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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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Jauz Releases Euphoric New Album 'Rise of the Wise'
Jauz Releases Euphoric New Album 'Rise of the Wise'
July 17, 2023

‘Rise of The Wise’ showcases Jauz’s talent, artistry, and growth as an internationally acclaimed DJ and producer and cleverly alludes to his successful debut album. No stranger to wide success, Jauz’s debut album, ‘The Wise & The Wicked’, made a name for itself by hitting the top charts of iTunes Dance within just 90 minutes of the release.

Wild Black Reveals Label Debut with Next Door Records
Wild Black Reveals Label Debut with Next Door Records
July 17, 2023

Toronto based Wild Black reveals her new single “Stay Dreamin’” alongside a video capturing a collage of adventures during a Californian road trip of self-discovery. Blending influences of disco, 80’s and 90’s pop, dance, rock, and RnB into her genre-fluid alternative pop sound, “Stay Dreamin’” is Wild Black’s debut release with her new label.

Showtime to Mark the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop With ALL UP IN THE BIZ Documentary
Showtime to Mark the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop With ALL UP IN THE BIZ Documentary
July 17, 2023

Featuring never before seen footage, musical interludes, animation, puppetry, and interviews with Biz Markie and other prominent figures in hip hop – from Fat Joe to Nick Cannon to Tracy Morgan – ALL UP IN THE BIZ is a heartwarming portrait of how one underdog’s dreams – fortified by an unwavering determination.

Video: Peacock Debuts New LOVE ISLAND USA Villa For Season 5
Video: Peacock Debuts New LOVE ISLAND USA Villa For Season 5
July 17, 2023

Actress Sarah Hyland (Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin) will return to host alongside UK comedian Iain Stirling who reprises his role as narrator. Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix will make her LOVE ISLAND USA debut by surprising Islanders with a special guest appearance during the series’ second week. Watch the new video tour now!

Trevor Hall Releases New Song 'Shake It Out' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
Trevor Hall Releases New Song 'Shake It Out' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
July 17, 2023

Trevor Hall and The Great In-Between marks the start of a new era for musician Trevor Hall. Releasing September 15th, 2023 on Hall’s own 3 Rivers Label, the highly-anticipated record delivers a future-folk masterpiece anchored in Hall’s beloved style, while simultaneously bringing a refreshing new sound to the forefront.

Oh He Dead Announces New LP & Tour With Devon Gilfillian
Oh He Dead Announces New LP & Tour With Devon Gilfillian
July 17, 2023

Produced by Paul Rogers and Jimmy Mansfield (Medium Build, DOUBLECAMP) and recorded in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at Red Giraffe Studios, Oh He Dead’s sophomore album pays homage to classic bands Earth, Wind, and Fire and Parliament Funkadelic, with a nod to the pop production of Still Woozy and Remi Wolf.  

Italy's Jaguero Return With Single 'New Love' Ahead of New EP Release
Italy's Jaguero Return With Single 'New Love' Ahead of New EP Release
July 17, 2023

Following their incredible debut EP 'Worst Weekend Ever,' the Italian band Jaguero return with a new single, 'New Love,' a powerful and intense track that serves as the opener to their new self-titled EP. In this track, Jaguero translates a spectrum of strong and pulsating emotions into sound, in a cathartic effort that gives depth to the song.

Video: Des Rocs Releases Video for 'Nowhere Kid' from 'Dream Machine'
Video: Des Rocs Releases Video for 'Nowhere Kid' from 'Dream Machine'
July 17, 2023

Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ Harvey), Matt Wallace (Faith No More, Maroon 5) and Des Rocs mastermind Danny Rocco, Dream Machine plays like a bolt of energy coursing through the glory days of rock, metal, and grunge, united within his signature sound. Watch the new video now!

Abby Posner Shares Emotionally Stirring Single 'Quiet On Sunset'
Abby Posner Shares Emotionally Stirring Single 'Quiet On Sunset'
July 17, 2023

SECOND CHANCES marks ABBY’s debut release on Blackbird Record Label. ABBY produced, mixed, wrote and performed guitar, bass, drum, keys, banjo, mandolin, percussion and vocals for all 12 tracks at Sonic Boom Room Studios in Venice, CA with engineer Kevin Jarvis.

