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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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John Travolta, Kate Hudson & More Join Oscars Presenters Slate
John Travolta, Kate Hudson & More Join Oscars Presenters Slate
March 9, 2023

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Riz Ahmed, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and more.

Video: Miley Cyrus Shares 'River' Visual Sneak Peek Ahead of 'Endless Summer Vacation' Album Release
Video: Miley Cyrus Shares 'River' Visual Sneak Peek Ahead of 'Endless Summer Vacation' Album Release
March 9, 2023

Miley Cyrus will drop the music video for 'River,' the new single from her upcoming 'Endless Summer Vacation' album on Friday, March 10, alongside the release of the album. Cyrus has also shared a sneak peek at the song's new music video. Watch the new video teaser now!

Video: Apple Shares Jennifer Garner's THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Series Trailer
Video: Apple Shares Jennifer Garner's THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME Series Trailer
March 9, 2023

Starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner, the seven-part drama features an ensemble cast that also incudes Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice, Aisha Tyler, Augusto Aguilera, Geoff Stults and John Harlan Kim. “The Last Thing He Told Me” is produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and 20th Television. Watch the video trailer now!

Video: Watch 'Grease Is the Word' From the GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Prequel Series
Video: Watch 'Grease Is the Word' From the GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Prequel Series
March 9, 2023

“Grease Is the Word” is a modern take on the iconic song “Grease,” which was written by Barry Gibb and performed by Frankie Valli and served as the opening track of the 1978 classic musical film. “Grease Is the Word” will be featured alongside 30 original songs in season one of GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES. Watch the new music video now!

Rose City Band Share New Single 'Slow Burn'
Rose City Band Share New Single 'Slow Burn'
March 9, 2023

The project of acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Ripley Johnson, Rose City Band has extended beyond the studio and lives in tandem as a live ensemble featuring some of the finest players in contemporary rock: pedal steel guitarist Barry Walker, keyboardist Paul Hasenberg, bassist Dewey Mahood (aka Plankton Wat) and drummer Dustin Dybvig.

Kid Francescoli Shares 'You Are Everywhere' Single
Kid Francescoli Shares 'You Are Everywhere' Single
March 9, 2023

Kid Francescoli achieved this track and his entire upcoming LP (his personal holy grail) with a five-stars cast of collaborators: he orchestrated a great 21st century pop-music album, produced by French79, mixed by Stan Neff (Polo & Pan, Kungs, Christine and the Queens), and mastered by Alex Gopher (Daft Punk, The Blaze, Bon Entendeur).

The White Stripes Announce 'Elephant' Deluxe Vinyl & Digital Releases for Album's 20th Anniversary
The White Stripes Announce 'Elephant' Deluxe Vinyl & Digital Releases for Album's 20th Anniversary
March 9, 2023

The White Stripes are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their RIAA Platinum-certified 2003 fourth studio album, Elephant, with two special releases. Elephant (Deluxe) and sees the remastered HD audio of the original studio album joined with the band’s July 2, 2003 27-song set at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom from their Elephant Tour.

Hyperpop Duo CLUB EAT Announce Debut Album 'Start'
Hyperpop Duo CLUB EAT Announce Debut Album 'Start'
March 9, 2023

Burgeoning electro-pop duo and New York City nightlife mainstays CLUB EAT have announced their anticipated upcoming debut full-length album, ‘START.’ The NYC-based pair kicked off the year releasing the first single from the upcoming project, “Bubblegum.” Watch the new music video now!

Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason Launch New Label War Buddha Records With Warner Records
Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason Launch New Label War Buddha Records With Warner Records
March 9, 2023

Nashville natives Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason (two-thirds of acclaimed Nashville trio The Cadillac Three) have entered into a joint venture partnership with Warner Records for their newly created, Nashville-based label War Buddha Records. 

Neo-Soul Rapper G. Finesse Taps Drummer Adam Deitch for 'Off Road' Single
Neo-Soul Rapper G. Finesse Taps Drummer Adam Deitch for 'Off Road' Single
March 9, 2023

Over the past several years, the rapper has taken his talents to Colorado by teaming up with Denver producer Jay.Greens and his new, community-oriented record label Perception Records. Perception Records has sought to spark energy into Denver music by building up the city’s recording industry, and through the label’s collaboration with G. Finesse.

