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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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The Royaies Tease New EP With 'Thus With A Kiss I Die'
The Royaies Tease New EP With 'Thus With A Kiss I Die'
April 1, 2022

Fluidly blending genres into immersive and ever-expansive new soundscapes is a signature skill for The Royaies, a group of wildly versatile and multi-talented musicians comprised of four family members — Shyon Royaie, Elijah Royaie, Axel Klain, and Alvin the Poet. 

Xowie Jones Releases Debut Single 'Uh Oh!'
Xowie Jones Releases Debut Single 'Uh Oh!'
April 1, 2022

“UH OH!” is the first of many new tracks to come from Xowie, who is set to release her debut artist project this year. Collaborators include WZRD BLD (Lil Wayne, A Day To Remember, Bullet For My Valentine), Midi Jones (Alessia Cara, Demi Lovato) and JKash (Maroon 5, Avril Lavigne, 5 Seconds of Summer).

Mychelle Taps ENNY for 'Forbidden Fruit' Collaboration
Mychelle Taps ENNY for 'Forbidden Fruit' Collaboration
April 1, 2022

Hackney-born singer, songwriter and guitarist Mychelle has unveiled her stunning new track 'Forbidden Fruit' featuring fellow English rapper ENNY. Markedly more buoyant and rhythmic than Mychelle’s previous releases, 'Forbidden Fruit' is a bass-driven track and the latest single from her upcoming EP Someone Who Knows. Watch the new music video now!

Sondre Lerche Releases New Double Album 'Avatars of Love'
Sondre Lerche Releases New Double Album 'Avatars of Love'
April 1, 2022

Today, Sondre Lerche released Avatars of Love, his most ambitious work to date, via PLZ / InGrooves. The 14 song double album features contributions from AURORA, CHAI, Felicia Douglass (Dirty Projectors), Mary Lattimore, Rodrigo Alarcon, and Ana Müller. Listen to the new album and check out upcoming tour dates!

Comedy Central to Premiere New Animated Series LIGHTNING WOLVES
Comedy Central to Premiere New Animated Series LIGHTNING WOLVES
April 1, 2022

The animated series features voice talent from Eugene Cordero, Donald Faison, Sofia Gonzalez, Taran Killam, Will McLaughlin, Bobby Moynihan, Griffin Newman, Lennon Parham, Nicole Parker, Connor Ratliff, Ben Schwartz, Jimmi Simpson, and Cobie Smulders.

Superlove Release Debut Album 'Colours'
Superlove Release Debut Album 'Colours'
April 1, 2022

Their journey leading into this record has seen them balancing all their musical interests, going door-to-door, like a music-hungry goldilocks entering rooms that are blasting everything from jazz lounge music to blistering rock and pulsating EDM. Then you discover Superlove, who combine it all in perfect harmony.

VIDEO: Dashboard Confessional Perform on COLBERT
VIDEO: Dashboard Confessional Perform on COLBERT
April 1, 2022

The first all-new Dashboard Confessional LP in four years, All The Truth That I Can Tell is available in a variety of formats, including digital, CD, cassette, standard black vinyl, and a number of limited-edition vinyl runs on offer exclusively via such retailers as Urban Outfitters, Walmart, Bandbox, and independent record stores.

Parov Stelar Releases Highly-Anticipated Single 'Toxic Lover'
Parov Stelar Releases Highly-Anticipated Single 'Toxic Lover'
April 1, 2022

The prolific stalwart’s latest sonic endeavor sees him reworking The Shangri-Las now TikTok famous tune from 1964, ‘Remember - Walking In The Sand (The Oh No Song)’. Out now via the talent’s very-own Etage Noir Recordings, the newly reimagined four-on-the-floor offering is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.

Liam Gallagher Shares Title Track From Upcoming Album 'C'Mon You Know'
Liam Gallagher Shares Title Track From Upcoming Album 'C'Mon You Know'
April 1, 2022

Liam Gallagher’s third solo studio album C’MON YOU KNOW looks set to be one of the biggest album events of the year. The song was written solely by Liam and was produced by his regular creative collaborator, the Grammy Award winner Andrew Wyatt. Listen to the new single, which features Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig on saxophone, now!

