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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

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Hairspray

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A+E Networks Announces Partnership with Buddy Valastro
A+E Networks Announces Partnership with Buddy Valastro
June 30, 2022

The pact includes more than 60 hours of original programming, including the development of multiple new series and holiday specials produced by A+E’s factual division, Six West Media, in association with Cakehouse Media.  Additionally, Valastro and his family will star in an upcoming Lifetime Holiday Movie.

Sarah Hyland to Host Peacock's New Version of LOVE ISLAND USA
Sarah Hyland to Host Peacock's New Version of LOVE ISLAND USA
June 30, 2022

Sarah Hyland, best known for her starring role as ‘Haley Dunphy’ on Golden Globe and 5-consecutive Emmy-award winning hit ABC comedy series “Modern Family,” is a true triple threat. She made her debut in Howard Stern’s “Private Parts,” and at the age of eight landed the role of Molly in ABC’s “Annie.”

VIDEO: NBC Shares First Look at LA BREA Season Two
VIDEO: NBC Shares First Look at LA BREA Season Two
June 30, 2022

“La Brea” follows an epic family adventure after a massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles pulling people and buildings into a mysterious and dangerous primeval land. The cast includes Natalie Zea, Eoin Macken, Jon Seda, Nicholas Gonzalez, Chiké Okonkwo, Zyra Gorecki, Jack Martin, Veronica St. Clair, Rohan Mirchandaney, Lily Santiago, and more.

Maxim Mental (Solo Project of Say Anything's Max Bemis) Shares New Track 'Grace Beyond Christ'
Maxim Mental (Solo Project of Say Anything's Max Bemis) Shares New Track 'Grace Beyond Christ'
June 30, 2022

The album was co-written and produced by Grammy nominated producer Will Yip (Code Orange, Title Fight, Turnstile) who is also a longtime collaborator of Max Bemis. To date he has shared the singles “Evermore (and the Grammy goes to),' “Girls The Truth' and most recently “Grace Beyond Christ.”

Ree Drummond Hosts New Competition Series BIG BAD BUDGET BATTLE on Food Network
Ree Drummond Hosts New Competition Series BIG BAD BUDGET BATTLE on Food Network
June 30, 2022

In each of the six hour-long episodes, three talented home cooks, with a knack for transforming every day affordable ingredients into mouthwatering meals, will be challenged to shop on a budget in the ultimate grocery store - Flavortown Market. With only a small stash of cash, they must buy all the ingredients needed to make the best dish they can.

Apple Music Presents Exclusive Mary J. Blige Performance
Apple Music Presents Exclusive Mary J. Blige Performance
June 30, 2022

Grammy award-winning and Academy award nominated artist, actress, producer and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige will host a performance for one-night-only to celebrate her life and music. Blige’s performance at New York City’s historic United Palace will feature a career-spanning setlist and reflections from her unparalleled career in music. 

VIDEO: Freeform Debuts Trailer for New Comedy EVERYTHING'S TRASH
VIDEO: Freeform Debuts Trailer for New Comedy EVERYTHING'S TRASH
June 30, 2022

Executive produced by Phoebe Robinson, who serves as the series star, and Jonathan Groff (Black-ish), who also serves as showrunner, “Everything’s Trash” follows Phoebe, a 30-something outspoken podcast star making her professional mark while living a broke and delightfully messy life in Brooklyn. Watch the trailer!

Americana Singer Charles Johnson Drops 'Busted Lip' Off His Forthcoming Album 'The Ladder'
Americana Singer Charles Johnson Drops 'Busted Lip' Off His Forthcoming Album 'The Ladder'
June 30, 2022

With a powerful voice that has a richness and rasp adjacent to Chris Stapleton, Charles brings his lyrics to life alongside music that has Americana, country and folk influences. Listeners will find songs they can deeply relate to as this body of work tells the stories of growing up, finding and losing love, sobriety and more.

Talkless Shares New Single 'Talking To Myself'
Talkless Shares New Single 'Talking To Myself'
June 30, 2022

Bred with sounds inspired by early 80s and 00s grunge, the track showers listeners with jangly guitar riffs and a distorted, yet smooth chorus that echoes the pitfalls of overthinking and the struggle in putting on a front for others. “Talking To Myself” is also accompanied by a VHS home-movie styled lyric video. 

Berklee Indian Ensemble Releases New Track 'Lady L' Featuring Zakir Hussain
Berklee Indian Ensemble Releases New Track 'Lady L' Featuring Zakir Hussain
June 30, 2022

Global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble is releasing “Lady L,” the second single from their long-awaited debut album Shuruaat. The track features Grammy-winning tabla master Zakir Hussain and also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the iconic indo-jazz fusion group, Shakti, that originally released this song. 

