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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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Kristen Bell Comedy Series by Erin Foster Gets Netflix Greenlight
Kristen Bell Comedy Series by Erin Foster Gets Netflix Greenlight
March 1, 2023

Netflix has greenlit a new comedy series by Erin Foster starring Kristen Bell. The comedy is centered on the unlikely relationship between an irreverent, outspoken, agnostic woman and an unconventional rabbi. Kristen Bell will play one of the two leads.

Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo Celebrate 200 Episodes of 'UNHhhh' Podcast
Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo Celebrate 200 Episodes of 'UNHhhh' Podcast
March 1, 2023

To commemorate this landmark accomplishment, photographic artist Franz Szony captured new artwork with Trixie and Katya against a background of green fabric traveling up their legs to form stunning gowns, symbolizing how the pair are masters of green screen comedy.   

Sun Room Announces Headline East Coast Tour Run
Sun Room Announces Headline East Coast Tour Run
March 1, 2023

California garage rock band Sun Room will embark on a headline tour run in celebration of their recent EP release. Last Friday, the band revealed the highly anticipated Outta Their Minds. Sun Room will be joining Inhaler for their massive North American tour before kicking off their own headline run. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

Jinkx Monsoon, DRAG: THE MUSICAL & More Win Queerties Awards - Full List of Winners!
Jinkx Monsoon, DRAG: THE MUSICAL & More Win Queerties Awards - Full List of Winners!
March 1, 2023

Drag: the Musical, Jinkx Monsoon, and more won Queerties awards, taking place February 28th in Los Angeles. The Queerties are a celebration of entertainment and pop culture moments that defined the past year in the LGBTQ+ community. Check out the complete list of winners now!

Sara Bareilles & Daveed Diggs Join Audible's 'Breakthrough' Singing Competition Series
Sara Bareilles & Daveed Diggs Join Audible's 'Breakthrough' Singing Competition Series
March 1, 2023

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and musician Sara Bareilles, and Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Kelly Rowland have signed on to judge the show. Grammy and Tony Award-winning host Daveed Diggs will escort listeners on the contestants’ journeys as they learn from industry notables.

Acoustic Guitarist IAN GOTHE Reveals New Single 'Amphitrite'
Acoustic Guitarist IAN GOTHE Reveals New Single 'Amphitrite'
March 1, 2023

Watch the video premiere of “Amphitrite”—directed by award-winning film director Prince Bagdasarian (Showtime’s Abducted) and blending concept scenes with IAN’s performance at the Covina Center For The Performing Arts, in Covina, California.

Riah Releases 'can't lose you now'
Riah Releases 'can't lose you now'
March 1, 2023

The video for 'can't lose you now,' directed by David OD, is just as trippy and addictive as the song itself, with images giving way the pulsing beat of the song, pushed forward as she sings, 'already lost you once, can't lose you now,' complete with a subtle tinge of grunge on the surface, deeply-felt in spirit. 

Hollywood Undead Announce 'Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe' & Share 'Evil'
Hollywood Undead Announce 'Hotel Kalifornia Deluxe' & Share 'Evil'
March 1, 2023

Platinum-certified Los Angeles quintet, Hollywood Undead will release the deluxe version of their eighth studio album Hotel Kalifornia. The vinyl deluxe will feature five new tracks including “Evil,” which is out now. The digital deluxe version will also feature an exclusive bonus track “House of Mirrors” featuring multi-genre sensation Jelly Roll.

Cosmic Kitten Share Title-Track From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime'
Cosmic Kitten Share Title-Track From Upcoming Album 'Laugh of a Lifetime'
March 1, 2023

They have shared the album's title track, and its accompanying music video, which premiered over at V13. The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination” and “All The World.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits) and mastered by Jack Endino (Nirvana).

Gov't Mule Announces Spring Tour Dates
Gov't Mule Announces Spring Tour Dates
March 1, 2023

The renowned GRAMMY-nominated quartet – led by GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – will launch their 10-date headlining run on May 5th in New Orleans with a special evening during Jazz Fest featuring guests George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners.

