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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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VIDEO: BEX Drops Music Video For 'Tiptoe'
VIDEO: BEX Drops Music Video For 'Tiptoe'
May 9, 2022

BEX has dropped a brand new single - 'Tiptoe,' - sees the artist's 2022 debut and features heavy bass plucks, annihilating drums, and witty vocals across a riotous music video. “Tiptoe” arrives with a vivid official video co-directed by BEX herself and videographer/photographer Olivia Brissett.

Heresy Records to Release 18 Hour Piano Work 'Sonata Fantasy, The Book of Moments'
Heresy Records to Release 18 Hour Piano Work 'Sonata Fantasy, The Book of Moments'
May 9, 2022

The Book of Moments, is structurally a Sonata Fantasy, comprised of 21 chapters with an exposition, development, recapitulation and a coda bridging contemporary/new classical and minimalism.  Sections where the pianist is free to improvise on the thematic musical material are also present.  

Higher Hill Releases Debut Album 'Get Up and Go'
Higher Hill Releases Debut Album 'Get Up and Go'
May 9, 2022

Get Up and Go, a 12 record album, is written by lead singer Vanessa Ogle and Paul Bullock with production by hitmakers Jeffrey Trott (Sheryl Crow, Hootie and the Blowfish), David Kirshenbaum (Duran Duran, Tracy Chapman, Cat Stevens, etc), and Nashville’s Kate Malone. 

Rock Legends Scorpions Announce Rock Believer North America Tour 2022
Rock Legends Scorpions Announce Rock Believer North America Tour 2022
May 9, 2022

Fresh off of their sold-out Sin City Nights Las Vegas residency, Scorpions will kick off a two month-long Live Nation produced run of dates beginning in August, including UBS Arena at Belmont Park on September 7. In addition to Whitesnake, Swedish band Thundermother will be joining the tour. 

Emeli Sandé Releases New Album 'Let's Say for Instance'
Emeli Sandé Releases New Album 'Let's Say for Instance'
May 6, 2022

Featuring writing and production by Emeli, alongside collaborations with F A L L E N, Naughty Boy, Booker T, Ollie Green, Henri Davies, and others, the album marks her first release on an independent label, and a brand-new era of Emeli’s expansive artistry after a decade on stage and on the airwaves.

Cody Frost Unleashes New Mixtape 'Teeth'
Cody Frost Unleashes New Mixtape 'Teeth'
May 6, 2022

Cody reconnected with those heavy roots by boldly going hard alongside her regular creative collaborator Dan Weller, co-founder of the recently reunited cult tech-metal band SikTh and producer/mixer for the likes of Enter Shikari and BABYMETAL.

Max Frost Releases First Independent EP 'Flying Machines'
Max Frost Releases First Independent EP 'Flying Machines'
May 6, 2022

Beyond proficiency across multiple instruments, eloquent songwriting, and a downright dynamic voice, Max Frost masters the element of surprise in his music. Ebbing and flowing with fierce and fiery fluidity, danceable grooves melt into psychedelic production only to dissolve into ecstatic pop hooks before a guitar solo wails.

Maisie Peters Releases Highly Anticipated Track 'Cate's Brother'
Maisie Peters Releases Highly Anticipated Track 'Cate's Brother'
May 6, 2022

Rising pop singer-songwriter Maisie Peters has released her highly anticipated track “Cate’s Brother,” available now on all streaming platforms. The release is accompanied by an official live video - shot at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre on the tail end of her sold-out North American headline tour.

Neil Young Releases Next Set of Official Bootleg Series
Neil Young Releases Next Set of Official Bootleg Series
May 6, 2022

Neil Young delivers three more live recordings from his Official Bootleg Series (OBS): Royce Hall, 1971, a solo acoustic set recorded January 30 on the UCLA campus. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 1971 is the last US show of Young’s 1971 solo tour. Citizen Kane Jr. Blues (Live at The Bottom Line), a surprise set from New York City 1974.

