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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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Dom Flemons Releases New Album 'Traveling Wildfire'
Dom Flemons Releases New Album 'Traveling Wildfire'
March 24, 2023

Produced by Ted Hutt (Old Crow Medicine Show, Dropkick Murphys) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Kingsize Soundlabs, Traveling Wildfire is Flemons’ most personal album to-date as he refocuses on songwriting—reflecting on recent epiphanies and spiritual evolution as well as the current social climate.

MILKU Releases Debut EP 'You Make Me Feel Beautiful'
MILKU Releases Debut EP 'You Make Me Feel Beautiful'
March 24, 2023

Produced by Tim Fitz and Dave Hammer, the EP is an homage to Milku’s mid-twenties - replete with embittered anxieties and magical highs, in a world that sits at a recession’s edge while spinning beneath the pandemic’s long shadow. Over five tracks, Milku presents playfully bright arrangements, sharply witted lyricism and addictive melodies/

Kenzo B Releases New Track 'Deadgame'
Kenzo B Releases New Track 'Deadgame'
March 24, 2023

Kenzo B spits bars with no apologies and continues to stake her claim as one of the most formidable rappers emerging from the burgeoning NY drill movement. Setting the stage for the moment, she teased the song with the music video, generating over 206K YouTube views thus far.

Sydney Rose Shares New Single 'Oat Milk'
Sydney Rose Shares New Single 'Oat Milk'
March 24, 2023

19-year-old singer/songwriter Sydney Rose has shared new single “Oat Milk.” Led by acoustic guitar and Sydney’s whisper-soft vocals, the ballad explores the gentle comforts of love. “Oat Milk” is available now via Public Consumption, with an accompanying visualizer streaming on Sydney’s official YouTube channel.

Videos: Watch Norm Lewis, Micaela Diamond & More in UP HERE Musical Numbers
Videos: Watch Norm Lewis, Micaela Diamond & More in UP HERE Musical Numbers
March 24, 2023

Up Here features an impressive lineup of Broadway stars, including Andréa Burns, Katie Finneran, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Aisha Jackson, Micaela Diamond, and more, performing new songs by EGOT winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (“Frozen, “Coco,“ “WandaVision,” “Book of Mormon”). Watch the music videos now!

iann dior Releases New Single 'do it all'
iann dior Releases New Single 'do it all'
March 24, 2023

In January 2022, dior released his latest album. The record showcased his musicality, tapping into his alt-pop/rock sensibilities on tracks like “obvious,” which dior performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Travis Barker, while still maintaining his capabilities as a rapper on trap influenced tracks like “i might” and “v12” ft. Lil Uzi Vert.

Arctic Lake Shares New Single 'Are You Okay?'
Arctic Lake Shares New Single 'Are You Okay?'
March 24, 2023

Emma Foster’s expressive vocals and Paul Holliman’s bright, buoyant production combine to deliver a reassuring message about restoring personal connections that have gotten frayed by outside demands. The London-based duo collaborated on the track with Donny Bravo.

Matt Corby Releases New Album 'Everything's Fine'
Matt Corby Releases New Album 'Everything's Fine'
March 24, 2023

Reinvigorated by the art of collaboration Matt returned to his most trusted partnerships with producers Alex Hendrickson, Chris Collins (Gang of Youths, Middle Kids, Skegss), and pop-writing talent Nat Dunn (Rita Ora, Charli XCX, Tkay Maidza) to build a dynamic, layered musical world now on display with the arrival of Everything’s Fine.

Lindsey Lomis Drops New Single 'Bad News / Good News'
Lindsey Lomis Drops New Single 'Bad News / Good News'
March 24, 2023

Lomis made waves with 2020’s In the Madness EP and a string of live dates supporting artists like The Brook & The Bluff, “Slow Motion” collaborator JoJo, Lawrence, Lexi Jayde, and Joshua Bassett. She also earned online support from the likes of Justin Bieber, Meghan Trainor, Shawn Mendes, Joe Jonas, Allen Stone, and more. 

FREYA RIDINGS Soars In 'Can I Jump?' Ahead of New Album in April
FREYA RIDINGS Soars In 'Can I Jump?' Ahead of New Album in April
March 24, 2023

Writing the track with Scott Harris (Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes) and Annika Bennett along with Grammy Award winning producer Federico Vindver (Coldplay, Meghan Trainor), “Can I Jump?” was inspired by the biggest of decisions - the prospect of getting married to her partner after an on/off/on relationship which started when she was 19-years-old.

