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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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Spoon Announces New U.S. Tour Dates
Spoon Announces New U.S. Tour Dates
January 13, 2022

The tour dates kick off April 6 in Boston, MA and conclude June 4 in Phoenix, AZ. Along the way the band will make stops in, among other cities, New York, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. In addition the band has a one-off show on February 8 at the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. Special guests Geese and Margaret Glaspy will support on select dates.

Cult of Luna Release New Single 'Into the Night' From Forthcoming Album
Cult of Luna Release New Single 'Into the Night' From Forthcoming Album
January 13, 2022

The track is from the group's upcoming album, 'The Long Road North', which features guest appearances from composer Colin Stetson, Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz of French indie band Phoenix, and Mariam Wallentin (Wildbirds And Peacedrums). Plus, check out the group's upcoming tour dates!

Muse Shares Brand New Song 'Won't Stand Down'
Muse Shares Brand New Song 'Won't Stand Down'
January 13, 2022

Directed by award winning filmmaker Jared Hogan (girl in red, Joji) and shot in Kyiv, Ukraine, the new music video for 'Won't StandDown' features a fragile, mysterious figure that siphons the collective energy of a dark army in order to transmute into an augmented being. Watch the new music video now!

SUMMER OF SOUL Sets DVD & Digital Release
SUMMER OF SOUL Sets DVD & Digital Release
January 13, 2022

Summer of Soul shines a light on the importance of history to our spiritual well-being and stands as a testament to the healing power of music. The feature includes concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension and more.

Folksinger Michael Johnathon To Release 18th Studio Album 'Cosmic Banjo'
Folksinger Michael Johnathon To Release 18th Studio Album 'Cosmic Banjo'
January 13, 2022

Cosmic Banjo features Bluegrass and roots icons. The opening track “Ballad of Bojangles” is a reimagined backstory of “Mister Bojangles,” made famous by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Founding member John McEuen plays mandolin on the song, and also appears on the Beatle-Esque interpretation of “Darlin’ Corey,” complete with Rob Ickes also performing.

Zooey Deschanel, Hannah Simone & Lamorne Morris to Host NEW GIRL Rewatch Podcast
Zooey Deschanel, Hannah Simone & Lamorne Morris to Host NEW GIRL Rewatch Podcast
January 13, 2022

iHeartRadio has announced the launch of “Welcome to Our Show,” a New Girl rewatch podcast, hosted by the show’s stars Zooey Deschanel, Hannah Simone and Lamorne Morris. The trio will rewatch the series to reveal never-before-told stories, their favorite memories from creating the show and divulge moments and scenes left on the cutting room floor.

VIDEO: Mother Mother Release New 'Hayloft' Music Video
VIDEO: Mother Mother Release New 'Hayloft' Music Video
January 13, 2022

Canada’s biggest alternative-rockers Mother Mother have released a cinematic reimagining of their 2008 single, ‘Hayloft I’ which has been rediscovered by music fans everywhere. The single has garnered over 300 million streams and has over 800K TikTok uses. The new video was directed by Emma Higgins (Jessie Reyez, Tegan & Sarah, etc).

W.A.S.P. Announce 40th Anniversary World Tour U.S. Dates
W.A.S.P. Announce 40th Anniversary World Tour U.S. Dates
January 13, 2022

To celebrate, the band will embark on their first U.S tour in a decade and take fans back through 40 years of madness. Coming along for the trek are L.A.’s Armored Saint, who are also celebrating their 40th Anniversary. And as a special treat, Michael Schenker will appear on the Texas and Tulsa shows.

Chastity Releases 'Suffer Summer' Album
Chastity Releases 'Suffer Summer' Album
January 13, 2022

Today, the Canadian singer/songwriter Brandon Williams releases his Deathwish debut Suffer Summer and in celebration, the artist has unveiled another standout single from the album — 'When You Go Home I Withdrawal.'  The song is a collaboration with songwriter Stefan Babcock (PUP) and is one of the most towering tracks on the record. 

Kerry Washington Sets Three Scripted Podcast Series at Audible in Exclusive Deal
Kerry Washington Sets Three Scripted Podcast Series at Audible in Exclusive Deal
January 13, 2022

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced three scripted multi-cast Audible Original productions with Emmy winning Simpson Street Productions, helmed by Kerry Washington (Scandal, Little Fires Everywhere) and Simpson Street EVP and producer Pilar Savone (Django Unchained, Death Proof).