THE ELVIS CONSPIRACY Scribe Rikki Lee Travolta Wins 8th Best Screenplay Award of the Season
THE ELVIS CONSPIRACY Scribe Rikki Lee Travolta Wins 8th Best Screenplay Award of the Season
March 1, 2023

Travolta credits the swelling popularity of the script to the public’s recent interest in the alternate history genre and the surge in attention on Elvis-related projects including Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-nominated 'Elvis' and the upcoming 'Priscilla' from writer/director Sofia Coppola.

May Rio Shares New Single 'Need You Like'
May Rio Shares New Single 'Need You Like'
March 1, 2023

May shares her new single and video for 'Need You Like.' The single shows a boldness, bravado, and sense of humor that is at once arrestingly novel and immediately catchy. May Rio is about to emerge as NY Music's it-girl, endorsements are already in-hand. The video is co-directed by Arjun Ram Srivatsa & Lena Greene. 

Dropkick Murphys to Release 'Okemah Rising'
Dropkick Murphys to Release 'Okemah Rising'
March 1, 2023

The 10-track album (available on CD, LP and streaming services worldwide) takes off from 2022’s This Machine Still Kills Fascists, on which Dropkick Murphys write original music around previously-unpublished lyrics of the late Guthrie in a unique collaboration, with the band finding a common philosophy in the lyrics of the “original punk.”

Big Boss Vette Taps Coi LeRay & Releases 'Pretty Girls Walk (Remix)'
Big Boss Vette Taps Coi LeRay & Releases 'Pretty Girls Walk (Remix)'
March 1, 2023

“Pretty Girls Walk” has emerged as a phenomenon. The contagious track exploded on Instagram Reels with north of 220K Reel “creates,” including videos from icons such as Madonna, Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton and Nicole Scherzinger. On TikTok, the song has inspired over 400K “creates,” eclipsing 1 billion views.

Robert Ellis Shares Tranquil New Single 'Gene' From New Album
Robert Ellis Shares Tranquil New Single 'Gene' From New Album
March 1, 2023

Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single titled 'Gene.' The song is the latest peak at his forthcoming album Yesterday's News. Like much of the record, 'Gene' is a tranquil rumination on a flawed and broken world, one that acknowledges the ugliness that surrounds us but still insists on finding the beauty.

EXTREME Announce New Album 'Six' & Debut First Single 'Rise'
EXTREME Announce New Album 'Six' & Debut First Single 'Rise'
March 1, 2023

Multi-platinum hard rock heroes EXTREME—Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums)—have unveiled the video for “Rise,” which marks the first single from their upcoming album SIX. Watch the new music video, directed by Nuno and filmed in Los Angeles, now!

Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'White Freight Liner Blues' Collab With Molly Tuttle From Upcoming 'Accomplice Two' Album
Tommy Emmanuel Releases 'White Freight Liner Blues' Collab With Molly Tuttle From Upcoming 'Accomplice Two' Album
March 1, 2023

Produced lovingly by EMMANUEL, regarded by guitar great Chet Atkins as “one of the best guitar players I’ve ever seen,” the 16-track ACCOMPLICE TWO is a spirited mix of new takes on indelible classics and brand-new originals from TOMMY. His collaborators are some of the most remarkable musicians on the planet

Dom La Nena To Release Her Fourth Studio Album Leon in April
Dom La Nena To Release Her Fourth Studio Album Leon in April
March 1, 2023

With Leon, La Nena returns to her roots, diving headlong into an intimate, sensitive and transcendental setting conjured by the lush, fully instrumental compositions that provide a mesmerizing and emotionally charged listening experience across its ten songs. The first single, “Universo,” - played entirely on the cello.

Annie Blackman Announces New EP & Shares First Single 'Ash'
Annie Blackman Announces New EP & Shares First Single 'Ash'
March 1, 2023

With measured vocals and hypnotic production courtesy of Evan Rasch (Skullcrusher, Runner), Bug was recorded with engineer and mixer Allen Tate of San Fermin at Better Company Studios in Brooklyn, and marks the artist’s studio debut. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Watch the SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE Film Trailer
VIDEO: Watch the SPIRITED AWAY: LIVE ON STAGE Film Trailer
March 1, 2023

The stage play is based on Hayao Miyazaki’s animated feature and is adapted and directed by Tony Award-winner John Caird, Honorary Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, who gained international acclaim for adapting and directing the world premiere of the landmark production Les Misérables. Watch the new video trailer now!



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