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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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Blue Note Records Announces 'Blue Note Re:imagined II'
Blue Note Records Announces 'Blue Note Re:imagined II'
June 8, 2022

The first track to be released is South London vocalist Ego Ella May’s reimagining of visionary drummer Chico Hamilton’s “The Morning Side Of Love,” which first appeared on Hamilton’s 1975 Blue Note album Peregrinations. Mirroring the understated, laid-back groove of the original while showcasing Ella May’s arresting vocals.

Michael Mann's HEAT Sets 4K UHD Release Date
Michael Mann's HEAT Sets 4K UHD Release Date
June 8, 2022

Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Michael Mann will reunite at this year’s Tribeca Festival for the new 4K Ultra HD version of Mann’s 1995 classic, Heat. The film’s stars, along with writer-director Michael Mann and producer Art Linson, will attend the screening on June 17 which will be followed by a conversation moderated by Bilge Ebiri.

Eden Hunter Releases New Single 'Twenty.'
Eden Hunter Releases New Single 'Twenty.'
June 8, 2022

Further defining the single with visuals, the music video was filmed in Manchester and choreographed by Six the Musical’s Freya Sands, the “Twenty.” music video sees Hunter play with natural surroundings as the perfect reflection of the track’s melancholic themes. Navigating vast, open spaces to visually represent how Hunter feels.

London Based Swedish-Ecuadorian Sensation Xativa Releases 'Fall Back to You'
London Based Swedish-Ecuadorian Sensation Xativa Releases 'Fall Back to You'
June 8, 2022

London based Swedish-Ecuadorian musician XATIVA announces the release of 'Fall Back To You', the second single and video from her upcoming EP ‘Fly Away’. Animation company Studio Gruff (Jordan Rakei, CH4) have created an underwater world to accompany the music. The theme of isolation is also a central aspect of her upcoming EP.

The Aces Release New Single 'Girls Make Me Wanna Die'
The Aces Release New Single 'Girls Make Me Wanna Die'
June 8, 2022

Indie-pop quartet The Aces are back with a heartbreak banger just in time for the Pride Festival season. Hearkening back to unrequited love of awkward teenage years, ‘Girls Make Me Wanna Die’ is a queer anthem with a message that’s universally relatable.

Michael Monroe Releases New Single 'Everybody's Nobody'
Michael Monroe Releases New Single 'Everybody's Nobody'
June 8, 2022

Michael Monroe releases the anthemic new single, ‘Everybody’s Nobody’, taken from the upcoming album, I Live Too Fast To Die Young. The single is accompanied by a high-octane, feel-good video showing the band swaggering the streets like rock-punk poets, storytellers who've seen it all. Watch the video for 'Everybody's Nobody' now.

Actress Jane Seymour to Appear Live in Stone Harbor, New Jersey for Art Exhibition
Actress Jane Seymour to Appear Live in Stone Harbor, New Jersey for Art Exhibition
June 8, 2022

Three special in-person Meet-the-Artist appearances are scheduled: Friday, July 1 from 6-9 pm, Saturday, July 2 from 6-9 pm as well as Sunday, July 3 from 12-3pm. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Jane Seymour and experience her extraordinary art. 

G. Love Releases New Single 'Mississippi' Feat. Speech, Alvin Youngblood Hart and R.L. Boyce
G. Love Releases New Single 'Mississippi' Feat. Speech, Alvin Youngblood Hart and R.L. Boyce
June 8, 2022

GRAMMY-nominated alternative blues/hip-hop artist G. Love has shared his new single “Mississippi,” the next preview from his forthcoming album Philadelphia Mississippi. The blues track features Speech, Alvin Youngblood Hart and R.L. Boyce, bringing together four different voices to reflect on the state’s painful past and rich cultural legacy.

Canadian Rockers Monster Truck Release New Song 'Golden Woman'
Canadian Rockers Monster Truck Release New Song 'Golden Woman'
June 8, 2022

Canadian rock outfit Monster Truck explode back onto the scene with their incredible new song and music video for “Golden Woman” via BMG. 'Golden Woman” is a fast paced, unrelenting, rock n roll jam and follows the band's recent global signing with BMG. 

