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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: Darren Criss & Julianne Hough Tease Their Tony Awards Opening Number on CBS MORNINGS
VIDEO: Darren Criss & Julianne Hough Tease Their Tony Awards Opening Number on CBS MORNINGS
June 9, 2022

Tony Awards: Act One hosts Darren Criss and Julianne Hough touched on what audiences can expect from their hour-long portion of the Tony Awards, teasing the broadcast's opening number, which was written by Criss. Criss and Hough also discussed their Tony Awards memories, what their pre-show ritual is for their respective Broadway shows, and more.

LonelyTwin Shares New Single 'Thinking Of A Place'
LonelyTwin Shares New Single 'Thinking Of A Place'
June 9, 2022

Today, Stockholm-based singer, songwriter and producer LonelyTwin (Madelene Eliasson) shares the wistful single + video “Thinking Of A Place.” It’s just the latest offering from her highly anticipated debut album This End Had No Beginning, coming out soon via Ultra Music (Calvin Harris, Deadmau5, Kaskade, Sofi Tukker).

Celestial North Announces New Single 'The Nature Of Light'
Celestial North Announces New Single 'The Nature Of Light'
June 9, 2022

Celestial North’s luminary new single ‘The Nature Of Light’ was inspired by her studies as a Herbalist and by the concept of The Light Of Nature, which she describes as, ‘innate knowledge imbued within us all and accessed through intimate, synergistic and intuitive relationships within our natural kingdoms’.  

Tina Satter's IS THIS A ROOM to Be Adapted Into New Film Starring Sydney Sweeney
Tina Satter's IS THIS A ROOM to Be Adapted Into New Film Starring Sydney Sweeney
June 9, 2022

Tina Satter's Is This A Room, which premiered on Broadway in 2021, will be adapted into a new film. The new film will star Euphoria actress Sydney Sweeney as Reality Winner. The cast is also set to include Josh Hamilton and Marchánt Davis. Satter will adapt the script for the new film with James Paul Dallas.

VIDEO: QUEEN KWONG Shares New Video For 'WITHOUT YOU, WHATEVER'
VIDEO: QUEEN KWONG Shares New Video For 'WITHOUT YOU, WHATEVER'
June 9, 2022

QUEEN KWONG (a.k.a. Carré Kwong Callaway) shares the new video for 'Without You, Whatever.' Filmed in Brighton, UK during a trip to visit close friend and collaborator Laura-Mary Carter (Blood Red Shoes) who co-stars with Carré, the video was shot and directed by another close friend, Mimi Supernova (Roger O'Donnell / Permafrost).

Pony Girl Announces New LP & Shares 'Age Of Anxious' Single
Pony Girl Announces New LP & Shares 'Age Of Anxious' Single
June 9, 2022

To kick off the release of their debut album with Paper Bag, they have shared the record's first single, 'Age of Anxious.' The track explores themes of isolation in the digital age through dark comic vignettes & absurdist situations. It’s a sitcom for rats with a side of existential dread. The track was released alongside a new music video.

Hunter Noack Releases Debut Album 'Hunter Noack-in a Landscape'
Hunter Noack Releases Debut Album 'Hunter Noack-in a Landscape'
June 9, 2022

Hunter Noack, classical pianist, naturalist, and founder of the award-winning, groundbreaking wilderness concert series, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild™ has released his debut album. They have also released themusic video for the track “Kara Toprak (Black Earth)” composed by Turkish pianist and composer Fazil Say.

HARTBEAT and Warner Chappell Music Announce Exclusive Music Publishing Partnership
HARTBEAT and Warner Chappell Music Announce Exclusive Music Publishing Partnership
June 9, 2022

Warner Chappell currently publishes and administers music from Anderson .Paak, Ava Max, Bruno Mars, Cole Porter, Dan + Shay, Dave, David Bowie, Duran Duran, George Gershwin, George Michael, Grateful Dead, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, Lizzo, Madonna, Thomas Rhett, and Tones and I, among many others.

Tori Spelling Premieres All New TV Series @HOME WITH TORI Exclusively on VIZIO
Tori Spelling Premieres All New TV Series @HOME WITH TORI Exclusively on VIZIO
June 9, 2022

This new VIZIO Features offering brings viewers into the home life of Tori Spelling as she navigates all the joys and challenges of being a mother of five, a producer, actor and celebrity with fans across the globe. The 30-minute episodes will feature a variety of special celebrity guests and surprises.

