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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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Vanessa Tha Finessa Shares Debut EP 'CURRENT'
Vanessa Tha Finessa Shares Debut EP 'CURRENT'
May 26, 2023

Heralded by the sultry video for “It’s You,” CURRENT is a look into Vanessa’s fast-moving life, shaped by her experiences as an African woman in America. Full of empowering bad bitch anthems and inspired by the afrobeats music of her childhood, this debut EP is just the beginning for Vanessa Tha Finessa.

AJJ Release New Album 'Disposable Everything'
AJJ Release New Album 'Disposable Everything'
May 26, 2023

The album marks their first for the label. Disposable Everything boasts apocalyptic themes and imagery like all the best AJJ records. And while it follows the outbreak of a pandemic and AJJ’s eerily prescient January 2020 album Good Luck Everybody, the new LP is less a prophesying mirror held to a burning world than one inspired.

Brothers Osborne Share New Song 'Goodbye's Kickin' In'
Brothers Osborne Share New Song 'Goodbye's Kickin' In'
May 26, 2023

Brothers Osborne recently won “Duo of The Year” at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. This marks their fourth win in the category, and their seventh ACM Award overall. Said John Osborne about their win, “I love the country music community. We’re the luckiest people in the world.”

The Band Camino Unveils New Single 'Last Man in the World'
The Band Camino Unveils New Single 'Last Man in the World'
May 26, 2023

“Last Man In The World” arrives on the heels of The Band CAMINO’s latest single releases “What Am I Missing?” and “Told You So,” which highlight their infectious, unguarded, and booming guitar-driven pop sound that has resonated with audiences worldwide. In 2022, the three-piece completely sold out their spring U.S. headline run.

Tame Impala Release 'Lonerism' 10 Year Anniversary Box Set
Tame Impala Release 'Lonerism' 10 Year Anniversary Box Set
May 26, 2023

Tame Impala has released Lonerism 10 Year Anniversary Box Set. The 3 LP box set features a 24 page booklet, unreleased Lonerism demos and never before heard demo sessions. Anniversary edition artwork was designed by Erin Knutson and Immanuel Yang, with additional photography by Matt Sav and Kevin Parker.

Patrick Droney Shares Soaring New Single 'Go Getter'
Patrick Droney Shares Soaring New Single 'Go Getter'
May 26, 2023

Patrick Droney returns with a dynamic, self-penned new single entitled “Go Getter,” available now via Warner Records. The concept of time threads the narrative of the song, underscored by the lyric, “Playing with time ‘cause you know that it knows better,” which sets the tone for the accompanying video directed by Gus Black.

Big Freedia Announces 'Central City' Album & Unveils New Single 'Bigfoot'
Big Freedia Announces 'Central City' Album & Unveils New Single 'Bigfoot'
May 26, 2023

Big Freedia, the undisputed Queen Diva of New Orleans bounce music, will release her highly anticipated album, ‘Central City.' This album will mark a new chapter for the genre as Big Freedia introduces a fresh sound. ‘Central City’ features an all-star lineup of collaborators, including Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Ciara, Kelly Price and more.

Josh Abbott Band Shares New Single 'My Dad And His Truck'
Josh Abbott Band Shares New Single 'My Dad And His Truck'
May 26, 2023

he Josh Abbott Band shares new track “My Dad And His Truck,” a poignant keys-driven dedication to Abbott’s late father. Along with the release of the song, the band is inviting fans to submit photos and videos of their dads and their trucks for a special fan lyric video to be released before Father’s Day. Check out tour dates!

ALLEGRA Teams Up With Tiësto for 'Round & Round' Remix
ALLEGRA Teams Up With Tiësto for 'Round & Round' Remix
May 26, 2023

Allegra’s previous singles have featured collaborations with big-name DJ/producers like Tobtok, Full Intention, Majestic and R3HAB. The association with superstar DJ/producer and established hit artist, Tiësto does take that approach to quite another level, as the spectacular remix Tiësto produced for this special release effectively documents.

J-pop Superstar Duo YOASOBI Share English Version of Hit Single 'Idol'
J-pop Superstar Duo YOASOBI Share English Version of Hit Single 'Idol'
May 26, 2023

YOASOBI recently unveiled a new single, “Idol”—the song has reached #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The song is also charting on Spotify’s Global Top 200 and Apple's Global Daily Top 100, and has accumulated over 161 million streams worldwide, 102 million music video streams and continuing to steadily climb.

