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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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HATCHIE Announces Deluxe Album & Shares New Single 'Rooftops' feat. Liam Benzvi
HATCHIE Announces Deluxe Album & Shares New Single 'Rooftops' feat. Liam Benzvi
March 8, 2023

Hatchie announces a digital deluxe version of her captivating 2022 album Giving The World Away ], along with the release of “Rooftops (ft. Liam Benzvi).' The deluxe also includes “Nosedive.” Fellow Australian Jay Watson (Tame Impala, GUM, Pond) appears on drums on three of the five new tracks: “Rooftops “Cast Aside” and “Dream On”.

LA's Hooveriii to Tour the U.S. with Mudhoney
LA's Hooveriii to Tour the U.S. with Mudhoney
March 8, 2023

Psych-rock band Hooveriii have been confirmed as the direct support for Mudhoney on their forthcoming tour of the U.S. The dates kick off October 13 in Spokane, WA and conclude with a 2-night stand in Seattle, WA on November 18 and 19.  Along the way the tour hits Chicago, New York City, and Dallas, TX.

Glitter Wizard Releases 'Kiss the Boot' EP
Glitter Wizard Releases 'Kiss the Boot' EP
March 8, 2023

Recalling classic metal videos of yore that feature caged fans, blood rituals and big hair… lots and lots of hair, “She's a Star' looks and feels like a lost Giallo film a la Lamberto Bava/Dario Argento's heavy metal slasher Demons, complete with a haze filled dungeon, high contrast stylized lighting and blood seeping right through the screen.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds release Robert Smith Remix of 'Pretty Boy'
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds release Robert Smith Remix of 'Pretty Boy'
March 8, 2023

The Robert Smith remix is featured on deluxe limited-edition triple vinyl and 2CD formats which also include a stunning Radio 2 session version of ‘Live Forever’ and a Pet Shop Boys remix. A printed handwritten lyric sheet of title track ‘Council Skies’ is included with all album pre-orders via the official store.

Panchiko Share First New Single In Two Decades 'Failed At Math(s)'
Panchiko Share First New Single In Two Decades 'Failed At Math(s)'
March 8, 2023

Back by popular demand Panchiko announced last month their first new album in over two decades, Failed at Math(s), followed by an expansive U.S. spring tour, kicking off May 7 in Seattle, and running through June 4 in Chicago [all dates below]. They have shared the first title-track single from the album, along with an accompanying video.

JGrrey Releases New Song 'May' feat. Kojey Radical
JGrrey Releases New Song 'May' feat. Kojey Radical
March 8, 2023

The video is directed by the incredible duo Pip + Lib (Nike, Def Jam 0207) and is a thing to behold. Set in a school hall the cinematic experience begins with JGrrey joining the rest of the cast (Suhaiyla, Bel, Louisa, Shak, Kurtis, Sarah & Naissa) in a support group before it breaks into violence.

Dave Lombardo Announces Debut Solo Album 'Rites of Percussion'
Dave Lombardo Announces Debut Solo Album 'Rites of Percussion'
March 8, 2023

Dave Lombardo will release his debut solo album, Rites of Percussion. The 13-track collection, previewed with the release of “Journey of the Host,' is the result of a 40-year career that saw Lombardo rise to prominence as a co-founder of Slayer, earn two GRAMMY-Awards, and expand his repertoire across genres.

Scott McMicken and THE EVER-EXPANDING Share 'Reconcile'
Scott McMicken and THE EVER-EXPANDING Share 'Reconcile'
March 8, 2023

Because McMicken’s previous band, Dr. Dog, was composed of lifelong friends who over time developed an unbreakable musical bond, he decided to try something totally different this time: He told producer Nick Kinsey to choose his future bandmates himself, selecting a group of total strangers who could collaborate on these songs.

Annabel Lee Shares Debut LP 'Mother's Hammer' & Track 'All Of My Ghosts'
Annabel Lee Shares Debut LP 'Mother's Hammer' & Track 'All Of My Ghosts'
March 8, 2023

All songs were written by Annabel Lee, and produced and recorded by Justin Glasco. It was mixed by Ryan Lipman and mastered by Jett Galindo at Bakery Mastering. All vocals are also by Annabel Lee and instrumentation is by Lee and Glasco.

NxxxxxS Announces New Album 'Short Term Agreement'
NxxxxxS Announces New Album 'Short Term Agreement'
March 8, 2023

Paris-based artist-producer NxxxxxS (pronounced 'N-Five X-S”) teams up with Canadian rapper Freddie Dredd for his new single “Slump”, alongside the announcement of his new album Short Term Agreement via Because Music/Mad Decent. It follows the Phonk-infused outing “HEAD! SHOT!”, a genre that NxxxxxS has helped spearhead into the masses.

