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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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VIDEO: DreamWorks Animation Debuts GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE Season 5 Trailer
VIDEO: DreamWorks Animation Debuts GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE Season 5 Trailer
June 27, 2022

Created and executive produced by Traci Paige Johnson (Blue's Clues, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) and Jennifer Twomey (Blue's Clues, Team Umizoomi), Gabby's Dollhouse is a mixed media series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse.

Azeem Haq Debuts 'My City' Feat. The Game, Lazarus, Fredro Starr & JRDN
Azeem Haq Debuts 'My City' Feat. The Game, Lazarus, Fredro Starr & JRDN
June 27, 2022

Originally an ode to Toronto, Azeem Haq’s newest single, “My City” ultimately spotlights a wider sprawl with features from first-rate hip hop heavyweights The Game, Lazarus, Fredro Starr, and JRDN. Azeem Haq is anaudio producer and songwriter, championed by Toronto for the anthems he created for Toronto’s most beloved teams.

VIDEO: Capital Theatre Reveal 'Fait Accompli' Music Video
VIDEO: Capital Theatre Reveal 'Fait Accompli' Music Video
June 27, 2022

Recorded with Grammy Award-winning legendary producer Mike Clink (Guns N’ Roses, Steve Vai), its 10 tracks display the group’s melodic and edgy guitar/keyboard-driven sound while lyrically drawing inspiration from Joseph Campbell’s comparative mythological book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Watch the video here!

Brian Woodbury to Release 'Rhapsody & Filigree' the 4th and Final Volume of the 'Anthems & Antithets' Series
Brian Woodbury to Release 'Rhapsody & Filigree' the 4th and Final Volume of the 'Anthems & Antithets' Series
June 27, 2022

Woodbury has released eleven albums, including the current 4-volume Anthems & Antithets. He creates music videos for his songs, most recently “Gimme Some of That Old Time Prog,” a spot-on sendup of prog rock. His songs have been sung by Nathan Lane, Lisa Loeb, Terre Roche & David Yazbek. 

The Joy Formidable Announce Fall Tour Dates
The Joy Formidable Announce Fall Tour Dates
June 27, 2022

The Joy Formidable announced U.S. fall tour dates in support of their latest release, Into The Blue. The tour kicks off on September 3 in Austin, TX at Empire Control Room and hit markets such as New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco and more. See the full schedule here!

THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE Sets Digital, Blu-Ray & DVD Release
THE BOB'S BURGERS MOVIE Sets Digital, Blu-Ray & DVD Release
June 27, 2022

Fans can bring the beloved Belcher family into their homes with double stacked bonus features including exclusive deleted scenes, animation extras, audio commentary and a new short, “My Butt Has A Fever.” Collectors can beef up their movie collection with the 4K Ultra HD SteelBook® featuring custom artwork, available only at Best Buy.

TOOL to Release 'Fear Inoculum' on 3-Disc, 180-Gram Vinyl
TOOL to Release 'Fear Inoculum' on 3-Disc, 180-Gram Vinyl
June 27, 2022

Earlier this year, TOOL released “Opiate2”, a re-imagined and extended version of the 1992 EP’s title track and an accompanying short film. The band also unveiled the first incarnation of Fear Inoculum vinyl, the Ultra Deluxe edition, the limited offering included five 180g vinyl discs with a unique etching and accompanied by a pictorial booklet.

Lydia Luce's New EP 'Garden Songs' Out Now
Lydia Luce's New EP 'Garden Songs' Out Now
June 27, 2022

Writing in such a picturesque setting helped Luce focus her attention on the world around her—quite literally in the case of the EP's first song, 'Matter of Time.' The summer before Luce landed on Orcas Island, the northwest suffered two brutal heat waves, and the extreme weather killed dozens. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Grammy Winner Kenneth 'Ken' Williams Passes Away at 83
Grammy Winner Kenneth 'Ken' Williams Passes Away at 83
June 27, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” Williams, who wrote/co-wrote over 500 songs, including the classic R&B hit “Everybody Plays The Fool,” died June 17, 2022 at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York announced his wife, Broadway actress/singer Mary Seymour Williams.

Impact Music Drop New EP from Dopplershift
Impact Music Drop New EP from Dopplershift
June 27, 2022

Impact Music has become a leading name within the underground worlds as it built itself a formidable roster. And this is a roster which unleashes release after release of dancefloor orientated and technical projects, the type which have enabled Impact Music to be a staple record label within setlists across Europe.

