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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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Sam Ferrara Serves Up New Single 'Waiter'
Sam Ferrara Serves Up New Single 'Waiter'
June 20, 2023

Country music singer/songwriter and recording artist Sam Ferrara is back with a new single and she is serving up some sass! With feisty lyrics like she's the best thing, you deserve to lose, no she's never been a waiter, so don't think she'll wait on you, Sam's newest single is a gritty and inspiring anthem. Listen to the new single now!

Old Crow Medicine Show Announces New Album 'Jubilee'
Old Crow Medicine Show Announces New Album 'Jubilee'
June 20, 2023

Arriving as the two-time GRAMMY award-winning band gears up to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Jubilee finds the group once again co-producing with Matt Ross-Spang (Drive-By Truckers, St. Paul & the Broken Bones) and recording at their own Hartland Studios. The album features appearances from Mavis Staples and Sierra Ferrell.

Short Fictions Releases New Single 'Wasting' Ahead of Tour Plans
Short Fictions Releases New Single 'Wasting' Ahead of Tour Plans
June 20, 2023

Short Fictions is an indie rock band hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, known for their introspective lyrics, captivating melodies, and raw emotional energy. Formed in 2015, the band quickly made waves in the local music scene with their unique sound and thought-provoking themes.

The Gertrudes Share 'Carry On' From New Album 'Just To Please You'
The Gertrudes Share 'Carry On' From New Album 'Just To Please You'
June 20, 2023

The Gertrudes are Meghan Balogh (fiddle, vocals), Pete Bowers (drums), Annie Clifford (fiddle, vocals), August Erb (electric guitar), Jason Erb (keys, bass, vocals), Mariah “Mo” Horner (vocals), Josh Lyon (accordion, keys, bass), Matt Rogalsky (electric guitar, vocals), Greg Tilson (acoustic guitar, vocals) and includes next generation Gertrudes.

Juno Rucker Releases Debut Album 'Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid'
Juno Rucker Releases Debut Album 'Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid'
June 19, 2023

Las Vegas-based artist Juno Rucker is excited to announce his new album Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid on EveryDejaVu Records. The multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer has garnered critical praise from Lyrical Lemonade, Rated RnB, Fashionably Early, and more! Juno Rucker’s highly-anticipated debut is out now.

Video: DDG Releases Music Video for 'I'm Geekin' With NLE Choppa & Bia
Video: DDG Releases Music Video for 'I'm Geekin' With NLE Choppa & Bia
June 19, 2023

DDG has released the music video for 'I'm Geekin' featuring NLE Choppa and Bia. Rather than stick to the script, compromise, or follow, DDG has blazed his own trail through hip-hop and business. As he readies his newest project for this summer, DDG continues to prove that he is one of the most exciting rising stars in hip hop and cultural at large.

Orrin Evans Drops New Single 'The Red Door'
Orrin Evans Drops New Single 'The Red Door'
June 19, 2023

What’s behind The Red Door? For pianist Orrin Evans, that question has come to symbolize the daring path his life and music have taken over the course of his three-decade career. On his latest album, he once again flings that door open, delighting in the collaborators, friends, inspiration, and history that he finds inside.

Video: Goblynne Debuts 'Where This Goes' Video
Video: Goblynne Debuts 'Where This Goes' Video
June 19, 2023

In 2021, Molly Kirschenbaum won the Hollywood Encore Producers’ Award for their one-person show Hot! : (.  But things were just heating up for Kirschenbaum, aka Goblynne, who is set to release their first solo album, also titled Hot! : (  on June 23, 2023. Using songs from their performance. Watch the new music video now!

Miranda Joan Drops Double Single 'Too Much' & 'Coffee'
Miranda Joan Drops Double Single 'Too Much' & 'Coffee'
June 19, 2023

Listen to the new soul-drenched double single 'Too Much' and 'Coffee' by alt pop/R&B Canadian singer/songwriter Miranda Joan. Miranda Joan has found success sharing the stage with high profile artists including Andy Grammar, Lorde, Shawn Mendes and more.

Cloud Companion Drops New Bedroom Pop Single 'Same Picture'
Cloud Companion Drops New Bedroom Pop Single 'Same Picture'
June 19, 2023

'Same Picture' is the second single off Cloud Companion’s upcoming album, 'Ordinary Time.” This synth-driven, mid-tempo groove offers an exploration of reality as experienced through daily life. Influenced by the Tao Te Ching, “Same Picture” emphasizes the ever-changing perspectives through which we encounter reality.

