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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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Clem Snide Will Debut New Music In Podcast Series 'A Life In Song'
Clem Snide Will Debut New Music In Podcast Series 'A Life In Song'
May 26, 2022

Born of the idea that everybody has a story to tell, and everyone deserves a song, each 15 minute episode begins with an ordinary person sharing an incredible, heartbreaking and often life-changing experience and culminates with an original song inspired by the story by Clem Snide.

Simu Liu to Host TIME 100 Special on ABC Special Celebrating Time's Iconic Annual List
Simu Liu to Host TIME 100 Special on ABC Special Celebrating Time's Iconic Annual List
May 26, 2022

Actor Simu Liu hosts the TIME100 Gala and one-hour special, which features musical performances by Mary J. Blige and Miranda Lambert, and appearances by members of the iconic list of the most influential people in the world including Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Quinta Brunson and others. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks.

The Brother Brothers Announce New Album 'Cover to Cover'
The Brother Brothers Announce New Album 'Cover to Cover'
May 26, 2022

Adam and David Moss began earning Everly Brothers comparisons long before they officially joined their voices together as folk duo The Brother Brothers. But not even the late Phil and Don Everly, one of the greatest DNA-sharing duos in modern music history, could claim the kind of vocal symmetry Adam and David create.

New PBS KIDS Series ROSIE'S RULES Sets Premiere
New PBS KIDS Series ROSIE'S RULES Sets Premiere
May 26, 2022

ROSIE’S RULES stars 5-year-old Rosie Fuentes, a bilingual Mexican-American girl from suburban Texas who is just beginning to learn about how the great, big, fascinating world around her works. Featuring an engaging social studies curriculum, a dynamic cast of characters, catchy music, and hilarious stories.

Indie-Rock Trio Last Dinosaurs Announce New Album 'From Mexico With Love'
Indie-Rock Trio Last Dinosaurs Announce New Album 'From Mexico With Love'
May 26, 2022

After sharing their sunny new single “CDMX,” Brisbane indie-rock trio Last Dinosaurs are proud to announce their forthcoming full-length album From Mexico With Love via Nettwerk. The ten-song effort was self-produced by the trio with the help of Australian producer James Agnus. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Kario Collective Announces Debut Album 'Audition'
Kario Collective Announces Debut Album 'Audition'
May 26, 2022

To ring in the announcement, the mononymous collective has shared lead single 'Captive (Your Hooks),' which is accompanied by a hallucinatory, bizarrely comforting video by director and internet provocateur Ben Ditto (The 1975, Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang).

Sygnal to Noise Announce Their New Album 'Human Condition'
Sygnal to Noise Announce Their New Album 'Human Condition'
May 26, 2022

Sygnal To Noise has been greatly inspired and influenced by bands like Queen, KISS, Alice Cooper and David Bowie, for their showmanship and visuals with a blend of such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam for their songwriting and vocal styles.

R&B Innovator Joey Xl Drops the Scorching 'Special'
R&B Innovator Joey Xl Drops the Scorching 'Special'
May 26, 2022

East London R&B innovator Joey XL unveils his new single ‘Special’, released today via ONErpm. Produced by Ryan Andre & OBR, the smooth new single sees Joey flex his versatility as he wraps his vocals around instrumentation infused with reggae elements influenced by his Jamaican heritage.

beabadoobee Releases New Track 'Lovesong'
beabadoobee Releases New Track 'Lovesong'
May 26, 2022

Amidst her U.S. tour opening for Halsey, critically acclaimed, award-winning Gen Z icon beabadoobee has released her brand-new song “Lovesong” from her upcoming sophomore album Beatopia (pronounced Bay-A-Toe-Pee-Uh). “Lovesong” finally found a home on Beatopia after Bea held on to the chorus for years.

VIDEO: Alex Henry Foster Shares 'The Power Of The Heart' Concept Music Video
VIDEO: Alex Henry Foster Shares 'The Power Of The Heart' Concept Music Video
May 26, 2022

Alternative, independent DIY artist Alex Henry Foster officially released his “The Power of the Heart” concept music video preceded by Visions Magazine (DE), PROG Magazine (UK) and Mowno premieres. Filmed and produced by Jessie Nottola, the dream-like video already has over 192,000 views via YouTube alone since it released May 22.