Madison Cunningham's 'Hospital' #1 Most Added at AAA and Non Comm Radio
Madison Cunningham's 'Hospital' #1 Most Added at AAA and Non Comm Radio
June 27, 2022

Revealer finds Cunningham working once again with Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Gary Clark Jr.) as well as longtime producer and collaborator Tyler Chester and Tucker Martine (Neko Case, Sufjan Stevens). The track was released alongside a new music video. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

WE tv Announces New LIFE AFTER LOCKUP Episodes
WE tv Announces New LIFE AFTER LOCKUP Episodes
June 27, 2022

Life After Lockup follows nine former inmates and their significant others from the hit series Love After Lockup through their weird and wild journey to survive the real world. This season's new couples face travel limitations and restrictions on consorting with old connections, temptations of alcohol and drugs.

Linda Gail Lewis, Sister of Jerry Lee Lewis, Shares New Collection of Early Recordings
Linda Gail Lewis, Sister of Jerry Lee Lewis, Shares New Collection of Early Recordings
June 27, 2022

At a time when most female artists were content with crooning sappy love songs for mainstream audiences, vocalist and pianist Linda Gail Lewis was following her own muse, singing rowdy and rousing versions of early rock classics like “C.C. Rider,” “Jim Dandy” and “Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes).”

Franklin Gothic Announces Debut LP & Shares First Single
Franklin Gothic Announces Debut LP & Shares First Single
June 27, 2022

Franklin Gothic, the solo project of musical artist Jay DiBartolo based out of Portland, announces his debut record titled Into the Light. Watch the lead single/video titled 'Mr. Hangman' which is a colorfully glitchy & VHS saturated journey. The record was made in collaboration with producer Erik Blood. 

Seventeen Signal Beginning of World Tour With Two Nights in Seoul
Seventeen Signal Beginning of World Tour With Two Nights in Seoul
June 27, 2022

Tightly choreographed performances of “HOT,” “March” and “HIT” led the set featuring 24 songs, followed by a swoon-worthy spectacle with unit tracks including “MOONWALKER,” “Imperfect love,” and “Back it up.” “Left & Right,” “Crush,” “Darl+ing” and more topped the set, boasting the band’s versatility.

MACHINE GUN KELLY'S LIFE IN PINK Now Streaming on Hulu
MACHINE GUN KELLY'S LIFE IN PINK Now Streaming on Hulu
June 27, 2022

“Machine Gun Kelly's Life In Pink” is an in-depth look at the dramatic highs and lows of an artist chasing music’s top spot while tackling noise from the outside world, stardom, fatherhood and more. From creating his platinum-selling, Billboard No. 1 album “Tickets to My Downfall,” to his most recent No. 1 studio album, “Mainstream Sellout.'

Brandy Inks Partnership With Motown Records
Brandy Inks Partnership With Motown Records
June 27, 2022

To celebrate the big news she just delivered a showstopping performance of “Rather Be” as part of the first-of-its-kind performance and content series launched by Motown Records and COLORSxSTUDIOS in honor of Black Music Month. Her instantly recognizable vocals take flight on this fan favorite from 2020’s B7. 

Wilder Maker (feat. Felicia Douglass of Dirty Projectors) Release New Track
Wilder Maker (feat. Felicia Douglass of Dirty Projectors) Release New Track
June 27, 2022

Having recently announced Wilder Maker’s upcoming album Male Models out July 29th via Western Vinyl, today we release the new single “A Professional.” Beautifully sung by Felicia Douglass of Dirty Projectors and Ava Luna, “A Professional” showcases the band’s unique blend of control and playfulness.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for SURFACE Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for SURFACE Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw
June 27, 2022

The ensemble cast starring alongside Mbatha-Raw includes Oliver Jackson-Cohen (“The Haunting of Hill House”), Stephan James (“If Beale Street Could Talk”), Ari Graynor (“I’m Dying Up Here”), Academy Award-nominee Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Secrets & Lies”), François Arnaud (“I Killed My Mother”) and Millie Brady (“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”).

Country Legend Stoney Edwards' Six Albums Make Streaming Debut
Country Legend Stoney Edwards' Six Albums Make Streaming Debut
June 27, 2022

UMG Nashville/UMe concludes Black Music Month and honors Stoney Edwards with the streaming debut of all six of his acclaimed 1971-1976 Capitol Records’ albums. Down Home In The Country, A Country Singer, Stoney Edwards, She’s My Rock, Mississippi You’re On My Mind and Blackbird have been remastered from original analog tapes.



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