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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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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.

Pure Noise Records & Pabst Blue Ribbon Present 'Dead Formats Volume 1'
Pure Noise Records & Pabst Blue Ribbon Present 'Dead Formats Volume 1'
July 5, 2022

Pure Noise Records and Pabst Blue Ribbon have teamed up to present ‘Dead Formats Volume 1’, a 15-track compilation featuring the Pure Noise Records roster. Listen to Drug Church’s take on “Someday I Suppose” originally by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Microwave’s cover of “Santeria” by Sublime now!

Your Grandparents Drop Electro-Funk Single 'Pootie Tang (G.T.K.Y.)'
Your Grandparents Drop Electro-Funk Single 'Pootie Tang (G.T.K.Y.)'
July 5, 2022

Fresh off the release of their collaboration with Amindi (“Somebody Told Me”), the R&B/Hip-Hop trio Your Grandparents are back with a new single “Pootie Tang (G.T.K.Y.)” available to stream now on all digital platforms via The Orchard. The track is the latest taste from Your Grandparents’ new project following the lead single, “Somebody Told Me.'

Mikey Rotten Drops Explosive New EP 'Hardly Human'
Mikey Rotten Drops Explosive New EP 'Hardly Human'
July 5, 2022

Led by the darkly enticing single and music video 'Demonstrate,' featuring underground legend XAVIER WULF and shot by GREG LEWIS, KILLSHOT, and THE REEL MJ & QUINTIN LAMB, the VOLT produced Hardly Human is the summer detonation bound to terrify parents and inflame fans throughout 2022!

Rock Da House Drops 'I Don't Know El Chapo'
Rock Da House Drops 'I Don't Know El Chapo'
July 5, 2022

Canadian Hip hop artist and entrepreneur, Rock Da House dropped his new single “I Don’t Know EL Chapo” available now on all platforms.  The Canadian hit maker currently has two singles on iTunes, ‘For My City’ & ‘Make It Rain’. Rock has been a mainstay in the music industry between Toronto and New York for many years.

OHP Taps Into 90s Pop Madness with Metal Cover of SPICE GIRLS Mega-Hit 'Wannabe'
OHP Taps Into 90s Pop Madness with Metal Cover of SPICE GIRLS Mega-Hit 'Wannabe'
July 5, 2022

Israel born and LA based heavy rock artist OHP (OREN HALMUT) has invaded 90s pop nostalgia with his brutal #metalcover of mega-popular girls band SPICE GIRLS hit single, 'Wannabe'. Originally premiered on METAL INSIDER, is just the newest in the enigmatic artist's YouTube revelations, which fans should explore, like, and follow.

Ally Walker's Directing Debut FAR MORE Lands on Top Streaming Platforms
Ally Walker's Directing Debut FAR MORE Lands on Top Streaming Platforms
July 5, 2022

Libelula Productions, LLC. presents, 'Far More,' which will begin streaming on Apple TV, Google Play/YouTubeTV, Vudu, and Amazon Prime. 'Far More' stars Adrian Grenier ('CLICKBAIT') as Sean McCallister, a successful fashion designer who returns home after a long absence to see his terminally-ill brother, played by Bailey Chase ('LONGMIRE'). 

CAPITAL THEATRE Unleash A HERO'S JOURNEY Album & July Tour
CAPITAL THEATRE Unleash A HERO'S JOURNEY Album & July Tour
July 5, 2022

Recorded with Grammy Award-winning Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Steve Vai), the phenomenal freshman release has unleashed several already viral videos, including 'Fait Accompli'! Produced, directed and edited by Brian Cox, and co-directed by Jena N. Serbu, 'Fait Accompli' has stunned fans, with over 3 million views since its June 24th unveiling.

Roxy Music's 'The Best Of...' to Be Released on Vinyl for the First Time
Roxy Music's 'The Best Of...' to Be Released on Vinyl for the First Time
July 5, 2022

Marking the very first time a ROXY MUSIC collection has been made available on vinyl, this iconic collection of songs will be available on 2LP 180-gram black vinyl and limited yellow vinyl D2C exclusive editions. Both include restored and enhanced artwork, lyrics, and have been remastered at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.



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