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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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Grey Delisle & the Roughhousers Announce New Album 'Princess Mike'
Grey Delisle & the Roughhousers Announce New Album 'Princess Mike'
April 15, 2022

Grey DeLisle has joined forces with Eddie Clendening (Million Dollar Quartet), Deke Dickerson (Ecco-Fonics), Carl Sonny Leyland (Big Sandy and The Fly Rite Boys), Murry Hammond (Old 97’s), and DJ Bonebrake (Founding Member of X and The Knitters) to form The Roughhousers, who recorded a new roots rock album of children’s music called Princess Mike

Cory Wong Joins Forces With Big Wild for Brand New Collaboration 'Crisis'
Cory Wong Joins Forces With Big Wild for Brand New Collaboration 'Crisis'
April 15, 2022

GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, and guitarist extraordinaire Cory Wong has united with Portland, OR-based electronic music artist Big Wild for a brand new collaboration. “Crisis (Feat. Big Wild)” premieres today on all DSPs and streaming services. Watch the official live performance video now!

Quarterhead & Camylio Link Up to Drop New Sonic Offering 'Is It Love'
Quarterhead & Camylio Link Up to Drop New Sonic Offering 'Is It Love'
April 15, 2022

This time around, they’ve linked up with Camylio who provides a melodious vocal to the energetic endeavor. The new track follows up Quarterhead, Cheat Codes, and KIDDO’s ‘Lucky’, in addition to Camylio’s single ‘i tried’ from earlier last month. Out now via Universal Music Germany, ‘Is It Love’ is available to listen to on all streaming platforms.

OTTTO & Bastardane Announce West Coast Co-Headlining Tour
OTTTO & Bastardane Announce West Coast Co-Headlining Tour
April 15, 2022

The tour, which culminates with Sirius XM Liquid Metal’s Jose Mangin hosting the bands for a special performance at Affliction Clothing headquarters in Seal Beach, marks Bastardane and OTTTO’s first joint outing since their December date as part of the four-night Metallica 40th Anniversary takeover. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Donna Murphy, Kelli O'Hara & More Upped to Series Regulars For THE GILDED AGE Season Two
Donna Murphy, Kelli O'Hara & More Upped to Series Regulars For THE GILDED AGE Season Two
April 15, 2022

Kelli O’Hara, Donna Murphy, Debra Monk, Kristine Nielsen, Taylor Richardson, Ben Ahlers, Kelley Curran, Douglas Sills, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Michael Cerveris, Erin Wilhelmi, Patrick Page, and Sullivan Jones will appear in the second season as regulars. Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Denee Benton, and more will also appear in the new season.

Justin Golden Releases New Album 'Hard Times and a Woman'
Justin Golden Releases New Album 'Hard Times and a Woman'
April 15, 2022

Blues isn’t just twelve bars and a hard luck story. On his debut record, Hard Times and a Woman, guitarist and songwriter Justin Golden showcases the full breadth of the genre and its downstream influences, everything from country blues to Americana, soul, indie roots and beyond. Listen to the new album now!

VIDEO: Hanson Release New Video Starring Frankie Muniz & Zach Myers
VIDEO: Hanson Release New Video Starring Frankie Muniz & Zach Myers
April 15, 2022

Watch the new video Featuring Zach Myers from Shinedown, 'Don't Let Me Down' was written by Zac Hanson, and co-produced by Zac, GRAMMY® Award-winning Producer/Engineer/Mixer Jim Scott (Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco) and GRAMMY® Award-winning Artist/Producer David Garza (Fiona Apple, Midland, Sharon Van Etten).

WEMA Shares 'Launje Pt. 1' From Self-Titled Album
WEMA Shares 'Launje Pt. 1' From Self-Titled Album
April 15, 2022

WEMA is a five-piece collective – consisting of Tanzanian multi-instrumentalist Msafiri Zawose, producer Photay and Penya members Magnus P.I, Lilli Elina and Jimmy le Messurier. It is an artistic pursuit founded on community; a space in which to harness the transformative power of connection. 

VIDEO: Kylie Morgan Releases 'Independent With You' Music Video
VIDEO: Kylie Morgan Releases 'Independent With You' Music Video
April 15, 2022

Directed by Drew Crosby, the clip follows Kylie from a breakup through a budding romance, featuring her real-life fiancé. Shining bright and surrounded by flower petals and bold blooms, Kylie brings to life the song’s empowering message of loving another while remaining true to yourself. Watch the new music video now!

Lizzo Announces New Album 'Special' with New Single 'About Damn Time'
Lizzo Announces New Album 'Special' with New Single 'About Damn Time'
April 15, 2022

Lizzo will celebrate the release of the new single by pulling double duty on Saturday Night Live tomorrow, April 16, hosting the show and serving as musical guest. The 'Good As Hell' singer released 'Rumors,' featuring Grammy-winner Cardi B, in August of 2021. Watch Lizzo announce the new album and watch the new 'About Damn Time' music video now!