Dan Tyminski Announces New EP 'One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute To Tony Rice'
Dan Tyminski Announces New EP 'One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute To Tony Rice'
June 30, 2022

Dan Tyminski wasn’t really a six-string picker, favoring mandolin or banjo when he joined the jam—until he heard Tony Rice, that is. Hearing Rice kick-off “Ten Degrees and Getting Colder” with J.D. Crowe and the New South for the first time, Tyminski was overtaken by the sound, forever changing his trajectory as a musician.

Dreamer Boy Releases Reflective New Single 'Hues'
Dreamer Boy Releases Reflective New Single 'Hues'
June 30, 2022

The unpredictable singer/songwriter Dreamer Boy breaks down the lingering emotions of a breakup on his reflective new single “HUES,” out via slowplay / Harvest Records. The brooding alternative-tinged track comes on the heels of his summery acoustic-pop anthem “JUMPSHOT!”, which showcases the Nashville-based artist’s immense versatility.

Gerry Beckley to Release 'Aurora' Digitally Tomorrow
Gerry Beckley to Release 'Aurora' Digitally Tomorrow
June 30, 2022

Aurora is at once a look back on Beckley’s influences – among them the triple Killer B’s of the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Bee Gees, with Chicago thrown into the mix – as well as a fresh start, a clean slate moving forward coming on the heels of last year’s critically and greatest hits album, Keeping the Light On: The Best of Gerry Beckley.

Frayle Sets New 'Skin & Sorrow' Album Release Date
Frayle Sets New 'Skin & Sorrow' Album Release Date
June 30, 2022

Due to unforeseen production issues, Frayle has announced a new release date. Skin & Sorrow was written and recorded by Bilovecky and Strang from the third floor of their own studio, on the edge of Cleveland, surrounded by lakes and woods that echo the howls of coyotes. The band is rounded out live by Jason Knotek on bass and Jon Vinson on drums.

Dhruv Shares New Single 'Blur'
Dhruv Shares New Single 'Blur'
June 30, 2022

Rising artist and multi-instrumentalist Dhruv has released a new single, “Blur.”  While he has become known for penning R&B-leaning tracks, with “Blur” his love of pop music shines through as an influence on the earworm of a track. He recorded the song in Los Angeles with producer/writer Dan Farber.

Levi Hummon, Filmore and YA' BOYZ Join Forces on New Release 'Good Riddance'
Levi Hummon, Filmore and YA' BOYZ Join Forces on New Release 'Good Riddance'
June 30, 2022

Learn about the release of a country mega-collaboration that could very well be the break-up song of the summer. The new tune “Good Riddance” has Levi Hummon, featuring Filmore and YA’ BOYZ (Zach Kale and Joe Ragosta) reveling in the melting pot that modern country music has become. Watch the new music video now!

Arp Releases New Single 'Le Palace' From 'New Pleasures' LP
Arp Releases New Single 'Le Palace' From 'New Pleasures' LP
June 30, 2022

Expanding upon the expansive symbiosis that characterized the first two singles from New Pleasures, 'Le Palace' is a pulsing, futuristic, punky nightclub mix. Though named after the infamous Parisian “boîte au disco” (re: nightclub), “Le Palace” is not, in fact, a tribute to the club in question. 

LISTEN: Netflix's THE SEA BEAST Releases Original Sea Shanty Track
LISTEN: Netflix's THE SEA BEAST Releases Original Sea Shanty Track
June 30, 2022

With original lyrics by the acclaimed songwriting duo of Nell Benjamin and Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde: The Musical, Mean Girls), “Captain Crow” is an exuberant track written in the style of a Celtic sea shanty to accompany the onscreen story of seafaring monster hunters. Pre-order the new soundtrack now!

JORDANA Announces New US Tour Dates
JORDANA Announces New US Tour Dates
June 30, 2022

Jordana released her incredible new record Face The Wall a few weeks ago and has been on her own headline dates & a tour with Wallows. Today she announces that she will be performing at both Pitchfork London & Paris, and has been added to Local Natives’ U.S. tour. Jordana is also touring with Remi Wolf and performing at Firefly Festival.

Photos/Video: First Look at Debra Messing & More in 13: THE MUSICAL Film
Photos/Video: First Look at Debra Messing & More in 13: THE MUSICAL Film
June 30, 2022

Netflix has debuted new photos and the first video footage from the upcoming film adaptation of 13: the Musical. New photos feature Debra Messing as Jessica, Eli Golden as Evan, Peter Hermann as Joel, Nolen Dubuc as Malcolm, Luke Islam as Carlos, Lindsey Blackwell as Kendra, Kayleigh Cerezo as Molly, JD McCrary as Brett, and more.



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