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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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Griffen Palmer Commits to '25 to Life'
Griffen Palmer Commits to '25 to Life'
March 10, 2023

Griffen Palmer returns this week with his second all-time release. Guilty as charged, the new song - co-penned by Palmer with GRAMMY-nominated partner in crime Geoff Warburton and produced by studio ace Joey Moi - sees Palmer smitten, charming his way through a lifelong sentence opposite a once-in-a-lifetime love.

Micky James Releases New Single 'James Brown'
Micky James Releases New Single 'James Brown'
March 10, 2023

The alluring, electric track comes after Micky's latest 'New York Minute,' a gleeful ode to New York City. Micky has found success on the road over the last couple of years, supporting acts like The Struts, The Regrettes, Cherry Pools, and playing festivals such as Firefly Music Festival, Pleasantville Music Festival, the KISS Cruise and more. 

Smokey Robinson Releases Second Single From His Forthcoming Album 'Gasms' Titled 'How You Make Me Feel'
Smokey Robinson Releases Second Single From His Forthcoming Album 'Gasms' Titled 'How You Make Me Feel'
March 10, 2023

Legendary GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson has released his new single “How You Make Me Feel” across all streaming platforms. A traditional and timeless R&B love song, “How You Make Me Feel,” stays true to the Smokey that we have come to know and love. The new nine-track album is Smokey’s first solo album in almost a decade.

Chromeo Unveil New Song 'Words With You'
Chromeo Unveil New Song 'Words With You'
March 10, 2023

“Words With You,” the new single from the one and only Funklordz Chromeo is out now.  Written and produced by David “Dave 1” Macklovitch and Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel, “Words With You” was mixed by legendary New York producer Morgan Geist (Metro Area, Storm Queen).

Bryce Vine Unveils 'Serotonin' EP
Bryce Vine Unveils 'Serotonin' EP
March 10, 2023

The five-track body of work was crafted alongside several acclaimed producers, including 7X GRAMMY Award-winning producer Federico Vindver [Jack Harlow, Justin Bieber, Kanye West], Aaron Zuckerman [LANY, Bebe Rexha, Lil Wayne], Alex Delicata [Kygo, One Republic, Meek Mill], Ryan Daly [John Legend, blackbear, Cheat Codes], and more.

Parker McCollum Releases 'Speed' From Upcoming Album 'Never Enough'
Parker McCollum Releases 'Speed' From Upcoming Album 'Never Enough'
March 10, 2023

Multi-Platinum MCA Nashville singer-songwriter Parker McCollum is sharing another look at his anticipated forthcoming studio album, Never Enough, with the new track “Speed” available everywhere now. Already a fan-favorite at his sold-out live shows across the country, McCollum co-wrote “Speed” with Ryan Beaver.

Tame Impala Releases New Song 'Wings of Time' for 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' Film
Tame Impala Releases New Song 'Wings of Time' for 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' Film
March 10, 2023

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker) has released “Wings of Time,” an original song written for Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves from Paramount Pictures and eOne. The track is out everywhere via Fiction (distributed by Virgin Music Group).

Nick Jonas Teams Up With Breakout Star King for 'Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)'
Nick Jonas Teams Up With Breakout Star King for 'Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)'
March 10, 2023

King’s “Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)” is now elevated by a brand-new English verse and chorus from Nick Jonas; in keeping with Jonas’ respect for the Indian music scene, “Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)” also hears Nick Jonas lay down a few lyrics in Hindi. Nick Jonas adds a heightened sense of allure and charm.

Jonas Brothers to Follow Broadway Engagement With Royal Albert Hall Performance
Jonas Brothers to Follow Broadway Engagement With Royal Albert Hall Performance
March 10, 2023

The Jonas Brothers are following up their Broadway residency with a very special and exclusive one-night-only performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday 14th April 2023. The trio will perform all their greatest hits, as well as a special performance of their eagerly awaited new single “Wings” from their upcoming project The Album.

Miley Cyrus Releases New Album 'Endless Summer Vacation'
Miley Cyrus Releases New Album 'Endless Summer Vacation'
March 10, 2023

Miley Cyrus has released her eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation. The album, available globally. Endless Summer Vacation features Miley’s hit single “Flowers” plus twelve additional tracks. A true worldwide smash, “Flowers” spent six weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 – a personal best for Miley. It features Brandi Carlile and SIA.

