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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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Electronic Duo Hermitude Release Latest Album 'Mirror Mountain'
Electronic Duo Hermitude Release Latest Album 'Mirror Mountain'
May 10, 2022

Consisting of Luke Dubber (a.k.a. Luke Dubs) and Angus Stuart (a.k.a. El Gusto), Billboard-chart topping outfit Hermitude have been releasing music since the turn of the century, drawing widespread critical acclaim and soldout headline shows around the world. They have since released six albums, most recently last year’s Pollyanarchy. 

RLJE Films and Shudder Acquire THE REEF: STALKED for Summer Release
RLJE Films and Shudder Acquire THE REEF: STALKED for Summer Release
May 10, 2022

Written and directed by Andrew Traucki (Black Water) as a follow up to his 2010 film, The Reef, THE REEF: STALKED stars Teressa Liane (“The Vampire Diaries”), Ann Truong (“Cowboy Bebop”), Saskia Archer (Boshack), Kate Lister (“Clickbait”) and Tim Ross (“Wonderland”).

Camila Cabello Announces 'Hasta Los Dientes' With Maria Becerra
Camila Cabello Announces 'Hasta Los Dientes' With Maria Becerra
May 10, 2022

The album was released in April alongside a new music video for 'Psychofreak' featuring WILLOW. The album also features collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Youtel. Cabello released the album's lead single, 'Don't Go Yet', in July. 'Oh Na Na' was released in October. Cabello recently starred as the title role in Amazon Prime's Cinderella.

Ty Dolla $ign Joins Billboard MusicCon as Saturday Headliner
Ty Dolla $ign Joins Billboard MusicCon as Saturday Headliner
May 10, 2022

Confirmed panels and participants at Friday’s Summit include: “Don’t F*ck with Ukraine!” with Ukrainian artist Max Barskih; “The Explosion of Afro-Fusion” with Burna Boy; “The Future of Reggaeton” with Rauw Alejandro; “The Future of Hip Hop” with Latto, and “A Decade of Touring” with Machine Gun Kelly

Canadian Pop-Country Artist Sylvia Kay Releases New Single 'Legacy'
Canadian Pop-Country Artist Sylvia Kay Releases New Single 'Legacy'
May 10, 2022

There’s that wistful, scary realization many of us have on the cusp of becoming adults that nothing – absolutely nothing – is going to stay the same. Canadian pop-country songbird Sylvia Kay captures that heady mix of emotions so beautifully in her new single “Legacy” — available now. 

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts LOVELY LITTLE FARM Trailer
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts LOVELY LITTLE FARM Trailer
May 10, 2022

Levi Howden stars as Jill, with Kassidi Roberts joining as Jacky, and the series also features the voice talents of Shirley Henderson (“Harry Potter” franchise, “Stan & Ollie”) as Quackety Duck Duck, Dominique Moore (“Thomas & Friends”) as Pickle Pony, Joel Fry (“Cruella,” “Paddington 2”) as Al Alpaca, and Canan Yildiz-Husbands as Bif & Bop.

Blues Rock Powerhouse The Record Company Announces Fall Tour Dates
Blues Rock Powerhouse The Record Company Announces Fall Tour Dates
May 10, 2022

The shows, which are scheduled to kick off in mid-August, will include stops in St. Louis, Nashville, Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Minneapolis, Denver, Seattle, and San Francisco. A full list of confirmed dates can be found now, and more dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

Billy Strings Wraps-up Three Sold-Out Shows at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
Billy Strings Wraps-up Three Sold-Out Shows at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
May 10, 2022

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings performed three sold-out shows at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium this past weekend with special surprise guests Bryan Sutton (Friday), Bob Weir (Saturday and Sunday) and Les Claypool, Marty Stuart and Ronnie McCoury (Sunday).

Febueder Releases New Single 'Bootchie'
Febueder Releases New Single 'Bootchie'
May 10, 2022

With its shuffling percussion to the languid piano motifs, its jazzy inflections and brassy sunspots, the track recalls the off-kilter and obliquely-danceable productions of contemporaries like Gold Panda or Animal Collective, but hallmarked with Febueder’s understated sense of adventure. Watch the new music video now!

Mountainfilm Announces Full Film Lineup for 2022 Festival
Mountainfilm Announces Full Film Lineup for 2022 Festival
May 10, 2022

Attendees can look forward to 131 bold and inspiring films, including 31 features (19 of which are women produced or directed) and 96 shorts (43 of which are women produced or directed) curated into 11 programs, including award-worthy environmental, social justice and adventure-themed films.

