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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: K-Pop star JAMIE Releases 'Pity Party' Music Video
VIDEO: K-Pop star JAMIE Releases 'Pity Party' Music Video
February 4, 2022

South Korean singer and songwriter JAMIE releases her latest single Pity Party today on all digital platforms via Warner Music Korea. Fresh off her recent success collaborating with Doja Cat and Saweetie, the K-pop star delivers an eye-catching music video for her all-English single. Watch the new music video now!

Nurko & Crystal Skies Release 'Lost Without You' featuring KnownAsNat
Nurko & Crystal Skies Release 'Lost Without You' featuring KnownAsNat
February 4, 2022

Returning after the release of the cover art for his anticipated ‘Arrival’ EP, established force NURKO continues to unveil what he has in store with new single ‘Lost Without You’. The second single off the forthcoming EP sees NURKO collaborating with well-known duo Crystal Skies and singer/songwriter KnownAsNat. Check out upcoming tour dates!

Los Flakos Release New Single 'Nora'
Los Flakos Release New Single 'Nora'
February 4, 2022

““Nora’ is a song about idealizing people, like a platonic love. The idea that we have of someone is often not the true one and sometimes we end up being disappointed in our mental creation; the image of the perfect partner in this case. Nora is only created in a fictional story in the narrator's imagination,' the band stated.

Wilderado Shares Acoustic Version of Radio Single 'Head Right'
Wilderado Shares Acoustic Version of Radio Single 'Head Right'
February 4, 2022

Wilderado has released the acoustic version of 'Head Right.' The acoustic version of the track drops just weeks ahead of the band's US headline tour. Wilderado was recorded with collaborators James McAlister (The National, Sufjan Stevens, Taylor Swift), Chad Copelin (Broncho, LANY) and Angelo Petraglia (Kings of Leon). Plus, check out tour dates!

Laya Releases New Single 'Brag' from Upcoming EP 'Um, Hello'
Laya Releases New Single 'Brag' from Upcoming EP 'Um, Hello'
February 4, 2022

R&B singer, songwriter LAYA has unleashed her new single “Brag.' The visual also features brief cameos from Karlie Hustle (Apple Music), DJ Stacks (Heavy Hitters DJ, Hot 97), Scram Jones (Grammy-nominated producer, Shade45), Jus Ske (“DJ legend Jusske”), and Bob Ellis (Tracy Ellis Ross’ father). 

Sea Glass Releases New Single 'New Romans'
Sea Glass Releases New Single 'New Romans'
February 4, 2022

Blending classic songwriting and modern indie production, Sea Glass is the project of Brooklyn-based producer Jake Muskat. Sea Glass composes and produces unique songs, featuring guest vocalists to create a cohesive sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. Sea Glass's music features influences ranging from The Beatles, to Toro Y Moi and The Strokes.

VIDEO: Todrick Hall Releases 'Rich Forever' Music Video
VIDEO: Todrick Hall Releases 'Rich Forever' Music Video
February 4, 2022

Todrick Hall has released the trailer for 'Rich Forever.' The track is from Hall's album 'Femuline Gaymeova.' The album was entirely written by Hall, with production from Grammy-winning Wiidope (Nicole Scherzinger, Ciara), and Jeeve (Bruno Mars, Britney Spears). Guests include Chaka Khan, Nicole Scherzinger Brandy, Tyra Banks and TS Madison.

EmiSunshine Shares New Album 'Diamonds'
EmiSunshine Shares New Album 'Diamonds'
February 4, 2022

Since she began performing professionally nearly 10 years ago, EmiSunshine has established herself as a country and Americana artist. Now the 17-year-old singer/songwriter is dipping her creative toes into new musical water on her new album, DIAMONDS (Little Blackbird Records). Listen to the new album now!

Blame My Youth Release New EP 'Dance With My Demons'
Blame My Youth Release New EP 'Dance With My Demons'
February 4, 2022

After a trio of Danny Wimmer Presents festival appearances announcing their arrival as a band last fall, Los Angeles-based rock band Blame My Youth is kicking off 2022 with the release of its debut EP, Dance With My Demons, via Big Loud Rock. Listen to the new EP now! Plus, watch the new music video for 'Dance With My Demons.'

Haiku Hands Release New Single 'Shoot The Shot'
Haiku Hands Release New Single 'Shoot The Shot'
February 4, 2022

In 2020, the Australian electronic dance collective Haiku Hands (Beatrice Lewis, Claire Nakazawa and Mie Nakazawa) released their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album. Today, the group have shared brand new single “Shoot The Shot,” along with a hypnotic visualizer. Watch the new visual now!

