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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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Review Roundup: WAITRESS, THE MUSICAL - LIVE ON BROADWAY! Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival
Review Roundup: WAITRESS, THE MUSICAL - LIVE ON BROADWAY! Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival
June 14, 2023

On Monday night, Waitress, the Musical - Live on Broadway! made history as the very first film to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival while also being broadcast in Times Square. The first reviews for the new live capture of the hit musical have been released. Read them now!

How Strange It Is Share New Single 'Bug'
How Strange It Is Share New Single 'Bug'
June 14, 2023

Bandleader Jordan Krinsky’s vocals recall Alex G at his most affected and warped, or Radiator Hospital’s Sam Cook-Parrott at their most raw. “Bug” follows the band’s prior single, the folk-inflected “Head Holder,” which found Krisnky’s hazy vocals joined by airy synths provided by musician Ben Chong.

Netflix Renews XO, KITTY For Season Two
Netflix Renews XO, KITTY For Season Two
June 14, 2023

The cast includes Anna Cathcart (Kitty Song Covey), Minyeong Choi (Dae), Gia Kim (Yuri), Sang Heon Lee (Min Ho), Anthony Keyvan (Q), Peter Thurnwald (Alex) with Yunjin Kim (Jina), Sarayu Blue (Trina), John Corbett (Dan Covey), Michael K Lee (Professor Lee), Jocelyn Shelfo (Madison), Théo Augier (Florian), and Regan Aliyah (Juliana).

Video: Troye Sivan Previews New Single 'RUSH'
Video: Troye Sivan Previews New Single 'RUSH'
June 14, 2023

In his career to date, Troye has amassed over 10 billion combined global streams. His sophomore album, Bloom (Capitol Records), was named as one of the best albums of 2018. In A Dream followed in 2020, including the hits “Take Yourself Home” and “Easy.” Watch a video and hear a preview of the new song now!

Konyikeh Captivates on New Single 'Teenage Dreams'
Konyikeh Captivates on New Single 'Teenage Dreams'
June 14, 2023

Following the release of her mesmerizing debut single 'Sorrow' in April, Cameroonian-Jamaican British musician Konyikeh returns with her equally captivating second single, the deeply soulful 'Teenage Dreams' out now independently via Jorja Smith's FAMM label/The Orchard. Watch the music video now!

Video: Watch the MINX Season Two Trailer
Video: Watch the MINX Season Two Trailer
June 14, 2023

“Minx” stars Ophelia Lovibond (Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocketman) as “Joyce Prigger,” Jake Johnson (“New Girl,” Spider-Man) as “Doug Renetti,” Idara Victor (“Shameless,” Turn) as “Tina,” Jessica Lowe (“Righteous Gemstones,” “Miracle Workers”) as “Bambi,” Lennon Parham (“Bless This Mess,” “Better Things”) as “Shelly.” Watch the video trailer now!

Video: Roc Nation Artist DIXSON Releases New Visual 'ONLY-1'
Video: Roc Nation Artist DIXSON Releases New Visual 'ONLY-1'
June 14, 2023

The 2023 multiple Grammy and Academy Award nominee DIXSON releases the music video for “ONLY-1.” The visual is from his explosive critically acclaimed EP 004DAISY. It was directed by frequent collaborators Khairi Christopher and Juel D. Lane with DIXSON and explores the notion of the soulmate. Watch the video now!

HunterGirl Closes Out CMA Music Fest With Massive Crowd
HunterGirl Closes Out CMA Music Fest With Massive Crowd
June 14, 2023

HunterGirl kicked off her CMA Music Festival at Cumulus' Pre-CMA kickoff concert among fellow artists Russell Dickerson, Brett Young, Scott McCreery, Morgan Evans, Tenille Arts and Jordan Harvey and wrapped it with one of the highest attended shows at the Spotlight Stage inside Fan Fair X on Sunday.

Bonnaroo Continues Its Efforts to Educate and Inspire via Sustainability and Global Consciousness Partnerships
Bonnaroo Continues Its Efforts to Educate and Inspire via Sustainability and Global Consciousness Partnerships
June 14, 2023

Long regarded as America’s most environmentally friendly and socially impactful camping festival, the 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will once again affirm its commitment to change the world with its most diverse array of partners and programming to date, creating more opportunities than ever before for patrons to make meaningful community connections.

Video: The Regrettes Share The New Music Video For Their Cover Of Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own'
Video: The Regrettes Share The New Music Video For Their Cover Of Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own'
June 14, 2023

The Regrettes share the new music video for their cover of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own.” Their version of the song was produced by Tim Pagnotta and Brian Phillips. The band recently announced that they will support Yungblud on his headlining tour of North America in 2023. The band will perform in cities including Atlanta, New York, and Nashville.

