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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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Edie Carey Releases New Album 'The Veil'
Edie Carey Releases New Album 'The Veil'
June 7, 2022

Folk/Americana singer-songwriter Edie Carey has released her eleventh album The Veil. Produced by Scott Wiley, the album features Grammy-nominated friend and frequent collaborator Rose Cousins and Mai Bloomfield (Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles). Edie Carey will celebrate The Veil on tour throughout the summer and fall.

Journey Release New Single 'Don't Give Up on Us'
Journey Release New Single 'Don't Give Up on Us'
June 7, 2022

Emerging from the pandemic with a supercharged new studio line-up, Journey’s “Don’t Give Up On Us” will be followed by an epic, fifteen-track set of new original songs that brings back the grand scale of the group’s greatest moments, along with updated and bold new directions and sounds.

iHeartRadio Announces 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival Lineup
iHeartRadio Announces 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival Lineup
June 7, 2022

This year, the epic two-day lineup for the iHeartRadio Music Festival main stage will feature performances by Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, Halsey, Lionel Richie, LL Cool J feat. DJ Z-Trip, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Nicki Minaj, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Sam Smith, The Black Keys and more.

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares LOOT Trailer Starring Maya Rudolph
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares LOOT Trailer Starring Maya Rudolph
June 6, 2022

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Loot,” starring and produced by Maya Rudolph ('Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids'). From Alan Yang (“Master of None”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock,” “Forever”), the series also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (“Pose”), Ron Funches (“Undateable”), Nat Faxon (“Married”) and Joel Kim Booster (‘Sunnyside”).

Canadian Music Week Reveals Festival Schedule
Canadian Music Week Reveals Festival Schedule
June 6, 2022

Canadian Music Week will host award shows with exciting live performances at the El Mocambo. The Canadian Sync Awards on June 9 will feature Monowhales, Emanuel and Mauvey: the Live Music Industry Awards on June 10 will feature Sam Drysdale, Preston Pablo, Rêve, and NOBRO; and The INDIES on June 11 will Bran Van 3000, Coeur de Pirate, and more.

Manchester Pop Dance Duo Saintz Released Their Debut Album 'Goosebumps'
Manchester Pop Dance Duo Saintz Released Their Debut Album 'Goosebumps'
June 6, 2022

This album release follows the buzz that Saintz has been creating over the last year with single releases like debut single “You’ll Always Find A Way' remixed by Kelvin Wood, that premiered with EQ Music and reached # 4 in the UK Dance Chart amassing over 185,000+ streams, with the music video gaining 47,000+ views.

Mokita Collaborates With Charlotte Sands on 'Crash'
Mokita Collaborates With Charlotte Sands on 'Crash'
June 6, 2022

Producer-musician Mokita partners with rising artist Charlotte Sands on the latest single, 'Crash.' Over the past two years, Mokita (aka John-Luke Carter) has been writing, recording, and self-producing meaningful songs with honesty. For Mokita, music is a profoundly intimate form of expression, a means to tackle the most sincere of subjects

ABC News Announces SOUL OF A NATION Pride Month Special
ABC News Announces SOUL OF A NATION Pride Month Special
June 6, 2022

“PRIDE: To Be Seen,” documenting the LGBTQ+ experience and examining what it means to be seen in the current moment as a member of the community. The special, hosted by Cara Delevingne with a special show open composed and performed by artist Alok, explores the meaning of Pride and celebrates and honors the past while looking ahead to the future. Watch the trailer here!

Kleøpatra Shares New Single 'Blast Like'
Kleøpatra Shares New Single 'Blast Like'
June 6, 2022

Kleøpatra returns to the release trenches once again with new bass permeating single, “Blast Like.” The latest to come from the rising talent comes hot off the heels of her March released single, “Diamond Eyes.” Continuing to expand her bass rendering discography, ‘Blast Like’ is featured on Space Yacht’s compilation album Big Bass Ting Vol. 3.

stevexcooper & Rothstein Share New Single 'Water Wings'
stevexcooper & Rothstein Share New Single 'Water Wings'
June 6, 2022

stevexcooper has garnered acclaim from the likes of Wonderland Magazine. He has also previously co-produced London’s ATO (MCMXCV) alongside platinum artist EDEN, which garnered on-air support from pop star Tom Grennan and multiple BBC Radio 1 DJs.

George Ezra to Release New Album 'Gold Rush Kid'
George Ezra to Release New Album 'Gold Rush Kid'
June 6, 2022

Ezra has recently starred in two major films, Wanted On Voyage (2014) and Staying At Tamara’s (2018), both of which reached number 1 in the UK and sold millions around the world, and the latter of which earned him his first number 1 single with “Shotgun” and won him the 2019 Brit Award for British Male Solo Artist.

