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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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Rising Artist RYANN Debuts New Song 'Spilling'
Rising Artist RYANN Debuts New Song 'Spilling'
July 8, 2022

RYANN is also slated to open for singer/songwriter Sawyer on July 21 at Los Angeles’ The Echo. Further U.S. tour dates to be announced soon, as well. RYANN began making a name for herself as a songwriter—on tracks like Tate McRae’s “feel like shit” as well as Noah Cyrus and PJ Harding’s “The Worst of You”—while nurturing her own musical pursuits.

Jersey Club X Drill Pioneer Bandmanrill Drops New Single 'Lurkin'
Jersey Club X Drill Pioneer Bandmanrill Drops New Single 'Lurkin'
July 8, 2022

Bandmanrill releases the new single “Lurkin.” On the track, the 19-year-old continues his run as one of the most exciting artists to emerge from his home state of New Jersey in years. The tone of “Lurkin” is reflected in the thrilling video which finds Bandman cruising the streets and rapping with vigor in front of flashing old TV screens.

VIDEO: Kelsea Ballerini Reveals 'Heartfirst' Music Video
VIDEO: Kelsea Ballerini Reveals 'Heartfirst' Music Video
July 8, 2022

Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominated and multiple ACM and CMA Award winning multiplatinum songwriter, producer and author Kelsea Ballerini presents the cinematic music video for her latest single “HEARTFIRST.” Directed by frequent collaborator Patrick Tracy from a treatment written by the songstress herself. Watch the music video now!

Katy J Pearson Releases Sophomore Album 'Sound Of The Morning'
Katy J Pearson Releases Sophomore Album 'Sound Of The Morning'
July 8, 2022

Katy J Pearson is thrilled to release her brilliant sophomore album Sound Of The Morning via Heavenly Recordings. Written and recorded in late 2021, the album is co-produced by Ali Chant (Yard Act and the helm of Katy’s debut Return) and Speedy Wunderground head-honcho Dan Carey (Fontaines DC). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Zoe Wees Shares New Single 'Third Wheel'
Zoe Wees Shares New Single 'Third Wheel'
July 8, 2022

Zoe Wees returns with her new single, “Third Wheel.” The highly relatable song explores the heartbreak of loving someone who’s still obsessed with their ex. The track was produced by Patrick Pyke Salmy and Ricardo Muñoz, who helmed Wees’ debut EP, Golden Wings, which included the RIAA Gold-certified, Top 20 Pop radio hit “Control.”

ENHYPEN Announce First World Tour 'Manifesto'
ENHYPEN Announce First World Tour 'Manifesto'
July 8, 2022

'MANIFESTO' is ENHYPEN’s first world tour since their debut in November 2020. The tour will kick off on September 17 with two consecutive dates in Seoul, followed by shows in six US cities: Anaheim on October 2, Fort Worth on 6, Houston on 8, Atlanta on 11, Chicago on 13, and New York on 15. 

K-Pop Stars aespa Release New Project 'Girls'
K-Pop Stars aespa Release New Project 'Girls'
July 8, 2022

reakout K-pop girl group aespa release their hotly-anticipated new project Girls - The 2nd Mini Album along with the brand new video for title track “Girls.” The nine-track project finds KARINA, GISELLE, WINTER, and NINGNING dabbling in high-octane electro-pop, sentimental ballads, and breezy R&B.

Carrie Underwood's 'Denim & Rhinestones' Now Available on Vinyl
Carrie Underwood's 'Denim & Rhinestones' Now Available on Vinyl
July 8, 2022

Carrie Underwood’s Denim & Rhinestones, is now available on purple vinyl. The new album, released June 10, is Underwood’s 10th album (including all nine of her studio albums and her 2014 Greatest Hits: Decade #1) to debut in the Top 10 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200. Plus, stream the new album here!

Journey Release New Studio Album 'Freedom'
Journey Release New Studio Album 'Freedom'
July 8, 2022

Emerging from the pandemic with a supercharged new studio line-up, the release of JOURNEY’s epic, fifteen-track set of new original songs brings back the grand scale of the group’s greatest moments, along with updated and bold new directions and sounds. Listen to the new album now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Apple TV+'s SEVERANCE & TED LASSO Lead the Second Annual HCA TV Awards Streaming Nominations
Apple TV+'s SEVERANCE & TED LASSO Lead the Second Annual HCA TV Awards Streaming Nominations
July 7, 2022

Netflix’s pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, is part of a three-way tie with the Hulu comedy, Only Murders in the Building, and the Hulu Limited Series, Dopesick with a total of 9 nominations each. Stranger Things has been the talk of social media ever since its season four debut on May 27th.

