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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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Jahvillani To Release Album 'Dirt to Bentley' On CD
Jahvillani To Release Album 'Dirt to Bentley' On CD
June 3, 2022

“Smooth” lives up to its name as it becomes a catalyst for an energetic lyrical exchange between the two artists. Both artists deliver slick lyrics for the ladies of the millennium who are his paramours. Songs like “Love At First Sight,” “Powerful (Brand New),” “Dat Way” and “Broken” speak to his charisma.

Steep Canyon Rangers Share New Single 'Sweet Spot'
Steep Canyon Rangers Share New Single 'Sweet Spot'
June 3, 2022

Recorded at Echo Mountain Recording in Asheville, NC, the track was written by multiple members of the band each taking lead vocals on their verse filled out by the band's trademark harmonies and riveting musicianship. “Sweet Spot” marks the final recording to feature founding member lead vocalist Woody Platt before he departs.

Lauren Mia Releases 5-Track Remix EP For 'Eternal Existence'
Lauren Mia Releases 5-Track Remix EP For 'Eternal Existence'
June 3, 2022

Following the release of her landmark 2-track Eternal Existence EP, Los Angeles-based classical pianist, composer-turned-songwriter, melodic techno and progressive house producer and DJ Lauren Mia celebrates the release of a 5-track remix pack of her recent Eternal Existence’ EP  that showcases various reimaginings of her original productions.

Anna Bates Releases Debut 'Here's to the End' EP
Anna Bates Releases Debut 'Here's to the End' EP
June 3, 2022

Anna Bates, the Los Angeles-born and raised singer-storyteller, releases her debut EP Here’s To The End HERE on Neon Gold Records. Classically trained in piano from a young age, it wasn’t until as recently as 2020 that Anna Bates began to release music under her own name.

Icona Pop Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary of 'I Love It' (Feat. Charli XCX); 'I Love It (I Don't Care 2022 Re-Edit)' Released
Icona Pop Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary of 'I Love It' (Feat. Charli XCX); 'I Love It (I Don't Care 2022 Re-Edit)' Released
June 3, 2022

Originally released in 2012, ‘I Love It’ (Feat. Charli XCX) has since become one of the most beloved songs of the last decade, cementing the Swedish chart-topping duo’s status as global pop stars. The song is now officially certified x5 RIAA Platinum, with the duo surpassing 1.1 billion streams globally. 

Bree Jaxson Releases New Single 'Way Back'
Bree Jaxson Releases New Single 'Way Back'
June 3, 2022

Country-pop artist Bree Jaxson releases new single 'Way Back.' The single is now available for download and streaming on all digital streaming platforms. The new release from Bree Jaxson, called “Way Back,” is a great combination of pop and country, creating the perfect tune to blast in the speakers and sing along.

Billy Howerdel Releases 'The Same Again'
Billy Howerdel Releases 'The Same Again'
June 3, 2022

Howerdel launches a five-week North American tour on June 11 in Ventura, Calif. (dates below). The trek finds Howerdel joining his APC bandmate Maynard James Keenan’s Puscifer for two shows: June 12 at the Greek Theatre (Los Angeles) and July 1 at Meadow Brook Amphitheatre (Rochester Hills, Mich).

Ben Gold Drops Ibiza-Inspired Sophomore Album 'Rest of Our Lives'
Ben Gold Drops Ibiza-Inspired Sophomore Album 'Rest of Our Lives'
June 3, 2022

Over the course of his career so far, the London-born, Amsterdam-based DJ and producer released over a hundred singles, remixes and collaborations, created the anthem for A State Of Trance 750 and solidified his position as one of trance music’s premier tastemakers with his two-part debut album, ‘Sound Advice’ (2018/2019).

Lindsey Lomis Shares New Single 'Save Your Breath'
Lindsey Lomis Shares New Single 'Save Your Breath'
June 3, 2022

Today, pop-soul powerhouse Lindsey Lomis releases her new single “save your breath” via Altadena/Warner Records. Come fall, Lomis will be back on the road supporting Joshua Bassett. Check out the complete list of upcoming tour dates now!

Buddha Lo Crowned Winner of Bravo's TOP CHEF Season 19
Buddha Lo Crowned Winner of Bravo's TOP CHEF Season 19
June 3, 2022

Lo was awarded the coveted title of “Top Chef,” along with $250,000 furnished by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, a feature in FOOD & WINE magazine and an appearance at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. “Top Chef” Season 19 took place in Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city, before moving to Tucson, AZ, for the two-part finale.