The Crystal Method Releases 'The Trip Out' Album
The Crystal Method Releases 'The Trip Out' Album
April 15, 2022

The Trip Out, released today on Ultra Records, has pioneering American electronic act The Crystal Method (Scott Kirkland) looking to the future and embarking on collaborations with some of today’s most exciting and musically diverse artists. The album features the lead single “Watch Me Now” featuring Koda & VAAA. Watch the new music video now!

Kitchen Dwellers Share New Song 'Smokestack' From New Album Produced by Cory Wong
Kitchen Dwellers Share New Song 'Smokestack' From New Album Produced by Cory Wong
April 15, 2022

“Smokestack” follows the releases of “Sundown” “Wise River,” and “Stand at Ease.” The quartet—Shawn Swain [Mandolin], Torrin Daniels [banjo], Joe Funk [upright bass], and Max Davies [acoustic guitar]—twist bluegrass, folk, and rock through a kaleidoscope of homegrown stories, rich mythology and psychedelic hues. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Tony Awards, BroadwayHD & More Nominated for Webby Awards
Tony Awards, BroadwayHD & More Nominated for Webby Awards
April 15, 2022

Nominees for the 26th Annual Webby Awards include Disney on Broadway’s Reopening on TikTok Livestream, BroadwayHD, The Tony Awards First Impressions Cam, Spotlight on Plays, and the 'Broadway's Back' segment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Find out more information on the nominees and how to vote for them now!

MattstaGraham Shares Title Track from Forthcoming Album
MattstaGraham Shares Title Track from Forthcoming Album
April 15, 2022

MattstaGraham was first discovered by I Surrender Records thanks to Tiktok and his original song “Gotta Be Productive,” which has racked up over 526k streams on Spotify, as well as parodies of Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, blink-182. Listen to the new single now!

Gavin Haley Releases 'Cliche' Single & Announces Debut Album 'i hate you, Don't Leave Me'
Gavin Haley Releases 'Cliche' Single & Announces Debut Album 'i hate you, Don't Leave Me'
April 15, 2022

“Cliche” is the second single off Haley’s upcoming debut album, ‘i hate you, Don’t Leave Me’, which came together with the help of co-writers Skylar Mones (Dua Lipa, Kesha), B Ham (Kim Petras, Maroon 5, Kiana Lede), and Trey Campbell (Amber Mark, Banks). Watch the music video for the new single now!

Kaitlin Butts Releases New Album 'What Else Can She Do'
Kaitlin Butts Releases New Album 'What Else Can She Do'
April 15, 2022

Produced by Oran Thornton (Angaleena Presley, Logan Brill) and recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios, What Else Can She Do tells the stories of women—those who are lost, struggling, angry and scared, but who remain resilient through it all. Listen to the new album now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Samora Pinderhughes Releases New Album 'Grief'
Samora Pinderhughes Releases New Album 'Grief'
April 15, 2022

Composer, filmmaker and interdisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes’ highly anticipated album GRIEF is out now. Additionally, watch a special NPR Tiny Desk performance of “The Cry/Masculinity,” “Holding Cell,” “Grief” and “Process” filmed onsite at The Healing Project exhibition at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

VIDEO: Paris Combo Drops New Video for 'Cap ou pas cap'
VIDEO: Paris Combo Drops New Video for 'Cap ou pas cap'
April 15, 2022

Paris Combo, the French quintet Variety describes as possessing “a seemingly endless supply of catchy hooks and imaginative lyrics.' The album is their seventh studio album, but also the last recorded with the group’s late singer/songwriter Belle du Berry, who died suddenly on August 11, 2020, aged just 54, following a brief battle with cancer.

Craig Weirden Featured on YELLOWJACKETS Score 'Blood Hive'
Craig Weirden Featured on YELLOWJACKETS Score 'Blood Hive'
April 15, 2022

The release features music by Craig Wedren, best known as the frontman for D.C.-based seminal post-hardcore band Shudder to Think, Anna Waronker of indie pop darlings that dog., who scored most of the show’s episodes; and composer Theodore Shapiro who composed the music for the show’s pilot.

Parov Stelar Captivates With New Original Production 'Fire'
Parov Stelar Captivates With New Original Production 'Fire'
April 15, 2022

With releases such as ‘Candy Girl’ and it Late Night Mix already under his belt, the talent primes himself for his forthcoming full-length album ‘Moonlight Love Affair’, slated to drop at the tail end of this month. Out now via his own imprint Etage Noir Recordings, ‘Fire’ is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.



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