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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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HBO Max Renews Original Comedy Series JULIA For A Second Season
HBO Max Renews Original Comedy Series JULIA For A Second Season
May 4, 2022

The season one cast included Sarah Lancashire as Julia, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Brittany Bradford, Fran Kranz and Fiona Glascott. Guest stars included Isabella Rossellini, Judith Light, Robert Joy, Erin Neufer, Jefferson Mays, James Cromwell and Adriane Lenox.

VIDEO: Liz Cass Releases Video for New Single 'Human'
VIDEO: Liz Cass Releases Video for New Single 'Human'
May 4, 2022

The video has been recorded live at the Rainbow Wood Studio in Bath, where Liz wrote the song with producer Ed Graves, who also plays synths in the video. They are joined by Dan Lewis-Neale on drums, who also features heavily on her forthcoming debut album The Words out later this year via Ultra Records. 

VIDEO: John Benjamin Hickey Reveals His Theatrical Pet Peeves on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
VIDEO: John Benjamin Hickey Reveals His Theatrical Pet Peeves on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
May 4, 2022

In a round of 'Plaza Beef,' John Benjamin Hickey looked back on his experiences on Broadway to reveal his theatrical pet peeves. Scenarios included Madonna braiding her hair in the audience of Cabaret, the most demanding show he had acted in, and more. The episode also featured Elizabeth Moss and the cast of Off-Broadway's That Golden Girls Show.

Graveyard Club Share New Single 'Halloween'
Graveyard Club Share New Single 'Halloween'
May 4, 2022

Following on the heels of  first single, “Nowhere,” “Halloween” expands on Graveyard Club’s signature dark retro sound, which has been praised by The New York Times for its melding of “moody synth rock” and “brooding, yearning electro-goth”. Watch the new music video now!

Patrick Holland Announces Debut Album & Shares Lead Single
Patrick Holland Announces Debut Album & Shares Lead Single
May 4, 2022

Montreal-based artist, producer, engineer and remixer Patrick Holland announces his debut album today. Holland has been known in the past for his electronic releases under aliases such as Project Pablo and Jump Source, as well as his production and remix work for artists such as TOPS, Cut Copy, Jacques Greene, Homeshake, and more.

BELOT Releases New Single 'Phone Call' From Upcoming EP
BELOT Releases New Single 'Phone Call' From Upcoming EP
May 4, 2022

Following on from a killer run of vibrant singles including “Harmless Fun” and “Math”, London’s “awkward pop” pioneer Belot is back once again to announce the details behind her eagerly-awaited new EP Harmless Fun, showcased by the new single “Fake Phone Calls.' Listen to the new single and pre-save the EP now!

Jenny Owen Youngs Announces New EP 'It's Dangerous to Go Alone'
Jenny Owen Youngs Announces New EP 'It's Dangerous to Go Alone'
May 4, 2022

Aside from the allusions just made to Zelda and Super Mario Bros, the two other songs on the EP draw upon Skyrim of The Elder Scrolls series and one of the most classic video games of all time, Pac-Man. The latter forms the foundation for the first single “Ghosts”, out today. Watch the new music video now!

Arp Announces 'New Pleasures' Album
Arp Announces 'New Pleasures' Album
May 4, 2022

Canny and time-bending, composer/producer Alexis Georgopoulos (Arp) sculpts angularities into fresh, alluring shapes, expanding and contracting song form into brain-teasing sound design. The “New Pleasures” album was announced alongside a striking video for the title track directed by acclaimed filmmaker Adinah Dancyger.

Kelsey Waldon Releases 'Sweet Little Girl' From New Album 'No Regular Dog'
Kelsey Waldon Releases 'Sweet Little Girl' From New Album 'No Regular Dog'
May 4, 2022

Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Dave’s Room Studio, No Regular Dog is rooted in deep self-reflection and features Waldon’s most personal songwriting to date. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

James Vincent McMorrow Announces New Album 'The Less I Knew'
James Vincent McMorrow Announces New Album 'The Less I Knew'
May 4, 2022

The companion album Heavyweight Champion of Dublin8 will be released this fall. The Less I Knew was written and produced by McMorrow, mixed and engineered by Alex Borwick and recorded at Black Mountain Studios in Ireland. To mark the occasion he has released the title track along with its video out today.

