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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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Aussie Band Ocean Alley Release New Single 'Deepest Darkness'
Aussie Band Ocean Alley Release New Single 'Deepest Darkness'
May 25, 2022

The cinematic video tells the story of a bored mechanic finding a community that understands her and shares her “shining qualities;” it includes scenes shot with vintage ​​Panavision lenses (one of which was used during filming of the original Star Wars movie). The band has plans for an extensive US tour this summer. Tickets are available now.

RYL0 Releases New EP 'I'm the Worst!!'
RYL0 Releases New EP 'I'm the Worst!!'
May 25, 2022

An enchanting creative process that has endeared fans to her charismatic music and candid online presence. Following her 'I’m the Best!!' mixtape last summer. RYL0 began to ascend within the Hyperpop scene, landing on Spotify’s 'New Music Friday', 'hyperpop'  and 'Fresh Finds' playlists; gracing the latter as its cover star.

L.A. Salami Shares New Single 'Desperate Time, Mediocre Measures'
L.A. Salami Shares New Single 'Desperate Time, Mediocre Measures'
May 25, 2022

L.A. Salami returns with new single and video “Desperate Times, Mediocre Measures”, the first taste of new music from the Londoner since 2020’s album The Cause of Doubt and Reason to Have Faith. It arrives alongside the announcement of L.A Salami’s fourth album Ottoline, set for release via Sunday Best Recordings. 

VIDEO: Dreamdoll Drops 'Ice Cream Dream' Music Video Featuring French Montana
VIDEO: Dreamdoll Drops 'Ice Cream Dream' Music Video Featuring French Montana
May 25, 2022

In the visual, DreamDoll pulls up to a park in a custom ice cream truck. Wearing a candy bikini, she instantly turns heads in the cheeky clip. Heating up the screen dripping ice cream, she and French congregate and perform by the truck at night, trading bars in front of a blazing fire. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Lettuce's Adam Deitch, Jennifer Hartswick & Marvel Years Cover Pink Floyd's 'Have a Cigar'
Lettuce's Adam Deitch, Jennifer Hartswick & Marvel Years Cover Pink Floyd's 'Have a Cigar'
May 25, 2022

The “Have A Cigar” cover showcases guitar work from Marvel Years himself alongside vocals from trumpeter/singer Jennifer Hartswick (who has performed with Herbie Hancock, Phish, and Tom Petty), drumming from Grammy-nominated drummer/producer Adam Deitch (from the band Lettuce), and synths from RAQ keyboardist Todd Stoops.

Katrina Burgoyne Releases New Single 'I Wanna Get Away With You'
Katrina Burgoyne Releases New Single 'I Wanna Get Away With You'
May 25, 2022

Since releasing her debut album in 2011, Katrina has secured four top 10 singles, a top 10 ARIA charting album, and two CMAA nominations. As a songwriter, Katrina has collected indie and major label cuts across three continents (North America, Australia, and UK) and four countries (Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Ireland).

Tanya Tucker Signs with Scott Adkins for Management, Remains Represented by Adkins Publicity
Tanya Tucker Signs with Scott Adkins for Management, Remains Represented by Adkins Publicity
May 25, 2022

Entertainment icon Tanya Tucker tapped her longtime publicist Scott Adkins, of newly formed Adkins Entertainment, to represent her as manager in all facets of her illustrious career. Tanya also recently retained Kurt Vitolo of K V Financial Group for business management. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: Sophie Powers Shares Music Video for 'Break up on the Weekend'
VIDEO: Sophie Powers Shares Music Video for 'Break up on the Weekend'
May 25, 2022

Since her debut early last year, Sophie has been a hands on artist, co-directing and styling each one of her music videos, and 'Break Up On The Weekend' was no exception. 'Filming the video was super fun since I designed the outfits for it and got to help style all the cast members. Watch the new music video now!

J.Rocc Shares 'Go!' / 'Flawless (Smoothed Out)' Ft. Budgie
J.Rocc Shares 'Go!' / 'Flawless (Smoothed Out)' Ft. Budgie
May 25, 2022

J.Rocc is back with a new full length album A Wonderful Letter on Stones Throw. Today, he shares the second set of new tracks from the record: “Go!” and “Flawless (Smoothed Out)” featuring the London born and Los Angeles based producer, Budgie. 

Documentary Thriller NAVALNY By Director Daniel Roher To Stream On HBO Max
Documentary Thriller NAVALNY By Director Daniel Roher To Stream On HBO Max
May 25, 2022

The CNN Films and HBO Max co-produced documentary thriller NAVALNY, about anti-corruption Russian government opposition leader Alexei Navalny, will be available to stream on HBO Max. The film, directed by filmmaker Daniel Roher, follows Navalny after he survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent. 

Born Ruffians Share New Single 'Don't Fight The Feeling'
Born Ruffians Share New Single 'Don't Fight The Feeling'
May 25, 2022

For the JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP tour, the Born Ruffians—Luke Lalonde (guitar/vocals), Mitch DeRosier (bass), and Steve Hamelin (drums)—introduce a new fourth member, Maddy Wilde, to the lineup. The North American tour run resumes May 31, at Lincoln Hall in Chicago

Cliff Beach Announces 'Son Of A Beach' EP Featuring Mestizo Beat & Constellation Quartet
Cliff Beach Announces 'Son Of A Beach' EP Featuring Mestizo Beat & Constellation Quartet
May 25, 2022

His most recent studio LP, The Gospel According to Cliff Beach, is immediately arresting, both joyful and bittersweet. The record pays tribute to his roots in Gospel music and has brought to him his nomination for an Independent Music Award for “Best Funk / Fusion /Jam” catego5/25 ry and a Global Music Award win.

VIDEO: Reo Cragun & Kid Ink Share New Music Video 'Light Show'
VIDEO: Reo Cragun & Kid Ink Share New Music Video 'Light Show'
May 25, 2022

Co-produced by Reo Cragun and Clear Eyes [Jeremy Lloyd of Marian Hill], the two artists team up over an energetic space-age blend of hip-hop and electro-pop. This marks their second music collaboration following Kid Ink’s 2019 song “Ride Like A Pro” that has racked up over 8 million streams on Spotify.

Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell & Brittany Howard to Perform at 2022 A2IM Libera Awards
Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell & Brittany Howard to Perform at 2022 A2IM Libera Awards
May 25, 2022

The event celebrates the talent of the indie music community, honoring DJ, producer, and rapper Madlib with the Independent Icon Award. A legend in the indie hip hop community and one of the most prolific producers and DJs of all time, Madlib began his career in the early nineties when he joined the trio Lootpack alongside DJ Romes and Wildchild.

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!



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