Gregory Alan Isakov Shares New Song 'Before the Sun'
Gregory Alan Isakov Shares New Song 'Before the Sun'
June 14, 2023

Produced by Isakov and Andrew Berlin (Descendents, Rise Against) and recorded at Isakov’s studio outside of Boulder, Appaloosa Bones is his first new album in five years. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates! Special guests for the tour include Shovels & Rope, Damien Jurado, Lucius, The Milk Carton Kids, and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers.

THICK Share New Single 'Doomer'
THICK Share New Single 'Doomer'
June 14, 2023

Seasoned Brooklyn punk powerhouse, THICK, share frustrated new single “Doomer,” which features production from Grammy-nominated rock producer Will Yip and drums from Mannequin Pussy member, Kaleen Reading. The song is out now on Epitaph Records, and is accompanied by a self-directed video, starring members Nikki Sisti and Kate Black.

Video: Andrew X Releases New Music Video for 'Miracles'
Video: Andrew X Releases New Music Video for 'Miracles'
June 14, 2023

Directed by Luke Pilgrim and Brad Kennedy (SOZO Bear Films), the 80’s inspired music video depicts the infatuation between a man and a sales woman. Driving At Sunset is produced by Matt Goldman (Underoath, Anberlin), mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons), and mastered by Ted Jensen (NEEDTOBREATHE, Florence + The Machine).

Walter Etc. Drop New Single 'When The Band Breaks Up Again'
Walter Etc. Drop New Single 'When The Band Breaks Up Again'
June 14, 2023

DIY heroes, Walter Etc., have announced their signing to SideOneDummy Records and details surrounding their upcoming album ‘When The Band Breaks Up Again.' Produced by Hop Along/Algernon Cadwallader’s Joe Reinhart, the album examines and searches for its own sense of purpose throughout.

Video: Faye Fantarrow Releases Music Video for 'The Weekend'
Video: Faye Fantarrow Releases Music Video for 'The Weekend'
June 14, 2023

U.K. singer, songwriter and rising star Faye Fantarrow released her seven-song EP, AWOL, via Dave Stewart’s Bay Street Records earlier this year. Out now is the official music video for one of the tracks, “The Weekend.” Filmed in Fantarrow’s hometown of Sunderland, the vivid music video for the contagious song was directed by Myles Docherty.

SHERRI Sets Season Two Premiere Date; Suzanne Bass & David Perler Depart as Executive Producers
SHERRI Sets Season Two Premiere Date; Suzanne Bass & David Perler Depart as Executive Producers
June 14, 2023

Joelle Dawson-Calia will also be upped to executive producer, with Siobhan Schanda and Dan Fitzpatrick rising to become co-executive producers. They have all been with the show since its launch in fall 2022 and will work alongside Shepherd and her producing partner Jawn Murray, who are both executive producers for “Sherri.”

YNP Maine Taps Ndotspinalot for New Single 'Aw Yeah'
YNP Maine Taps Ndotspinalot for New Single 'Aw Yeah'
June 14, 2023

YNP Maine shares his razor-sharp new single “Aw Yeah” featuring Ndotspinalot. The All Day produced song hears the young MCs trade tightly wound verses with one another over a punishing beat that elicits their most athletic flows. It also comes complete with a Haitian Picasso directed video that captures the pair journeying through New York City. 

hackedepicciotto Announce New Album 'Keepsakes'
hackedepicciotto Announce New Album 'Keepsakes'
June 14, 2023

hackedepicciotto, Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto, have announced details of a new album Keepsakes, set for release on vinyl, CD and digitally via Mute. The album will precede a run of European tour dates. The band have also shared the first track, the hugely textural and detailed “Schwarze Milch”.

KNOCKED LOOSE Release New 'Upon Loss' Singles
KNOCKED LOOSE Release New 'Upon Loss' Singles
June 14, 2023

Knocked Loose strike again with their visionary new Upon Loss singles – “Deep in the Willow” / “Everything is Quiet Now” - which are streaming now alongside its video directed by Eric Richter and front man/vocalist Bryan Garris. 

Photos: Inside the WORLD'S BEST Disney+ Premiere With Thomas Kail, Christopher Jackson & More
Photos: Inside the WORLD'S BEST Disney+ Premiere With Thomas Kail, Christopher Jackson & More
June 14, 2023

Check out photos from the Gold House VIP New York City Screening of the Disney+ Original Movie “World’s Best,” an all-new hip-hop musical comedy adventure, produced by the director of “Hamilton.' Produced by Thomas Kail, attendees also included Christopher Jackson, Alex Lacaimore, and more.



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