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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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Celestial North Releases Her New Single 'When the Gods Dance'
Celestial North Releases Her New Single 'When the Gods Dance'
May 5, 2022

Lake District based Scottish solo artist Celestial North marks her return with her intoxicating new single ‘When The Gods Dance’  which invites you into the heart of her fascinating wyrd-dreampop world. It’s a cosmic detour into a land of impossibility and beauty - bathed in folklore, the ancient and the unknown.  

Slumberland Records Announces West Coast Label Tour With Papercuts, The Umbrellas, Chime School and The Reds, Pinks and Purples
Slumberland Records Announces West Coast Label Tour With Papercuts, The Umbrellas, Chime School and The Reds, Pinks and Purples
May 5, 2022

Papercuts and The Umbrellas will be on all of the dates, with Chime School joining for the California shows and The Reds, Pinks & Purples joining for the Portland and Seattle dates. Tickets will be on sale early next week. Check out the complete list of upcoming tour dates now!

The Snuts Team Up With Rachel Chinouriri on New Single 'End of the Road'
The Snuts Team Up With Rachel Chinouriri on New Single 'End of the Road'
May 5, 2022

Produced by Detonate and Coffee at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios, “End Of The Road” is an anthem for the broken-hearted. A song full of hope, lead singer Jack Cochrane said of the track “‘End of The Road’ is intended to be a musical antidote. Listen to the new single now!

Ryan Levine Shares 'Weather' Featuring Country Artist Leslie Stevens
Ryan Levine Shares 'Weather' Featuring Country Artist Leslie Stevens
May 5, 2022

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Ryan LeVine shares his new single “Weather,” featuring country artist Leslie Stevens via BMG. The single follows his 2021 debut EP, Good Things To Remember which Glide Magazine said: “brings a tenaciously soulful approach to folks and root music.” 

lozeak Unveils Thundering New Single 'No Saving You'
lozeak Unveils Thundering New Single 'No Saving You'
May 5, 2022

A thundering and instantly infectious track – produced by Tommy Baxter (Dua Lipa) and co-written with Baxter and Cleo Tighe (Kehlani, Charli XCX) –  “No Saving You” is dedicated to calling time on that friend who keeps coming to you for advice but never takes it.

Half-Handed Cloud to Release New Album 'Flutterama'
Half-Handed Cloud to Release New Album 'Flutterama'
May 5, 2022

Flutterama is a record of 18 jubilant indie-pop songs by John Ringhofer, investigating spiritual incompetence with lively arrangements and radiant melodies that skillfully dissolve into deterioration using herky-jerky tape manipulation, analog wow-and-flutter, and an animated orchestra of home-recorded sound effects. 

MuMu Shares 'The Bitch in Me' Single
MuMu Shares 'The Bitch in Me' Single
May 5, 2022

NYC singer-songwriter MuMu throws shade with her newest release, 'The Bitch in Me,' a punchy song about clashing personalities and what happens when you give in to your inner bitch. It’s a bop with totally relatable, cleverly comedic lyrics. Listen to the new single now!

Phil Lynott to Release 'Songs For While I'm Away'
Phil Lynott to Release 'Songs For While I'm Away'
May 5, 2022

Mercury Studios salutes their legacy with the release of Phil Lynott Songs For While I’m Away + Thin Lizzy The Boys Are Back In Town Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978 on June 24. Pairing the acclaimed Phil Lynott documentary with a renowned live concert film, the set will be available as a 2xDVD+CD and Blu-ray+DVD+CD.

VIDEO: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Cast Performs 'Make Me A Woman' on the TODAY SHOW
VIDEO: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Cast Performs 'Make Me A Woman' on the TODAY SHOW
May 5, 2022

This morning, the cast of Mrs. Doubtfire performed 'Make Me a Woman' on the TODAY Show as part of their 'Best of Broadway' week. The performance included Rob McClure as Daniel Hillard, Brad Oscar as Frank Hillard, J. Harrison Ghee as Andre Mayem, and more.

Ogi Unveils Debut EP 'Monologues'
Ogi Unveils Debut EP 'Monologues'
May 5, 2022

The project includes her debut single “I Got It” which was produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner No I.D. (Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West) and featured on Zane Lowe’s World First on Apple Music. It also includes her second single “Envy” which was accompanied by an official live performance video shot on location at Seattle, WA’s Chihuly Garden and Glass.