Eddie Ray Arnold Releases New Single 'What If I Don't'
Eddie Ray Arnold Releases New Single 'What If I Don't'
June 6, 2022

Eddie Ray Arnold’s “What If I Don’t” is a good old-fashioned country serve to your ex. With a bouncy beat, the song gets your own sense of independence going. Arnold challenges the idea that he needs the person he sings of, asking the question “What if I don’t?” This inspirational mindset acts as a reminder that you can be there for yourself. 

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts MONEY HEIST: KOREA Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts MONEY HEIST: KOREA Trailer
June 6, 2022

The series stars Yoo Ji-tae (Professor), Kim Yunjin (Seon Woojin), Park Hae-soo (Berlin), Jun Jong-seo (Tokyo), Lee Won-jong (Moscow), Park Myung-hoon (Cho Youngmin), Kim Sung-o (Cha Moohyuk), Kim Ji-hun (Denver), Jang Yoon-ju (Nairobi), Lee Joobeen (Yun Misun), Lee Hyun-woo (Rio), Kim Ji-hoon (Helsinki), Lee Kyu-ho (Oslo), and more.

FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2022-23 Season
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2022-23 Season
June 6, 2022

Series to premiere in the 2022-2023 season include MONARCH, 9-1-1: LONE STAR, ACCUSED, ALERT, KRAPOPOLIS, GRIMSBURG, HOUSEBROKEN, FANTASY ISLAND, GORDON RAMSAY’S FOOD STARS, NEXT LEVEL CHEF, MASTERCHEF, BEAT SHAZAM, CRIME SCENE KITCHEN and DON’T FORGET THE LYRICS!

Teddy and The Rough Riders Release New Single 'Hey Richard'
Teddy and The Rough Riders Release New Single 'Hey Richard'
June 6, 2022

More About Teddy and The Rough Riders (the album): Up until the sessions for Teddy and the Rough Riders in 2019, the band—Jack Quiggins (vocals, guitar), Ryan Jennings (vocals, bass), Nic Swafford (drums), and Luke Schneider (pedal steel)—had mostly recorded at home.

Alicia Blue Shares New Dark Indie-Folk Track 'Saline Waters'
Alicia Blue Shares New Dark Indie-Folk Track 'Saline Waters'
June 6, 2022

Nashville-based magnetic indie-folk singer-songwriter Alicia Blue says her newest single 'Saline Waters' (from her new EP Inner Child Work via Magnetic Moon) is about facing mortality and is like a 'darker and more aggressive take on Joni Mitchell's' classic 'Circle Game.'

Female President Release Third Single 'Sacred Voyage'
Female President Release Third Single 'Sacred Voyage'
June 6, 2022

Dréa Atkins (of Farewell Albatross), Johnny Moss (of DSR), and Jasper Cunningham (of Vacant Lights) formed the band during the summer of 2020. Female President will be releasing their complete EP in June of 2022. The EP is dedicated to the loss of many family and community members over the last year, including Dréa's father.

VIDEO: HBO Max Shares GORDITA CHRONICLES Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Max Shares GORDITA CHRONICLES Trailer
June 6, 2022

Claudia Forestieri wrote the pilot and serves as executive producer. The cast includes Olivia Goncalves, Diana Maria Riva, Juan Javier Cardenas, Savannah Nicole Ruiz, Noah Rico, Cosette Hauer and Dascha Polanco. Patrick Fabian and Loni Love will guest star.

Hyper Pop Artist Danny Dwyer Shares New Single 'Little Gnome'
Hyper Pop Artist Danny Dwyer Shares New Single 'Little Gnome'
June 6, 2022

Hyper-pop R&B artist Danny Dwyer shares his new single, “Little Gnome.”  The track is the latest from the Los Angeles-based artist and producer and follows recent 2022 singles, “A.P.C’s,” “Summertime” and “Asthma.” Danny was picked by Hypebeast as one of the “10 Artists To Discover This Season.”

Netflix Sets THE SANDMAN Series Premiere Date
Netflix Sets THE SANDMAN Series Premiere Date
June 6, 2022

Out of their panel at Geeked Week, Neil Gaiman, Allan Heinberg and cast reveal the Official Teaser and news that Mark Hamill will voice beloved character Merv Pumpkinhead. The cast also includes Tom Sturridge, BPatton Oswalt, Gwendoline Christie, Stephen Fry, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park, John Cameron Mitchell, and more.



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