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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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Mura Masa Confirms New Album 'Demon Time' With 'Blessing Me' Single
Mura Masa Confirms New Album 'Demon Time' With 'Blessing Me' Single
May 25, 2022

Late last year, Mura Masa teased Demon Time with the surprise track “2gether,” which followed collaborations with Shygirl—on a rework of Lady Gaga’s “Sour Candy” for her remix album Dawn of Chromatica—and PinkPantheress—on “Just For Me.' “Blessing Me” features rising Jamaican rapper Skillibeng and Gambian-British breakout star Pa Salieu.

RIAA Partners with Brooke Eden on Music Matters initiative
RIAA Partners with Brooke Eden on Music Matters initiative
May 25, 2022

A multi-event-driven initiative that will have Eden appearing in schools, medical centers and recording studios throughout the year, “Music Matters with RIAA” is designed to demonstrate how music can enable our authentic voice, give us purpose, connect us to each other and give us strength and courage to navigate life’s challenges.

VIDEO: Lea DeLaria Discusses Celebrating Her Birthday With Her POTUS Co-Stars on WENDY
VIDEO: Lea DeLaria Discusses Celebrating Her Birthday With Her POTUS Co-Stars on WENDY
May 25, 2022

Lea DeLaria sat down on the Wendy Show with guest host Sherri Shepherd to discuss her current Broadway run in POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. DeLaria spoke on her character in the show and celebrating her 64th birthday with Vanessa Williams and Rachel Dratch.

VIDEO: The Happy Fits Share Official Music Video for 'Dance Alone'
VIDEO: The Happy Fits Share Official Music Video for 'Dance Alone'
May 25, 2022

The Happy Fits will also be dancing across the pond to Europe and the UK this fall. In addition to the European & United Kingdom dates, the band will be performing at festivals across the U.S. this summer including Napa's BottleRock Festival and Milwaukee's Summerfest. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

Disney General Entertainment Content's Writing Program Celebrates Nearly 33 Years
Disney General Entertainment Content's Writing Program Celebrates Nearly 33 Years
May 25, 2022

Disney General Entertainment Content’s (DGE) Writing Program celebrates 33 years as one of the entertainment industry’s best initiatives for identifying and championing unique voices. The program has served as a launching pad for many showrunners and producers today and is seen as one of the most successful television staff writer programs. 

Katy J Pearson Shares New Single & Video 'Alligator'
Katy J Pearson Shares New Single & Video 'Alligator'
May 25, 2022

The accompanying video, directed by Edie Lawrence, features an eclectic cameo list including Paul McGann (reprising a somewhat familiar character from Withnail & I) and Tom Gould (of the band Pottery). Plus, check out the complete list of upcoming tour dates!

Big Gigantic Releases Collab With Brooke Williams
Big Gigantic Releases Collab With Brooke Williams
May 25, 2022

Brighter Future 2 also includes such recently released singles as “Just the Same (With Vic Mensa & Mick Jenkins)', “Deja Vu (With KOTA The Friend),” Big Gigantic x GRiZ’s mesmerizing “Open Your Mind,” and “Keep On Rising (With Aloe Blacc),” the latter marking the duo’s first collaboration with GRAMMY® Award-nominated rapper Aloe Blacc in 10 years.

The Garden Share New Single 'Freight Yard' & Announce US Tour Dates
The Garden Share New Single 'Freight Yard' & Announce US Tour Dates
May 25, 2022

Comprised of twin brothers Wyatt Shears (Vocals, Bass/ Guitar ) and Fletcher Shears (Vocals / Drums ), Southern California band The Garden have shared their first single of 2022, the catchy “Freight Yard,” and announced a massive run of U.S. tour dates that includes festival appearances at Viva LA in Los Angeles & When We Were Young in Las Vegas.

VIDEO: PBS Shares First Look at KEEPING COMPANY WITH SONDHEIM Documentary
VIDEO: PBS Shares First Look at KEEPING COMPANY WITH SONDHEIM Documentary
May 25, 2022

Watch a trailer for the broadcast which takes an inside look at Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott's creative process of bringing the reimagined gender-swapped production to Broadway. The film features rehearsal and performance footage, plus new interviews with Elliott, Lenk, LuPone, Sondheim, members of the original 1970 cast, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

Alanis Morissette to Be Inducted to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Alanis Morissette to Be Inducted to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
May 25, 2022

Morissette, known for her no-holds-barred autobiographical songwriting, has led the way for a new crop of songwriters since the release of her “Jagged Little Pill” in 1995. Her nine studio albums and three live albums have sold over an astounding 60 million copies. Morissette will join fellow 2022 Inductees Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance.

