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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

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Hairspray

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FAIM Unveil New Song From Upcoming Final LP
FAIM Unveil New Song From Upcoming Final LP
January 6, 2023

FAIM will be releasing their next full length, “Your Life and Nothing Else,” in 2023 on Safe Inside Records and will be touring the United States and Europe. It will be their last record.The band has a show in Denver this weekend and tour dates planned for the Pacific Northwest in January. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: Madison Cunningham Performs on THE TONIGHT SHOW
VIDEO: Madison Cunningham Performs on THE TONIGHT SHOW
January 6, 2023

Acclaimed artist Madison Cunningham performed her Grammy-nominated song “Life According To Raechel” last night on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” alongside a stringed quintet. Cunningham has also recently been featured in Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, Acoustic Guitar and more. Watch the video now!

Trashed Ambulance Release New Standalone Single 'Cyntax Error'
Trashed Ambulance Release New Standalone Single 'Cyntax Error'
January 6, 2023

Alberta Canada's Trashed Ambulance has unveiled the new standalone single 'Cyntax Error,' which follows on the heels of the band's third LP, 2022's critically celebrated 'Future Considerations.' The single is a loving tribute to Thousand Islands Records label co-owner and label manager Cynthia Charpentier, in honor of her recent birthday.

RuPaul Releases New Album 'Black Butta'
RuPaul Releases New Album 'Black Butta'
January 6, 2023

RuPaul has released a new album ahead of tonight's premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race. 'Black Butta' is now available on all streaming platforms. The new 10 track album features Skeltal Ki and Eric Kupper.

Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festival
Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festival
January 6, 2023

The premier live music, art, and culinary event will feature performances from The Black Keys, Gwen Stefani, and The Black Crowes, among an eclectic group of top talent spanning rock, indie, pop, jam, reggae and more. Check out the complete lineup of the upcoming festival now!

MIKE LEIGH AT THE BBC Now Streaming on The Criterion Channel
MIKE LEIGH AT THE BBC Now Streaming on The Criterion Channel
January 6, 2023

In the seventeen years between his first two theatrical features (1971’s BLEAK MOMENTS and 1988’s HIGH HOPES), Mike Leigh, the great humanist of British cinema, sharpened his distinctive voice and famously improvisatory process at the BBC, where he directed a string of striking, bittersweet slice-of-life dramas built on sharply etched characters.

Fresco Trey Recruits Brezay for Sizzling New Single 'Pull Up'
Fresco Trey Recruits Brezay for Sizzling New Single 'Pull Up'
January 6, 2023

“Pull Up” follows the moody “Vegan,” an extension of the evocative songwriting of Trey’s celebrated Heartbreak Diaries 2 EP, the 2022 sequel to his major-label debut Heartbreak Diaries. Boasting the runaway smash “Need You,” the EP has amassed more than 20 million global streams across platforms.

Carole King's HOME AGAIN: LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK Documentary Sets Release
Carole King's HOME AGAIN: LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK Documentary Sets Release
January 6, 2023

The brand new feature-length concert documentary “Home Again: Carole King Live In Central Park,” which presents musical icon Carole King’s triumphant May 26, 1973 homecoming concert on The Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000. Watch the video trailer now!

Pascal Letoublon & Ilira Release 'Time After Time'
Pascal Letoublon & Ilira Release 'Time After Time'
January 6, 2023

A TikTok hype ensued and finally an updated vocal version of the song with feature singer Leony was released which went Gold in France and Germany. The charismatic Frenchman has also proven his amazing talent for atmospheric tracks and innovative productions with his unique remixes (e.g. for Sophie and the Giants).

Dancehall Star Jahvillani Sets the 2023 Narrative with 'Warrior'
Dancehall Star Jahvillani Sets the 2023 Narrative with 'Warrior'
January 6, 2023

Dancehall star Jahvillani begins 2023 with the release of his powerful new song “Warrior.”  Setting the 2023 narrative, the Dancehall trendsetter empowers fans to fight for the accomplishment of their goals with determination and persistence. “Warrior” is produced by Tevin 'YGF' Richards and features the vocals of rising vocalist Monifa Goss.