Ghost Woman Shares New Single Clockwork'
Ghost Woman Shares New Single Clockwork'
May 5, 2022

Evan’s sonic and literal adventures as a touring multi-instrumentalist with songwriter/producer/guitarist Michael Rault saw him share international stages with the likes of Jacco Gardner, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and Mild High Club; who unwittingly paved the way for Ghost Woman’s inevitable incarnation.

A&E Announce Original Podcast 'Origins of Hip Hop' Hosted by Grandmaster Caz
A&E Announce Original Podcast 'Origins of Hip Hop' Hosted by Grandmaster Caz
May 5, 2022

The ten-episode season will include interviews with industry insiders and experts such as Sha-Rock, considered the first female emcee; Grand Wizzard Theodore, credited with inventing the popular “scratching” technique; and Kurtis Blow, one of the first commercially successful Hip Hop artists.

Wolf Alice Announce 'Blue Lullaby' Album
Wolf Alice Announce 'Blue Lullaby' Album
May 5, 2022

The new companion EP, which features stripped down versions of songs from Blue Weekend, will be released on June 24, 2022 via RCA Records.  Blue Lullaby’s first song, a stunning piano-and-choir version of “The Last Man On Earth,” is available to hear now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates with Halsey and Bleachers.

Sunflower Bean Shares New Single 'In Flight'
Sunflower Bean Shares New Single 'In Flight'
May 5, 2022

To celebrate the release, today the band share a new single entitled “In Flight”. The track follows the previously released “Who Put You Up To This?,” “Baby Don’t Cry,” “Roll The Dice” and “I Don’t Have Control Sometimes.” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Queen's 'The Platinum Collection' Vinyl Box Set To Be Released For The First Time
Queen's 'The Platinum Collection' Vinyl Box Set To Be Released For The First Time
May 5, 2022

But this album also dazzles with its stylistically promiscuous range, from the crowd rousing “We Will Rock You,” the tongue in cheek “Fat Bottom Girls,” the stomp-stomp-stomp late 70’s disco inspired “Another One Bites the Dust,” to the jukebox retro-rock homage “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and the gospel-fired “Somebody To Love.”

The Goo Goo Dolls to Release Their Virtual Concert On Home Video & Digital Audio
The Goo Goo Dolls to Release Their Virtual Concert On Home Video & Digital Audio
May 5, 2022

Produced by Barry Summers of FanTracks Digital, Grounded With The Goo Goo Dolls was in several ways a historic concert event - it was the first virtual XR live concert in the world with a fully immersive LED Stage Set powered by the Unreal Engine, the graphics software developed for high-end video games such as Fortnite and Valorant.

Taraji P. Henson to Host the BET AWARDS
Taraji P. Henson to Host the BET AWARDS
May 5, 2022

BET has announced Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson will return to host the “BET AWARDS” LIVE from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

VIDEO: TM88 & Pi'Erre Bourne Drop 'Oms' Video
VIDEO: TM88 & Pi'Erre Bourne Drop 'Oms' Video
May 4, 2022

The song’s countless sonic and lyrical twists are captured in the hallucinogenic, Daniel Kelly-directed video, which presents a dizzying dystopia. The vintage, computer game-like animation brilliantly matches the surreality of TM88’s digital-leaning production and the thematic leaps of Pi’erre Bourne’s stream-of-consciousness bars.

HBO Announces THE JANES Documentary Premiere
HBO Announces THE JANES Documentary Premiere
May 4, 2022

The film includes stirring accounts from the women who received abortions from the secret organization and the women at the center of “Jane,” including Heather Booth, Judith Arcana, Marie Leaner, Diane Stevens, Eleanor Oliver, and more, as well as insights from lawyers, doctors and others who reflect on the era.

XYZ Films Takes Global Sales Rights for HOUNDS OF WAR
XYZ Films Takes Global Sales Rights for HOUNDS OF WAR
May 4, 2022

XYZ Films will handle worldwide sales for HOUNDS OF WAR starring Frank Grillo, Robert Patrick, and Rhona Mitra, and directed by action-fan favorite Isaac Florentine.  XYZ Films has boarded the film as executive producers and are set to introduce the project, and screen footage, for buyers at the upcoming Marché du Film in Cannes.



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