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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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ATKA Releases New Track 'Desiring Machines' & Announces Debut EP
ATKA Releases New Track 'Desiring Machines' & Announces Debut EP
August 29, 2023

The tracks of the EP were produced primarily with modular and analogue synthesizers and guitars in the South-London home studio of Jung Kim, the lead guitarist of the band Gang of Youths. For the mix, Stephen Sedgwick, the trusted mixer/sound engineer of the Gorillaz, Damon Albarn and Blur, was at work.

Peter Frampton Confirms New Dates on 'Never Say Never' Tour
Peter Frampton Confirms New Dates on 'Never Say Never' Tour
August 29, 2023

Peter Frampton will continue the Never Say Never Tour with a string of November shows. The tour kicks off in Louisville, Kentucky at The Louisville Palace and includes stops at Austin, Texas’s Moody Theater, Birmingham, Alabama’s BJCC Concert Hall, Nashville, Tennessee’s Ryman Auditorium and more.

Auragraph Announces New Album 'New Standard'
Auragraph Announces New Album 'New Standard'
August 29, 2023

New Standard, the latest by Texan-turned-Angeleno progressive vaporwave producer (and Stranger Things engineer and composer) Carlos Ramirez aka Auragraph, finds him shifting focus to the dance floor across eight chrome clockworks of cosmic acid house and liquid rave glide. Watch the music video and check out upcoming tour dates!

KACEY JOHANSING Shares New Single 'Not the Same'
KACEY JOHANSING Shares New Single 'Not the Same'
August 29, 2023

Los Angeles singer-songwriter Kacey Johansing has shared “Not the Same,” the second single off her forthcoming album, Year Away. The new single opens with swirling mellotron, lush harmonies and sparkling guitars providing a backdrop for the Johansing’s soaring vocals. Watch the video Johansing directed with her partner Tim Ramsey now!

Circle Network Brings Back 'Austin City Limits: Country' For New Season
Circle Network Brings Back 'Austin City Limits: Country' For New Season
August 29, 2023

Hosted by Asleep At The Wheel frontman and Austin local Ray Benson, season two will feature legendary artists like Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Toby Keith, Tammy Wynette, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Turnpike Troubadours, and others.

The Cranberries Reissues 'To the Faithful Departed' as Remastered Deluxe Edition
The Cranberries Reissues 'To the Faithful Departed' as Remastered Deluxe Edition
August 29, 2023

The Cranberries’ monumental third album To The Faithful Departed will be reissued as a deluxe edition on vinyl and CD on October 13, 2023 via Island/UMe. Selling over six million copies worldwide and reaching Number One in six countries, it became the band’s highest-charting album on the U.S. Billboard Top 200.

Sparta Announces Wiretap Scars 20th Anniversary Vinyl & New Tour Dates
Sparta Announces Wiretap Scars 20th Anniversary Vinyl & New Tour Dates
August 29, 2023

Now, the seminal and now-legendary debut record, lovingly pressed onto vinyl will be made available officially for the first time. Originally released on Dreamworks records in 2002, it is seeing vinyl release from Canadian Indie powerhouse, Dine Alone Records, who have been releasing new music from both Sparta and Jim Ward since 2020.

Blitzen Trapper Return With New Single 'Cheap Fantastical Takedown'
Blitzen Trapper Return With New Single 'Cheap Fantastical Takedown'
August 29, 2023

A limited edition 12” single featuring 'Cheap Fantastical Takedown' and two new songs, 'Millions of Billions' and 'Ghost & the Snakebite,' will be available exclusively at independent record stores on October 6. Pressed on opaque red vinyl at the state-of-the-art Citizen Vinyl pressing facility in Asheville, NC.

Video: Katy Kirby Shares Video For New Track 'Cubic Zirconia'
Video: Katy Kirby Shares Video For New Track 'Cubic Zirconia'
August 29, 2023

Following the runaway success and critical acclaim of her debut album ‘Cool Dry Place,’ the witty, playful and intuitive artist Katy Kirby has signed to ANTI- Records and is sharing her first track via the label, titled “Cubic Zirconia.” Watch the new music video now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

DAISY JONES & THE SIX Writer Kayslee Don Collins Shares 'Easy To Leave'
DAISY JONES & THE SIX Writer Kayslee Don Collins Shares 'Easy To Leave'
August 29, 2023

Kayslee’s songwriting credits on the soundtrack for the buzzworthy miniseries, Daisy Jones & The Six – alongside tenured songwriters Marcus Mumford, Phoebe Bridgers, Jackson Browne, Cass McCombs, Ali Tamposi, Taylor Goldsmith, and others – landed a #1 spot on Billboard’s Soundtracks chart and #10 on Top Album Sales.