Taylor Swift Drops 'Midnights: The Til Dawn Edition' With Ice Spice, More Lana Del Rey & New Track
Taylor Swift Drops 'Midnights: The Til Dawn Edition' With Ice Spice, More Lana Del Rey & New Track
May 26, 2023

Taylor Swift has dropped 'Midnights: the Til Dawn Edition' featuring a remix of 'Karma' with rising rapper Ice Spice. The deluxe album also features more of Lana Del Rey on 'Snow on the Beach' and the fan-favorite 'Hits Different' track, which was previously only available on a CD sold at Target. Watch the visualizer video for 'Karma' now!

Video: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Plays Carol Burnett in MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Finale; Watch Her Perform 'Shy' From ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Video: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Plays Carol Burnett in MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL Finale; Watch Her Perform 'Shy' From ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
May 26, 2023

Watch a video of Leslie Kritzer playing Carol Burnett in the finale of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. See her perform 'Shy' from Once Upon a Mattress now! Leslie Kritzer has been seen on Broadway in Beetlejuice, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, and more.

Lauren Calve to Release New Single 'Shift' Tomorrow
Lauren Calve to Release New Single 'Shift' Tomorrow
May 25, 2023

Shift was recorded in Nashville at 3Sirens Music Group with producer, engineer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dex Green (Margo Price, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Allison Russell) along with a stellar line-up of musical talent including Fred Eltringham on drums (ACM Drummer of the Year, Drumeo Country Drummer of the Year, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson).

Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single
Jesse Royal Returns to Bring 'Hope' With Romain Virgo on New Single
May 25, 2023

This is the first new song from Jesse (besides features on other artists’ tunes) since ROYAL and begins his next cycle of releases, which will culminate in a new EP later this year. He is joined on “Hope” by superstar Romain Virgo, whose 2015 reggae version of Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' topped the charts in numerous Caribbean countries.

Video: Snakehips, Daya & Earthgang Drop Video for 'Sometimes'
Video: Snakehips, Daya & Earthgang Drop Video for 'Sometimes'
May 25, 2023

The pair have collaborated with pop and dance music stars alike including Chance The Rapper, Zayn, MØ, H.E.R., Anderson Paak, Joey Badass, and Troyboi- alongside having delivered official remixes for Taylor Swift, Khalid & Normani, Sam Smith, The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and more. Watch the new music video now!

HARMLESS to Share Bilingual New Track 'What U Want'
HARMLESS to Share Bilingual New Track 'What U Want'
May 25, 2023

Gold-selling bedroom pop artist Harmless, aka Los Angeles-based, Mexico City-born songwriter/producer Nacho Cano, will share his bilingual single, “What U Want.” The track was produced by Yves Rothman at the iconic Sunset Sound.

DJ and Producer CONVERSE BASIN to Release His Debut Album
DJ and Producer CONVERSE BASIN to Release His Debut Album
May 25, 2023

CONVERSE BASIN is the moniker of California-based DJ and producer James Converse. CONVERSE BASIN sings, plays guitar, and has been a house DJ for 20 years, drawing from a wide variety of influences to fuse his passions for dance, techno, electronic, and indie music. The debut CONVERSE BASIN album OCEANS WILL NEVER KEEP US APART will drop in June.

J Hus Returns With Explosive New Track 'It's Crazy'
J Hus Returns With Explosive New Track 'It's Crazy'
May 25, 2023

J Hus, the darling of UK Rap and the Afro-fusion pioneer releases his explosive new track ‘It’s Crazy’. Produced by Fumes (Rimzee, MoStack) and The Elements (Burna Boy, AJ Tracey, Headie One), ‘It’s Crazy’ comes with a frenetic visual directed by Taz Tron Delix (Stormzy, Headie One, Calvin Harris).

The Linda Lindas to Perform at Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Linda Lindas to Perform at Scripps National Spelling Bee
May 25, 2023

Next week, 231 spellers will descend on the Washington D.C. area to compete for the Scripps Cup in four segments of competition May 30-June 1. Cheering them on with their brand of Southern California punk rock are The Linda Lindas, who will perform during the iconic competition’s Opening Cermony on Monday evening.  

MGM+ Streams DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES
MGM+ Streams DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES
May 25, 2023

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.  DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in an action-packed adventure. 






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