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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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Troye Sivan Releases New Album 'Something to Give Each Other'
Troye Sivan Releases New Album 'Something to Give Each Other'
October 13, 2023

Sivan wrote the songs for Something To Give Each Other with Oscar Görres (Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Sam Smith), Ian Kirkpatrick (Dua Lipa, Britney Spears), AG Cook (Charli XCX, Beyoncé), Styalz Fuego (Khalid, Imagine Dragons) and Leland (Selena Gomez), and worked alongside Creative Director Gordon von Steiner and more.

Billy Porter to Release 'Black Mona Lisa' Album Next Month
Billy Porter to Release 'Black Mona Lisa' Album Next Month
October 13, 2023

The album is executive produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter and is comprised of songs that tell Porter’s story authentically, with depth and nuance. To herald the arrival of the record, Porter dropped a brand-new version of the fan favorite “Children.” “Children (WhatTime It Is),” features Black Acid Soul phenom Lady Blackbird.

Whoopi Goldberg Teases SISTER ACT 3 After Meeting With the Pope
Whoopi Goldberg Teases SISTER ACT 3 After Meeting With the Pope
October 12, 2023

Whoopi Goldberg is teasing that her absence from The View this week might have something to do with Sister Act 3. The EGOT-winner took to Instagram to share videos from her trip to Rome, revealing that she had met with the Pope while seemingly doing some location-scouting for the film. Watch the video of Goldberg's visit to Rome!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Stars to Appear on Food Network's THE KITCHEN This Weekend
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Stars to Appear on Food Network's THE KITCHEN This Weekend
October 12, 2023

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stars Erik Christopher Peterson and Joel Meyers will be appearing on Food Network's The Kitchen this weekend. They will be joining the show to create a Pumpkin Patch Surprise from The Official Harry Potter Cookbook. In the Broadway play, Peterson plays Scorpius Malfoy with Meyers playing Albus Potter.

Lauren Mia Releases Plant Medicine Inspired 'Ceremony' Ahead of 'Re:Birth' Album
Lauren Mia Releases Plant Medicine Inspired 'Ceremony' Ahead of 'Re:Birth' Album
October 12, 2023

RE:BIRTH is the culmination of what has already been an impressive career that has seen Lauren travel the world to deliver her divine feminine energy to the stages of Tomorrowland Belgium, Steelyard London, The Brooklyn Mirage/Avant Gardner, The Concourse Project, CRSSD Day One Festival, Day of the Deadmau5 (Miami).

Photos: Check Out New WONKA Posters With Timothee Chalamet, Natasha Rothwell & More
Photos: Check Out New WONKA Posters With Timothee Chalamet, Natasha Rothwell & More
October 12, 2023

New character posters for the Wonka movie musical have been released! Check out the photos of Timothee Chalamet as Willy Wonka, Hugh Grant as the Oompa Loompa, Natasha Rothwell as Piper Benz, Calah Lane as Noodle, Rich Fulcher as Larry Chucklesworth, Rakhee Thakrar as Lottie Bell, as Jim Carter as Abacus Crunch.

Video: Kid Francescoli Shares 'Take Time' Video
Video: Kid Francescoli Shares 'Take Time' Video
October 12, 2023

With the release of Sunset Blue, Kid Francescoli unveils 11 tunes: sunbathed French Touch ('Run Run,' '1986'), romantic chillwave ('Corsica'), uplifting synthpop ('You Are Everywhere,' 'Like Magic'), electronic-soul ('Casino Soul'), cinematic disco ('Solaris'), cosmic R&B ('Sweet and Sour,' 'Take Time'). Watch the vidoe and see tour dates!

Video: Sun Room Release Their Video For 'At Least I Tried'
Video: Sun Room Release Their Video For 'At Least I Tried'
October 12, 2023

Directed by Jack Revell, the video jumps between the band trying their best to make it through a whirlwind week, and footage from a house show they played in San Diego for the 4th of July. An ode to the messy chaos of the house shows that raised them, the “At Least I Tried” video perfectly captures how Sun Room spends their summer days.

Video: The Shindellas Perform 'Last Night Was Good For My Soul' on the TODAY Show
Video: The Shindellas Perform 'Last Night Was Good For My Soul' on the TODAY Show
October 12, 2023

Breakthrough R&B girl group The Shindellas made their debut on NBC’s “TODAY Show” this morning performing their new song, “Last Night Was Good For My Soul.” “Last Night Was Good For My Soul” recently reached #10 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Charts, making it the emerging trio’s first top ten single. Watch the video!

