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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

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Hairspray

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Video: Ariana DeBose Sings in Disney's WISH Animated Movie Musical Teaser Trailer
Video: Ariana DeBose Sings in Disney's WISH Animated Movie Musical Teaser Trailer
April 27, 2023

In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Wish,” Asha (voice of Ariana DeBose) and a little ball of boundless energy called Star prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. Watch the video of the first teaser trailer now!

WICKED Movie Footage Shown at CinemaCon With First Looks at 'Defying Gravity' & 'Popular'
WICKED Movie Footage Shown at CinemaCon With First Looks at 'Defying Gravity' & 'Popular'
April 27, 2023

The first footage of the Wicked movie was shown at CinemaCon in Las Vegas last night. Audio of 'Defying Gravity' and 'Popular' were played, giving attendees a first listen to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo singing Stephen Schwartz's iconic music. New shots of Michelle Yeoh as Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard were also revealed.

Position Music Signs Artist & Songwriter Sam Tinnesz To Worldwide Publishing Deal
Position Music Signs Artist & Songwriter Sam Tinnesz To Worldwide Publishing Deal
April 26, 2023

Sam Tinnesz, a rising alternative pop artist and songwriter, has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Position Music. Officially announced by Tyler Bacon, President and CEO of Position Music, the agreement brings Tinnesz’s future artist releases, songwriting cuts, and selected catalog into Position Music’s repertoire.

Indie Duo CHAMPS Release Their New Album 'Ride The Morning Glass'
Indie Duo CHAMPS Release Their New Album 'Ride The Morning Glass'
April 26, 2023

A unique combination of cool minimalism and evocative Americana, Ride The Morning Glass is studded with radio-friendly songs that capture the imagination with cinematic vistas and colorful characters open to a dozen interpretations. Produced by James Thorpe, the album was recorded at Isle of Wight's legendary Red Squirrel Studios.

K.Flay Shares New Single 'Raw Raw'
K.Flay Shares New Single 'Raw Raw'
April 26, 2023

The new single is her second for new label GIANT Music and the first from a new full-length studio album coming fall 2023. The video was directed by Griffin Olis (Nicki Minaj, The Aces, Ozuna) and the song was produced by K.Flay, Jason Suwito (Imagine Dragons, COIN, Sir Sly) and Brad Hale (Now Now). Plus, check out tour dates!

Photos: THE LITTLE MERMAID Character Portraits Feature New Looks at Flounder, Sebastian & More; IMAX Tickets on Sale Now
Photos: THE LITTLE MERMAID Character Portraits Feature New Looks at Flounder, Sebastian & More; IMAX Tickets on Sale Now
April 26, 2023

To celebrate one month until the release of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the live-action reimagining of the studio’s animated musical classic, character posters have been released. The photos offer a new look at Flouder, Sebastian, and more! Advance IMAX tickets for the film are now available for purchase at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold.

Jon Heder, Tony Cavalero & WORKAHOLICS Co-Creator Dominic Russo Team Up in New Toonstar Animated Comedy Series
Jon Heder, Tony Cavalero & WORKAHOLICS Co-Creator Dominic Russo Team Up in New Toonstar Animated Comedy Series
April 26, 2023

Web3 story studio Toonstar has announced the release of its new adult-animated series, “Space Junk.” The workplace comedy about garbage collectors in space was created and written by Dominic Russo (“Workaholics”) and stars Jon Heder (“Napoleon Dynamite,” “Blades of Glory”) and Tony Cavalero (“School of Rock,” “The Righteous Gemstones”).

Exclusive: Hear Rachel Burns' Bring on Her 'Broadway Blues' Sound For 'Mansplainin''
Exclusive: Hear Rachel Burns' Bring on Her 'Broadway Blues' Sound For 'Mansplainin''
April 27, 2023

Rachel Burns is preparing to release the new EP, What A Nasty Woman, comprised of soulful earworms with a theatrical (and often satirical) flair, in July. Ahead of the EP release, Burns is bringing on her 'Broadway blues' sound with her new single, 'Mansplainin'.' 

Photos: Jude Law, Yara Shahidi & More Attend PETER PAN & WENDY Screening at New York's South Street Seaport Museum
Photos: Jude Law, Yara Shahidi & More Attend PETER PAN & WENDY Screening at New York's South Street Seaport Museum
April 26, 2023

“Peter Pan & Wendy,” attended a special screening of the live-action reimagining of the J.M. Barrie novel and the 1953 animated classic earlier this evening at New York’s South Street Seaport Museum. Jude Law, Yara Shahidi, Ever Anderson, Jim Gaffigan, and Alyssa Wapanatâhk joined producers Jim Whitaker and Adam Borba in the photos.