POISON RUIN Release 'Resurrection II' Single
POISON RUIN Release 'Resurrection II' Single
March 9, 2023

Poison Ruin have released their latest single “Resurrection II” – a cathartic tale of the undead rising to take revenge upon those who have unknowingly wronged them. It’s full revenge fantasy with melodic rocking, equally split between surf motifs and new wave of British Heavy heavy metal riffing. Watch the new music video now!

Florence + the Machine Cover No Doubt's 'Just A Girl' for YELLOWJACKETS
Florence + the Machine Cover No Doubt's 'Just A Girl' for YELLOWJACKETS
March 9, 2023

The season two trailer also marks the release of Florence + The Machine’s exclusive new single “Just A Girl,” a cover of No Doubt’s iconic song from 1995, which is now available to download and stream here. The single is produced by Florence Welch and Mark Bowen of IDLES. Listen to the new cover now!

Hot Mulligan to Release New Album 'Why Would I Watch' in May
Hot Mulligan to Release New Album 'Why Would I Watch' in May
March 9, 2023

Produced by longtime collaborator Brett Romnes, ‘Why Would I Watch’ is Hot Mulligan at their loudest, their poppiest, and, ultimately, their most poignant: twinkly Midwestern emo guitars and mathy, synthy-heavy rhythms, Tades Sanville’s sandpaper vocals and indelible melodies.

Dom Flemons Debuts New Song 'It's Cold Inside'
Dom Flemons Debuts New Song 'It's Cold Inside'
March 9, 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. Watch the music video directed, produced and edited by Weird Life Films now!

Hrishikesh Hirway Unveils New Song 'Cascade'
Hrishikesh Hirway Unveils New Song 'Cascade'
March 9, 2023

Hrishikesh Hirway debuts a new song, “Cascade,' alongside a video illustrated and animated by Maf López. Produced by Hirway and mixed by Mikaelin ‘Blue’ Bluespruce (Solange, Blood Orange, tUnE-yArDs), the song features backing vocals by Kristin Slipp (Dirty Projectors, mmeadows) and horns by Cole Kamen-Green (Beyoncé, Lorde, mmeadows).

Nickel Creek Releases New Song 'Where the Long Line Leads'
Nickel Creek Releases New Song 'Where the Long Line Leads'
March 9, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning trio Nickel Creek’s new song, “Where the Long Line Leads,” written by mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potter, Weezer) and features Mike Elizondo.

Video: Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti & More Star in NO HARD FEELINGS Trailer
Video: Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti & More Star in NO HARD FEELINGS Trailer
March 9, 2023

The trailer for No Hard Feelings, the new film starring Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, and more, has been released. Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in the film, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher. Watch the new video trailer now!

VIDEO: Showtime Debuts YELLOWJACKETS Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: Showtime Debuts YELLOWJACKETS Season Two Trailer
March 9, 2023

SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for season two of the Emmy-nominated drama YELLOWJACKETS. The season two trailer also marks the release of Florence + The Machine’s exclusive new single “Just A Girl,” a cover of No Doubt’s iconic song from 1995, which is now available to download and stream.

Mae Muller Releases New Single 'I Wrote a Song'
Mae Muller Releases New Single 'I Wrote a Song'
March 9, 2023

Co-written with Karen Poole (Kylie Minogue, David Guetta, Galantis) and Lewis Thompson (Anne-Marie, Little Mix, Steve Aoki), the track opens on a gut-punch of a lyric that perfectly showcases the strength and full-force personality of Muller’s songwriting. The track was released with an accompanying video.

morgen Releases Sophomore EP 'BRAVADO'
morgen Releases Sophomore EP 'BRAVADO'
March 9, 2023

morgen releases her sophomore EP BRAVADO via Sony Music Australia and Avoca Drive. The most bombastic expression of sound we've heard from morgen yet, the irresistibly catchy project is a refreshingly new version of the young musician listeners have come to know and love. Lead track “Second” features fellow indie-pop rising force merci, mercy.



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