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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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Richard Elfman's ALIENS, CLOWNS, & GEEKS Sets Blu-ray & DVD Release
Richard Elfman's ALIENS, CLOWNS, & GEEKS Sets Blu-ray & DVD Release
May 19, 2022

Special features include behind-the-scenes interviews with cast and crew, a new interview with Richard Elfman, and a music video from Mambo Diabolico, the surrealist musical collaboration between Elfman and the legendary Ego Plum. Aliens, Clowns and Geeks features the late Verne Troyer, Steve Agee, French Stewart, and George Wendt.

Mobley Releases New Single 'themesong'
Mobley Releases New Single 'themesong'
May 19, 2022

Multi-talented songsmith, record producer, filmmaker, writer, advocate, and one-man tour de force Mobley has released his new single “themesong” via Last Gang. Plus, watch the coinciding video which was directed, produced and edited by Mobley himself during a spontaneous trip to South Africa. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Mavis Staples & Levon Helm to Release New Album 'Carry Me Home'
Mavis Staples & Levon Helm to Release New Album 'Carry Me Home'
May 19, 2022

’Carry Me Home’ is an album of music recorded live in the summer of 2011 by renowned artists Mavis Staples and Levon Helm at Levon Helm‘s Studios in Woodstock, NY. Out today is Staples and Helm’s poignant rendition of The Staple Singers song 'This May Be The Last Time” alongside a new video featuring the two of them performing together.

Derrick Freeman & Smokers World Releases 'HoTel' Single from 'WhiteSplain'
Derrick Freeman & Smokers World Releases 'HoTel' Single from 'WhiteSplain'
May 19, 2022

Derrick Freeman & Smokers World released their latest single, “HoTel” from the politically charged album, WhiteSplain. The cleverly titled track, “HoTel” is a fun, bluesy parody with a cheeky play on words. Freeman’s creativity and versatility in the lyrics balances the heavy social commentary on the 8-track album.

Hazel English Shares New Single 'All Dressed Up' Featuring Day Wave
Hazel English Shares New Single 'All Dressed Up' Featuring Day Wave
May 19, 2022

Australian-born, LA-based musician Hazel English returns with another gorgeous song and just in time for the weather to brighten up. English’s trademark shimmering vocals are balanced by co-producer Jackson Phillips’ (Day Wave) floating vocals. Plus, watch the video that was filmed by Jackson Phillips and Hazel English and edited by Hazel English.

Mazare Drops 4-Track 'Wide Awake and Dreaming' EP
Mazare Drops 4-Track 'Wide Awake and Dreaming' EP
May 19, 2022

Prolific Italian talent Mazare is back with his highly-anticipated 4-track sophomore EP ‘Wide Awake and Dreaming’. The new original production follows up the multifaceted powerhouse’s 5-track ‘Paracosm’ EP from June of last year, and serves as a direct-followup to his remix of Ehallz and Skybreak’s ‘Into The Light’ from mid-March.

Larkin Poe Release First Single 'Bad Spell' From New Album
Larkin Poe Release First Single 'Bad Spell' From New Album
May 19, 2022

Larkin Poe (Rebecca and Megan Lovell) is back with the ferocious new single, “Bad Spell,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An official music video premieres today via YouTube. “Bad Spell” marks the first single from Larkin Poe’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, Blood Harmony. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Diana Ross Teams Up With Tame Impala For New Single 'Turn Up The Sunshine'
Diana Ross Teams Up With Tame Impala For New Single 'Turn Up The Sunshine'
May 19, 2022

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) has teamed up with the legendary Diana Ross for their new song “Turn Up The Sunshine” out now everywhere. Last month, Tame Impala released The Slow Rush B-Sides and Remixes (Interscope) featuring tracks off of his GRAMMY-nominated 2020 album. Listen to the new single now!

BWW Exclusive: Hear Beanie Feldstein & Jane Lynch in a Clip From HARRIET THE SPY on Apple TV+
BWW Exclusive: Hear Beanie Feldstein & Jane Lynch in a Clip From HARRIET THE SPY on Apple TV+
May 19, 2022

Funny Girl stars Beanie Feldstein and Jane Lynch have teamed up once again for new episodes of Harriet the Spy on Apple TV+. In an exclusive clip from a new episode, Harriet proposes that she and Ole Golly switch roles for a day, in which Harriet will teach Ole Golly how to ride a bike. Watch the new clip now!