Until the Ribbon Breaks Return With New Song 'Everything Else But Rain' With Lucius
Until the Ribbon Breaks Return With New Song 'Everything Else But Rain' With Lucius
April 26, 2023

The official music video for “Everything Else but Rain” was also revealed. Directed by Until The Ribbon Breaks, the rousing montage impeccably accompanies his latest single, filled with warmth and heart, evoking emotion from even the most restrained music fan. A gift Until The Ribbon Breaks hasn’t truly embraced and exercised until now.

Homeschool (Tom D'Agustino) Shares 'My Only Enemy' Single
Homeschool (Tom D'Agustino) Shares 'My Only Enemy' Single
April 26, 2023

Now, D'Agustino has announced the upcoming release of a long-awaited brand new EP entitled Just Now. As a follow-up to the EP's first two singles, 'Bound To Be' and 'Loving You To Death,' now, they share another new track entitled 'My Only Enemy.'

hackedepicciotto (Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto) Share Three New Remixes By David Harrow
hackedepicciotto (Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto) Share Three New Remixes By David Harrow
April 26, 2023

hackedepicciotto, the duo of Alexander Hacke (Einstürzende Neubauten / Crime & the City Solution) and Danielle de Picciotto (co-founder of Love Parade / Space Cowboys / Crime & the City Solution) have shared remixes of tracks from across their three reissues, PERSEVERANTIA (2016), Menetekel (2017) and THE CURRENT (2020).

Elf Power Announce 13-City U.S. Tour in Support Of 'Artificial Countrysides'
Elf Power Announce 13-City U.S. Tour in Support Of 'Artificial Countrysides'
April 26, 2023

Athens, GA-based psychedelic folk band Elf Power announces a 13-city U.S. tour in support of their first new album in more than five years, Artificial Countrysides. Directed and produced by Jeff Kuykendall and Jimmy Hughes, the band shares the official video for “Filming the Sequel Before All the Actors Die.'

LUNA AURA Takes Back What's Hers In 'MONEY BAG'
LUNA AURA Takes Back What's Hers In 'MONEY BAG'
April 26, 2023

“TIME’S UP SUCKA SUCKA” LUNA AURA wails in “MONEY BAG”, her hard-hitting latest single. A alt-rock, tour de force about greed in the music industry, “MONEY BAG” is about getting what you’re owed – and taking no prisoners along the way. Listen to the single now exclusively on The Noise / Ones To Watch.

THE TRUMAN SHOW Celebrates 25th Anniversary With New 4K Ultra HD Two-Disc Set
THE TRUMAN SHOW Celebrates 25th Anniversary With New 4K Ultra HD Two-Disc Set
April 26, 2023

Jim Carrey stars as Truman Burbank, a man whose life is a nonstop TV show. Truman doesn't realize that his quaint hometown is a giant studio set run by a visionary creator (Ed Harris), that folks living and working there are Hollywood actors, and that even his incessantly bubbly wife (Laura Linney) is a contract player. Gradually, Truman gets wise.

Video: Watch Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Perform Katy Perry's 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! on THE VIEW
Video: Watch Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Perform Katy Perry's 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! on THE VIEW
April 26, 2023

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque appeared on The View this morning to perform Katy Perry's 'Firework' from Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. Before the performance, JoJo sat down with the ladies of The View to discuss why she is 'having the time of [her] life' in the role. Watch videos of the interview and the performance now!

Wilderado Announce Fall US Headline Tour
Wilderado Announce Fall US Headline Tour
April 26, 2023

Wilderado will embark their first headline tour of 2023 with a fall US headline run that includes stops in Nashville, Chicago, and Oklahoma City. News of the tour comes as the band is set to release their first-ever live album Wilderado Live. The album features career spanning songs and was recorded during their past year and half on the road.

McKinley Dixon Debuts Album Title Track 'Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? (Ft. Ms. Jaylin Brown)'
McKinley Dixon Debuts Album Title Track 'Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? (Ft. Ms. Jaylin Brown)'
April 26, 2023

The accompanying music video aims to capture the full range of human experience while paying homage to Carrie Mae Weems’ Kitchen Table sessions. Each frame within the video – whether a family sitting down at a table for portraits or a lively gathering – imbues a sense of community and belonging that McKinley hopes to share through song.

AJJ Share New Single 'Candles of Love'
AJJ Share New Single 'Candles of Love'
April 26, 2023

AJJ’s unparalleled live show has always been a bedrock of the band - they have played memorable tours with Joyce Manor, Against Me!, ROAR, Jeff Rosenstock, Kimya Dawson, and huge indie punk festivals, such as The Fest. Watch the new music video and check out upcoming tour dates now!

Hollywood Undead & Jelly Roll Share 'House of Mirrors'
Hollywood Undead & Jelly Roll Share 'House of Mirrors'
April 26, 2023

Multi-platinum rap rock band Hollywood Undead share the music video for “House of Mirrors” featuring multi-genre sensation Jelly Roll. Available exclusively on the digital version of Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe, the song is a story of self-reflection and was co-written with Jelly Roll in a studio session last year. 



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