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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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VIDEO: Ed Schrader's Music Beat Shares 'European Moons' Music Video
VIDEO: Ed Schrader's Music Beat Shares 'European Moons' Music Video
March 9, 2022

Baltimore-based duo Ed Schrader’s Music Beat will release its new album Nightclub Daydreaming later this month, and today the band shares the record’s final single, “European Moons.” In addition to the single release, check out a personal statement by Ed and upcoming tour dates!

Jessica Willis Fisher Announces Debut Solo Album 'Brand New Day'
Jessica Willis Fisher Announces Debut Solo Album 'Brand New Day'
March 9, 2022

Guided by joy, courage, and gratitude, Americana singer/songwriter Jessica Willis Fisher is reclaiming her voice with the release of her debut solo album, Brand New Day. Jessica Willis Fisher plays fiddle throughout Brand New Day and wrote 8 of the album’s 10 songs by herself.  The album is produced by Ben Fowler.

Netflix Confirms Season Two & Season Three of VIKINGS: VALHALLA
Netflix Confirms Season Two & Season Three of VIKINGS: VALHALLA
March 9, 2022

Sam Corlett (Leif Eriksson), Frida Gustavsson (Freydis Eriksdotter) and Leo Suter (Harald Sigurdsson), among others, will reprise their roles. Vikings: Valhalla Season One premiered February 25 and ranks #1 on the Netflix Top 10 for the week of 2/28 with 113.38M hours viewed, making the Top 10 in 90 countries.

WEEKEND FAMILY the First French Disney+ Original Series Is Now Streaming Exclusively on Disney+
WEEKEND FAMILY the First French Disney+ Original Series Is Now Streaming Exclusively on Disney+
March 9, 2022

“Weekend Family” follows the exploits of a chaotic, endearing ‘super-blended’ family.  Every weekend, fun-loving Fred (Eric Judor) has custody of his three very different daughters – idealistic Clara (Liona Bordonaro); quirky Victoire (Midie Dreyfus); and demanding Romy (Roxane Barrazuol). Watch the trailer now!

Maxim Mental (Solo Project of Say Anything's Max Bemis) Releases First Ever Single 'Evermore (and the Grammy Goes to)'
Maxim Mental (Solo Project of Say Anything's Max Bemis) Releases First Ever Single 'Evermore (and the Grammy Goes to)'
March 9, 2022

The song, co-written and produced by Grammy-nominated Will Yip (Code Orange, Title Fight, Turnstile) was written during a period of time when Bemis’ wife Sherri Dupree-Bemis was struggling with a years-long battle with postpartum depression. “Evermore (and the Grammy goes to)” reflects the toll it took on Max but also the love he felt throughout.

TATYANA Announces Debut LP 'Treat Me Right'
TATYANA Announces Debut LP 'Treat Me Right'
March 9, 2022

Following her acclaimed single 'Between The Lines'’ picked as BBC Radio 1’s ‘Next Big Wave’today, electro-pop artist and harpist, TATYANA announces her debut album, Treat Me Right, alongside an irresistible track and video, 'Kiss Me Right Now.' Pre-save the new album now!

Sofia Mills Releases New Song 'Bite' Off Upcoming Debut Album 'Baby Magic'
Sofia Mills Releases New Song 'Bite' Off Upcoming Debut Album 'Baby Magic'
March 9, 2022

The debut album from 19-year-old artist Sofia Mills, Baby Magic intimately details the most pivotal moments in her coming-of-age experience: breakups with careless boyfriends, coming out as bisexual at age 15, a longtime struggle with mental illness. Pre-save the new EP and listen to the new single now!

Stella Mozgawa & Boom Bip Share New 'Belief' Track 'Ulu'
Stella Mozgawa & Boom Bip Share New 'Belief' Track 'Ulu'
March 9, 2022

In addition to “Ulu,” Versions will include the duo’s debut single “I Want To Be,” released in January to critical acclaim, remixes from Falty DL, Vanishing Twin and Boom Bip himself, plus rising U.K. producer HAAi’s rework of “I Want To Be,” which dropped last month as part of Lex Records’ 20th anniversary remix series Lex XX.

William Beckmann Shares Latin Love Song 'Danced All Night Long'
William Beckmann Shares Latin Love Song 'Danced All Night Long'
March 9, 2022

Raised on classic country as well as the mariachi and Norteño sounds of northern Mexico, Beckmann sings with a timeless baritone as he switches between Spanish and English lyrics. “Danced All Night Long” takes place in a cantina located in Acuña, Mexico, and it was featured this morning at American Songwriter. 

VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts TEHRAN Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Debuts TEHRAN Season Two Trailer
March 9, 2022

Starring two-time Emmy Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Close, and returning cast Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Shervin Alenabi, Arash Marandi and Shila Ommi, the first two episodes of the second season of the critically acclaimed series will debut globally on Apple TV+ this April. The first season of “Tehran' is now streaming on Apple TV+.

John Vanderslice Shares New ORANGEPURPLEBEACH Single 'Exposure'
John Vanderslice Shares New ORANGEPURPLEBEACH Single 'Exposure'
March 9, 2022

John Vanderslice has dropped “Exposure”, the second single off his new album under the moniker ORANGEPURPLEBEACH. Named after the password that encrypted the dark web market Silk Road, ORANGEPURPLEBEACH see’s the producer & songwriter embrace the deconstructed, electronic heavy approach he’s explored across his latest collection of EP’s.

Swiss Minimalistic Jazz Ensemble AKKU Quintet Release New 'Live' Album
Swiss Minimalistic Jazz Ensemble AKKU Quintet Release New 'Live' Album
March 9, 2022

“Live” takes you on a 75-minute long musical journey and leads you into the cosmos of Swiss-based AKKU Quintet led by drummer and composer Manuel Pasquinelli (also known for his work with Sonar & David Torn). It contains five songs from different stages of the group's history, recorded at various locations between 2016 and 2020.

Genius Brands Expands Kartoon Channel! Worldwide's Global Footprint With Launch of 'Kartoon Genius'
Genius Brands Expands Kartoon Channel! Worldwide's Global Footprint With Launch of 'Kartoon Genius'
March 9, 2022

The Kartoon Genius programming blocks offer original content on these platforms and deliver entertainment for children and families. Series on the programming block line-up include Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, Llama Llama, Rainbow Rangers, Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club, Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab, and more.

Foo Fighters Second & Final Melbourne Show Added Due to Overwhelming Demand
Foo Fighters Second & Final Melbourne Show Added Due to Overwhelming Demand
March 9, 2022

Following incredible demand during pre-sale, a second and final Foo Fighters concert at AAMI Park has been added for Tuesday 6 December 2022. Special guests for the December 6 show will be The Chats and Teenage Joans. Foo Fighters are Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee.

VIDEO: Watch the BRIDGERTON Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Watch the BRIDGERTON Season Two Trailer
March 9, 2022

In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton's quest for love. Bridgerton comes to Netflix from Shondaland and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen. Van Dusen also serves as creator and showrunner.

Blu Ernest Releases New Single 'Disarm Me'
Blu Ernest Releases New Single 'Disarm Me'
March 9, 2022

Entirely self-produced, ‘Disarm Me’ is a tender outpouring of his heart-on-a-sleeve lyricism over a backdrop of R&B and late-night indie. Fans of Brent Faiyaz and Jorja Smith will gravitate towards the moody tone of Blu’s sonics and aesthetics. Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: Dianna Agron Stars in Mayim Bialik's AS THEY MADE US Trailer
VIDEO: Dianna Agron Stars in Mayim Bialik's AS THEY MADE US Trailer
March 9, 2022

The family dramedy stars Dianna Agron (“Glee,” Shiva, Baby), Simon Helberg (“The Big Bang Theory,” Florence Foster Jenkins), Candice Bergen (Miss Congeniality, Book Club), and Dustin Hoffman (Tootsie, The Graduate), with a script penned by Bialik (“The Big Bang Theory,” “Call Me Kat”).

VIDEO: New THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT Trailer Released
VIDEO: New THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT Trailer Released
March 9, 2022

Nicolas Cage stars as... Nick Cage in the action-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. The film also stars Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Lily Sheen, and Neil Patrick Harris. Watch the new trailer now!

YES Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration of Close To The Edge for UK Album Series Tour In June
YES Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration of Close To The Edge for UK Album Series Tour In June
March 9, 2022

The tour line-up features Steve Howe (guitars), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar and backing vocals) with additional drums and percussion by Jay Schellen. A full performance of the Relayer album will now be featured in a future tour in The Album Series.

John Legend, Måneskin & More to Perform at iHeartRadio Music Awards
John Legend, Måneskin & More to Perform at iHeartRadio Music Awards
March 9, 2022

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances from Host and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee LL COOL J, Icon Award Recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Måneskin and more.



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