative pop-rockers Dancing On Tables are gearing up for the release of their debut album 'Colour In The Grey' on Enci Records (Fences, Kulick, The Joy Formidable). The first single off the album “How Do I Get Back To Her?” is out now and streaming everywhere.

Give You Nothing Join The People Of Punk Rock Records Roster
Give You Nothing Join The People Of Punk Rock Records Roster
July 25, 2022

Santa Cruz melodic punk vets Give You Nothing have signed with People Of Punk Rock Records and will release a new album titled 'Songs For The Broken' in October. Give You Nothing is widely respected and deeply rooted in the scene, having played shows with the likes of like Bad Religion, Face To Face, Agnostic Front, and H2O to name a few.

Tangerine Records Announces Remastered Re-Release of 'Ray Sings, Basie Swings'
Tangerine Records Announces Remastered Re-Release of 'Ray Sings, Basie Swings'
July 25, 2022

Originally released in 2006, the uniquely inspired album mixes previously unreleased Ray Charles vocal performances from the seventies with newly recorded instrumental tracks by the contemporary Count Basie Orchestra, and will be available on all streaming services for the first time in over a decade, as well as on CD and in a double-vinyl package.

Greensky Bluegrass Announce New Fall Tour Dates
Greensky Bluegrass Announce New Fall Tour Dates
July 25, 2022

Ahead of the newly announced fall dates, the band will embark on an eight-show run with The Wood Brothers that kicks off on August 11, and in September Greensky will perform two nights at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. To round out the year the band will host a special two-night night New Year's Eve run in Atlanta at The Tabernacle.

TILL to Premiere at the 60th New York Film Festival on Emmett Till's 81st Birthday
TILL to Premiere at the 60th New York Film Festival on Emmett Till's 81st Birthday
July 25, 2022

Till stars Danielle Deadwyler (Mamie Till Mobley), Jalyn Hall (Emmett Till), Frankie Faison (John Carthan), Haley Bennett (Carolyn Bryant), Sean Patrick Thomas (Gene Mobley), John Douglas Thompson (Moses Wright) and Whoopi Goldberg (Alma Carthan). Till is an emotional and cinematic film about the story of Mamie Till Mobley’s pursuit of justice.

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolf Pack Confirm Fall 2022 Tour Dates
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolf Pack Confirm Fall 2022 Tour Dates
July 25, 2022

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti—are heading out for a run of fall tour dates, kicking off September 30 at Waterbury, CT’s Palace Theater and concluding November 5 at Denver’s The Mission Ballroom, with stops in 13 cities including three nights. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

standards Unveils New LP 'Fruit Town'
standards Unveils New LP 'Fruit Town'
July 25, 2022

Led by ebullient guitarist Marcos Mena, the pair boast a fruitful combination of musical chops and catchy guitar-driven melodies which has garnished popularity among fans who laud standards for their uniquely danceable brand of complex instrumental rock. Listen to the new album and check out upcoming tour dates!

Andy Clockwise Returns To Form with New Single 'Gonna Get It (Just What We Deserve)'
Andy Clockwise Returns To Form with New Single 'Gonna Get It (Just What We Deserve)'
July 25, 2022

Andy Clockwise has delivered a Psychedelic Punk-Disco Odyssey into the current state of affairs. The song tells us a story about the consequences of modern boredom and existential dread but does so with influences of opera, disco, new wave & post punk to deliver a melancholic, but danceable Indie Opus. Equal parts CHIC and Punk Poetry.

Brooklyn Funk Essentials Announces 'Scream'
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Announces 'Scream'
July 25, 2022

Brooklyn Funk Essentials have released the video for their afrofunk single ‘Scream!’, featuring legendary vocalist Alison Limerick and the full BFE band. The video accompanying the single sees the much loved cult funk ensemble jamming in their element in the studio, with dynamic cuts of Alison moving gracefully across the screen. 



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