Poolside Release New Single 'Moonlight'
Poolside Release New Single 'Moonlight'
October 12, 2023

Lofty vocals on Poolside’s  “Moonlight”--co-written with Cut Copy’s Ben Browning and the follow up to their “Ride With You.' It is the latest single from the recording project of producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Paradise that will appear on his upcoming album Blame It All On Love. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Allen Ginsberg Tribute 'The Fall of America Vol II' Out Now
Allen Ginsberg Tribute 'The Fall of America Vol II' Out Now
October 12, 2023

The album features performances by Ai Weiwei, Philip Glass, Anne Waldman, Thurston Moore With Saul Williams, Devendra Banhart, Miho Hatori, Jack Dangers, Yoni Wolf, Fennesz & Taylor Deupree, Stephen Hillage & Miquette Giraudy, Kai Campos & CJ Mirra, DJ Spooky / Aka That Subliminal Kid Feat Antoine Drye, and more.

Vide: Watch Peacock's PLEASE DON'T DESTROY: THE TREASURE OF FOGGY MOUNTAIN Trailer
Vide: Watch Peacock's PLEASE DON'T DESTROY: THE TREASURE OF FOGGY MOUNTAIN Trailer
October 12, 2023

In PLEASE DON’T DESTROY: THE TREASURE OF FOGGY MOUNTAIN, John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben, Martin, and John, three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers (Meg Stalter and X Mayo) and a hypocritical cult leader (Bowen Yang). Watch the video trailer now!

Leyla McCalla Shares Cover of Haitian Ballad 'Zanj' Feat. Alynda Segarra
Leyla McCalla Shares Cover of Haitian Ballad 'Zanj' Feat. Alynda Segarra
October 12, 2023

Leyla McCalla is sharing the final track in a series of singles that reflect upon the struggle for freedom in our society. Originally recorded by Haitian political protest singer and folk musician Manno Charlemagne, 'Zanj” is originally sung in Haitian Kreyol. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Arrow Video Takes French Horror PANDEMONIUM For UK/North America Distribution
Arrow Video Takes French Horror PANDEMONIUM For UK/North America Distribution
October 12, 2023

PANDEMONIUM is directed by Quarxx (All the Gods in the Sky) and stars Hugo Dillon (AKA, November), Ophélia Kolb (Call My Agent!), Albanian star Arben Bajraktaraj (Besa) and rising talent Manon Maindivide (Drops of God). PANDEMONIUM is the French macabre tale from the creative mind of filmmaker Quarxx. 

Hard 8 Working Group Announces Expansion with LA Office
Hard 8 Working Group Announces Expansion with LA Office
October 12, 2023

Based in Nashville with offices in New York and now Los Angeles, Hard 8 Working Group is a full service music management company founded in 2018 catering to wide range of clients including All-American Rejects, All Time Low, Ari Abdul, Daya, Daughtry, A$AP TYY, Boys Like Girls, Jawbreaker and more.

Kim McLean Featured at Country Music Hall of Fame Songwriter Sessions
Kim McLean Featured at Country Music Hall of Fame Songwriter Sessions
October 12, 2023

Kim McLean, who recently released a book of devotions and an album of songs written with Country Music Hall of Fame member Loretta Lynn, will be the featured guest. Kim will perform and tell stories behind some of the songs from A Song & A Prayer and others she’s written for artists like Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, and Lee Ann Womack.

Video: Watch Rachel Ana Dobken's 'Cruel, Cruel, Cruel' Video
Video: Watch Rachel Ana Dobken's 'Cruel, Cruel, Cruel' Video
October 12, 2023

The video features Dobken on drums, guitar and vocals in a coastal New Jersey skatepark. It was directed by Nick Wolf (Howl Peak Productions) with help from Pete Carter. It was edited by Rachel Ana Dobken and Nick Wolf and colored by Dobken. The video also features Erik Rudic (guitar) and Dan Haase (bass).

Roger Eno announces 'The Skies' Live Tour; New Album 'the skies, they shift like chords' Sets November Release
Roger Eno announces 'The Skies' Live Tour; New Album 'the skies, they shift like chords' Sets November Release
October 12, 2023

In this new live show, pieces from his upcoming sophomore album, the skies, they shift like chords (out on Friday), will be showcased for the first time, as well as highlights from his repertoire. These performances will feature both Roger playing solo piano, and also accompanied by his daughter, Cecily Eno on vocals, a string quintet and guitar.

Taraji P. Henson Announces Joy Joints! Mental Wellness Campaign
Taraji P. Henson Announces Joy Joints! Mental Wellness Campaign
October 12, 2023

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and Founder, Taraji P. Henson will launch the nationwide launch of 'BLHF Joy Joints!' This transformative initiative is designed to rekindle the spirit of historic Juke Joints from the early 1900s, creating spaces for people to gather and celebrate with a focus on healing, connection, and joy.

Video: Watch Krysten Ritter in a Chilling First-Look Teaser Trailer of ORPHAN BLACK: ECHOES
Video: Watch Krysten Ritter in a Chilling First-Look Teaser Trailer of ORPHAN BLACK: ECHOES
October 12, 2023

Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker and starring and executive produced by Krysten Ritter (Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Love and Death, Breaking Bad), the new 10-episode sci-fi thriller takes place in the world of the landmark and Emmy® Award-winning series Orphan Black. Watch the video teaser now!



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