Rick Monroe & The Hitmen To Tour With Ted Nugent
Rick Monroe & The Hitmen To Tour With Ted Nugent
June 9, 2022

Big things are happening for Rick Monroe and The Hitmen as the band excitedly announces they will be joining rock legend Ted Nugent for sixteen dates on his “Detroit Muscle' tour this summer as the Motor City Madman's support act. The tour makes stops in Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and Nugent’s home state of Michigan. 

Sam Tucker Releases Brand New Project 'Grow : Part I'
Sam Tucker Releases Brand New Project 'Grow : Part I'
June 9, 2022

With the help of his good friend, production wizard, Connor Seidel (who was showered with much praise at the recent Juno’s for his contributions to Charlotte Cardin’s success), Sam assembled a handful of songs that play like a greatest hits collection of songs we have not yet heard… but they are all instant classics.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK
June 9, 2022

A new tralier for Paws of Fury: the Legend of Hank has been released. The new film was directed by Rob Minkoff, Mark Koetsier, and Chris Bailey. The cast features Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Kylie Kuioka, Cathy Shim and Samuel L. Jackson.

Netflix Sets New Slate of Animated Series and Films from Europe
Netflix Sets New Slate of Animated Series and Films from Europe
June 9, 2022

The new films include Ember, Sergio Pablos’ follow-up to Klaus; animated musical Scrooge: A Christmas Carol featuring songs by Academy Award® winner Leslie Bricusse; That Christmas based on the children's books by BAFTA winner Richard Curtis; as well as an untitled animated film by Wallace & Gromit alumni and Academy Award® winner, Steve Box.

Zola Jesus Shares New Single 'Into The Wild' From New Album 'Arkhon'
Zola Jesus Shares New Single 'Into The Wild' From New Album 'Arkhon'
June 9, 2022

Following the announcement that this July she will embark on a tour with The Cult and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club as well as an appearance at Summerfest in Milwaukee, today Danilova has announced her sole US headlining date in 2022, a show at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on August 6th.

VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for Jordan Peele's NOPE
VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for Jordan Peele's NOPE
June 9, 2022

The film reunites Peele with Oscar® winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), who is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery. 

Harry Styles to Perform for 'THE FIRST TAKE'
Harry Styles to Perform for 'THE FIRST TAKE'
June 9, 2022

Harry Styles released his critically acclaimed 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.

VIDEO: Callista Clark Debuts 'Gave It Back Broken' Music Video
VIDEO: Callista Clark Debuts 'Gave It Back Broken' Music Video
June 8, 2022

She shows no signs of slowing down as her soulful new single “Gave It Back Broken” currently rising at Country radio. Blending inspiration from authentic, timeless classics with the sounds of her Georgia roots, Callista “commands her career from its breakthrough beginnings” (American Songwriter).

Country Breakout Warren Zeiders to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
Country Breakout Warren Zeiders to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
June 8, 2022

A rite of passage for country music’s best, Zeiders will perform on one of the world’s most hallowed stages. Fans unable to attend in person can livestream Zeiders’ performance via Circle TV. Additionally, Opry shows are broadcast on Gray TV stations, DISH Studio Channel 102, Sling TV, and other affiliates. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Petrol Girls Join Pearl Jam BST Hyde Park Shows Ahead of 'Baby' LP
Petrol Girls Join Pearl Jam BST Hyde Park Shows Ahead of 'Baby' LP
June 8, 2022

For the two day event, Pearl Jam has brought together talent including Pixies, Cat Power, Stereophonics, and Johnny Marr and the show comes directly after their July 6th play at this year's 2000Trees Music Festival where they'll be playing alongside Turnstile, PUP, IDLES and more. The band is on tour now in the EU and will hit the UK in July.

Six Composers Selected for 2022 Sundance Institute Film Music Intensive
Six Composers Selected for 2022 Sundance Institute Film Music Intensive
June 8, 2022

Six composers have been invited to participate in a lab environment prioritizing craft, innovation, and building a community of next generation film music artists. Led by program director Peter Golub with the support of Creative Advisors working in the industry, the fellows will engage in a week-long Intensive celebrating the power of film music.



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