Kat Graham Release New Album 'LONG HOT SUMMER'
Kat Graham Release New Album 'LONG HOT SUMMER'
June 3, 2022

Her love-letter to the LGBTQ+ community, the 11-track album is full of bangers with sweeping pop synths over aggressive 80’s beats. Co-produced with Jean-Yves “Jeeve” Ducornet, Kat is ready to give the community that first embraced her a dance-pop album focusing on liberation, self-exploration, and acceptance.

Sydney Rose Announces Debut EP 'You Never Met Me'
Sydney Rose Announces Debut EP 'You Never Met Me'
June 3, 2022

The news is heralded by the soothing new single and official music video for “I’ll Never Get Over It.” Directed by Syd Ostrander and shot in Los Angeles, the video is awash with warm tones and natural imagery as Sydney explores sea caves and surrounding greenery. You Never Met Me EP is available for presave now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Ash Gordon Releases New Single 'Cosmic Colors' Feat. Trixie Mattel
Ash Gordon Releases New Single 'Cosmic Colors' Feat. Trixie Mattel
June 3, 2022

Ash Gordon is making her long-anticipated debut as a solo artist with her new single “Cosmic Colors” featuring world-renowned drag queen Trixie Mattel. The track is complete with acid-trippy lyrics, “Cosmic Colors” brings a taste of early 2000’s girl bands and modernizes it for 2022 and is Ash’s self-proclaimed “favorite piece of ear candy ever.” 

Lee Brice Releases the R3HAB Remix of His Current Single 'Soul' Featuring Blanco Brown
Lee Brice Releases the R3HAB Remix of His Current Single 'Soul' Featuring Blanco Brown
June 3, 2022

Lee Brice, has released the R3HAB Remix (featuring Blanco Brown) of his current Top 30 single, “Soul” - the #1 most added single at Country Radio upon impact is off Brice's highly acclaimed album, Hey World. The uplifting and danceable R3HAB remix pairs Lee with multi-Platinum artist, Blanco Brown, making this iteration an infectious anthem

Kassi Ashton Releases New Song 'I Don't Go Back'
Kassi Ashton Releases New Song 'I Don't Go Back'
June 3, 2022

Written by Ashton with Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey, “I Don’t Go Back” is a slow, introspective track shows off Kassi’s soulful voice as the lyrics allow her to reminisce over good parts of that past while being exactly where she wants to be in the present, “I’m a moving on, straight ahead.

Chris Antonik Shares 'Waves of Stone' Single & Announces 'Morningstar' Album
Chris Antonik Shares 'Waves of Stone' Single & Announces 'Morningstar' Album
June 3, 2022

Chris Antonik, the blues-rock guitar wielding singer-songwriter from Canada, has just gone through a five-year process of personal growth and self-compassion building — and he wears his stories on his sleeve across the 14-track Morningstar (via Second Half Records, in partnership with Moon Dog Music).

Jax Jones & Martin Solveig Return as Europa & Share New Track 'Lonely Heart' With Gracey
Jax Jones & Martin Solveig Return as Europa & Share New Track 'Lonely Heart' With Gracey
June 3, 2022

The track is Europa's first single since “Tequila” with RAYE, in 2020, and 2018’s “All Day And Night” with Madison Beer, which charted in The Official UK Top 10 charts, and has amassed over 400 million streams. Additionally, “Lonely Heart” follows Jax’s latest global hit record “Where Did You Go?” with MNEK which hit #1 at US Dance Radio.

Grammy Award-Winning Violinist Zach Brock Releases New Album Featuring Supergroup
Grammy Award-Winning Violinist Zach Brock Releases New Album Featuring Supergroup
June 3, 2022

American jazz violinist and multi–Grammy Award-winning member of Snarky Puppy Zach Brock releases his new album Dirty Mindz. Featuring Snarky Puppy members Mark Lettieri and Justin Stanton, Eric Harland, and Jonathan Maron, the quintet subverts the expectations of what a violin should sound like through a musical voice.

New Rules Share Debut Mixtape 'Go the Distance'
New Rules Share Debut Mixtape 'Go the Distance'
June 3, 2022

The eight-track collection includes six brand-new offerings in addition to the previously released title track and longtime fan-favorite single “Pasta.” The release is also accompanied by an official lyric video for focus track “Love You Like That,” which is streaming now on the band’s official YouTube channel.

Fortunate Ones Release New Album 'That Was You and Me'
Fortunate Ones Release New Album 'That Was You and Me'
June 3, 2022

JUNO-nominated, Canadian Folk Music Award-Winning duo Fortunate Ones have released their new album That Was You and Me via Sonic Records. That Was You and Me has already garnered support from outlets including The Alternate Root, The Bluegrass Situation and Music Connection. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!



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