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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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Noah Cyrus Unveils New Single Everybody Needs Someone With Vance Joy
Noah Cyrus Unveils New Single Everybody Needs Someone With Vance Joy
April 7, 2023

'Everybody Needs Someone’ is Cyrus’ first musical offering in 2023, following the 2022 release her debut album, The Hardest Part [Records/Columbia Records], and deluxe version that followed. Produced by Mike Crossey, the album features new songs ‘Set For Life’ as well as alternative versions of ‘Noah (Stand Still)’ Ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, and more.

Wednesday Releases New Album 'Rat Saw God'
Wednesday Releases New Album 'Rat Saw God'
April 7, 2023

Wednesday release their highly awaited new album, Rat Saw God, via Dead Oceans. To mark the occasion the band has shared a video for album highlight “Quarry.” Across the album’s ten tracks the band builds a shrine to minutiae. Half-funny, half-tragic dispatches from North Carolina unfurling.

Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON Parody SWEET CHARITY With 'Do We Shock You?'
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON Parody SWEET CHARITY With 'Do We Shock You?'
April 7, 2023

Apple TV+ has shared a video clip from the first episode of Schimgadoon! season two. Watch the dancers of the Kratt Club perform 'Do We Shock You?,' a parody of 'Hey Big Spender' from Sweet Charity. The dancers of the Kratt Club are mostly named after the orphans in the classic musical Annie, with one being named after a Cabaret character.

Brothers Osborne Share Three New Songs 'Nobody's Nobody,' 'Might as Well Be Me,' & 'Rollercoaster (Forever and a Day)⁠'
Brothers Osborne Share Three New Songs 'Nobody's Nobody,' 'Might as Well Be Me,' & 'Rollercoaster (Forever and a Day)⁠'
April 7, 2023

Brothers Osborne share three new songs, 'Nobody's Nobody,'⁠ 'Might As Well Be Me,'⁠ And 'Rollercoaster (Forever And A Day).⁠' The three tracks are part of a soon to be announced project from Brothers Osborne and the first look at new music from the duo since the 2022 release of the deluxe edition of their GRAMMY-nominated album, Skeletons.

Billy Porter, Josh Gad & More Join James Corden's Final LATE LATE SHOW Episodes
Billy Porter, Josh Gad & More Join James Corden's Final LATE LATE SHOW Episodes
April 7, 2023

Josh Gad, Jennifer Garner, Kate Hudson, Allison Janney, the Kardashian family, Billy Porter and Sharon Stone are among the huge stars who will appear on THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN during the last weeks of the award-winning late night series. Global phenomenon BLACKPINK will appear in a new “Carpool Karaoke” segment.

Jonas Brothers Release New Single 'Waffle House' After Playing It on Broadway
Jonas Brothers Release New Single 'Waffle House' After Playing It on Broadway
April 7, 2023

The Jonas Brothers previously played the track during their Broadway engagement in March, following their last single 'Wings,' is also out now via Republic Records launches a new era for the band and is the first single off their sixth full-length record The Album, executive produced by Jon Bellion [Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Halsey].

NF Releases New Album 'Hope'
NF Releases New Album 'Hope'
April 7, 2023

HOPE is the fifth studio album from the multi-platinum rapper. Known for rapping quick-witted lyrics over hip hop beats, NF has built an obsessively loyal fanbase that has earned him over 30 billion global streams and established NF as one of the most consistent and consumed artists, connecting directly with fans in an authentic way.

Dillon Francis Unveils 'Pretty People' Featuring INJI
Dillon Francis Unveils 'Pretty People' Featuring INJI
April 7, 2023

Superstar producer, songwriter and DJ Dillon Francis unveils a new track, “Pretty People” featuring rising Turkish star INJI, alongside a video directed by Augusta Yr. The track is taken from Dillon’s forthcoming This Mixtape Is Fire TOO, a sequel to 2015’s This Mixtape Is Fire, that will arrive via Astralwerks.

WILLOW Shares 'Live At Electric Lady' Spotify EP
WILLOW Shares 'Live At Electric Lady' Spotify EP
April 7, 2023

Spotify and Electric Lady Studios have released WILLOW’s brand new  five-track EP, WILLOW LIVE AT ELECTRIC LADY,  featuring re-imagined versions of top hits from her latest album, COPINGMECHANISM, including “ It’s my fault,” curious/furious,” “ur a ,”  “hover like a GODDESS,” and “Bag Lady/Split,” a mashup of Erykah Badu’s hit single.

HATCHIE Releases Deluxe Album & Announces West Coast Tour Dates
HATCHIE Releases Deluxe Album & Announces West Coast Tour Dates
April 7, 2023

Hatchie releases the digital deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed 2022 album Giving The World Away, featuring five new songs: “Rooftops (ft. Liam Benzvi)”, “Nosedive”, “Cast Aside”, “Dream On (Country Girl)” and “The Rhythm (George Clanton Remix).” Plus, check out upcoming Hatchie tour dates!

