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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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Video: Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform 'vampire' & 'get him back!' at the VMAs
Video: Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform 'vampire' & 'get him back!' at the VMAs
September 13, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo took to the stage at MTV's Video Music Awards to perform 'vampire' and 'get him back!' Rodrigo's performance included crashing lights and fallen curtains at the climax of 'vampire,' resulting in a fake stagehand rushing her off the stage, psyching out the audience before she returned to perform 'get him back!' Watch the video now.

Luenell's Stand-Up Comedy Special Coming to Netflix
Luenell's Stand-Up Comedy Special Coming to Netflix
September 13, 2023

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for take-off because Luenell goes all in for her first ever Netflix stand-up special, Chappelle's Home Team- Luenell: Town Business. Commanding the stage from her hometown in Oakland, California, Luenell exposes all of the absurdities of air travel, the importance of keeping the window shade up.

Montréal's Diamond Day Release New Track 'Come Over Here'
Montréal's Diamond Day Release New Track 'Come Over Here'
September 13, 2023

UPCOMING ALBUM to feature contributions from Jorge Elbrecht (Sky Ferreira, Japanese Breakfast), L'Isle (Ariane Brunet), Elijah Marrett-Hitch (Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa), Kenny Gilmore (Ariel Pink, Weyes Blood), and Philip Shaw-Bova (Angel Olsen, Bahamas). Watch the music video for the new single now!

Video: Lori McKenna Debuts New Acoustic Performance Video for 'Wonder Drug'
Video: Lori McKenna Debuts New Acoustic Performance Video for 'Wonder Drug'
September 13, 2023

“Wonder Drug” is from McKenna’s new album, 1988, which was released earlier this summer via CN Records/Thirty Tigers. Produced by Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell) and recorded at his studio in Savannah, GA, 1988 is named for the year McKenna married her husband, and serves as a love letter to her family and lifelong friendships. Watch the video!

Video: MGM+ Debuts BILLY THE KID Season Two Trailer
Video: MGM+ Debuts BILLY THE KID Season Two Trailer
September 13, 2023

The series is starring Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) as “William H. Bonney” and Daniel Webber (Escape from Pretoria) as “Jesse Evans.” Creator, writer and executive producer Michael Hirst returns for the second season alongside executive producers Donald De Line (De Line Pictures). Watch the video now!

Uncle Lucius Returns with New Album 'Like It's The Last One Left'
Uncle Lucius Returns with New Album 'Like It's The Last One Left'
September 13, 2023

Written and recorded in the band’s hometown of Austin, Like It’s The Last One Left isn’t just a return to form: it’s an expansion, bolstering Uncle Lucius' mix of amped-up Americana and greasy roots-rock with string arrangements, adventurous production, and the sharpest songwriting of the group's career.

Harry Marshall Takes on Sultry Synth-Pop With 'Bones' Single
Harry Marshall Takes on Sultry Synth-Pop With 'Bones' Single
September 13, 2023

‘Bones’ was also created with long-term collaborator Chad Schlosser (Fleetwood Mac, Cage The Elephant, 5 Seconds of Summer, The Kooks), and is the first single taken from Marshall’s upcoming EP,  which will see him take his artistry to even greater heights.

The Offspring, Sum 41 & Simple Plan Team Up For 'Why Don't You Get A Job?'
The Offspring, Sum 41 & Simple Plan Team Up For 'Why Don't You Get A Job?'
September 13, 2023

At the SOLD OUT Wantagh, NY stop of the Let The Bad Times Roll tour on September 2nd fans were treated to a special surprise from The Offspring. Tourmates Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 and Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan joined them for a collab performance of “Why Don’t You Get A Job?”. Watch the video now!

Louisa Stancioff Shares 'Cass's Song'; Fall Tour Dates Announced
Louisa Stancioff Shares 'Cass's Song'; Fall Tour Dates Announced
September 13, 2023

Beginning August 30, Stancioff will embark on a fall tour as support with Darlingside; a complete list of dates is below and tickets are available here. It was announced she is among a select group of artists chosen for an official showcase at the 2024 Folk Alliance International conference being held in Kansas City, MO, February 21-24. 

Elisapie Takes On Queen With 'Qimatsilunga (I Want to Break Free)'
Elisapie Takes On Queen With 'Qimatsilunga (I Want to Break Free)'
September 13, 2023

For her new music video, Elisapie called upon Philippe Léonard, who also directed the videos for “Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass),” “Taimangalimaaq (Time After Time),” “Isumagijunnaitaungituq (The Unforgiven)” and “Qimmijuat (Wild Horses).” This time, he presents a visual narrative that invites people to break free from social norms.

