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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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Eric Nam Shares New Single 'House on a Hill'
Eric Nam Shares New Single 'House on a Hill'
June 28, 2023

Korean-American entertainer, singer-songwriter, and actor Eric Nam has released his highly anticipated single, “House on a Hill,” available to stream and purchase here via The Orchard. The new single was produced by longtime collaborator Rabitt. Eric also wrote the song with Rabitt, Madison Simmen and Riley Biederer.

Becca Mancari Taps Brittany Howard For New Single 'Don't Even Worry'
Becca Mancari Taps Brittany Howard For New Single 'Don't Even Worry'
June 28, 2023

Mancari has already shared the record’s lead single and queer joy anthem “Over and Over” featuring Julien Baker to critical acclaim, and Mancari shares another taste of the album, releasing “Don’t Even Worry,” a guitar-driven ode to our closest friends. Featuring fellow Bermuda Triangle bandmate, “Don’t Even Worry” was written with Brittany Howard

Video: Watch the BIRD BOX BARCELONA Movie Trailer
Video: Watch the BIRD BOX BARCELONA Movie Trailer
June 28, 2023

From the producers of the global phenomenon, Bird Box, comes BIRD BOX BARCELONA, an expansion of the film that riveted audiences in 2018. The cast includes Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia. Watch the video now!

Bennett Coast to Release Debut EP 'Where Are You Going?'
Bennett Coast to Release Debut EP 'Where Are You Going?'
June 28, 2023

A new track, “Driver,” also debuts alongside a video directed, shot and produced by Coast. “Driver” is taken from the forthcoming EP and follows “Bender,” which was released last month and was written, produced and recorded by Coast.

THE CRITICALS Share New Single 'Belmont'
THE CRITICALS Share New Single 'Belmont'
June 28, 2023

The song is a love letter to their hometown of Nashville and captures both the idleness of youth and independent spirit running through the city’s Belmont Hillsboro neighborhood. The band recently signed to Fantasy Records and announced their debut EP for the label titled Front Door Confrontations. The EP also features their single “Clever Girl.”

'Krazy K-Pop Super Concert' Adds Cravity to Complete Epic Lineup
'Krazy K-Pop Super Concert' Adds Cravity to Complete Epic Lineup
June 28, 2023

Pulse Events, the company known for their renowned events bringing global music to New York has announced, the addition of boy group CRAVITY to their upcoming ‘Krazy K-Pop Super Concert’. Previously announced artists are SHOWNU and HYUNGWON, who will officially perform their comeback as a unit of K-pop super group MONSTA X.

Exclusive: Colman Domingo Hosts a PASSING STRANGE Dinner Party Reunion on YOU ARE HERE
Exclusive: Colman Domingo Hosts a PASSING STRANGE Dinner Party Reunion on YOU ARE HERE
June 28, 2023

On an upcoming episode of his AMC travel series You Are Here, Colman Domingo reunited the cast of the 2008 Broadway musical, Passing Strange. Watch an exclusive video clip from the episode, which reunites the cast of Passing Strange, which also includes Daniel Breaker, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and more, also featuring Susan Stroman and Mary Zimmerman.

BRENN! Single '4RUNNER' Earns Spot on Billboard Top 50
BRENN! Single '4RUNNER' Earns Spot on Billboard Top 50
June 28, 2023

The Tuscaloosa, AL native and University of Alabama student was writing and recording music in his bedroom when “4Runner” took on a life of its own across social media platforms. In early January, Brennan posted a self-recorded version on TikTok, the daredevil filming himself on his roof for the accompanying video.

Kim Petras Continues 'Feed the Best' Takeover With WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE & 'Call Her Daddy' Appearances
Kim Petras Continues 'Feed the Best' Takeover With WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE & 'Call Her Daddy' Appearances
June 28, 2023

With 15 tracks of pop perfection, Feed The Beast is Kim’s declaration about being willing to be consumed by her biggest passion – pop music. Heavily inspired by the Eurodance hits that she would lose herself in growing up, the album, out now via Republic Records/Amigo Records, features stand out track “King of Hearts.” Check out tour dates!

Gareth Donkin Shares Silky New Single 'Nothing We Can't Get Through'
Gareth Donkin Shares Silky New Single 'Nothing We Can't Get Through'
June 28, 2023

“Nothing We Can’t Get Through” is the next offering from his upcoming debut album Welcome Home, due via drink sum wtr, a new label formed by A&R Nigil Mack in partnership with Secretly Group, as a part of the newly minted All Flowers Group. Fans can pre-order Welcome Home digitally and on vinyl via Bandcamp.