Gov't Mule Releases 'Heavy Load Blues' Deluxe Edition
Gov't Mule Releases 'Heavy Load Blues' Deluxe Edition
April 1, 2022

The deluxe version, now available on vinyl as well, features 8 additional studio and live tracks, including the Haynes original “Hiding Place” as well as covers originally by Savoy Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush. Listen to the deluxe album and watch the new music video now!

Sarah Darling Releases New Single 'Hungover'
Sarah Darling Releases New Single 'Hungover'
April 1, 2022

'Hungover” was written on a visit to Los Angeles where Darling met with songwriter musicians Alvaro Rodriguez, Robert Russell, and Troy Scott, who had heard, and was inspired by, her mellifluous voice. Darling, in turn, was inspired by their Latin rhythms and sounds. Watch the music video for the new track now!

Greta Van Fleet Confirm Rescheduled North American 'Dreams in Gold' Tour Dates
Greta Van Fleet Confirm Rescheduled North American 'Dreams in Gold' Tour Dates
April 1, 2022

On the heels of their sold out Spring, 2022 Dreams in Gold arena tour Grammy-award winning rock band Greta Van Fleet announce new arena shows for this fall. Kicking off August 16 in Quebec City, QC the band will make stops in 42 cities across the U.S. and Canada; see below for a complete list of dates.

Rachel Zegler to Voice Lead Role in Apple's SPELLBOUND Movie Musical
Rachel Zegler to Voice Lead Role in Apple's SPELLBOUND Movie Musical
April 1, 2022

Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story,” “Snow White”) will provide the voice of “Princess Ellian,” the lead role in Apple's new animated musical feature, “Spellbound.” The film will feature an original score from Academy Award-winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Glenn Slater.

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
April 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Sets truTV Return Date
IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Sets truTV Return Date
April 1, 2022

The new series features Colin Jost (SNL), Chris Jericho (All Elite Wrestling), film star Brooke Shields (The Blue Lagoon), as well as hilarious comedians Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street), Adam Pally (Sonic, Happy Endings), Jon Gabrus (Game Over, Man!) and David Cross (Arrested Development), along with Rob Riggle (Holey Moley) and others.

VIDEO: Carissa Johnson Releases 'Tourist' Music Video
VIDEO: Carissa Johnson Releases 'Tourist' Music Video
April 1, 2022

The “Tourist” single was written by Carissa Johnson, produced, recorded and mixed by Benny Grotto at Mad Oak Studios, mastered by Jeff Lipton and Maria Rice at Peerless Mastering, and features Tanya Venom on guitar, Carissa Johnson on bass, Carissa Johnson and Benny Grotto on keyboard, Ryan Manning on drums, and Benny Grotto on glockenspiel.

Haru Nemuri Releases New Single 'Ikiru'
Haru Nemuri Releases New Single 'Ikiru'
April 1, 2022

Japanese singer, songwriter and poetry rapper, Haru Nemuri has released the new single “Ikiru” today, taken from her new full length album, ‘Shunka Ryougen' The album, which contains a massive twenty-one songs, will be available digitally and on vinyl. Next week, the official music video for the song will be released featuring Ruka Ishikawa.

Christian Lee Hutson Releases New Album 'Quitters'
Christian Lee Hutson Releases New Album 'Quitters'
April 1, 2022

Produced by his friends Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst. Hutson has also released a new video for the track “State Bird” today, watch it below; directed by Waley Wang, the clip completes the two part journey in Washington Square Park that began with the video for “Strawberry Lemonade”. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Michael W. Smith Releases New Song 'Cry For Hope'
Michael W. Smith Releases New Song 'Cry For Hope'
April 1, 2022

GRAMMY ® Winning, multi-platinum selling and artist Michael W. Smith is releasing his moving new instrumental single “Cry For Hope” today in response to the current devastation in Ukraine. “Cry For Hope” was recorded with the Nashville Recording Orchestra and Smith on piano. David Hamilton led the orchestration and co-produced the song with Smith.

PUP Release New Album 'THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND'
PUP Release New Album 'THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND'
April 1, 2022

The album was recorded and mixed over the course of five weeks in the summer of 2021, in GRAMMY Award-winning producer Peter Katis’ bat-filled mansion in Connecticut. Full of typically furious, ridiculous and anthemic songs, the recording process allowed PUP to push themselves further than ever before. Plus, check out tour dates!






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