Ashe Releases New Single 'Hope You're Not Happy'
Ashe Releases New Single 'Hope You're Not Happy'
May 6, 2022

The track follows “Another Man’s Jeans,” Ashe’s first piece of new music since the release of her debut album Ashlyn. The record featured “Till Forever Falls Apart” with FINNEAS, which was named one of the best songs of 2021 by the Los Angeles Times and recently surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Sabrina Claudio Releases New Album 'Based on a Feeling'
Sabrina Claudio Releases New Album 'Based on a Feeling'
May 6, 2022

The album features production by Stint (Gallant) and Blue Rondo (Young Thug) on “Better Version,” Jonah Christian (Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Normani, Anderson. Paak) and Sad Money (Khalid, Pink Sweat$, Chloe & Halle), Jeff Gitty (J. Cole, H.E.R., Mac Miller, Anderson .Paak), Roy Lenzo (Lil Nas X) and German (Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry).

Netflix Renews I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE WITH TIM ROBINSON For Season Three
Netflix Renews I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE WITH TIM ROBINSON For Season Three
May 6, 2022

Creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humor to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life's most bizarre and mundane situations. Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone (The Lonely Island) and Ali Bell for Party Over Here serve as executive producers.

Alan Walker Unveils 'WALKERVERSE' Tour Dates
Alan Walker Unveils 'WALKERVERSE' Tour Dates
May 6, 2022

Norwegian Artist, DJ and Producer Alan Walker has unveiled the first part of his WalkerVerse journey – a mammoth 29-date tour across Europe and North America set to take place later this year, with even more countries and dates to be announced. Check out the upcoming tour dates!

Chroma Skies Release New Single 'devilonhershoulder'
Chroma Skies Release New Single 'devilonhershoulder'
May 6, 2022

The video was directed by CHROMA SKIES & Stardust Visuals with production assistants Igor Miljkovic and Samira Sax. The track was mixed and mastered by Matthieu Kirby. With a fresh approach to pop with elements of R&B, CHROMA SKIES have been compared to the likes of Chase Atlantic, The Neighbourhood, Always Never, blackbear, and The 1975.

IDK Unveils Collaborative Project 'Simple.' Produced by Kaytranada
IDK Unveils Collaborative Project 'Simple.' Produced by Kaytranada
May 6, 2022

The 8-track release arrives via Clue/Warner Records and features official single “Breathe” as well as previously released singles “Taco,” an uptempo hit that brings the 29-year-old rapper’s wit to the dancefloor, and “Dog Food,” a triumphant reunion between IDK and frequent collaborator Denzel Curry.

Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Netflix's A TOURIST'S GUIDE TO LOVE
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Netflix's A TOURIST'S GUIDE TO LOVE
May 6, 2022

Feldman is set to join Ben Feldman, Missi Pyle, Jacqueline Correa, Nondumiso Tembe, Glynn Sweet, Alexa Povah, Rachael Leigh Cook, Scott Ly, Thanh Truc and Le Thien in the new ensemble romance. Morgan Lynee Dudley, who was recently seen on Broadway as Frankie Heely in Jagged Little Pill, has also joined the cast.

VIDEO: Phillipa Soo Discusses the Importance of SUFFS on the TODAY SHOW
VIDEO: Phillipa Soo Discusses the Importance of SUFFS on the TODAY SHOW
May 6, 2022

Phillipa Soo sat down on the third hour of the TODAY Show this morning to discuss the importance of the new Off-Broadway musical, SUFFS. Soo also touched on the fact that SUFFS is her return to the Public Theatre, the same theatre that she originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton at.

Peacock Announces New Drama Thriller Series TRIGGER POINT
Peacock Announces New Drama Thriller Series TRIGGER POINT
May 6, 2022

Peacock today announced it will premiere drama thriller series TRIGGER POINT, written by Daniel Brierley and produced by Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television. The high-octane six-part thriller series will join Peacock’s growing slate of premium British drama programming including THE CAPTURE and VIGIL.

Kai Wachi Teams Up With Calivania For Explosive New Single 'Eternity'
Kai Wachi Teams Up With Calivania For Explosive New Single 'Eternity'
May 6, 2022

Teaming up with anonymous talent Calivania, the duo unleash a soul-rendering soundscape with the powerful single ‘Eternity’. The latest from the dynamic DJ and producer follows directly on the heels of his April collaboration with Lexi Norton, ‘All Your Lies’.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares GOD'S FAVORITE IDIOT Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Shares GOD'S FAVORITE IDIOT Trailer
May 6, 2022

Clark Thompson (Ben Falcone) is a mid-level tech support employee, who takes saunas with his dad, Gene (Kevin Dunn), pines after his co-worker Amily (Melissa McCarthy), and loves his cats. When he starts to glow, he begins to realize this isn’t an average day at the office and God has bigger plans for him.



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