Velvet Starlings Share New Single 'HG Wells'
Velvet Starlings Share New Single 'HG Wells'
June 28, 2023

LA’s Velvet Starlings have dropped a new single, “HG Wells.” The single is a boisterous, uncompromising vision, politically and musically. In the accompanying video produced and directed by Jake Webber (part 2 of a story arc), the band’s frontman, 20-year-old Christian Gisborne, goes back in time to kill the past version of himself.

JRDN Drops New Single 'What Do I Got To DO'
JRDN Drops New Single 'What Do I Got To DO'
June 28, 2023

Juno award winning R&B artist JRDN is back and coming off the successful release of his last single “Call My Name.” The popular artist returned & hit the charts once again, with a new refined, mature sound.  Fans and critics reacted loud and clear. “Call My Name” was the #1 Most Active Indie on DMDS and #1 Top CanCon Download on DMDS.

Be Your Own Pet Share New Single from Forthcoming Album 'Mommy'
Be Your Own Pet Share New Single from Forthcoming Album 'Mommy'
June 28, 2023

Nashville’s Be Your Own Pet made a triumphant return to both the stage and airwaves this past year after nearly 15 years apart. The new track is “Goodtime!,” which highlights the struggle of balancing two kids, a mortgage, and the desire for BYOP to make a comeback. The album will be quickly followed by a massive North American tour.

Eli Paperboy Reed To Release 'Hits and Misses: The Singles'
Eli Paperboy Reed To Release 'Hits and Misses: The Singles'
June 28, 2023

Featuring songs that were previously only available as 45 rpm singles at the merch table during Reed’s international tours, this 11-track remastered collection features vividly reimagined covers spanning every genre as well as a trio of originals not on any album. 

EXTREME's New Album 'SIX' Debuts In Top 10 Global Charts
EXTREME's New Album 'SIX' Debuts In Top 10 Global Charts
June 28, 2023

Multi-platinum hard rock icons EXTREME—Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums)—are excited to share that their new album SIX has achieved global success following its release on June 9 via earMUSIC with several Top 10 international debut chart positions.  

Pokémon Summer Fest Coming This Fall
Pokémon Summer Fest Coming This Fall
June 28, 2023

Nestled at the core of the festival grounds is a towering structure that will proudly hold a colossal Pokéball accompanied by skilled taiko drummers who will fill the air with their rhythmic beats. Encircling this central tower, a spectacular traditional Bon dance will unfold, accompanied by the captivating melodies derived from the Pokémon games.

Listen: Hear a Preview of Olivia Rodrigo's New 'Vampire' Single From Upcoming 'GUTS' Album
Listen: Hear a Preview of Olivia Rodrigo's New 'Vampire' Single From Upcoming 'GUTS' Album
June 27, 2023

3-time GRAMMY award-winning singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo will release the lead single of her sophomore album, 'Vampire,' this week. Rodrigo will release her sophomore album 'Guts' on September 8. Pre-order the album on CD and vinyl and pre-save it on streaming platforms now! Watch the video preview!

BLACK MIRROR Season Six Tops Netflix's TV Ratings
BLACK MIRROR Season Six Tops Netflix's TV Ratings
June 27, 2023

For the second week in a row, Chris Hemsworth dominated the top two spots on the English Films List as Extraction 2 held strong at #1 with 42.2M views, making it the most-viewed title on Netflix this week. The action-packed sequel now has over 85M views in the first 10 days since it premiered.

Productivity Media & Black Fawn Films Partner for Ten-Title Genre Film Slate
Productivity Media & Black Fawn Films Partner for Ten-Title Genre Film Slate
June 27, 2023

Productivity Media, Inc. (PMI), the film finance and production company has partnered with Chad Archibald and Cody Calahan and their Black Fawn Films (BF) for a slate of ten genre titles to be co-produced and financed by PMI. Currently in production is IT FEEDS starring Ashley Greene (THE TWILIGHT SAGA) and Shawn Ashmore (X-MEN SERIES).

TEEN MOM: THE NEXT CHAPTER Sets MTV Return Date
TEEN MOM: THE NEXT CHAPTER Sets MTV Return Date
June 27, 2023

The series follows some of the most beloved moms from Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2, including Amber Portwood, Ashley Jones, Briana DeJesus, Catelynn Baltierra, Cheyenne Floyd, Jade Cline, Leah Messer, and Maci Bookout McKinney, all of whom are navigating new challenges in their lives. Watch a video promo now!



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