Boys Like Girls and Leah Kate Supporting Act SENSES Release Debut EP 'Take Me Out Of Here'
Boys Like Girls and Leah Kate Supporting Act SENSES Release Debut EP 'Take Me Out Of Here'
September 13, 2023

LA-based pop rock trio senses are excited to release their debut EP Take Me Out Of Here, out everywhere. Packed with infectious melodies, powerful lyrics, and a sound that defies categorization, this EP solidifies the group as one of the most promising to come out of this generation of radio-friendly pop-rock outfits.

Declan McKenna Announces Third Studio Album 'What Happened To The Beach?'
Declan McKenna Announces Third Studio Album 'What Happened To The Beach?'
September 13, 2023

McKenna landed in California last year to work with producer Gianluca Buccellati, whose previous projects include Arlo Parks and Lana Del Rey. On his third studio album, McKenna taught and trusted himself to take his time and let the listener soak in the ambience. Pre-order the album and check out upcoming tour dates!

Video: Disney+ Shares New STAR WARS: AHSOKA Promo With Anakin Skywalker
Video: Disney+ Shares New STAR WARS: AHSOKA Promo With Anakin Skywalker
September 13, 2023

'Ahsoka' stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi. The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa. Watch the video now!

THE LADY BIRD DIARIES Doc From ABC to Premiere on Hulu in November
THE LADY BIRD DIARIES Doc From ABC to Premiere on Hulu in November
September 13, 2023

“The Lady Bird Diaries,” from Dawn Porter (“John Lewis: Good Trouble” and “Bobby Kennedy for President”). The documentary looks at the influential and misunderstood first lady, featuring audio from the 123 hours of revealing diaries Lady Bird Johnson began recording after JFK’s assassination and continued throughout her husband’s administration.

Broadside Announces New Album 'Hotel Bleu'
Broadside Announces New Album 'Hotel Bleu'
September 13, 2023

Alternative pop rock band Broadside will release its highly anticipated new album Hotel Bleu. The news comes with new single and music video “Lucid” featuring Devin Papadol (Honey Revenge). Broadside will be on tour this fall with This Wild Life, Worry Club, and Not My Weekend.

Sia Releases New Single 'Gimme Love' Form Upcoming Album
Sia Releases New Single 'Gimme Love' Form Upcoming Album
September 13, 2023

Multi-platinum global superstar Sia has released a brand new single – her first new music since 2021 - entitled “Gimme Love.”  The track will be featured on Reasonable Woman, her upcoming record set for release on Atlantic Records. Reasonable Woman will be Sia’s first solo pop album in 8 years.  

Psymon Spine Announce October Tour
Psymon Spine Announce October Tour
September 13, 2023

Psymon Spine will embark on an October 2023 tour. The dates kick off on October 13 in Madison, WI and conclude with a hometown show in Brooklyn, NY on October 26. The band will be playing fan favorites, previewing new songs, and also performing tracks off their 2021 album Charismatic Megafauna.

Stonestreet Studios to Premiere Two Short Films at the Soho International Film Festival
Stonestreet Studios to Premiere Two Short Films at the Soho International Film Festival
September 13, 2023

Stonestreet Studios is having their world premieres of two socially poignant short films, Crowbar and Compulsion, both directed by Alyssa Rallo Bennett, at the Soho International Film Festival. Get all the details on the new films and purchase tickets now!

Listen: Hear the ROGERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Album
Listen: Hear the ROGERS: THE MUSICAL Cast Album
September 13, 2023

The 12-track album will feature fan-favorite songs “Save The City” from the Disney+ series “Hawkeye” (written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman) and “Star Spangled Man” from the film “Captain America: The First Avenger” (written by Alan Menken and David Zippel). Find out what other songs will be included now!

Kim Zolciak to Return to Reality TV in MTV's THE SURREAL LIFE
Kim Zolciak to Return to Reality TV in MTV's THE SURREAL LIFE
September 13, 2023

MTV announced a robust cast lineup for the new season of The Surreal Life. Last season included an all-star lineup including Dennis Rodman, August Alsina, CJ Perry, Frankie Muniz, Kim Coles, Manny MUA, Stormy Daniels and Tamar Braxton. Check out the lineup of stars now!



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