Karen Y Los Remedios Release Single 'El Gran Dolor'
Karen Y Los Remedios Release Single 'El Gran Dolor'
March 8, 2023

“Mi Gran Dolor” is backed by a video directed by Ana Karen with the help of Alejandra Genco and Christian Moreno of Catorce Fotogramas. The video was produced by Guillermo Berbeyer and Ana Karen in the Presa de la Olla area in the city of Guanajuato, and on the hills of Santa Rosa.

MPOWER Series Is Now Streaming on Disney+
MPOWER Series Is Now Streaming on Disney+
March 8, 2023

New series “MPower” is now streaming on Disney+. Episodes spotlight several of the MCU’s most inspirational women heroes. The series features Brie Larsen, Elizabeth Olsen, the women of Wakanda and Zoë Saldaña.

ELVIS Deluxe Soundtrack Out Now Featuring Austin Butler's 'Blue Suede Shoes'
ELVIS Deluxe Soundtrack Out Now Featuring Austin Butler's 'Blue Suede Shoes'
March 8, 2023

By the demands of fans across the globe, the deluxe includes several unreleased performances of classic Elvis hits performed by Austin Butler such as “Blue Suede Shoes” as well as updated versions/remixes of singles from Elliott Wheeler and Daisy O'Dell.

Elisapie Shares Gentle 'Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass)' Cover of Blondie's Classic
Elisapie Shares Gentle 'Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass)' Cover of Blondie's Classic
March 7, 2023

Nearly four years after the release of her stunning third solo album The Ballad of the Runaway Girl, Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie has returned with “Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass)” an Inuktitut rendition of Blondie's 1979 hit. Translated from English to Inuktitut by Elisapie, and produced by her long-time collaborator Joe Grass.

Page McConnell & Trey Anastasio to Release New Album This Friday
Page McConnell & Trey Anastasio to Release New Album This Friday
March 7, 2023

January is comprised songs written by Anastasio and McConnell and is the follows December, their album of acoustic re-interpretations of Phish songs. January was recorded and produced in January 2023 by Bryce Goggin at Trout Studios in Brooklyn, NY, and features McConnell on keyboards and vocals; and Anastasio on guitars, drums, bass, and vocals.

CATCHING LIGHTNING Mixed Martial Arts Documentary to Premiere on Showtime
CATCHING LIGHTNING Mixed Martial Arts Documentary to Premiere on Showtime
March 7, 2023

Directed by two-time Emmy Award winner Pat Kondelis (OUTCRY, DISGRACED), CATCHING LIGHTNING tells the surreal tale of Great Britain’s Securitas Depot robbery in 2006, in which nearly £53 million in cash (more than $92 million USD at the time) was stolen, with new interviews, striking revelations and never-before-heard aspects of the heist.

LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN Grows to Its Most-Watched Week in 5 Weeks
LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN Grows to Its Most-Watched Week in 5 Weeks
March 7, 2023

During the week of Feb. 20, 2023, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” grew over the prior week by 4% in Total Viewers (2.385 million vs. 2.302 million) to score its most-watched week in 5 weeks – since the week of 1/16/23. “Live” held even week to week in Households (1.6 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.6 rating).

Interview: Cynthia Erivo Reveals How She Prepared to Take on Her LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN Role
Interview: Cynthia Erivo Reveals How She Prepared to Take on Her LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN Role
March 7, 2023

BroadwayWorld sat down with Cynthia Erivo to discuss starring alongside Idris Elba in Netflix's Luther: the Fallon Sun, a continuation of the popular BBC series. Erivo, who is currently in London shooting the film adaptation of Wicked, plays Odette Rain, a Detective Chief Inspector who must work with Luther. Watch the interview video now!

TAMRON HALL Builds for the 2nd Straight Week in Total Viewers to a 6-Week High
TAMRON HALL Builds for the 2nd Straight Week in Total Viewers to a 6-Week High
March 7, 2023

“Tamron Hall” grew year over year for the 19th week in a row in Total Viewers, soaring by 28% over the year-ago week (1.144 million vs. 894,000 on w/o 2/21/22). In addition, “Tamron Hall” improved over the same week last year in both Households (+33% - 0.8 rating vs. 0.6 rating) and Women 25-54 (+50% - 0.3 rating vs. 0.2 rating).

Americana Duo Whiskey Flower Debuts with 'Righteous Indignation'
Americana Duo Whiskey Flower Debuts with 'Righteous Indignation'
March 7, 2023

Following a seven-year hiatus from the music business, singer/songwriter Julie Neumark is back, this time as half of Whiskey Flower, a new Americana-pop duo she formed with bass guitar player, Holly Lucille. Their debut EP, “Righteous Indignation,” features four original songs and one cover, exploring a variety of themes.



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