BLONDSHELL Releases Self-Titled Debut Album
BLONDSHELL Releases Self-Titled Debut Album
April 7, 2023

Capping a week in which she made her Late-Night TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, now Blondshell (aka Sabrina Teitelbaum) releases her self-titled debut album via Partisan Records. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Jake Worthington Drops Self-Titled Debut Album
Jake Worthington Drops Self-Titled Debut Album
April 7, 2023

Enlisting songwriting mainstays Roger Springer, Robert Arthur, Jessi Alexander, David Lee Murphy, and Jeff Hyde as well as go-to collaborators Monty Homes, Nick Walsh, and Wyatt McCubbin, a honkytonk collection full of rowdy good-time hitters and heartbreak howlers was born, beckoning listeners straight to the dance floor.

Nicki Minaj Joins Youngboy Never Broke Again For New Single 'WTF'
Nicki Minaj Joins Youngboy Never Broke Again For New Single 'WTF'
April 7, 2023

YoungBoy Never Broke Again releases “WTF” featuring fellow rap superstar Nicki Minaj. Frequent collaborators since 2020's 'What That Speed Bout,' the duo's third team-up doubles as a warning to ops in the industry, hangers-on, and internet trolls. “WTF” is the latest track from YoungBoy Never Broke Again's next sixth album Don’t Try This At Home.

Miles Miller Releases New Song 'Highway Shoes'
Miles Miller Releases New Song 'Highway Shoes'
April 7, 2023

“Highway Shoes” is the second song unveiled from Miller’s long-awaited debut album, Solid Gold. Produced by Sturgill Simpson, the album features twelve original songs, including the previously released title track, and marks the first body of work released by Miller as a solo artist. The album was recorded over the course of three days.

Devon Gilfillian Releases New Album 'Love You Anyway'
Devon Gilfillian Releases New Album 'Love You Anyway'
April 7, 2023

Gilfillian’s Love You Anyway spans soul, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, all under the banner of Black joy. Produced by Jeremy Lutito (Joy Oladokun, NEEDTOBREATHE), the album confronts as well as comforts, chronicling Gilfillian’s journey as a Black artist living in 21st century America. The LP’s 10 original tracks were all co-written by Gilfillian.

Greta Van Fleet to Release New Album 'Starcatcher' in July
Greta Van Fleet to Release New Album 'Starcatcher' in July
April 7, 2023

The album is written and recorded by the band—lead singer Josh Kizka, guitarist Jake Kizka, bassist/keyboardist Sam Kizska and drummer Danny Wagner—alongside Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile). Recorded at the legendary RCA Studios in Nashville, the band utilized the large recording room.

David Guetta Returns With 'Baby Don't Hurt Me' Feat. Anne-Marie & Coi Leray
David Guetta Returns With 'Baby Don't Hurt Me' Feat. Anne-Marie & Coi Leray
April 7, 2023

Musical visionary David Guetta returns with monumental new single “Baby Don’t Hurt Me” featuring megastars Anne-Marie and Coi Leray in addition to a songwriting credit from Ed Sheeran. This collaboration is sure to be one of the most exciting dance releases of the year. The track is a masterful rework of Haddaway’s 90’s hit “What Is Love.”

Video: Disney+ Drops STAR WARS: AHSOKA Teaser Trailer
Video: Disney+ Drops STAR WARS: AHSOKA Teaser Trailer
April 7, 2023

In addition to Rosario Dawson, “Ahsoka” stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla. The series is written by Dave Filoni, who executive produces alongside Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist is co-executive producer. Watch the video teaser now!

Video: Kristin Chenoweth on Why SCHMIGADOON is Broadway's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Video: Kristin Chenoweth on Why SCHMIGADOON is Broadway's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
April 7, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth sat down with Seth Meyers on Late Night last night to discuss the new season of Schmigadoon! The Tony winner also reacted to Wicked hitting 20 years on Broadway, performing for Carol Burnett, her Real Housewives obsession, and more. Watch the interview videos now!

Interview: PINK LADIES Stars Tricia Fukuhara & Ari Notartomaso on How Musical Theatre Prepared Them For the GREASE Prequel
Interview: PINK LADIES Stars Tricia Fukuhara & Ari Notartomaso on How Musical Theatre Prepared Them For the GREASE Prequel
April 6, 2023

BroadwayWorld caught up with Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies stars Tricia Fukuhara and Ari Notartomaso to discuss how their musical theatre training prepared them for the new series, what muical numbers they're most looking forward to other people seeing, and more. Watch the new video interview now!



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