Country Music Hall of Fame Member Jerry Bradley Passes Away At 83
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Jerry Bradley Passes Away At 83
July 17, 2023

Bradley’s storied career showcased his commitment to continuously push Country Music to the forefront of the industry. He played a role in a variety of facets in the Country landscape, including producing records for artists like Eddy Arnold to Dottie West as well as being named president of RCA Records from 1973 to 1982.

Chlöe Bailey Sets Second Leg of North American Headline Tour
Chlöe Bailey Sets Second Leg of North American Headline Tour
July 17, 2023

Chlöe announces additional dates to her first-ever live shows in celebration of her debut album In Pieces. The R&B songstress will begin the second leg of The In Pieces tour with special guest Rosegold on August 20th in Sacramento and includes stops in Anaheim, Toronto and more before concluding in Ft. Lauderdale on September 10th.

Karmic Neighborhood Releases Alt-Pop Single 'I Learned to Forgive' Ahead of Feature Film
Karmic Neighborhood Releases Alt-Pop Single 'I Learned to Forgive' Ahead of Feature Film
July 17, 2023

Armand Ruby and Julian Colbeck of musical group Karmic Neighborhood just released a new alt-pop single, “I Learned to Forgive,” the fourth track in a series of singles for their upcoming feature film“Equinox the Musical.”

Ireland's The Mary Wallopers Announce New Album & North American Tour in October
Ireland's The Mary Wallopers Announce New Album & North American Tour in October
July 17, 2023

The LP’s 13 track capture the chaos, humour and excitement of the band’s recent live shows while at the same time showcasing the emotion of the traditional ballads that they play (both in songs passed down from previous generations and - for the first time on this record - their own songs that promise to be passed down to future generations).

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Coming to Disney+ in August
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Coming to Disney+ in August
July 17, 2023

The film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot and Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter and Maria Bakalova. James Gunn is the director and also wrote the screenplay. Kevin Feige produces with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and more.

Video: Young Thug Releases Video for 'Oh U Went' Feat. Drake
Video: Young Thug Releases Video for 'Oh U Went' Feat. Drake
July 17, 2023

Young Thug forever changed the face of hip-hop, fashion, and culture forever as the ultimate outlier with no rival before or after. He has garnered a GRAMMY® Award, reached RIAA Diamond status, and earned dozens of multiplatinum, platinum, and gold certifications. Watch the new video trailer now!

ZZ Releases New Single 'BARBIE'
ZZ Releases New Single 'BARBIE'
July 17, 2023

“BARBIE” is also the first taste of ZZ’s forthcoming pop album; expect a major artistic statement that finds the skyrocketing vocalist making a colossal stylistic shift from last year’s GHOST. Alongside “BARBIE,” ZZ also recently released “NOWADAYS, a melodic, uptempo single featuring PRETTYMUCH’s Edwin.

HAIL THE SUN Release New Single 'Maladapted'
HAIL THE SUN Release New Single 'Maladapted'
July 17, 2023

A song that carries the throughline for which this album is thematically based, “Maladapted” is an exercise in letting go and simply relinquishing whatever control one has to surrender to a power greater than themselves, which is a feeling that frontman Donovan Melero felt to be one of the most liberating and empowering emotions.

EUROPE Celebrate 40th Anniversary; In Studio To Record New Music
EUROPE Celebrate 40th Anniversary; In Studio To Record New Music
July 17, 2023

Swedish rock legends EUROPE-- Joey Tempest (Lead Vocals), John Norum (Guitars), John Levén (Bass Guitar), Mic Michaeli (Keyboards), Ian Haugland (Drums)--are back in the studio to record new music for the first time since 2017 and the recording of their last album, WALK THE EARTH.

Gunna Announces First Headline Shows in Two Years
Gunna Announces First Headline Shows in Two Years
July 17, 2023

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum Atlanta rap superstar Gunna will headline his first shows in two years this coming September with The Gift at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on September 9th, 2023 and The Curse at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, CA on September 28th, 2023. 

The Plugz Europe Drops 'Versace Pill' With Juicy J, Dixson Waz and Kya Ventura
The Plugz Europe Drops 'Versace Pill' With Juicy J, Dixson Waz and Kya Ventura
July 17, 2023

Bringing the heat with his latest offering, ‘Versace Pill’ is a high-energy house production brimming with Latin and Urban influences. The frenetic beats provide an eclectic backdrop for legendary Memphis musician Juicy J and up-and-coming Dominican rapper Dixson Waz’s vocals. 



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