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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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Paramore Add Third & Final Melbourne Show to November 2023 Tour
Paramore Add Third & Final Melbourne Show to November 2023 Tour
September 11, 2023

Responding to demand and with a hotly anticipated, sold-out Australia and New Zealand tour on the horizon, Paramore will play a third and final show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 30 November. Joining Paramore and Remi Wolf in Auckland will be And That, the solo project of New Zealand-born, LA-based singer-songwriter Scott Cleary.

Sonia Stein Releases Her Debut Album 'Lessons From Earth'
Sonia Stein Releases Her Debut Album 'Lessons From Earth'
September 11, 2023

In the build-up to the release of her debut album Sonia has released new singles “Read My Mind” and “Electric Honeymoon” to get fans ready for what’s to come on her debut project. Those singles follow the success of  Sonia’s 2022 stand-alone single “Every Time Africa Plays”, that was written after the tragic loss of a close friend.

Boston-Based Singer/Producer LAVAGXRL Announces New Single 'Demon'
Boston-Based Singer/Producer LAVAGXRL Announces New Single 'Demon'
September 11, 2023

Boston-based singer/producer LAVAGXRL will release their upcoming single 'Demon' on EveryDejaVu Records. “Demon” explores the kaleidoscope of feelings that get conjured when one reaches out for connection but feels a demon is pulling them down. It's the first single from LAVAGXRL's debut album Faith In Chaos!

Marcel Dettmann Announces Bad Manners Phonox Residency
Marcel Dettmann Announces Bad Manners Phonox Residency
September 11, 2023

Marcel Dettmann has announced a new residency across 4 Fridays at Phonox. Raised in the former East Germany, this is the place where Dettmann found his passion for counterculture electronic sounds, from post-punk and new wave to industrial noise, an early influence before his later immersion into techno.

The Ramona Flower's Single 'Up All Night' Featuring Nile Rodgers Included in NBA 2K24
The Ramona Flower's Single 'Up All Night' Featuring Nile Rodgers Included in NBA 2K24
September 11, 2023

NBA 2K24 is also available in four different versions, including Kobe Bryant Edition (Standard), WNBA Edition, Black Mamba Edition, and the 25th Anniversary Edition (not available in Belgium). Other artists who have been included in previous years releases include Drake, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow and Megan Thee Stallion. 

Meet the Queens in 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' Season 5
Meet the Queens in 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' Season 5
September 11, 2023

World of Wonder announced the brand new cast of 10 queens as they vie for RuPaul’s seal of approval in order to be crowned the UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar. They are: Alexis Saint-Pete, Banksie, Cara Melle, DeDeLicious, Ginger Johnson, Kate Butch, Michael Marouli, Miss Naomi Carter, Tomara Thomas, and Vicki Vivacious.

HAUNTED MANSION Coming to Disney+ In Time For Halloween
HAUNTED MANSION Coming to Disney+ In Time For Halloween
September 11, 2023

The frighteningly fun adventure, which opened in theaters July 28, is directed by Justin Simien and features an all-star ensemble cast including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon and Daniel Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost.

Trevor Noah Adds Tenth & Final Record-Setting Show at the Beacon Theatre
Trevor Noah Adds Tenth & Final Record-Setting Show at the Beacon Theatre
September 11, 2023

Trevor Noah is one of the most successful comedians in the world and was the host of the Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central for seven years. Under Noah, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” broke free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts, and more.

22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival 'Celebrating the Power of Film' with Line-Up of Premieres from Around the World
22nd Annual San Diego International Film Festival 'Celebrating the Power of Film' with Line-Up of Premieres from Around the World
September 11, 2023

Count on the Festival to get the conversation started with Social Impact Films and Q&As including: Environmental Sustainability, Fighting Government Oppression, Individuals with Disabilities and Inclusion, PTSD in the Military,  Native American Issues, LGBTQAI+ Rights, Opioid Crisis and other topics affecting our world and our communities.

Drew Barrymore's Talk Show to Return Amid WGA Strikes
Drew Barrymore's Talk Show to Return Amid WGA Strikes
September 11, 2023

Drew Barrymore has confirmed that her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show, will be returning for its fourth season on Monday, September 18th. Since the Writer's Guild of America is currently on strike, the show will be returning without its writers, complying with both the WGA strike and the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Flo Milli Releases New Single 'Chocolate Rain'
Flo Milli Releases New Single 'Chocolate Rain'
September 11, 2023

Earlier this week, Flo Milli announced her THANKS FOR COMING HERE, HO Tour with special guest Maiya the Don. The 16-date run tour throughout North America kicks off on October 21st in San Francisco, California, and will make stops in cities including Los Angeles, Toronto, New York and Atlanta, before wrapping in Dallas, Texas.

