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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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The Dangerous Summer Release 'All I Ever Wanted Was A Chance To Know Myself'
The Dangerous Summer Release 'All I Ever Wanted Was A Chance To Know Myself'
June 20, 2022

The Dangerous Summer have released a new single “All I Ever Wanted Was A Chance To Know Myself”. The band recently announced their signing to Rude Records, and the re-issue of their 2020 EP ‘All That Is Left Of The Blue Sky’ and the singles “Coming Home” and “The Best Part Of Letting Go”.

Rainbow Girls Share New Single While Touring with Ani DiFranco
Rainbow Girls Share New Single While Touring with Ani DiFranco
June 20, 2022

Bay Area trio Rainbow Girls are currently on tour with revered singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco with upcoming California shows in Solana Beach and Los Angeles. In celebration of the appearances, they have released a new single, 'Compassion to the Nth Degree,' and an accompanying music video today. Check out the remainder of their tour dates now!

Jake Hoot Releases New Single 'Had It To Lose'
Jake Hoot Releases New Single 'Had It To Lose'
June 20, 2022

Country's Jake Hoot has released relatable new single, “Had It To Lose.” Written by Hoot, Matt Warren and Matt Nolan and produced by Danny Myrick, “Had It To Lose” is a mid-tempo track that the Season 17 winner of The Voice had an idea for after an unexpected bill came in the mail. Hoot began performing “Had It To Lose” in his live shows last year.

Rebellion Festival and R-Fest Announce Stages and Set Times
Rebellion Festival and R-Fest Announce Stages and Set Times
June 20, 2022

It’s the news Rebellion Festival regulars have been waiting for! Now is the time to start planning and scheduling as stages and times for both Rebellion Festival in The Winter Gardens and the new R-Fest outdoor festival, situated in front of Blackpool Tower on the promenade directly down from the Winter Gardens, have been announced.

AWAKE AT LAST Release New Song 'Living Fiction'
AWAKE AT LAST Release New Song 'Living Fiction'
June 20, 2022

Awake at Last released their new song titled 'Living Fiction' to all digital outlets! Produced by Kile Odell with post production by Skold (Former Marilyn Manson, KMFDM, etc), the hard-hitting track contains plenty of angst at the current state of the world. Plus, check out the complete list of upcoming tour dates!

Elektragaaz Releases Ep 5 in the 'Synaesthetic Picture Show' Series
Elektragaaz Releases Ep 5 in the 'Synaesthetic Picture Show' Series
June 20, 2022

The instrumental treat is the fifth in the series of six EPs comprising The Synaesthetic Picture Show Series. The music of Elektragaaz draws on such far flung influences as rock, club, techno, pop, dance, film noir, comic strips, classical music, hip hop and video games to create its musical images.

THE DAPHNE PROJECT Film to Debut in New York City Movie Theaters
THE DAPHNE PROJECT Film to Debut in New York City Movie Theaters
June 20, 2022

“The Daphne Project” embodies a world where reality and farce are elevated to comedic genius. “The Daphne Project” stars Daphne Wilco (Zora Iman Crews), actress and social justice warrior, hilariously wreaking havoc on an off-off Broadway production of Euripides’ “The Bacchae” in the name of progress, her progress.

Fedde Le Grand & 22Bullets Re-Unite For New Single 'DOWN'
Fedde Le Grand & 22Bullets Re-Unite For New Single 'DOWN'
June 20, 2022

Signing up for a much anticipated third collab, house music notoriety Fedde Le Grand has joined forces again with Asian hot shot 22Bullets. “DOWN” sees them charging out with snappy, pitched down vocals, breezy chords and lively pop hooks, all set up for a sweaty night out in the club. The track the footsteps of the duo’s 2021 hit “Bang Bang.'

Austin's The Caughtery Release 'The Uninvited'
Austin's The Caughtery Release 'The Uninvited'
June 20, 2022

LISA TINGLE and DAVID GAYLER worked with TIM PALMER (Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne, Tin Machine, The Mission, U2, Pearl Jam), who also contributes guitar on 'Fragile'. This EP also features TOM BRECHTLEIN (Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Al DiMeola, Jean-Luc Ponty and Rickie Lee Jones) and RICKY PHILLIPS (Styx, Coverdale/Page, Bad English, The Babys).

