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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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Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) Announces Film Lineup for 21st Edition
Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) Announces Film Lineup for 21st Edition
July 5, 2022

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) announced the film lineup for this year’s 21st edition of the film festival. AFFD’s Opening Night selection is Wenxiong Xing’s Too Cool to Kill, the Closing Night selection is Roshan Sethi’s 7 Days, Spotlight screenings include Park Hoon-Jung’s The Witch 2: The Other One, and Shô Miyake’s Small, Slow but Steady.

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean & DJ Lux to Debut New AJ Single 'SMOKE'
Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean & DJ Lux to Debut New AJ Single 'SMOKE'
July 5, 2022

Backstreet Boy, AJ Mclean and WEG’s newest artist and Billboard Record Charter DJ Lux will be debuting AJ’s new single ‘SMOKE’. The two are the founders of the music collaboration ATCK, All The Cool Kids, and are releasing their newest records featuring impressive artists on a global scale. Get VIP tickets now!

Raphael Saadiq Tapped as Marvel's MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Executive Music Producer
Raphael Saadiq Tapped as Marvel's MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR Executive Music Producer
July 5, 2022

Three-time GRAMMY Award® winner Raphael Saadiq has been named executive music producer for 'Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,' the highly anticipated animated series following 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, as they protect New York City's Lower East Side from danger.

Supernatural Thriller THE SUMMONED to Be Released on VOD Thursday
Supernatural Thriller THE SUMMONED to Be Released on VOD Thursday
July 5, 2022

Directed by Meir with a script by Jewish-Ukrainian writer Yuri Baranovsky, THE SUMMONED's powerful cast features J. Quinton Johnson (Hamilton on Broadway, AMC's The Son), Emma Fitzpatrick (THE SOCIAL NETWORK), Salvador Chacon (FX's Mayans M.C.), Angela Gulner (Netflix's GLOW), and Freddy Douglas (Hallmark's The Odyssey).

Jacq Becker to Release New Single 'Mermaid Song'
Jacq Becker to Release New Single 'Mermaid Song'
July 5, 2022

A sweet and friendly musical glimpse into the daily life and aquatic adventures of mermaids, set to the strains of Hawaiian steel guitar and enhanced by a charming kazoo interlude, “Mermaid Song” is the first single from Mama B’s upcoming solo EP, Mama B – Under the Sea. The EP Mama B – Under the Sea will be released in August.

STANGERS THINGS 4 Finale Breaks Netflix Viewing Records
STANGERS THINGS 4 Finale Breaks Netflix Viewing Records
July 5, 2022

Stranger Things 4 returned with new episodes as viewers rocked out to the “most metal concert in the history of the world” — thanks to Eddie Munson and Metallica. The record-breaking series pulled in 301.28M hours viewed, making it the most viewed title this week and appearing in the Top 10 in 93 countries.

Brother Dege Hits the Road for First U.S. Solo Tour in 8 Years
Brother Dege Hits the Road for First U.S. Solo Tour in 8 Years
July 5, 2022

Fresh from a two-month tour of Europe, Grammy-nominated Brother Dege (Django Unchained original soundtrack | “Too Old to Die Young”) returns to the U.S. to launch an intimate solo tour. Dege will be diving deep into his catalog of dark, southern, Delta blues songcraft full of dreamy Dobros, Deep South psychedelia, and raw Delta-blues. 

ABC to Present Live BEAUTY & THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Special
ABC to Present Live BEAUTY & THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Special
July 5, 2022

The special presentation includes live musical performances and features brand-new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story. Each performance is created to pay homage while also adding to the iconic story for viewers at home. Songs from the original animated classic will be performed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios.

Interview: Kristin Chenoweth on Putting Chronic Migraine 'Center Stage' With AbbVie
Interview: Kristin Chenoweth on Putting Chronic Migraine 'Center Stage' With AbbVie
July 7, 2022

Kristin Chenoweth is shedding a spotlight on Chronic Migraine with her new partnership, The Center Stage with Chronic Migraine. BroadwayWorld caught up with Chenoweth to discuss how her Chronic Migraine has affected her in the past, how she has found a solution, and what life is life while putting her health 'Center Stage.'

Francesca Panetta Releases New Single 'So Few Words (love letter)'
Francesca Panetta Releases New Single 'So Few Words (love letter)'
July 5, 2022

Loving someone intensely is both exhilarating and scary as hell and, when you throw in a tendency towards anxiety and depression, the stakes can feel even higher. Which is what “So Few Words (love letter),” the new single by Toronto-based indie folk-pop artist Francesca Panetta is all about: that smudgy blurred line between fear and excitement. 