Brandy Clark to Return With Brandi Carlile-Produced Self-Titled Album
Brandy Clark to Return With Brandi Carlile-Produced Self-Titled Album
March 24, 2023

Brandy Clark will return this spring with her highly-anticipated new self-titled album. Produced by 9-time Grammy winning Brandi Carlile, the album showcases Clark’s versatility with eleven songs that span the emotional spectrum, including the first single, “Buried,” which is out now.

Video: Watch Michael Urie, Frankie Grande & More in Wesley Taylor & Alex Wyse's SUMMONING SYLVIA Film Trailer
Video: Watch Michael Urie, Frankie Grande & More in Wesley Taylor & Alex Wyse's SUMMONING SYLVIA Film Trailer
March 24, 2023

Written and directed by Wesley Taylor (Smash, The Spongebob Musical, soon to recur on Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building') and Alex Wyse (Marvel’s Iron Fist, soon to join Broadway's Good Night, Oscar), the LGBTQ horror comedy Summoning Sylvia stars Michael Urie, Frankie Grande, Veanne Cox, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

Baby Tate & Saweetie Release Remix of 'Hey, Mickey!'
Baby Tate & Saweetie Release Remix of 'Hey, Mickey!'
March 24, 2023

Atlanta breakout Baby Tate joins forces with Grammy®-nominated hitmaker Saweetie for the remix of “Hey, Mickey!” — a scorching interpolation of Toni Basil’s seminal 1981 hit. Fierce, empowering, and utterly addictive, the collaboration showcases the rappers' undeniable chemistry and knack for memorable wordplay. 

Max Drazen Shares Romantic New Single 'Five Three'
Max Drazen Shares Romantic New Single 'Five Three'
March 24, 2023

Max Drazen’s first single of 2023 – “Five Three,” a glorious celebration of the uplifting power of love - is out now. Rence, an artist/producer/songwriter who, like Drazen, has gained a reputation as a “genre disruptor,” produced the track. Drazen wrote “Five Three” with Rence, co-producer Alex Bilo and Andrew Stoelzing.

CB30 Releases New Track Someone Else's Summer
CB30 Releases New Track Someone Else's Summer
March 24, 2023

Buena Vista Records’ emerging duo CB30 are sharing a brand-new track, “Someone Else’s Summer.' Piano, guitars, and the pair’s vocal harmonies combine on the song to paint a nostalgic picture of a summer love that ended too soon. “Someone Else’s Summer” is written by Ben Williams, Colin Healy and Patrick Murphy, and produced by Paul DiGiovanni.

Jon Hamm Joins MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
Jon Hamm Joins MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical
March 24, 2023

Jon Hamm has joined the cast of the Mean Girls movie musical as gym coach and sex-ed teacher Coach Carr. He joins Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Connor Raitliff, Angourie Rice, Auli'i Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika, Bebe Wood, Christopher Briney, Ashley Park, Mahi Alam, Busy Phillips, Jenna Fischer, and Reneé Rapp in the new film.

Alex Boniello Joins Disney's New DESCENDANTS Film
Alex Boniello Joins Disney's New DESCENDANTS Film
March 24, 2023

Alex Boniello has joined the cast of the new Descendants movie musical on Disney+. The Spring Awakening and Dear Evan Hansen star will play Jack of Diamonds, the captain of the Queen of Hearts' Red Army. He joins the recently confirmed Paolo Montalban, who will reunite with his “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” co-star Brandy.

Amy Manford to Join Andrea Bocelli for U.S. 2023 May tour
Amy Manford to Join Andrea Bocelli for U.S. 2023 May tour
March 24, 2023

Best known globally for her captivating portrayal of Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera both on the West End and in Athens, Greece. Amy is no stranger to performing with Bocelli, having joined him for his Australian tour in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne last year.

Rich Ruth Releases 'Live at Third Man Records' Album
Rich Ruth Releases 'Live at Third Man Records' Album
March 24, 2023

Nashville-based avant savant Rich Ruth is excited to release the live recording from last year's unforgettable performance at the Third Man Nashville's Blue Room venue to celebrate the release of his album I Survived, It's Over. The release is heralded by an immaculate video of Ruth and his band performing 'Heavy and Earthbound' at the show.

girlfriends To Support Avril Lavigne on European Arena Tour
girlfriends To Support Avril Lavigne on European Arena Tour
March 24, 2023

girlfriends (Travis Mills & Nick Gross) will be supporting Avril Lavigne on her upcoming SOLD OUT European Tour. Beginning April 12th, the duo will visit 10 cities across Europe before heading back to the U.S. for a short East Coast run of headlining dates. Check out the complete list of dates now!



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