Paramount+ Will Launch NEVER SEEN AGAIN Docu-Series
Paramount+ Will Launch NEVER SEEN AGAIN Docu-Series
May 4, 2022

Paramount+ will launch NEVER SEEN AGAIN, a new, emotional docuseries told from the point of view of those left behind when a loved one vanishes without a trace. NEVER SEEN AGAIN kicks off with a story that sparked outrage and a quest for answers from award-winning filmmaker-actor-director Tyler Perry. Watch a promo now!

Netflix Renews SWEET MAGNOLIAS For a Third Season
Netflix Renews SWEET MAGNOLIAS For a Third Season
May 4, 2022

Sweet Magnolias follows lifelong best friends Maddie (JoAnna Garcia Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) as they juggle relationships, family, and careers in the charming small town of Serenity, SC. Sweet Magnolias is based on the popular series of novels published by MIRA Books.

VIDEO: DCappella Drops 'Cantina Band' Video For Star Wars Day
VIDEO: DCappella Drops 'Cantina Band' Video For Star Wars Day
May 4, 2022

In honor of Star Wars Day, today DCappella, Disney's a cappella group, released the first-ever music video filmed at Oga's Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World for 'Cantina Band.' The group also announced 'Deck The Halls with Disney Featuring DCappella,' their US tour this November-December.

VIDEO: COMPANY Cast Performs Title Song on The TODAY SHOW
VIDEO: COMPANY Cast Performs Title Song on The TODAY SHOW
May 4, 2022

TODAY's Best of Broadway Week continues with Company performing the title song. The performance included Katrina Lenk,  Matt Doyle, Christopher Fitzgerald, Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard, Terence Archie, Etai Benson, Bobby Conte, Nikki Renée Daniels, Claybourne Elder, Greg Hildreth, Manu Narayan as Theo, Rashidra Scott, and Anisha Nagarajan.

Charlie Burg Shares New Single 'Break the Rhythm'
Charlie Burg Shares New Single 'Break the Rhythm'
May 4, 2022

On the heals of a sold-out show at Los Angeles’ Troubadour, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Burg has dropped new single, “Break The Rhythm.' Hailing from Detroit and now living in Brooklyn with a stop in Syracuse, NY in-between, the track finds Charlie deftly unpacking rootlessness with indie rock-influenced soundtrack.

Spice Girls Emma Bunton & Mel B Join THE CIRCLE on Netflix
Spice Girls Emma Bunton & Mel B Join THE CIRCLE on Netflix
May 4, 2022

Global superstars Emma Bunton and Mel B of the Spice Girls are stepping into The Circle for the spiciest season yet! More catfishing, more money, more drama and surprises await as the two icons attempt to catfish the new set of players with the hopes of increasing the game’s total cash prize. Watch a new clip now!

Tyshawn Sorey to Self-Release First Album of Covers 'Mesmerism' With Aaron Diehl & Matt Brewer
Tyshawn Sorey to Self-Release First Album of Covers 'Mesmerism' With Aaron Diehl & Matt Brewer
May 4, 2022

Mesmerism meets drummer Tyshawn Sorey featuring pianist Aaron Diehl and bassist Matt Brewer. Sorey – a 2017 MacArthur Fellow, Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania, collaborator with Vijay Iyer, Kris Davis, Roscoe Mitchell, Hafez Modirzadeh, Myra Melford, Marilyn Crispell and other musical luminaries

VIDEO: Elf Power Release Video for Title Track Of New Album 'Artificial Countrysides'
VIDEO: Elf Power Release Video for Title Track Of New Album 'Artificial Countrysides'
May 4, 2022

Athens, GA-based psychedelic folk band Elf Power released the official video for the title track to their forthcoming album Artificial Countrysides. The video was directed and filmed by Dickie Cox. The band will kick off their summer tour on July 13 in Milwaukee, WI  and will make stops in Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta and more.

Yumi Nu Releases New Single 'Illusions'
Yumi Nu Releases New Single 'Illusions'
May 4, 2022

The releases of “Illusions” as well as the Hajime EP are intentionally in line with AAPI Heritage Month. Core to who Yumi Nu is, much of her personal journey is defined by the ever-changing relationship she has with her cultural identity. These themes can be heard throughout all of her releases.

Mykki Blanco Shares 'Your Love Was a Gift' Featuring Diana Gordon & Sam Buck
Mykki Blanco Shares 'Your Love Was a Gift' Featuring Diana Gordon & Sam Buck
May 4, 2022

Mykki Blanco is an artist revered for their fearless ability to evolve, placing their creative exploration at the forefront of their career. Today, they share their new single “Your Love Was a Gift” featuring the striking vocals of Diana Gordon and Sam Buck. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!



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