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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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Sebastián Yatra to Perform Virtual Concert For Pandora
Sebastián Yatra to Perform Virtual Concert For Pandora
June 14, 2022

Pandora is utilizing pioneering content production technology at the Verizon 5G Lab in Los Angeles for this first-of-its-kind event. Working in collaboration with world-renowned XR production team, Magnopus (The Lion King), Yatra performed on Verizon’s XR virtual production stage and unique virtual environments were designed for each song.

Cartoon Network Announces BUGS BUNNY BUILDERS Series Premiere
Cartoon Network Announces BUGS BUNNY BUILDERS Series Premiere
June 14, 2022

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the new preschool series is a first of its kind in Looney Tunes history, combining the wackiness, humor, and slapstick of the iconic characters with a modern Humancentric Learning curriculum. The educational framework will promote children’s fascination with building and design.

Snarky Puppy Announce New Album 'Empire Central'
Snarky Puppy Announce New Album 'Empire Central'
June 14, 2022

Recorded over the course of eight nights in front of a live-in-studio audience at Dallas’ Deep Ellum Art Company, Empire Central consists of 16 all-new tracks heavily influenced by and paying homage to the city that gave birth to the group after they formed while studying in the fabled jazz program at the University of North Texas.

Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings Announce New Studio Album 'Love Is The Only Thing'
Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings Announce New Studio Album 'Love Is The Only Thing'
June 14, 2022

A self-proclaimed anti-fascist record, Love Is The Only Thing keeps kindness and compassion in the foreground, following a similar musical path to Mulvey and SistaStrings’ Live at the Café Carpe, which was released in late 2020 and, like the new album, includes drummer Nathan Kilen rounding out the ensemble. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Titus Andronicus Covers Cock Sparrer's 'We're Coming Back'
Titus Andronicus Covers Cock Sparrer's 'We're Coming Back'
June 14, 2022

The Rock Fan's Rock Band is happy to share their cover of the classic 1982 oi anthem “We're Coming Back” by Cock Sparrer, accompanied by an unrelenting thrill ride of a music video that reunites Titus Andronicus mastermind Patrick Stickles with his longtime collaborator behind the camera, multidisciplinary filmmaker Ray Concepcion.

Rapport Share New Single 'Video Star'
Rapport Share New Single 'Video Star'
June 14, 2022

Following the announcement last month of their forthcoming new EP Floating Through The Wonderwave and the release of first track “Going Nowhere,” Today Toronto-based synth-pop band Rapport have shared a second standout cut “Video Star” and its accompanying video. Plus, pre-order Rapport's upcoming album now!

Julia Jacklin Releases New Single 'I Was Neon'
Julia Jacklin Releases New Single 'I Was Neon'
June 14, 2022

Julia Jacklin is back with a new album out this August, and it’s a welcome return with critics and fans alike preparing for yet another devastatingly powerful record. The track was also released alongside a new visual. Filmed in Melbourne, Jacklin also directed the video. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

20/20 Announces MYSTERY IN MEMPHIS Documentary on Lorenzen Wright
20/20 Announces MYSTERY IN MEMPHIS Documentary on Lorenzen Wright
June 14, 2022

Following Billy Ray Turner’s conviction in the murder trial of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, “20/20” reports on the case that haunted Wright’s family and the city of Memphis, Tennessee, for years after authorities discovered Wright’s body in a field beside a road. The documentary includes Sherra Wright-Robinson, Deborah Marion, and more.

Cub Sport Releases New Single 'Always Got the Love'
Cub Sport Releases New Single 'Always Got the Love'
June 14, 2022

Written and produced with Simon Lam (Nearly Oratorio, Kllo) and mixed by Andrew Dawson (Kanye West, Beyoncé, Childish Gambino), the new single rings in a new era for the group and marks the band’s first release since their 2020 critically-acclaimed album Like Nirvana. Plus, watch the new music video for the single now!

VIDEO: Dakota Johnson Stars in Netflix's PERSUASION Trailer
VIDEO: Dakota Johnson Stars in Netflix's PERSUASION Trailer
June 14, 2022

Netflix has shared the trailer for Persuasion. Based on the novel by Jane Austen, the film stars Dakota Johnson, Cosmo Jarvis, Richard E. Grant, Henry Golding, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Ben Bailey-Smith, Yolanda Kettle, Nia Towle, and Izuka Hoyle.