OZARK Tops Netflix Viewership the Week of May 2
OZARK Tops Netflix Viewership the Week of May 2
May 10, 2022

The series was the most viewed title this week and was in the Top 10 in 81 countries. Season 1 also jumped onto the list at #7 with 13.64M hours viewed. Moving into the second spot (and into our hearts) is Grace and Frankie Season 7: The Final Episodes. Starring Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, the comedy pulled in 23.18M hours viewed.

SYFY Announces New and Returning Series
SYFY Announces New and Returning Series
May 10, 2022

New series include “Reginald the Vampire,” a dramedy based on Johnny B. Truant’s “Fat Vampire” book series and starring MCU veteran Jacob Batalon as Reginald Andres, and “The Ark,” a space-set survival drama from writer Dean Devlin that takes place 100 years in the future. Check out the new slate of content coming to SYFY now!

Chastity Brown Announces New Album 'Sing to the Walls'
Chastity Brown Announces New Album 'Sing to the Walls'
May 10, 2022

The album was started in Stockholm, Sweden with revered session drummer and producer Brady Blade, with the rest completed at Chastity’s own home studio with her longtime drummer Greg Schutte. Additional production and mixing was done by Chris Bell in Austin, Texas.

TAMRON HALL Scores Season High Ratings on Monday
TAMRON HALL Scores Season High Ratings on Monday
May 10, 2022

On Monday, April 25, 2022, “Tamron Hall” averaged 1.154 million Total Viewers to mark its most-watched telecast on any day this season. Monday’s episode featured guests DJ Envy and his wife, Gia Casey.

Ed Sheeran & Budjerah Team-up for '2STEP' Remix
Ed Sheeran & Budjerah Team-up for '2STEP' Remix
May 10, 2022

Ed Sheeran has enlisted Australian R&B newcomer Budjerah for an all-new remix of “2step”, which is out now on Atlantic. Ed has been teaming-up with an array of artists from across the globe for special remix versions of his latest single “2step.' Watch the new visualizer for the remix now!

Disney+ to Expand DESCENDANTS Franchise With THE POCKETWATCH
Disney+ to Expand DESCENDANTS Franchise With THE POCKETWATCH
May 10, 2022

The expansive new story introduces 'Red,' the whip-smart and rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts ('Alice in Wonderland') and 'Chloe,' the perfectionist and athletic daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming ('Cinderella'). Jennifer Phang ('Advantageous,' 'Half-Life,' 'Foundation,' 'The Flight Attendant') is set to direct.

Headshrinkers Announce New Single 'The Sea Has No Friends'
Headshrinkers Announce New Single 'The Sea Has No Friends'
May 10, 2022

HEADSHRINKERS will release their debut EP: ‘Doorway Conversations’. Leading the charge, The Black Country-based newcomers are releasing the new single: “The Sea Has No Friends”; a stately slice of poetic rock that arrives in tandem with the EP. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Charissa Gilmore Promoted to Senior Vice President of  Corporate Communications at Disney General Entertainment
Charissa Gilmore Promoted to Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Disney General Entertainment
May 10, 2022

A Disney veteran of more than 30 years, Gilmore is responsible for external and internal corporate communications strategies and execution across business operations that support the organization’s portfolio of content brands including 20th Television, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu and more.

'Golden Girls' Pop-Up and Set Recreation Coming to RuPaul's DragCon LA This Weekend
'Golden Girls' Pop-Up and Set Recreation Coming to RuPaul's DragCon LA This Weekend
May 10, 2022

In addition to these once-in-a-lifetime photo opps, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” royalty Pandora Boxx (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2, All Stars S6), Tempest DuJour (RuPaul’s Drag Race S7), Mrs. Kasha Davis (RuPaul’s Drag Race S7), and Kennedy Davenport (RuPaul’s Drag Race S7, All Stars S3) will be mingling with fans as the cast of “The Golden Girls.'

VIDEO: Matt B Releases New Video 'Losing You'
VIDEO: Matt B Releases New Video 'Losing You'
May 10, 2022

Directed by PhillyFlyBoy (The Game, T.I., Kevin Gates, Jacob Latimore), the video for “Losing You” transports viewers to a vast desert as Matt B searches for his love, but finds himself surrounded by a mirage of what once was. A re-release of his 2018 single produced by songwriter/producer Bryan-Michael Cox (Usher, Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige).



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