TLC Announces Return of SMOTHERED Series
TLC Announces Return of SMOTHERED Series
July 7, 2022

This season welcomes back four fan-favorite mother-daughter duos and introduces three new pairings. From bathwater to bedrooms to boyfriends, these twosomes have shared everything and with beautiful babies being welcomed into the mix, a new legacy ensues - grand-smothering! 

VIDEO: Bravo Shares THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA Mid-Season Trailer
VIDEO: Bravo Shares THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA Mid-Season Trailer
July 7, 2022

Bravo has shared what's still to come this season on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. The fourteenth season features Kandi Burruss, who is as driven as ever with ambitions to dominate music, Broadway, film, and television. Also featured are Marlo Hampton, Sheree Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Sanya Richards-Ross, and Kenya Moore. Watch the trailer now!

Disney Sets HAMSTER & GRETEL Series Premiere
Disney Sets HAMSTER & GRETEL Series Premiere
July 7, 2022

Joining the cast as recurring characters are Priah Ferguson ('Stranger Things') as Gretel’s best friend, Bailey; Liza Koshy ('Liza on Demand') as news reporter Veronica Hill; Alyson Stoner ('Phineas and Ferb') and Brock Powell ('Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe') as the evil sibling duo Lauren and Lyle, and more.

VIDEO: SOUL GLO Share Music Video For 'Gold Chain Punk (whogonbeatmyass?)'
VIDEO: SOUL GLO Share Music Video For 'Gold Chain Punk (whogonbeatmyass?)'
July 7, 2022

Soul Glo is going on tour for the rest of the summer with Show Me The Body, kicking off in NYC and ending in Louisville, KY while playing some one-off shows along the way. On August 26th they’re opening for Turnstile and My Chemical Romance, and then heading off to sets at Furnace Fest and Desert Daze. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates and watch the video!

VELVET CHAINS Share Dark Single 'LAST DROP'
VELVET CHAINS Share Dark Single 'LAST DROP'
July 7, 2022

The track was recorded in their hometown at Hideout Recording Studio with Grammy Award-nominated and Juno Award-winning producer Kane Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Skillet) who also co-wrote the song with VELVET CHAINS bassist NILS GOLDSCHMIDT and multi-platinum songwriter Drew Lawrence (Lindsey Stirling, Christina Perri).

Outside Lands Announces 2022 House By Heineken Lineup
Outside Lands Announces 2022 House By Heineken Lineup
July 7, 2022

The curated outdoor experience will feature a wide-ranging lineup of incredible music, with headlining artists The Far Side (formerly of The Pharcyde), Franc Moody (DJ Set) and Noizu. Supporting performances include: Black V Neck, Craze, DJ Equal, Flamingosis, HoneyLuv, Siobhan Bell, Sleight of Hands, DJ Umami, and more.

SG Lewis Returns With Two Brand New Singles 'Missing You/Something About Your Love'
SG Lewis Returns With Two Brand New Singles 'Missing You/Something About Your Love'
July 7, 2022

Singer-songwriter, producer and DJ, SG Lewis, returns with not one, but two brand new singles: the nocturnal floorfiller “Missing You” and the italo-influenced anthem “Something About Your Love.” Stay tuned for more exciting SG Lewis news, including future live dates, coming soon. Listen to the new singles now!

Tessa Thompson Comments on Her THOR Character's Love of Broadway
Tessa Thompson Comments on Her THOR Character's Love of Broadway
July 7, 2022

Leading up to the premiere of Thor: Love & Thunder, Tessa Thompson has revealed in an interview that her character, Valkyrie, is a fan of musical theatre. From Valkyrie's Phantom of the Opera sweatshirt to a possible run in Chicago on Broadway, see how Thompson has interpreted her character's love of musical theatre!

HBO Releases Statement on the Death of a Horse on THE GILDED AGE Set
HBO Releases Statement on the Death of a Horse on THE GILDED AGE Set
July 7, 2022

HBO's statement was made after PETA has requested that they launch a formal investigation into the death of a “23-year-old” horse with “possible health issues” during production of The Gilded Age‘s second season.

Tunnel ft. Fugazi's Brendan Canty Shares New Single 'Vanilla'
Tunnel ft. Fugazi's Brendan Canty Shares New Single 'Vanilla'
July 7, 2022

In anticipation of the upcoming release their debut EP, the band is sharing the official video for the album's title track. Tunnel’s second single, “Vanilla” is just like the ‘90s mall-favorite scent in its purest form: lush, a little confusingly sexy, malty and lavish. Maxing out elegiacally with grand, almost glamorous buzziness in her voice.



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