Jenna Ortega In Talks to Join BEETLEJUICE Sequel
Jenna Ortega In Talks to Join BEETLEJUICE Sequel
March 10, 2023

Jenna Ortega is in talks to reunite with Tim Burton on the Beetlejuice sequel. Ortega would play Lydia's daughter in Beetlejuice 2. Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder are also expected to return as Beetlejuice and Lydia, respectively, with Burton at the helm.

Tituss Burgess Joins NBC Drama Pilot From GOOD GIRLS Creators
Tituss Burgess Joins NBC Drama Pilot From GOOD GIRLS Creators
March 10, 2023

Tituss Burgess has joined the cast of NBC's new drama pilot from the creators of the popular drama series Good Girls. Burgess will join Retta, Tommy Dewey, and Siobhan Williams in the cast. The series follows Hazel (Retta), an Instagram-famous book critic who becomes a murder detective. Burgess will play her younger brother, Andre.

A Look Back at Stephanie Hsu on Broadway
A Look Back at Stephanie Hsu on Broadway
March 11, 2023

Before she was an Oscar nominee for her breakout performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, Stephanie Hsu starred in Broadway musicals like SpongeBob Squarepants and Be More Chill. Ahead of the Oscars, take a look back on Hsu's Broadway career through photos and videos now!

Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh & More Win Oscars - Complete List of Winners!
Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh & More Win Oscars - Complete List of Winners!
March 12, 2023

Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, and more took home trophies at the 95th Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Notable nominees also included Stephanie Hsu, Angela Bassett, Austin Butler, Lady Gaga, Brian Tyree Henry, Diane Warren, Hong Chau, Paul Mescal, Michelle Williams, and more. Check out a complete list of winners!

Adam Mah Returns With New Single 'Video Subscription'
Adam Mah Returns With New Single 'Video Subscription'
March 9, 2023

Adam attended the famed Langley Fine Arts School, forming the band Derrival in high school, while touring across North America with acts such as The Zolas, Hey Ocean!, and performing at festivals, sharing the stage with Vampire Weekend, Childish Gambino, Young the Giant, Death Cab for Cutie, The Airborne Toxic Event, and Half Moon Run, and more.

The Hold Steady to Share New Song Tomorrow
The Hold Steady to Share New Song Tomorrow
March 9, 2023

The Hold Steady will share their latest song, “Understudies,” tomorrow, Friday, March 10, at all DSPs and streaming services. The release of “Understudies” will mark the third track heralding The Hold Steady’s ninth studio album, The Price of Progress, arriving on their own Positive Jams label via Thirty Tigers in three weeks.

Composer Ellen Reid Signs to Wise Music Group
Composer Ellen Reid Signs to Wise Music Group
March 9, 2023

A composer and sound artist whose breadth of work spans opera, sound design, film scoring, ensemble, and choral writing, she was awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her opera, p r i s m. Reid is currently working on a work for string orchestra commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

TALOS Releases New Single 'Solarr'
TALOS Releases New Single 'Solarr'
March 9, 2023

Talos is the Cork, Ireland-based artist, Eoin French. He released his debut album, Wild Alee, in 2017. Dubbed 'a spectacularly assured debut deserving of a wide audience” by The Irish Times, it received a nomination for the Choice Music Prize in his native Ireland, and led to extensive touring in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Latin Power Trio The Tiarras Release New Single
Latin Power Trio The Tiarras Release New Single
March 9, 2023

Latin power trio The Tiarras released their new single and reimagined version of classic Cuban song “La Negra Tomasa,” earlier this week. After posting their version of the song to TikTok, the track quickly went viral, garnering over 450,000 views with fans asking for an official release. Plus, check out new tour dates!

Photos: Ariana DeBose Visits RiseNY For Its First Anniversary
Photos: Ariana DeBose Visits RiseNY For Its First Anniversary
March 9, 2023

Ariana DeBose, SAG, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and Academy Award winner,“ visited RiseNY as it celebrates the one-year anniversary of their grand opening! RiseNY is a one-of-a-kind Soaring New York Experience, combining a spectacular ride with museum-style galleries to celebrate the history of the Big Apple. Check out photos now!



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