BEETLEJUICE Producer Says Filmed Capture Won't Happen 'At This Moment'
BEETLEJUICE Producer Says Filmed Capture Won't Happen 'At This Moment'
January 6, 2023

Beetlejuice producer Mark Kaufman revealed that they had planned to film the Broadway production in April 2020, just before the Broadway shutdown. Based on the outcome of other live captures of musicals that have been released since then, he states that they are not currently planning on filming the Broadway production before it closes.

Lincoln Barr Announces Midwest Tour in March 2023
Lincoln Barr Announces Midwest Tour in March 2023
January 6, 2023

After a pandemic interlude that saw the release of several boundary-stretching singles, Barr reconvened the core cast from his solo debut, Trembling Frames for a joyous session in late summer 2021 – guitarist, co-producer, and confidante Johnny Sangster (Neko Case, Braly Sangster, The Tripwires).

Visionary Artist The Album Leaf Shares Personal New Track 'Breathe' In Remembrance of Friends Who Have Passed
Visionary Artist The Album Leaf Shares Personal New Track 'Breathe' In Remembrance of Friends Who Have Passed
January 6, 2023

Influential Los Angeles-based electronic artist The Album Leaf starts the new year by honoring those he has recently lost with his deeply personal new single, “Breathe.” Now based in LA, Jimmy LaValle started out in the San Diego music scene creating vivid, rhythmic, soaring instrumentals centered around the Rhodes piano.

Homeboy Sandman Releases New Album '12 Days of Christmas & Dia de Los Reyes'
Homeboy Sandman Releases New Album '12 Days of Christmas & Dia de Los Reyes'
January 6, 2023

Prolific rapper Homeboy Sandman is back with new music in the form of his upcoming project 12 Days of Christmas & Dia de Los Reyes. Homeboy Sandman will be releasing a song per day beginning on December 25th with lead single “First Day of Christmas.” The complete album 12 Days of Christmas & Dia de Los Reyes is out now.

THE WINERY DOGS Release New Song 'Mad World'
THE WINERY DOGS Release New Song 'Mad World'
January 6, 2023

Set for release February 3 on the band’s Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard), III follows in the paw steps of their first two albums, once again being self-produced by the band—Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan—and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston.

Darnell Ferguson to Host SUPERCHEF GRUDGE MATCH on Food Network
Darnell Ferguson to Host SUPERCHEF GRUDGE MATCH on Food Network
January 6, 2023

Superchef Grudge Match hosted by Darnell Ferguson, some long-standing personal and professional feuds are settled in one-round, one-dish winner-takes-all heavyweight battles. Darnell stages two different battles between chefs who have beefs with each other to finally bury the hatchet and win $10,000 cash, a prized knife from the losing chef.

Tyler Hubbard Releases New Track 'Me For Me'
Tyler Hubbard Releases New Track 'Me For Me'
January 6, 2023

The song was written by Hubbard and fellow artists and friends, Russell Dickerson and Thomas Rhett, and was produced by Hubbard and Jordan Schmidt. The song highlights the beautiful parts of a relationship and loving people for who they are. “Me For Me” also has an accompanying unofficial music video.

JW Francis Shares New Single 'Going Home To A Party'
JW Francis Shares New Single 'Going Home To A Party'
January 6, 2023

'Going Home To A Party' is an infectious indie-pop jammer - skittish drums and impatient guitars roll through the entire track, while JW’s vocals and keyboards intermittently command the limelight. He juxtaposes slowly chanted mantras in the verses against quick-fire affirmations in the chorus, delivering trademark good vibes throughout. 

FIRE COUNTRY Renewed For Season Two By CBS
FIRE COUNTRY Renewed For Season Two By CBS
January 6, 2023

Since its premiere on Oct. 7, FIRE COUNTRY has averaged 8 million viewers per episode, making it the top new broadcast series of the season. With live +35-day multiplatform viewing, more than 10 million viewers an episode are watching FIRE COUNTRY across Linear + Streaming platforms (CBS, linear playback, VOD, Paramount+ and the CBS app).

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks OHIO STATE MURDERS & THE GILDED AGE on TODAY
VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks OHIO STATE MURDERS & THE GILDED AGE on TODAY
January 6, 2023

Audra McDonald appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to discuss appearing on Broadway in Ohio State Murders and filming the upcoming second season of The Gilded Age. McDonald also discussed the difference between Ohio State Murders and A Beautiful Noise, in which her husband, Will Swenson, stars as Neil Diamond. Watch the video now!



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