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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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Sam Pounds Gets 'Closer' on Kings of Leon Cover
Sam Pounds Gets 'Closer' on Kings of Leon Cover
May 12, 2023

Sam Pounds released “Closer”, his interpretation of the well-loved track originally by Kings of Leon. This release comes via The Penthouse South/Sumerian Records in a line of covers Sam has made his own including those by Palaye Royale and Bad Omens as well as original tracks “Preacher’s Daughter” and “She Get It From Her Mama”.

Rachel Platten Returns With New Song 'Girls'
Rachel Platten Returns With New Song 'Girls'
May 12, 2023

As Mother’s Day approaches, Rachel Platten unveils her first new single in nearly three years. She produced “Girls” alongside Jason Evigan (Selena Gomez, Zendaya, Rüfüs Du Sol) and Gian Stone (John Legend, Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers). Shot in one take, the video features Rachel on piano in her home studio.

Bryce Vine Releases New Single 'The Kids Aren't Alright'
Bryce Vine Releases New Single 'The Kids Aren't Alright'
May 12, 2023

On the heels of his latest fan favorite EP Serotonin, multi-platinum maverick Bryce Vine shares new single “The Kids Aren’t Alright” via Warner Records. Last month, Bryce welcomed with a rapturous response to his surprise appearance with Two Friends at Coachella. It served as the culmination of his unforgettable six-week headline tour.

girlfriends Release 'Over My Dead Body' EP
girlfriends Release 'Over My Dead Body' EP
May 12, 2023

girlfriends (Travis Mills & Nick Gross) are thrilled to release their Over My Dead Body EP, out now via Big Noise. Produced by Andrew Goldstein (Machine Gun Kelly, Papa Roach, blackbear), the EP is a collection of tracks that encompass a passion for life, paired with their signature pop punk charm.

Joshua Bell to Release New Sony Classical Album 'Butterfly Lovers'
Joshua Bell to Release New Sony Classical Album 'Butterfly Lovers'
May 12, 2023

Joshua Bell’s forthcoming recording Butterfly Lovers features one of the most renowned works in the Chinese classical violin repertoire, the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto. Recorded with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and conducted by Tsung Yeh, the work is a distinctive adaptation for an ensemble of traditional Chinese instruments.

ISLAND OF LOVE Release Self-Titled Debut Album
ISLAND OF LOVE Release Self-Titled Debut Album
May 12, 2023

Produced by Fuzzbrain’s Ben Spence and engineered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Jeff Rosenstock, Joyce Manor), Island of Love is an album full of songs that pinball back and forth between tones and styles, and make up one of the most refreshing and fun debut albums you’ll hear in 2023. 

Bishop Briggs Releases New Single 'Baggage'
Bishop Briggs Releases New Single 'Baggage'
May 12, 2023

Turning the page to a new chapter, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bishop Briggs shares a confessional new single entitled “Baggage”. Bishop also announces the arrival of her highly anticipated new EP, When Everything Went Dark.

Lil Durk Inspires With New Single 'All My Life' Featuring J. Cole
Lil Durk Inspires With New Single 'All My Life' Featuring J. Cole
May 12, 2023

Igniting another era, Chicago hip-hop trailblazer and multiplatinum superstar Lil Durk returns with a new single and music video entitled “All My Life” [feat. J. Cole] out now. Durk initially teased “All My Life” with a viral Instagram snippet that set the internet ablaze causing fans to yearn for the full release. Watch the music video now!

Clairo Reveals 'Live at Electric Lady' EP
Clairo Reveals 'Live at Electric Lady' EP
May 12, 2023

The five-track EP features re-imagined versions of fan favorite hits from her discography and critically acclaimed sophomore album Sling, including “Bags,” “Amoeba,” “Zinnias,” “Partridge,” and “Blouse.” Not to mention, Clairo’s performance of “Amoeba” for the EP recording was her first time performing the song live on-camera.

U2 Adds Eight New Dates to Las Vegas Residency at The Sphere
U2 Adds Eight New Dates to Las Vegas Residency at The Sphere
May 12, 2023

Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation announced an additional 8 dates have been added to meet the unprecedented demand for U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere, a first-of-its-kind live music experience which will see the world’s biggest rock band launch the world’s most cutting-edge venue, Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas.