Riot Fest Announces Single Day Lineups for 2023
Riot Fest Announces Single Day Lineups for 2023
June 19, 2023

Riot Fest announces the single-day lineups for 2023, featuring headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Queens of the Stone Age. This stellar array of top-billed talent will be rounded out by Turnstile, The Mars Volta, Mr. Bungle, Tegan and Sara, 100 Gecs, The Gaslight Anthem, Death Grips, AFI and more.

Miami FL's Palomino Blond Release First New Music Since 2021
Miami FL's Palomino Blond Release First New Music Since 2021
June 19, 2023

'Machine' is the first new music from Miami, FL's Palomino Blond since their 7-song mini LP. Produced once again by the band and collaborator Jonathan Nuñez (guitarist of Torche) the song 'went through at least 5 different iterations with different tempos, keys, moods, and electronic drum sounds' said lead singer and guitarist Carli Acosta.

Havanna Winter Debuts New Single 'Tornado'
Havanna Winter Debuts New Single 'Tornado'
June 19, 2023

Havanna will be preparing to release the accompanying music video. Directed by Éli Sokhn, Produced by Laith Souqi, and Creative Direction by Anette Winter. The video takes the viewer back to the visually appealing movie, The Wizard of Oz, equipped with Dorothy (played by Havanna) and her friends on the yellow brick road.

Video: Watch Ariana DeBose in Marvel's KRAVEN THE HUNTER Trailer
Video: Watch Ariana DeBose in Marvel's KRAVEN THE HUNTER Trailer
June 19, 2023

Ariana DeBose is taking on the role of voodoo priestess Calypso in Sony Marvel's new film, Kraven the Hunter. The film shares the story of how one of Marvel's biggest villains came to be. Taking place before his battle with Spider-Man, Aaron Taylor-Johnson takes on the title role in the R-rated new film. Watch DeBose in the bloody new trailer now!

Matt B to Release Afrobeats Album 'ALKEBULAN' in July
Matt B to Release Afrobeats Album 'ALKEBULAN' in July
June 19, 2023

The 10-track LP celebrates Matt’s homecoming as he further taps into the Afrobeats soundscape. ALKEBULAN features various African-based artists including Ugandan superstar Eddy Kenzo on a reimagined version of their GRAMMY nominated hit “Gimme Love,” as well as collaborations with Ugaboys, Motswana Mo Erongo, and The Unveiled.

KANGDANIEL Drops Fourth Mini-Album 'REALIEZ'
KANGDANIEL Drops Fourth Mini-Album 'REALIEZ'
June 19, 2023

The concept album includes KANGDANIEL’s recent single “Wasteland” which was co-written by KANGDANIEL and was released with an amazing cinematic video teaser reminiscent of popular Mad Max franchise. KANGDANIEL also released a music video for the second track on the album, “SOS”. 

M. Byrd Releases Debut Album 'The Seed'
M. Byrd Releases Debut Album 'The Seed'
June 19, 2023

The German-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer elaborates, “To me, personally, it was sort of a process of healing that I thought would be worth sharing. Listening to the whole album reminded me of holding a seed in my hands. It felt like the start of something and symbolized birth in times of chaos.

Lizzo Launches Fourth Annual Juneteenth Giveback Campaign with PROPELLER
Lizzo Launches Fourth Annual Juneteenth Giveback Campaign with PROPELLER
June 19, 2023

After a successful 2022 Propeller campaign that saw Lizzo’s fans take over 100,000 actions and raise nearly $125,000 on behalf of Black-led grassroots organizations and Planned Parenthood, Lizzo is asking her fans to support five non-profit organizations close to her heart: Black Girls Smile, Sphinx Music, Marsha P Johnson Institute, and more.

Photos: Netflix Celebrates Fans at TUDUM: A GLOBAL FAN EVENT, LIVE FROM BRAZIL
Photos: Netflix Celebrates Fans at TUDUM: A GLOBAL FAN EVENT, LIVE FROM BRAZIL
June 19, 2023

Netflix stars including Henry Cavill (The Witcher), Gal Gadot (Heart of Stone), Chris Hemsworth (Extraction 2), Arnold Schwarzenegger (FUBAR) and more hit the stage. Check out photos of Tudum Emcees Chase Stokes (Outer Banks), Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), and Maisa (Back to 15) were joined by more than ten thousand fans.

Video: Gal Gadot Leads HEART OF STONE Film Trailer on Netflix
Video: Gal Gadot Leads HEART OF STONE Film Trailer on Netflix
June 19, 2023

The official trailer for HEART OF STONE debuted out of the TUDUM Global Fan Event in Brazil. Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan and Alia Bhatt were introduced to the TUDUM stage to the sound of 'Quiet', a new original song made for the movie by artist Noga Erez. The song will be available later this Summer. Watch the new video trailer now!



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