Simple Minds Announce New Album 'Direction of the Heart'
Simple Minds Announce New Album 'Direction of the Heart'
June 14, 2022

Simple Minds release “Vision Thing”, the first track to be taken from the band’s eighteenth studio album Direction Of The Heart. Currently playing acclaimed shows throughout Europe, Direction Of The Heart is Simple Minds’ first album of new material since 2018’s outstanding UK Top 5 album Walk Between Worlds. 

ENHYPEN Announce Third Mini Album 'Manifesto : Day 1'
ENHYPEN Announce Third Mini Album 'Manifesto : Day 1'
June 14, 2022

In parallel with the comeback announcement, the rising authentic storytellers revealed a 2022 logo trailer and lyric video for the new album’s B-side track “WALK THE LINE” on ENHYPEN’s official YouTube channel and HYBE LABELS Youtube channel, respectively.

Ka Boukie Unveils New Track 'Soulvapour'
Ka Boukie Unveils New Track 'Soulvapour'
June 13, 2022

Following 2021’s ‘Nightcrawler’ release electronic producer Ka Boukie returns with ‘SoulVapour’ the latest track from his forthcoming debut album, Rnig’. The accompanying video directed and produced by Ka Boukie, is a nod to both David lynch and Quentin tarantino and features actor on the rise, Gianna Keihl alongside §Brianna and Ed and Cloron.  

The Latinx House, Sundance Institute, Netflix, and Shondaland Announce Inaugural Cohort for Adelante Directors Fellowship
The Latinx House, Sundance Institute, Netflix, and Shondaland Announce Inaugural Cohort for Adelante Directors Fellowship
June 13, 2022

The Latinx House, the Sundance Institute’s Women at Sundance program, Netflix, and Shondaland announced three Latina directors who will participate in the inaugural Adelante Directors Fellowship, a groundbreaking program that supports up-and-coming directors’ professional development, creating a pipeline to uplift independent filmmakers.

lovelytheband Launch happy accident Record Label In Partnership with Vydia
lovelytheband Launch happy accident Record Label In Partnership with Vydia
June 13, 2022

The music technology company will provide lovelytheband and their team the infrastructure and tools to power the label, complete with a full suite of services that include audio & video supply chain, global distribution, analytics, rights management, detailed revenue reporting, and more. 

Andrés Alcover Releases 'Where Did We Go Wrong?'
Andrés Alcover Releases 'Where Did We Go Wrong?'
June 13, 2022

A delicate web of vintage-tinged rhythms, textured guitars and cushiony harmonies, “Where Did We Go Wrong?” stirs to life with gentle acoustic guitar plucks before blossoming into a more complex arrangement of mellow instrumentation that glimmers like a long-lost relic found in an abandoned ‘70s LA recording studio. 

VIDEO: Nick Phoenix Releases Cinematic 'Andromeda' Video
VIDEO: Nick Phoenix Releases Cinematic 'Andromeda' Video
June 13, 2022

Their work on movie trailers has soundtracked the worlds of ‘Star Trek’, ‘The Avengers,’ ‘Batman’, ‘Harry Potter,’ and more. They are the most streamed Film & TV music company in the world, have accumulated more than 4 Billion views on Youtube and 1 billion across all streaming platforms.

VIDEO: Watch Harry Styles Perform 'Boyfriends' for THE FIRST TAKE
VIDEO: Watch Harry Styles Perform 'Boyfriends' for THE FIRST TAKE
June 13, 2022

Harry Styles released his album Harry’s House on May 20, making its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, No.1 on the UK album charts, as well as No. 1 on the Spotify Weekly Top Albums Global charts, while 'As It Was' completes a two-month streak at No. 1 on Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global charts, and continues to dominate charts around the world.

Iyla Unveils New Single '2LATE'
Iyla Unveils New Single '2LATE'
June 13, 2022

‘2LATE’ serves as the follow up to ‘Sad Bitch Bad Bitch,’ which marked the first taste of new music from the artist and songwriter. ‘2LATE’ was written by Iyla and Y2 and produced by longtime collaborator Kadis. The video was filmed on location in Frazier Park and Crestline in California and directed by longtime collaborator Patrick “Embryo” Tapu.

CMA Fest Returns to Nashville With More Than 80,000 Fans
CMA Fest Returns to Nashville With More Than 80,000 Fans
June 13, 2022

Fan reaction was deafening in the house on Sunday night when Billy Ray Cyrus took the stage alongside Dierks Bentley for “Achy Breaky Heart,” followed by Elle King stepping in with Bentley during “Devil Went Down To Georgia.” Elle King also hit the stage to perform “Ex’s and Oh’s” with Ashley McBryde.



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