Pop Artist Jordy Shares New Single 'Dry Spell'
Pop Artist Jordy Shares New Single 'Dry Spell'
May 25, 2022

Arriving just in time for Pride Month, the track is about the challenges of modern-day hookup culture, co-written with and produced by Brandon ‘B HAM’ Hamlin (Kim Petras, Saweetie) and Shae Jacobs (BTS, Gryffin). Directed by Queerty Award-winning filmmaker Assaad Yacoub (Trixie Mattel, Aja), the visual was filmed out in the California desert.

VIDEO: Idris Elba Stars in BEAST Film Trailer
VIDEO: Idris Elba Stars in BEAST Film Trailer
May 25, 2022

Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, The Suicide Squad) stars in a pulse-pounding new thriller about a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the savannah has but one apex predator. 

BWW Exclusive: Adrienne Warren Sings With the HELPSTERS on Apple TV+
BWW Exclusive: Adrienne Warren Sings With the HELPSTERS on Apple TV+
May 25, 2022

Watch an exclusive first look at Adrienne Warren as Concert Consuela in the upcoming third season of Helpsters, featuring a performance with the show's 'Scatterdays' for their 'Concert on the Corner.' The new season will also feature James Monroe Iglehart, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Christian Borle, André De Shields, Krysta Rodriguez, and more.

Sam Sklover & Friends & Family & More Release Debut Album 'It's Just Business Babe, Part 1'
Sam Sklover & Friends & Family & More Release Debut Album 'It's Just Business Babe, Part 1'
May 25, 2022

Co-produced by Joe Crispiano (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings) and Quinn McCarthy (Solange, Esperanza Spalding, Antibalas), the album is an ode to the golden age of everything from hip-hop to the Grateful Dead and aims to prove one thing - things only get better with age.

VIDEO: Skid Row Share 'The Gang's All Here' Music Video
VIDEO: Skid Row Share 'The Gang's All Here' Music Video
May 25, 2022

The song itself (and forthcoming album of the same name) was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Rush, Ghost). This first single finds the band celebrating the spirit of being fully united and stronger than ever… out to reclaim their turf and title as true Hard Rock Royalty.

Kelly Clarkson Shares 'Happier Than Ever' Billie Eilish Cover From 'Kellyoke' EP
Kelly Clarkson Shares 'Happier Than Ever' Billie Eilish Cover From 'Kellyoke' EP
May 25, 2022

Kelly Clarkson has shared her cover of Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever.' The track is featured on her new EP, 'Kellyoke.' The 6-track EP will also feature 'Blue Bayou,' 'Call Out My Name,' 'Queen of the Night,' 'Trampoline,' and 'Fake Plastic Trees.'

Sizzy Rocket Begins New Era With 'Rebel Revolution'
Sizzy Rocket Begins New Era With 'Rebel Revolution'
May 25, 2022

“Rebel Revolution” sees Rocket joining forces with longtime collaborator Benny Reiner and 3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated super-producer Fernando Garibay, known for his work with Lady Gaga on such era-defining albums as 2011’s 4x RIAA platinum milestone, Born This Way.

Hercules & Love Affair and ANOHNI Unveil New Single 'One'
Hercules & Love Affair and ANOHNI Unveil New Single 'One'
May 25, 2022

Art dance phenomenon, Hercules and Love Affair is set to release their first album in five years, the highly anticipated new album In Amber, Today, they have unleashed brand new single “One”, a ferocious, vital composition with lynchpin collaborator ANOHNI and outstanding drummer Budgie (Siouxsie and the Banshees).

Belief (Stella Mozgawa + Boom Bip) Debut New Single 'Art of Love'
Belief (Stella Mozgawa + Boom Bip) Debut New Single 'Art of Love'
May 25, 2022

Belief, the acclaimed experimentalist techno duo of Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint, Kurt Vile, Courtney Barnett) and Boom Bip, unveil a new track, “Art Of Love,” today. The song is the latest for be released from their forthcoming debut album Belief. Pre-order the new album now!

Loren Beri Shares Single 'Greta's Inn' Feat. Kishi Bashi Ahead of Debut EP
Loren Beri Shares Single 'Greta's Inn' Feat. Kishi Bashi Ahead of Debut EP
May 25, 2022

Picking up where 'Prince V,' left off, the two narrate the story of characters they find in an otherworldly tavern, Greta's Inn, in a fictionalized version of New York City. Loren Berí's debut EP, Stray Cat Kingdom, a five-track collection written and recorded by Berí, is available for pre-order now.



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