VIDEO: ALLBLK Releases Romantic Drama STAYCATION Trailer
VIDEO: ALLBLK Releases Romantic Drama STAYCATION Trailer
February 4, 2022

 ALLBLK, the popular streaming service for Black TV and film from AMC Networks, announced today the world premiere of the romantic drama feature film Staycation. The film stars Jennfier Freeman, Shelton Jolivette, Amelia Jefferies and Kendrick Brown. The ALLBLK app is available everywhere streaming services are found.

Apple Announces Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Series THEY CALL ME MAGIC
Apple Announces Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Series THEY CALL ME MAGIC
February 4, 2022

Apple TV announced today “They Call Me Magic,” the highly anticipated four-part documentary event that takes an illuminating, holistic look into the life and career of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, one of the world’s most iconic figures. “They Call Me Magic” offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real life story of Johnson. Watch the new teaser now!

Showtime Orders Third Season of THE L WORD: GENERATION Q
Showtime Orders Third Season of THE L WORD: GENERATION Q
February 4, 2022

The series follows Bette Porter (Jennifer Beals), Alice Pieszecki (Leisha Hailey), Shane McCutcheon (Katherine Moennig), Dani Nùñez (Arienne Mandi), Micah Lee (Leo Sheng), Finley (Jacqueline Toboni), Sophie Suarez (Rosanny Zayas), Gigi Ghorbani (Sepideh Moafi), and Angie Porter-Kennard (Jordan Hull) as they experience love and heartbreak in L.A.

Natalie Cole Releases 'Unforgettable...With Love' 30th Anniversary Edition
Natalie Cole Releases 'Unforgettable...With Love' 30th Anniversary Edition
February 4, 2022

'Unforgettable…with Love,' which earned seven GRAMMY® Awards, topped the Billboard 200 and went on to be certified 7x Platinum by the RIAA, features Cole’s groundbreaking virtual duet of “Unforgettable” with her father, Nat King Cole, plus an array of classic hits from the Great American Songbook.

VIDEO: Netflix Drops Kanye West Documentary Trailer
VIDEO: Netflix Drops Kanye West Documentary Trailer
February 4, 2022

A landmark documentary event presented in three acts from Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah, jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy is an intimate and revealing portrait of Kanye West’s experience, showcasing both his formative days trying to break through and his life today as a global brand and artist. Watch the new trailer now!

Charlie Andrews Joins Disney As Executive Vice President, Live-Action & Alternative Series
Charlie Andrews Joins Disney As Executive Vice President, Live-Action & Alternative Series
February 4, 2022

Among Disney Branded Television's upcoming premieres are the original movie 'Sneakerella,' 'ZOMBIES 3,' 'National Treasure,' 'American Born Chinese,' the limited musical series 'Beauty and the Beast' (working title), 'The Crossover,' 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' 'The Spiderwick Chronicles,' 'SATURDAYS,' 'The Santa Clause,' and the feature documentary 'Mickey: Story of a Mouse.'

Deborah Allen Announces First New Album in a Decade 'The Art of Dreaming'
Deborah Allen Announces First New Album in a Decade 'The Art of Dreaming'
February 4, 2022

Country music's Deborah Allen is returning to the scene with her first album of all-new material in a decade. The GRAMMY-nominated singer today announced the upcoming release of The Art of Dreaming. 'Blue Collar Baby,' the album's first single dropped today. Pre-order the new album now!

Swami John Reis Announces Long-Awaited Debut Solo Album 'Ride The Wild Night'
Swami John Reis Announces Long-Awaited Debut Solo Album 'Ride The Wild Night'
February 4, 2022

Ride The Wild Night is neither completely similar nor dissimilar to Reis’ previous bands (Hot Snakes, Night Marchers, The Sultans, Rocket From The Crypt, Drive Like Jehu), yet the sound is immediately familiar and assuring. The music is an amalgam of Sixties folk-punk, Seventies punk-punk and pre-Vietnam War rock ’n’ roll.

Erika Lewis Announces 'A Walk Around The Sun' Album
Erika Lewis Announces 'A Walk Around The Sun' Album
February 4, 2022

Singer-songwriter Erika Lewis is set to release her anticipated album A Walk Around The Sun, a series of lyrical vignettes that examine the margins between love and loss. Produced by John James Tourville (The Deslondes) and recorded in Nashville at Andrija Tokic’s The Bomb Shelter, A Walk Around the Sun features 11 all-original songs.

Ali Sperry Releases New Single 'In My Dreams'
Ali Sperry Releases New Single 'In My Dreams'
February 4, 2022

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ali Sperry has released “In Your Dreams,” the latest from her forthcoming LP In Front Of Us. Co-written with and featuring friend and fellow artist Carey Ott, “In Your Dreams” features musical contributions from Adam Meisterhans, Kai Welch, Jamie Dick, Owen Biddle, and Sarah Dugas.



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