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Announce 'Sexplosion!' 30th Anniversary Reissue on Limited Edition Vinyl
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Announce 'Sexplosion!' 30th Anniversary Reissue on Limited Edition Vinyl
June 20, 2022

With the deluxe reissue of their seminal third full-length album 'Sexplosion!,' My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult return to the scene of the crime: their original label and home, Wax Trax! Records. Led by unexpected radio hit “Sex On Wheelz,” 1991’s 'Sexplosion!' became the band’s biggest album, selling in excess of 250,000 copies.

CINDERELLA Sets DVD, Blu-Ray & Digital Release
CINDERELLA Sets DVD, Blu-Ray & Digital Release
June 20, 2022

From Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect), Cinderella is a musically driven bold new take on the classic fairytale. Our heroine (Camila Cabello) has dreams and with the help of her Fab Godmother, she makes them come true. Cinderella has an all-star cast including Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver, James Corden, Nicholas Galitzine, Billy Porter and Pierce Brosnan.

Billy Joel Announces One Night Only Concert in Australia
Billy Joel Announces One Night Only Concert in Australia
June 20, 2022

Billy Joel is one of the biggest concert draws in the world. Having sold over 150 million records and scoring six GRAMMY® wins from 23 nominations, Joel ranks as one of the most popular and respected entertainers in history – the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time, and the third best-selling solo artist.

Nanfu Wang's MIND OVER MURDER Premieres Tonight on HBO
Nanfu Wang's MIND OVER MURDER Premieres Tonight on HBO
June 20, 2022

The HBO Original six-part documentary series Mind Over Murder, directed by Nanfu Wang (HBO’s “In the Same Breath”) and produced by Vox Media Studios chronicles the bizarre and psychologically complex story of six individuals who were convicted for the 1985 murder of a beloved 68- year-old grandmother, Helen Wilson, in Beatrice, Nebraska.

Adesso Music Release First Compilation 'Adesso Music Session 01'
Adesso Music Release First Compilation 'Adesso Music Session 01'
June 20, 2022

House & techno label Adesso Music release their first compilation featuring the label's core family of talented artists showcasing its stylish and forward thinking sound from the past two years. Out June 17th, Adesso Music Sessions 01 is spearheaded by the new single from UK producer AndThen titled ‘Calling’.

ZORA Releases Debut Album In Celebration of Juneteenth, Pride, & Black Music Month
ZORA Releases Debut Album In Celebration of Juneteenth, Pride, & Black Music Month
June 20, 2022

Minneapolis-based trans artist, producer, singer, and rapper ZORA (she/her) releases her remarkable, entirely self-produced debut album, Z1, today. The album was released via Queer, indie record label Get Better Records in celebration of Pride, Black Music Month and Juneteenth Weekend. 

Kate Linder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Cote d'Azur Webfest TV
Kate Linder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Cote d'Azur Webfest TV
June 20, 2022

Clinton H Wallace and Cote d’Azur Webfest TV present Television legend, Kate Linder with a Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating excellence in Television Acting on the 40th Anniversary of her role as Esther Valentine on the CBS hit soap The Young And The Restless.

Sensu Releases 'Numéro LDN' EP
Sensu Releases 'Numéro LDN' EP
June 20, 2022

Inspired by the likes of PinkPantheress, Overmono, Bonobo, Disclosure, ta-ku, Flume, Mura Masa and more, Sensu makes genre-bending tracks with impeccable energy that have found recent support from BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders, Jamz Supernova, Sian Eleri, Triple J on her lead EP single Pink ft. Jamal Bucanon.

Plastic Harpoons Announce New LP & Share 'Diamond Wings' Single
Plastic Harpoons Announce New LP & Share 'Diamond Wings' Single
June 20, 2022

Santa Barbara indie-rock outfit Plastic Harpoons announce their forthcoming LP, Modern World, out in a few months via Lolipop Records. To kick off the release, they've shared the record's first single, 'Diamond Wings,' alongside an accompanying music video. The new music video was shot and Directed by Garret Stotko.

Judy Garland's Final Concert Released in High-Definition Audio
Judy Garland's Final Concert Released in High-Definition Audio
June 20, 2022

This HDTT release will include the first-time commercial release of two duets with Johnnie Ray, “Till the Clouds Roll By” and “Am I Blue?,” that were recently discovered by Haley, allowing the first complete release of the entire Garland concert in Copenhagen, including Garland's engaging dialog between numbers. Listen here! 

Disney Shares LIGHTYEAR Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Disney Shares LIGHTYEAR Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
June 20, 2022

The original score for “Lightyear” was recorded over 15 days with an 89-piece orchestra and a 39-member choir. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, sections were recorded separately in five different groups: strings, piano and harp; brass; winds; rhythm section and percussion; and choir.



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