THE GODFATHER to Have Limited Theatrical Release For 50th Anniversary
THE GODFATHER to Have Limited Theatrical Release For 50th Anniversary
January 13, 2022

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, Paramount Pictures announced today that the film will have a limited theatrical release in Dolby Vision. All three films in the epic trilogy have been restored under the direction of Coppola and will be made available on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever.

Tears For Fears Release New Single 'Break The Man'
Tears For Fears Release New Single 'Break The Man'
January 13, 2022

Co-written by Curt Smith and Charlton Pettus, and co-produced by Curt, Roland, and Charlton the band has crafted an empowering yet groovy track, with the overarching message being to break the patriarchy. Listen to 'Break the Man' from the duo's 'The Tipping Point' album now!

VIDEO: Noa Kirel Releases New Single 'Thought About That'
VIDEO: Noa Kirel Releases New Single 'Thought About That'
January 12, 2022

Produced by K-Kov and co-written by Noa alongside Casey Smith, JHart, Zach Skelton, Miranda Glory, Natania Lalwani, Jax, Jason Hahs and K-Kov, the mesmerizingly explosive track arrives accompanied by a gleaming, sci-fi-inspired, dance-powered music video showcasing Samsung’s new S21+ 5G and streaming now on YouTube. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard Share 'Break Right In' Video
VIDEO: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard Share 'Break Right In' Video
January 12, 2022

Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have today shared “Break Right In” — a new track taken from their heavily-anticipated debut album Backhand Deals. The video for “Break Right In” is the first part of a two-part film, and is the band’s second collaboration with director Will Clark - who also directed the Sunny Delight-inspired video for “You.”

Netflix Plans Two RED NOTICE Sequels With Original Film's Stars
Netflix Plans Two RED NOTICE Sequels With Original Film's Stars
January 12, 2022

Netflix is planning two sequels to Red Notice, both of which starring the film's original stars, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Gal Godot, and Ryan Reynolds. Rawson Marshall Thurber will also return to write and direct the new films. Red Notice was the most-watched film in Netflix history.

VIDEO: Christian Lee Hutson Releases 'Rubberneckers' Music Video
VIDEO: Christian Lee Hutson Releases 'Rubberneckers' Music Video
January 12, 2022

Produced by Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, Hutson pulls from a wide range of influences for his second record: the tight rhymes of John Prine, Bob Mehr’s book about the Replacements Trouble Boys, and Scott McClanahan’s auto-fiction The Sarah Book. It’s a recording that feels like a sonic expansion from Hutson’s debut. 

Andrew Burnap Joins Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot in Disney's SNOW WHITE
Andrew Burnap Joins Rachel Zegler & Gal Gadot in Disney's SNOW WHITE
January 12, 2022

Tony-winner Andrew Burnap has joined Disney's upcoming live-action Snow White film. Burnap will portray a new male lead character in the film. He joins the previously announced Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul will pen new songs for the film.

VIDEO: YOVA Release New Music Video For 'Haunted'
VIDEO: YOVA Release New Music Video For 'Haunted'
January 12, 2022

Welcoming in the new year - YOVA - a.k.a Jova Radevska & Mark Vernon return with the new single: “Haunted”. Reaching for a spiritual connection with their younger selves, “Haunted” imagines what words of reassurance and guidance about the ways of life YOVA would pass-on in light of what they know now. Watch the new music video now!

Bleachers Replace Roddy Ricch as Musical Guest on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Bleachers Replace Roddy Ricch as Musical Guest on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
January 12, 2022

Saturday Night Live returns with host Ariana DeBose and musical guest Bleachers, replacing the previously announced Roddy Ricch. Bleachers will make their SNL musical guest debut. Their third studio album, “Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night” was released last year to critical acclaim.

Avril Lavigne Announces New Single 'I Love It When You Hate Me' Featuring Blackbear
Avril Lavigne Announces New Single 'I Love It When You Hate Me' Featuring Blackbear
January 12, 2022

Avril Lavigne has announced that she will release her new single 'I Love It When You Hate Me' featuring blackbear. Lavigne recently released her new single, 'Bite Me,' which was the first single she released under her new record deal, DTA Records. The track will be from her upcoming studio album, which will be followed by a string of tour dates.



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