GHOSTBUSTERS Animated Series from Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan in Development for Netflix
GHOSTBUSTERS Animated Series from Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan in Development for Netflix
June 8, 2022

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation are in development on an all-new animated series based on the beloved Ghostbusters IP, which will be debuted exclusively on Netflix. Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, the minds behind Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the future of Ghost Corps, are attached to the series as Executive Producers.

Making Movies Shares Title Track From Forthcoming Album 'XOPA'
Making Movies Shares Title Track From Forthcoming Album 'XOPA'
June 8, 2022

Making Movies is currently headlining on tour across North America including stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Portland, Memphis, Philadelphia, and more, plus festivals such as Maple and Main Music and Arts Festival, Boulevardia Music Festival, Summerfest, Blissfest, and Ruido Fest. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

j-hope Of BTS To Headline Lollapalooza
j-hope Of BTS To Headline Lollapalooza
June 8, 2022

j-hope, member of 21st century pop icons BTS, will headline Lollapalooza 2022 with a spectacular festival-closing performance on the main stage. His performance will make history, cementing him as the first South Korean artist to ever headline a main stage at a major U.S. music festival.

Kylie Minogue Launches Wine Brand in U.S. With Intimate Performance in New York
Kylie Minogue Launches Wine Brand in U.S. With Intimate Performance in New York
June 7, 2022

Joined by close friends, press, and invited guests, The LGBT icon kicked off pride with a stripped down performance of some of her greatest hits—including “Spinning Around”, “Love at First Sight”, and (of course) “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”. Guests were also treated to complimentary glasses of her upcoming Prosecco and Rosé.

Bill Kramer Named CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Bill Kramer Named CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
June 7, 2022

Kramer will lead the global membership, the Oscars, the institution’s education and emerging talent initiatives, the Academy’s extensive collections housed in the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, and the Academy Museum and its ongoing calendar of exhibitions, screenings, educational and public programs, and retail operations.

BTS Unveil Global #MyBTStory Challenge Exclusively on YouTube Shorts
BTS Unveil Global #MyBTStory Challenge Exclusively on YouTube Shorts
June 7, 2022

From the start, BTS’ career has been filled with countless unforgettable moments. In celebration of their new album Proof dropping this Friday (June 10), BTS are inviting ARMY and music fans everywhere to join them in commemorating incredible moments like this and more with the #MyBTStory challenge. 

Chris Antonik Releases New Single 'Waves of Stone'
Chris Antonik Releases New Single 'Waves of Stone'
June 7, 2022

Arriving ahead of his forthcoming album, Morningstar, “Waves of Stone” features incendiary guitar interplay between Antonik and special guest three-time Blues Music Award nominee Jarekus Singleton, along with a pounding groove, soaring gospel backup vocals, and grand piano pumped through a roaring Leslie speaker. 

HBO Joins Smokehouse Pictures, Sports Illustrated Studios/101 Studios On Feature Doc On Ohio State University Abuse Scandal
HBO Joins Smokehouse Pictures, Sports Illustrated Studios/101 Studios On Feature Doc On Ohio State University Abuse Scandal
June 7, 2022

HBO joins a documentary based on Sports Illustrated’s groundbreaking cover story of the alleged sexual abuse scandal at Ohio State University (OSU) that spanned three decades. The film, produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov of Smokehouse Pictures and David C. Glasser of 101 Studios, will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.

bubly sparkling water Releases Short Film COMING HOME Starring MUNA's Naomi McPherson
bubly sparkling water Releases Short Film COMING HOME Starring MUNA's Naomi McPherson
June 7, 2022

bubly has always supported the LGBTQ+ community 365 days a year by promoting inclusivity through playful positivity, including an #UnstoppablePride Parade, celebrating the return to nightlife with Out at Night, championing the drag community with #DragForAllFlavors and on 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' and raising awareness for the path to parenthood.

EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE Sets Blu-Ray & DVD Release
EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE Sets Blu-Ray & DVD Release
June 7, 2022

The unlikely hero must learn to channel her newfound powers and fight through the splintering timelines of the multiverse to save her home, her family, and herself in this big-hearted and irreverent adventure. With Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

ID Channel Announces MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY Series
ID Channel Announces MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY Series
June 7, 2022

ID announced today the world premiere of the three-part docuseries MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY, which provides a gripping, inside look into the headline-making tragedies surrounding the Murdaugh family and the alleged crimes of Alex Murdaugh that sent shockwaves through an idyllic South Carolina community.



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