THE EQUALIZER Season Two Sets DVD Release Date
THE EQUALIZER Season Two Sets DVD Release Date
July 5, 2022

Starring Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award winner, and Academy Award® nominee Queen Latifah (Chicago), THE EQUALIZER: SEASON TWO follows the story of Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background. The four-disc collection features 18 action-packed episodes and exclusive bonus content, including deleted scenes and a gag reel. 

Cory Singer & Sam Paige Release 'I'll Be Love'
Cory Singer & Sam Paige Release 'I'll Be Love'
July 5, 2022

Using a stunning mesh of EDM-inspired elements and acoustic guitar, this track brings a fresh and unique blend to the pop genre. The heart of the lyrics reminds us that even if “you’re down feeling hopeless” or if “fear is the anchor on your shoulder,” you are loved, and your loved ones will always be there to lift you up.

Desarae Dee Releases New EP 'SELF'
Desarae Dee Releases New EP 'SELF'
July 5, 2022

Canadian instrumentalist Desarae Dee has released her latest E.P. SELF. 6 years after the release of her last album, Dee returns with a brand new project where she shares more of her story and embraces her vulnerabilities. SELF was composed and produced by Desarae Dee and Caleb Gathright, mixed and mastered by Adam Pondang.

Easy Life Drop New Single 'Ott' With Benee Ahead of New Album 'Maybe in Another Life…'
Easy Life Drop New Single 'Ott' With Benee Ahead of New Album 'Maybe in Another Life…'
July 5, 2022

easy life has today dropped a brand-new single, ‘OTT,’  a collaboration with New Zealand singer-songwriter, BENEE. Earlier today, the track received its first play as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record In The World. The track is coupled with a slacker classic green screen music video from director Theo Watkins.

London-Based Contemporary Soul Singer MEGA Releases 'Colour My World' EP
London-Based Contemporary Soul Singer MEGA Releases 'Colour My World' EP
July 5, 2022

Inspired by her Ugandan heritage, Mega's music intertwines influences like Afrigo Band with the powerful songstresses that inspire her lyrics. Whether her tracks are acoustic or more heavily instrumented, her focus is on the vocals, with the music taking its lead from her achingly honest lyricism.

Blur Drummer Dave Rowntree Releases His Debut Single 'London Bridge'
Blur Drummer Dave Rowntree Releases His Debut Single 'London Bridge'
July 5, 2022

Blur drummer Dave Rowntree is very pleased to share his first solo single, 'London Bridge.' The track is streaming now via Cooking Vinyl and produced with Leo Abrahams (Wild Beasts, Brian Eno, Ghostpoet). It heralds the start of an exciting new project for Rowntree, over three decades since Blur formed back in 1989.

VIDEO: Gwenno Shares Video For 'N.Y.C.A.W.' From New Album 'Tresor'
VIDEO: Gwenno Shares Video For 'N.Y.C.A.W.' From New Album 'Tresor'
July 5, 2022

Tresor (Treasure) is Gwenno Saunders’ third full length solo album and the second almost entirely in Cornish (Kernewek). Written in St. Ives, Cornwall, just prior to the Covid lockdowns of 2020 and completed at home in Cardiff during the pandemic along with her co-producer and musical collaborator, Rhys Edwards.

Yours Truly Debuts New Single 'Careless Kind'
Yours Truly Debuts New Single 'Careless Kind'
July 5, 2022

An emo-tinged offering from the Melbourne quartet, “Careless Kind” takes cues from some of the Yours Truly's earlier pop punk leanings; but in place of wistful teen angst and relationship woes is a cultivated take on ongoing anxieties and facing life's grown-up hurdles, complete with plenty of bounce and simmering sonic snarls.

VIDEO: Myles Frost Teaches TODAY Hosts How to Dance Like Michael Jackson
VIDEO: Myles Frost Teaches TODAY Hosts How to Dance Like Michael Jackson
July 5, 2022

Tony Award-winner Myles Frost appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss starring as Michael Jackson in MJ on Broadway. Frost joined Hoda Kotb and guest co-host Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, revealing how he taught himself how to dance. Frost discussed when he got the call that he would be starring in MJ and joined tWitch for a dance-off.

Country Newcomer Mark Burke Releases New Single 'See You Tonight'
Country Newcomer Mark Burke Releases New Single 'See You Tonight'
July 5, 2022

The strum of the six strings, the strength and grit of his voice, and the lyrics throughout each song are what contribute to setting Mark apart from others throughout the industry. Throughout the past couple of years, Mark has opened up for Craig Campbell, Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, and Chris Young.



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