Will Joseph Cook Releases New Single 'Bop' From New Album 'Every Single Thing'
Will Joseph Cook Releases New Single 'Bop' From New Album 'Every Single Thing'
May 19, 2022

Will Joseph Cook shares his new single “BOP”—an anthem steeped in bouncy choruses detailing feverish young love and taking a chance. “BOP” has fast become a fan favorite from recent live shows and follows previous releases “Kisses,” “Little Miss” and “4AM” as the latest single to be lifted from his forthcoming album Every Single Thing

Joyce Manor Announce North American Tour Starting This August
Joyce Manor Announce North American Tour Starting This August
May 19, 2022

SoCal pop-punk trio Joyce Manor announces North American headline tour dates that begin August 3rd in Denver, Colorado and conclude on August 27th in Phoenix, Arizona. Joyce Manor also reveals details for a headlining arena concert at The Long Beach Arena on January 7th, 2023 with PUP and Jeff Rosenstock as support.

VIDEO: Ben Whishaw Stars in THIS IS GOING TO HURT AMC+ Series Trailer
VIDEO: Ben Whishaw Stars in THIS IS GOING TO HURT AMC+ Series Trailer
May 19, 2022

AMC+ today released the exclusive trailer and key art for its upcoming limited series, This Is Going To Hurt, a comedy-drama starring Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal, No Time to Die, London Spy) based on Adam Kay’s award-winning international bestselling memoir of the same name.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts UMBRELLA ACADEMY Season Three Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Debuts UMBRELLA ACADEMY Season Three Trailer
May 19, 2022

The series stars Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Colm Feore, Ritu Arya, Justin Cornwell, Britne Oldford, Jake Epstein, Genesis Rodriguez, Cazzie David, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, and Jordan Claire Robbins.

VIDEO: ABC News Shares NFTS: ENTER THE METAVERSE Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: ABC News Shares NFTS: ENTER THE METAVERSE Documentary Trailer
May 19, 2022

The one-hour documentary captures the viewer instantly with an interview and behind the scenes with famed digital artist Mike “Beeple” Winkelmann, who shook the world when his NFT work sold for an unprecedented $69.4 million at the historic Christie’s Auction House. The sale marked the beginning of an unstoppable NFT wave.

Minny Pops Announce 'Sparks In A Dark Room' 40th Anniversary Show
Minny Pops Announce 'Sparks In A Dark Room' 40th Anniversary Show
May 19, 2022

The one-off show will see the Dutch electro pioneers perform a 44 minute assault of classic songs, performing 8 minute versions of tracks from their second studio album. Minny Pops will also be joined on the night  by Finnish electronic music duo Pihka Is My Name, and cyberpunk pop-star Huxlxy.

Shintaro Sakamoto Returns With 'Like A Fable'
Shintaro Sakamoto Returns With 'Like A Fable'
May 19, 2022

The album's ten songs describe everyday life in a world undergoing dramatic changes in the midst of the pandemic. The Tokyo-based composer/producer Sakamoto has continually updated his sound with each of solo LPs, exploring a wild array of instrumentation to meld disparate genres. Pre-save their upcoming album now!

Switchfoot Shares Title Track From Their Most Recent LP 'Interrobang' (B-Side)
Switchfoot Shares Title Track From Their Most Recent LP 'Interrobang' (B-Side)
May 19, 2022

Multi-platinum selling rock band Switchfoot has shared a new B-Side, the title track of their most recent album, “interrobang” (B-Side.) When the group’s acclaimed 2021 album interrobang was released last summer, the title track was missing; now fans can hear the album’s psychedelic, three-dimensional title song for the first time.

A LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS VOLUME 3 Episode Drops Early on Netflix
A LOVE, DEATH + ROBOTS VOLUME 3 Episode Drops Early on Netflix
May 19, 2022

The first direct sequel in Love, Death + Robots history – from the mind of acclaimed sci-fi novelist John Scalzi. The titular trio of droll droids return to take a whirlwind tour studying post-apocalyptic human survival strategies before mankind was finally snuffed out. Watch the episode now!

Usher Adds Two Dates to Headlining Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM
Usher Adds Two Dates to Headlining Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM
May 19, 2022

The immersive new show will incorporate audience interaction and staging throughout the 5,200-seat entertainment venue, where every guest will have an up close and personal experience with the superstar. The exclusive, only-in-Vegas spectacular will be packed with an impressive repertoire of smash hits.

Apple TV+ Sets TRYING Season Three Premiere
Apple TV+ Sets TRYING Season Three Premiere
May 19, 2022

“Trying” is created, written and executive produced by Andy Wolton, directed and executive produced by Jim O’Hanlon (“Catastrophe,” “Marvel’s The Punisher”), produced by Sam Pinnell (“Motherland,” “Derry Girls”), co-produced by Tim Mannion and executive produced by Josh Cole. The series is produced by BBC Studios.



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