Lee Greenwood Set to Kick-off Fox & Friends Concert Series This Memorial Day Weekend
Lee Greenwood Set to Kick-off Fox & Friends Concert Series This Memorial Day Weekend
May 26, 2022

Grammy award-winning artist, Lee Greenwood, best known for his signature song “God Bless the U.S.A.” will appear on Fox & Friends on Friday, May 27 to kick off Memorial Day weekend and launch the network’s summer concert series. Greenwood will also make appearances on Varney & Company, Fox News Radio, and more.

Lenny Bull Announces 'Strange Vacation' EP
Lenny Bull Announces 'Strange Vacation' EP
May 26, 2022

Toronto’s Lenny Bull today announces the release of her sophomore EP, Strange Vacation, and shares the feel-good single of the summer “Feel Alright”. The video was made in a Toronto backyard in the midst of lockdown.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares SNOWFLAKE MOUNTAIN Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares SNOWFLAKE MOUNTAIN Trailer
May 26, 2022

Snowflake Mountain is a funny, warm-hearted reality show which takes a bunch of clueless kidults who aren’t yet living to their full potential and puts them through their paces at a wilderness survival retreat to try and kickstart them into standing on their own two feet. Watch the new trailer now!

Neck Deep Returns With New Single 'STFU'
Neck Deep Returns With New Single 'STFU'
May 26, 2022

UK-rock band Neck Deep is back and better than ever with their newest track 'STFU' – following 2020’s All Distortions Are Intentional – and their first self-released music in a decade since the band's original demos. With heavy guitar riffs and driving drum fills, the new single feels like a callback to the band’s early days.

Showtime and QVC Announce Collaboration in Support of Comedy Series I LOVE THAT FOR YOU
Showtime and QVC Announce Collaboration in Support of Comedy Series I LOVE THAT FOR YOU
May 26, 2022

Emmy nominee Vanessa Bayer, who portrays a home-shopping host and avid fan within the fictional series – will co-host a live one-hour multiplatform shopping show today on QVC with QVC host Jane Treacy. The show, titled Vanessa Bayer and Jane Treacy’s Must-Haves, will be broadcast live from QVC studios in West Chester, PA

Tommy Genesis Hops on New Version of Banx & Ranx's Hit Single 'Headphones'
Tommy Genesis Hops on New Version of Banx & Ranx's Hit Single 'Headphones'
May 26, 2022

“Headphones”, Banx & Ranx’s first single since announcing their signing with Universal Music Canada, continues to climb the Top 15 Canadian radio chart and has earned them the titles of both the iHeartRadio Future Star and the Rogers One to Watch.

Sky Ferreira Unveils New Single 'Don't Forget'
Sky Ferreira Unveils New Single 'Don't Forget'
May 26, 2022

Critically-acclaimed, multi-dimensional artist Sky Ferreira makes a stunning return with “Don’t Forget” – her first new single since 2019’s “Downhill Lullaby.” Ferreira produced “Don’t Forget” with longtime collaborator Jorge Elbrecht (Ariel Pink) at Capitol’s historic Studio B in Hollywood, CA. A new music video will be released soon.

CMA FEST Hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King To Air on ABC
CMA FEST Hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King To Air on ABC
May 26, 2022

The three-hour primetime concert special, bringing Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience, will be hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King. This marks both Bentley and King’s “CMA Fest” hosting debut. Bentley takes the Nissan Stadium stage to perform Sunday, June 12.

GRAMMY Museum Announces New York City Program Series
GRAMMY Museum Announces New York City Program Series
May 26, 2022

The GRAMMY Museum® announces a New York City program series titled “A New York Evening With…” presented by City National Bank, which includes bringing a slate of their renowned education and Public Programs to the East Coast in partnership with the City of New York Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

VIDEO: Beth // James Share 'The Sun' Music Video
VIDEO: Beth // James Share 'The Sun' Music Video
May 25, 2022

Jordan has been a collaborator of Austin psych-rockers White Denim in the past, and their shared love of jazz, great songwriting, and all things guitar proved to be a perfect fit. Their song “Lion Eyes” from the debut EP All In Life made its way into Spike Lee’s Oscar-nominated BlackKklansman. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!



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