Phish's Mike Gordon Releases New Solo Album
Phish's Mike Gordon Releases New Solo Album
May 12, 2023

Mike Gordon has released his new album. Flying Games (ATO Records/Megaplum) is Gordon's sixth solo album. It was self-produced and recorded by longtime collaborator Jared Slomoff, and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, The War on Drugs). Plus, check out tour dates!

SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Drops New Single 'Northwest'
SHUCKED Songwriter Brandy Clark Drops New Single 'Northwest'
May 12, 2023

The release adds to yet another landmark year for Clark, who is nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Annual Tony Awards for Shucked, the new musical comedy she composed alongside longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. Shucked is nominated for nine awards overall at the 2023 ceremony including Best New Musical. 

Tones and I Shares Piano Version of New Single 'I Am Free'
Tones and I Shares Piano Version of New Single 'I Am Free'
May 12, 2023

Global superstar and multi-award-winning songwriter Tones And I has shared a new piano version of her recent standalone single “I Am Free.” Tones And I recently wrapped up a run of dates supporting Macklemore on his UK and Europe spring headline tour and later this month.

Becky Hill Shares New Single 'Side Effects'
Becky Hill Shares New Single 'Side Effects'
May 12, 2023

Becky wrote and releases “Side Effects” with friend and key collaborator, Lewis Thompson with whom she has a prolific creative partnership (the pair previously co-writing Becky’s hit with David Guetta “Remember” and “Crazy What Love Can Do” also with David Guetta and Ella Henderson) plus producer Jon Shave and collaborators, Karen Poole and MNEK.

Video: Ben Platt Discusses PARADE Feeling 'Frighteningly Contemporary' on CBS MORNINGS
Video: Ben Platt Discusses PARADE Feeling 'Frighteningly Contemporary' on CBS MORNINGS
May 12, 2023

Ben Platt sat down on CBS Mornings to discuss starring in Parade on Broadway. Platt, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the production, discussed how he loved the show for a long time and why he felt that he would be an 'authentic storyteller' for the piece as a Jewish person. Watch the video of the interview now!

Kylie Minogue to Release 'Tension' Album in September
Kylie Minogue to Release 'Tension' Album in September
May 12, 2023

Global superstar Kylie Minogue will release her new album, 'Tension,' in September. Minogue has also released the tracklist for the new album, featuring songs like 'Hold on to Now,' 'Things We Do For Love,' 'One More Time,' 'You Still Get Me High,' 'Vegas High,' and more. Check out the full tracklist and album artwork now!

Ed Sheeran Teams With Luke Combs for New Version of 'Life Goes On'
Ed Sheeran Teams With Luke Combs for New Version of 'Life Goes On'
May 12, 2023

Sheeran and Combs revealed the surprise release on social media shortly after their show-stopping, live performance of “Life Goes On” on the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards tonight. The original version of the track appears on Sheeran’s sixth studio album, “ – “ which also features lead single “Eyes Closed.”

Video: Watch Sara Bareilles & Jessie Mueller Sing 'She Used to Be Mine' From WAITRESS on the PBS Great Performances Concert
Video: Watch Sara Bareilles & Jessie Mueller Sing 'She Used to Be Mine' From WAITRESS on the PBS Great Performances Concert
May 12, 2023

PBS has shared a sneak peek of Sara Bareilles and Jessie Mueller singing 'She Used to Be Mine' from Waitress the Musical from tonight's Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best concert. The concert also features Sutton Foster, Corbin Bleu, Chita Rivera, Shoshana Bean, Jessica Vosk, and more. Watch the video now!

Video: Loren Allred Shares 'I Hear Your Voice' Visual
Video: Loren Allred Shares 'I Hear Your Voice' Visual
May 11, 2023

Loren Allred is multi-platinum selling recording artist, singer and songwriter. She is best known for her jaw-dropping vocal performance of 'Never Enough' on the Oscar nominated and Grammy award winning 'The Greatest Showman' soundtrack and film. Watch her new music video now!

Listen: Idina Menzel Releases New Song 'Move' From 'Drama Queen' Dance Album
Listen: Idina Menzel Releases New Song 'Move' From 'Drama Queen' Dance Album
May 12, 2023

Menzel worked alongside global hitmakers Nile Rodgers, Jake Shears, Justin Tranter, Sir Nolan, Simon Wilcox, Laura Veltz, Jim Eliot, Maty Noyes, Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins, Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga and more to create a body of work that is a departure from what she’s put out in the past.



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