Video: Watch Demi Lovato Be Revealed on THE MASKED SINGER
Video: Watch Demi Lovato Be Revealed on THE MASKED SINGER
September 11, 2023

The Masked Singer kicked off its 10th season with the reveal of a mystery guest... Demi Lovato! Watch Lovato be 'Un-Masked' in a video clip from the season premiere now! Play along with host Nick Cannon and celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Nicole Scherzinger and Robin Thicke in the new season.

Zach Bryan's #1 Self-Titled, Self-Written and Produced Album Tops Billboard 200 for Second Week in a Row
Zach Bryan's #1 Self-Titled, Self-Written and Produced Album Tops Billboard 200 for Second Week in a Row
September 11, 2023

The unprecedented success was also repeated on DSPs with “I Remember Everything' (Feat. Kacey Musgraves) reaching #1 on Spotify and Apple Music upon release. Support acts for his 2024 tour will include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Turnpike Troubadours, Sheryl Crow, Sierra Ferrell, Matt Maeson, Levi Turner, and Australia's The Middle East. 

DAIISTAR Release Debut LP 'Good Time'
DAIISTAR Release Debut LP 'Good Time'
September 8, 2023

Made up of Alex Capistran, Nick Cornetti (drums), Misti Hamrick (bass) and Derek Strahan (keys), DAIISTAR formed in the spring of 2020. Creating a narcotic blend of noise and melody, the band takes their inspiration from the neo-psychedelic era of the 80s and 90s and pulls it into the future. Plus, check out tour dates!

Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Drop New Album 'Sardines'
Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Drop New Album 'Sardines'
September 8, 2023

Prolific Detroit producer Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap veteran Planet Asia have released their new album Sardines on Mello Music Group. The followup to the duo’s beloved 2017 collaborative album “Anchovies,” Sardines sees Apollo Brown and Planet Asia improve upon the minimalist, grimy Hip-Hop theme from the first collab with pristine execution. 

Jonathan Wilson Releases New Album 'Eat the Worm'
Jonathan Wilson Releases New Album 'Eat the Worm'
September 8, 2023

Jonathan Wilson’s new BMG album Eat the Worm is out now, on the heels of buzz-building singles such as “Marzipan,” “Charlie Parker” and “The Village Is Dead” from the acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer. Additionally, Wilson has shared a new video for album highlight “Ol’ Father Time.”

Temporal Drift Announces First-Ever Reissue of Hiroshi Yoshimura's 'Surround'
Temporal Drift Announces First-Ever Reissue of Hiroshi Yoshimura's 'Surround'
September 8, 2023

Produced in full cooperation with Yoshimura’s estate, the original six-track album has been newly remastered by GRAMMY®-nominated engineer John Baldwin. The LP and CD editions are accompanied by a 12-page booklet featuring Yoshimura’s original liner notes (in Japanese and English), as well as new notes penned by Hiroyoshi Shiokawa.

Irish Musician Dom Martin Releases 'Belfast Blues'
Irish Musician Dom Martin Releases 'Belfast Blues'
September 8, 2023

'Buried In the Hail,' Dom Martin’s third studio album, will be released by Forty Below Records. Recorded at Golden Egg Studios in Ireland, the album was produced in Dublin by Grammy-Nominated producers Chris O’Brien and Graham Murphy and co-produced by Dom Martin. Very much steeped in the Roots, Americana, and the Blues genres.

Lillie Mae & Family Release New Album 'Festival Eyes'
Lillie Mae & Family Release New Album 'Festival Eyes'
September 8, 2023

Recorded in Dallas, TX with producer Beau Bedford (Paul Cauthen, Tanner Usrey, Orville Peck), Festival Eyes will be supported by a busy live schedule, which includes return to the high seas on the upcoming Outlaw Country Cruise 8, sailing February 4-10, 2024 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Riley Green Announces 2024 'Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour'
Riley Green Announces 2024 'Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour'
September 8, 2023

Riley Green has announced his 2024 Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour. Supporting him on arena and amphitheater stages across the country will be Tracy Lawrence across select dates and Ella Langley across all dates. Bringing his forthcoming (October 13) album, Ain’t My Last Rodeo to life, the 33-city tour will run from February 22nd through June 1st. 



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