Video: Netflix Debuts David Fincher's THE KILLER Teaser Trailer
Video: Netflix Debuts David Fincher's THE KILLER Teaser Trailer
August 29, 2023

After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal. The cast includes Michael Fassbender, Charles Parnell, Arliss Howard, Sophie Charlotte and Tilda Swinton. Watch the new video trailer now!

The Hunna Announce Autumn UK Headline Tour
The Hunna Announce Autumn UK Headline Tour
August 29, 2023

The Hunna have announced a 16-date autumn UK headline tour running across the country through October & November 2023. Tickets are available on pre-sale at 10am on Wednesday 30th August. The new tour dates mark the anniversary of the latest album The Hunna, their fourth record which was released last year to great acclaim.

Dylan LeBlanc Returns With His Highly-Anticipated New Album 'COYOTE' in October
Dylan LeBlanc Returns With His Highly-Anticipated New Album 'COYOTE' in October
August 29, 2023

Coyote finds LeBlanc producing for the first time, teaming up with a group of all-star musicians, including drummer Fred Eltringham (Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow), pianist Jim 'Moose' Brown (Bob Seger), and bass player Seth Kaufman (Lana Del Rey). Coyote is the follow-up to LeBlanc’s 2019 record Renegade.

Morgan Wade Releases New Album 'Psychopath'
Morgan Wade Releases New Album 'Psychopath'
August 29, 2023

Psychopath was produced by Sadler Vaden and sees Wade collaborating with co-writers Julia Michaels, Ashley Monroe, Angaleena Presley, Natalie Hemby, Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, and Butch Walker.

Netflix To Follow The Making Of A Global Girl Group In Upcoming Music Docuseries
Netflix To Follow The Making Of A Global Girl Group In Upcoming Music Docuseries
August 29, 2023

A years-long process of creating a one-of-a-kind girl group will be the subject of an upcoming Netflix untitled documentary series. With unprecedented access, the series will be a compelling portrayal of the journey to global stardom, including insight into the unique training and development program from HYBE and Geffen Records. 

Nola Ade to Open for Ayra Starr for '21: The World Tour' in Chicago Tomorrow
Nola Ade to Open for Ayra Starr for '21: The World Tour' in Chicago Tomorrow
August 28, 2023

AfroSoul artist Nola Ade has set her live performance at Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr's first headline tour, “21: The World Tour,' located at 1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608 at 7PM. Presented by Afrotrak and Live Nation Urban, this event promises an unforgettable night of soulful tunes and captivating melodies.

T.G. Sheppard Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of #1 Hit 'Slow Burn'
T.G. Sheppard Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of #1 Hit 'Slow Burn'
August 28, 2023

The album also included the popular singles 'Somewhere Down The Line' and 'Make My Day' with Clint Eastwood which was added to the record for a re-release in February 1984 and used in the hit film 'Sudden Impact' starring Eastwood. Produced by Jim Ed Norman and written by Charlie Black and Tommy Rocco.

SCROOGED Celebrates 35th Anniversary This Year With New 4K Ultra HD Release
SCROOGED Celebrates 35th Anniversary This Year With New 4K Ultra HD Release
August 28, 2023

SCROOGED is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and arriving for the first time ever. The high-spirited and biting comedy follows a television executive with a heart of stone and features an all-star cast including Karen Allen, John Forsythe, Bobcat Goldthwait, Carol Kane, Robert Mitchum, and Alfre Woodard.

Rare Program for 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Signed by Walt Disney to be Auctioned
Rare Program for 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Signed by Walt Disney to be Auctioned
August 28, 2023

Nate D. Sanders Auctions will auction off a prized relic from cinematic history, a scarce program from the world premiere of the legendary full-length animated masterpiece, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' which bears the unmistakable signature of none other than Walt Disney himself.

Reneé Rapp's 'Snow Angel' Is the Biggest Solo Debut Album For a Female Artist in 2023
Reneé Rapp's 'Snow Angel' Is the Biggest Solo Debut Album For a Female Artist in 2023
August 28, 2023

Broadway alum Reneé Rapp's debut album, 'Snow Angel,' is the biggest female solo debut album for a female artist in 2023. 'Snow Angel' earned the biggest U.S. sales debut for a female pop artist in 2023. With 18k units sold, Rapp's album debuted at #44 this week on Billboards 200 album charts.



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