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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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Video: Patti LuPone & Nathan Lane Star in Ari Aster's BEAU IS AFRAID
Video: Patti LuPone & Nathan Lane Star in Ari Aster's BEAU IS AFRAID
April 4, 2023

Broadway legends Patti LuPone and Nathan Lane are headed to the big screen for A24's upcoming horror film, Beau Is Afraid. In the video trailer, Patti LuPone's voice can be heard as Beau's mother, Mona Wassermann. The film also includes Stephen McKinley Henderson, Amy Ryan, Richard Kind, Kylie Rogers, Denis Ménochet, Parker Posey, and more.

Jesse Mac Cormack Shares New Single 'A&E_2' From New EP 'SOLO_2'
Jesse Mac Cormack Shares New Single 'A&E_2' From New EP 'SOLO_2'
April 4, 2023

As on his previous award winning LP Now, Mac Cormack plays almost every instrument on SOLO and SOLO_2 himself, surrounded by a soundtrack of one. Across rippling tracks, the singer summons a sonic world that's razor-edged and intimate, influenced by the textured electronics of James Blake, Little Dragon, Caribou and SUUNS.

Peter Morén's SunYears Shares 'Slipping Away'
Peter Morén's SunYears Shares 'Slipping Away'
April 4, 2023

SunYears, a new project from Swedish singer/songwriter Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John, shares the second single, “Slipping Away,” from the debut album Come Fetch My Soul! For the album, Morén enlisted fellow indie artists Ron Sexsmith, Jess Williamson, Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman), and Kathryn Williams.

SAMWOY Announces Debut Solo LP 'Awkward Party'
SAMWOY Announces Debut Solo LP 'Awkward Party'
April 4, 2023

SAMWOY, the moniker of Montreal-based songwriter and JUNO award winning producer Sam Woywitka, is joined on the album by some of Montreal’s top musical guns— Mishka Stein (Patrick Watson,FHANG) on the bass, Robbie Kuster (Patrick Watson) on drums, and Erika Angell (Thus Owls) on vocals.

Dua Lipa Joins BARBIE Movie Cast
Dua Lipa Joins BARBIE Movie Cast
April 4, 2023

Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film will also star Margot Robie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferreria, Kate McKinnon, Ariana Greenblatt, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Ncuti Gatwa, Emerald Fennell, Hari Nef, Sharon Rooney, and more. Check out a first look at Dua Lipa in Barbie here!

All of the Musical Theatre References in SCHMIGADOON! Season Two
All of the Musical Theatre References in SCHMIGADOON! Season Two
April 5, 2023

Schmigadoon season two parodies '60s and '70s, musicals like Chicago, Cabaret, Annie, Oliver!, Sweeney Todd, Sweet Charity, Company, Pippin, Godspell, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line, and more. Check out a guide to all of the musical theatre references!

Karla-Redding Andrews Accepts Four BMI Million-Air Awards At The BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
Karla-Redding Andrews Accepts Four BMI Million-Air Awards At The BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
April 3, 2023

The BMI Million-Air Awards acknowledge songwriters whose compositions have attained the uncommon milestone of surpassing one million broadcast radio plays. Otis Redding's songs 'Sweet Soul Music' (with 4 million performances), 'Hard to Handle' (with 7 million performances), 'Respect' (with 7 million performances), and more.

Video: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Releases Official Live Video For 'Melancholy Angel'
Video: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Releases Official Live Video For 'Melancholy Angel'
April 3, 2023

After they thrilled fans with their recent release, 'Pirates', the symphonic metal icons are now doubling down on the special experiences. After their very successful first headline tour in the US, the symphonic metal visionaries are ready to set sail in Europe, as their headline tour kicks off tomorrow, April 4th. Watch the new video now!

German Based Twin Brother Duo Amistat Share 'colour in life' EP
German Based Twin Brother Duo Amistat Share 'colour in life' EP
April 3, 2023

The German born twin brother duo, Amistat share their cinematically intimate new EP, colour in life, via Nettwerk. As twin brothers, Josef and Jan Prasil, share an unspoken and unexplainable bond best sung aloud. The power of this bond courses through their familial harmonies and eloquent songcraft accented by individual idiosyncrasies.

Nashville Americanoir Songwriter Ben de la Cour Unveils New Single and National Tour Dates
Nashville Americanoir Songwriter Ben de la Cour Unveils New Single and National Tour Dates
April 3, 2023

The track was recorded with Jim White at his house in Athens, GA, Jesse Magnum at The Glow Studio, also in Athens, and the Bomb Shelter in Nashville (Ben's hometown) with Drew Carroll engineering. Jim White produced the track, while the mixing and mastering was done by John Keane.

