Michael Major - Page 249
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.
About Michael Major
- First Show
- The Lion King
- Favorite Show
- Hairspray
Favorite Stories
- Interview: Reneé Rapp Wants to EGOT - After seeing her breakthrough performance in Mean Girls on Broadway, I've been loving Reneé Rapp's debut album, "Snow Angel." It was so exciting to chat with her about launching her solo music career and how her experience on Broadway helped her get there.
- Exclusive: How THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Will Spotlight Broadway After Moving to New York City - After attending a taping of The Kelly Clarkson Show at 30 Rock, I got to combine two of my favorite things (pop music and Broadway) to share how Kelly Clarkson's talk show will be spotlighting Broadway now that it is in New York City.
- Interview: Katy Perry Is Ready to PLAY With New Las Vegas Residency - Continuing my love of combining Broadway and pop music, I sat down with Katy Perry to discuss her spectacular Las Vegas residency, her soon-to-be-released sixth album, and if she would ever come to Broadway.
- Sara Bareilles Is Working on a New Musical - As a huge fan of her musical Waitress, it was very exciting that Sara Bareilles exclusively revealed to me that she was working on a new musical.
- Interview: Julia Lester on Returning to HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Following Her INTO THE WOODS Tony Nomination - After first interviewing her in 2020 for the second season of High School Musical: the Series, it was a great time sitting down with Julia Lester to discuss all of her success since then, including her Tony nomination for Into the Woods and starring in the Off-Broadway revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale.
Latest Articles

Sebastián Yatra's Summer Smash 'Vagabundo' Reaches Platinum Status in the U.S.
July 19, 2023
The collaboration with Yatra’s fellow Colombian peers Manuel Turizo and Beéle continues to stake its claim as song of the summer inside and outside of the music world.

REBOUNDER Share New Single 'Library' Feat. Purr
July 19, 2023
Rebounder have shared the second preview off their new EP Sundress Songs, the infectiously hook “Library” featuring Purr, which frontman and principal songwriter Dylan Chenfeld explains “I was at the library one day working on a song about a dissolving relationship.

Dogstar Announces New Album 'Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees'
July 19, 2023
LA-based, independent rock band Dogstar announced they will release their first album in two decades, Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees, via their own label Dillon Street Records (distributed through ADA).

The Mountain Goats Announce New Album 'Jenny From Thebes'
July 19, 2023
The album is a lush collection of showtunes, pushing John Darnielle as a vocalist and the Mountain Goats as a band, broadening their sonic palette once again by leaning into influences like Godspell, Jim Steinman, and The Cars.

Shakey Graves Confirms New Album 'Movie of the Week'
July 19, 2023
With beginnings in the folk-rock space—even winning “Best Emerging Artist” at the Americana Music Awards—he went on to move away from much of the stripped-down, folk sound and began drawing on influences such as The Beatles, The Kinks, Elliot Smith, Broken Social Scene, Built to Spill and ot

Celia Releases New Single 'Studio Rat'
July 19, 2023
“Studio Rat” is a tender exploration of self-acceptance and the toll of conforming to others’ expectations.

Michaël Brun Releases 'Jessica' Featuring Saint Jhn, Charly Black, J Perry and a Surprise Verse From J Balvin
July 19, 2023
Haiti-born producer and artist Michaël Brun debuts his long-awaited single “Jessica” featuring SAINt JHN, Charly Black, J Perry, and a surprise verse from J Balvin.

Alice Cooper Shares New Single 'White Frankenstein' & Announces New Tour Dates
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Alice Cooper releases his new single “White Line Frankenstein” from his upcoming album Road on earMUSIC.

The Brook & The Bluff Share New Single 'Hiding'
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The Brook & The Bluff have already made a name for themselves on the live circuit playing electric sets at Bonnaroo, Hangout, Firefly and Wonderfront.

Skindred Release New Single 'Unstoppable'
July 19, 2023
Following their show-stopping performances at Glastonbury, Download and 2000 Trees festivals, and their hugely acclaimed support slots on the recent KISS farewell tour, Skindred release their brand new single ‘Unstoppable’, ahead of the impending release of their new album Smile.

iogi Announces New Album With 'we can be friends'
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Tel Aviv-based singer, songwriter, and producer iogi returns with his new single.

Video: Allah-Las Share Video for New Track 'Right On Time'
July 19, 2023
The video is another tease of the band’s forthcoming new album Zuma 85 which will be released via the band’s own label, Calico Discos, in partnership with Innovative Leisure, which released earlier defining statements from the band including the eponymously named Allah-Las (2012) and Worship The

Robert Ouyang Rusli Announces Original Score for Julio Torres' PROBLEMISTA Film From A24
July 19, 2023
Brooklyn, NY film composer & recording artist Robert Ouyang Rusli announced that their original score for writer and director Julio Torres’ (SNL, Los Espookys) new film, Problemista, will be released alongside the movie’s public premiere.

Wheeler Walker Jr. Announces 'Ram' LP & Shares 'Money 'N' B*tches'
July 19, 2023
Wheeler call his upcoming 10-track album 'pretty intense,' Dave Cobb-produced LP full of ass-kicking anthems with titles including “Born to Fuck,” “Fuck This Job” and “Fingerblast.

Dirty Sound Magnet Announce New Album & Share New Single 'Melodies From Distant Shores'
July 19, 2023
Dirty Sound Magnet announced its next album, Dreaming In Dystopia, and has shared the record’s opening track, ‘Melodies From Distant Shores’, as a brand new single.

FELICITY & Calling All Captains Debut 'GOD MODE'
July 19, 2023
Press start and get ready, because Orlando trash-rock band FELICITY has shared their brand new single “GOD MODE”, featuring Canadian pop-punk group Calling All Captains.

MUNA to Perform Unofficial Halftime Show For Taco Bell's 'Feed The Beat'
July 19, 2023
As this summer heats up, Taco Bell and its Feed the Beat program are kicking off the Unofficial Halftime Show series, the brand’s first-ever unofficial halftime and a perfect way to celebrate the biggest matches of the summer.

Poppy to Release New Album 'Zig' in October
July 19, 2023
Recorded with producer Ali Payami, as well as her long term collaborative partner Simon Wilcox, Zig is at once tender and tough, filled with bold, electronic beats, and deep metal rock riffs reminiscent of early 90s industrial sounds.
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