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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: Billy Porter Performs on the BET Awards
VIDEO: Billy Porter Performs on the BET Awards
June 27, 2022

Billy Porter brought ballroom and house music to the BET Awards with an epic performance on Sunday night. Watch the video from the broadcast which also featured performances by Brandy, Jack Harlow, Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Latto, and more.

Strickland and Campbell Launch Marathon Talent
Strickland and Campbell Launch Marathon Talent
June 27, 2022

Strickland helped launch the careers of Blake Shelton, Dan+Shay, Faith Hill, Hunter Hayes, Jana Kramer, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry The Cable Guy, and others. Campbell spent nine years at AristoMedia and 14 representing artists like The Chicks, Miranda Lambert, Gretchen Wilson, Montgomery Gentry, and Patty Loveless at Sony.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Now Streaming Exclusively on Peacock
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Now Streaming Exclusively on Peacock
June 27, 2022

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' reunites the original principal cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast.

Pale Waves Release New Single 'Jealousy'
Pale Waves Release New Single 'Jealousy'
June 27, 2022

Listen to the amped-up, anthemic ode to the obsessive that continues the band’shot streak of worldwide radio premieresby being announced as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record in the World. Watch the music video for the new single now! Plus, check out their upcoming tour dates with 5 Seconds of Summer.

Oh Boy Records Will Present 'The Summer of Oh Boy Records'
Oh Boy Records Will Present 'The Summer of Oh Boy Records'
June 27, 2022

Recently named Label of the Year at the 2022 A2IM Librea Awards, Oh Boy will release pressings of two of John Prine’s albums: Aimless Love (1984)—Prine’s first full-length album, which was completely fan-funded and launched the label—will be released August 26, while the GRAMMY-nominated, German Afternoons (1986), will be available September 16.

Grxwn Fxlks Release Debut Album 'Volume 1: Independent'
Grxwn Fxlks Release Debut Album 'Volume 1: Independent'
June 27, 2022

Grxwn Fxlks collaborated with an A-List of legendary engineers to evolve their sound. Grammy Award-Winners Neal Pogue (Tyler the Creator, Outkast), Derek “MixedbyAli” Ali (Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller), Mike Bozzi (J Cole, Nas), Elton “L10MixedIt” Cheung (Chance The Rapper, Kehlani) and several notable others.

Adult Swim Shares THREE BUSY DEBRAS Soundtrack
Adult Swim Shares THREE BUSY DEBRAS Soundtrack
June 27, 2022

The first-ever soundtrack from the series, Three Busy Debras (The Original Television Soundtrack) includes three original songs from the second season: Je M’appelle the Mall with vocals from Mitra Jouhari, Forest Song with vocals from Alyssa Stonoha and Mitra Jouhari, and Bitch Parade with vocals from Carol Swarbrick.

Four Stars Release New Single 'So Long'
Four Stars Release New Single 'So Long'
June 27, 2022

The “So Long” music video was filmed by directed and shot by Mike Rumchaks; produced, engineered, and mixed by Seth Henderson (Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, State Champs) of ABG Studios; co-produced by Ryan Mendez (Yellowcard), and mastered by Ted Jensen (Sterling Sound). The “So Long” single artwork was created by Frank Mondragon.

VIDEO: Kirsty Rock (Easy Star All Stars Vocalist) Drops Music Video For 'Light It Up'
VIDEO: Kirsty Rock (Easy Star All Stars Vocalist) Drops Music Video For 'Light It Up'
June 27, 2022

Kirsty Rock is best known around the world as a member of the internationally renowned reggae super group Easy Star All-Stars. The release coincides with an official video release of the title track, which was a collaboration between acrobatic dancer Julia Baccellier, Rock, and Rock’s long standing collaborator D888.

Ghost Funk Orchestra Announces 'Night Walker / Death Waltz' Album
Ghost Funk Orchestra Announces 'Night Walker / Death Waltz' Album
June 27, 2022

Ghost Funk Orchestra's Night Walker / Death Waltz album drops on August 12th via Colemine / Karma Chief  Records. Back in 2016, producer Seth Applebaum released two EPs that marked the inauguration of the band Ghost Funk Orchestra. 'Night Walker' and 'Death Waltz' were conceived as one-man-band, reel-to-reel tape recorded experiments

Out Film CT Announces 2022 Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival Winners
Out Film CT Announces 2022 Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival Winners
June 27, 2022

Out Film CT recently wrapped the 35th Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival, a hybrid festival of feature films and short films presented via in-person screenings at the historic Cinestudio on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, the CT Science Center, Apple Cinemas, as well as via virtual streaming. Read the complete list of winners now!

VIDEO: The Regrettes Debut New Music Video For Latest Single 'Barely On My Mind'
VIDEO: The Regrettes Debut New Music Video For Latest Single 'Barely On My Mind'
June 27, 2022

The Regrettes share their new music video for “Barely On My Mind,” directed by Claire Vogel. The video was recorded on the streets of Brooklyn ahead of their sold-out Irving Plaza show during the Further Joy headlining tour. The band has remaining “Further Joy” headlining dates in the US in cities including Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and more.

Swami John Reis (Hot Snakes/Drive Like Jehu/PLOSIVS) Announces Full Band Tour For August
Swami John Reis (Hot Snakes/Drive Like Jehu/PLOSIVS) Announces Full Band Tour For August
June 27, 2022

The Swami John Reis Band will be making their first-ever appearances on select California dates this August. Touring in support of Ride The Wild Night, Reis’ recently released debut album on Swami Records, the run will begin on Friday, August 5 in Sacramento, CA and culminate in an appearance at The Casbah in San Diego, CA on Tuesday, August 9.

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.






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