Roy Wood Jr. Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW This Week
Roy Wood Jr. Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW This Week
April 3, 2023

Guests this week include Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Robin These, Cedric the Entertainer, and Jerry Craft. The Daily Show correspondent, actor, and comedian’s debut tonight is a part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchise in the coming weeks.

Katrina Weidman Releases Debut Solo Track 'Suffer Me'
Katrina Weidman Releases Debut Solo Track 'Suffer Me'
April 3, 2023

Weidman went on to co-host A & E’s doc series, “Paranormal State”, ‘Real Fear: The Truth Behind The Movies”, “Paranormal Lockdown” with Nick Groff, and more recently seen with Jack Osborne on “Portals to Hell' (Discovery Channel), where Jack and Katrina teamed up to investigate the world’s most sinister and haunted locations.  

Brighton, UK Punks Harker Unveil New Single 'Wasting Time'
Brighton, UK Punks Harker Unveil New Single 'Wasting Time'
April 3, 2023

Brighton, UK punk rock powerhouse HARKER have released a new single titled “Wasting Time.” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates! Watch the new music video now!

DEMOB HAPPY Share 'Run Baby Run' From New Album 'Divine Machines'
DEMOB HAPPY Share 'Run Baby Run' From New Album 'Divine Machines'
April 3, 2023

The cornerstone influences - a sprinkle of Queens of the Stone Age swagger; a splash of glam; a Lennon-like knack for melody - remain present, but utilised in ways that rely wholly on Matthew Marcantonio, Adam Godfrey and Thomas Armstrong’s specific magic as a unit: one that values a “janky guitar solo.”

Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce The Garden Parties at TD Garden & Madison Square Garden
Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce The Garden Parties at TD Garden & Madison Square Garden
April 3, 2023

From multi-night residencies at theaters in New York and Boston, to these career-defining arena stages, Tedeschi Trucks Band will take their musical mastery to the largest venues they have headlined to date. The special guest for these performances will be fellow Grammy Award-winner, Lukas Nelson + POTR.

WHIPPED CREAM 'Someone You Can Count On' Tour Dates Announced
WHIPPED CREAM 'Someone You Can Count On' Tour Dates Announced
April 3, 2023

Music producer, singer-songwriter WHIPPED CREAM (Caroline Cecil) has worked with a diversity of greats such as Latto, UNIIQU3, Moore Kismet, and Lil Keed. Now with the release of her new EP Someone You Can Count On (Monstercat), it’s clear there’s no limit to her creative ingenuity.

SOMEBODY'S CHILD Announces September North American Tour Dates
SOMEBODY'S CHILD Announces September North American Tour Dates
April 3, 2023

Following the release of his self-titled debut album and a successful round of shows at SXSW, Somebody’s Child (Cian Godfrey) is excited to embark on a run of North American dates this Fall. The shows kick off in Boston on September 20 and conclude on September 24 in Toronto, ON.   He plays New York City’s Mercury Lounge on September 21.

Video: Watch Durand Bernarr's NPR Tiny Desk Concert
Video: Watch Durand Bernarr's NPR Tiny Desk Concert
April 3, 2023

NPR Music debuted acclaimed singer and songwriter Durand Bernarr anxiously-awaited Tiny Desk Concert. He played a total of nine tracks while outfitted in a white and magenta sequined ‘fit with a pompadour-styled wig, paying homage to Bobby Proud from the Disney Channel’s animated series The Proud Family. Watch the concert video now!

Interview: How Justin Tranter & Jamal Sims Created New GREASE Musical Numbers For RISE OF THE PINK LADIES
Interview: How Justin Tranter & Jamal Sims Created New GREASE Musical Numbers For RISE OF THE PINK LADIES
April 3, 2023

30 original songs will appear in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies over the course of its 10-episode premiere season. BroadwayWorld sat down with executive music producer and GRAMMY nominee Justin Tranter, who wrote the songs, each of which will soundtrack a dance number choreographed by Jamal Sims.

Video: NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Returns With New Music Video 'SCOOP'
Video: NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Returns With New Music Video 'SCOOP'
April 3, 2023

Although NOLAN fka may appear as a newcomer, the artist formerly known as Nolan the Ninja has had a longstanding career. The Cali-born, Detroit-bred emcee/beatmaker has released numerous projects both independently via his SPORT CAST imprint and through acclaimed Hip-Hop label, Mello Music Group. Watch the new music video now!



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