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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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The Bones of J.R. Jones Releases New Song 'The Flood' From First Full Length LP in 5 Years 'Slow Lightning'
The Bones of J.R. Jones Releases New Song 'The Flood' From First Full Length LP in 5 Years 'Slow Lightning'
July 18, 2023

The New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones released “The Flood,” the second song to be released from his forthcoming Slow Lighting that will be released via Tone Tree Music. The Bones of J.R. Jones has also announced a US and European tour, with an album release show in his home state of New York at Mercury Lounge on October 13.

HUNNY Share Saccharine New Single 'solo'
HUNNY Share Saccharine New Single 'solo'
July 18, 2023

Mixed by former HUNNY guitarist Jacob Munk (5 Seconds Of Summer, Caroline Polachek, Miley Cyrus), Hunny’s New Planet Heaven finds the band getting back to their roots, focusing less on perfection and more on recapturing the unbreakable bond that colored early bedroom demos. 

Video: Carol Kane, Keegan-Michael Key & More Star in MIGRARTION Trailer
Video: Carol Kane, Keegan-Michael Key & More Star in MIGRARTION Trailer
July 18, 2023

This holiday season, Illumination, creators of the blockbuster Minions, Despicable Me, Sing and The Secret Life of Pets comedies, invites you to Migration. The voice cast includes Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, Caspar Jennings, Tresi Gazal and Danny DeVito. Watch the video trailer now!

Kate Teague Releases New Single 'I Feel Bad For My Dog'
Kate Teague Releases New Single 'I Feel Bad For My Dog'
July 18, 2023

Following the theme of her previous release, 'Poison Mind,' which Stereogum said 'is soft and sweeping and yearning,' 'I Feel Bad For My Dog' matter-of-factly but tenderly accounts for the things that keep her tossing and turning in the middle of the night. Pre-save her forthcoming EP Loose Screw.

YES Announce Their Next U.S. Tour 'Classic Tales Of Yes' For This September
YES Announce Their Next U.S. Tour 'Classic Tales Of Yes' For This September
July 18, 2023

Following last year’s sold-out U.S. tour, YES, who are Steve Howe (guitars, vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, vocals), and Jay Schellen (drums), have announced their “Classic Tales Of Yes” tour in the U.S. starting September 24 in Bethlehem, PA.

Ariana Delawari & Devendra Banhart Team Up on New Single 'You Can Love Again'
Ariana Delawari & Devendra Banhart Team Up on New Single 'You Can Love Again'
July 18, 2023

Ariana Delawari is an Afghan-American musician, activist and filmmaker. Her film We Came Home (2013) documents her family, her travels to and from Afghanistan over a ten year period, in which Delawari recorded her first album. That album, Lion of Panjshir, was released on David Lynch’s record label to great acclaim.

Mali Velasquez Announces Debut Album 'I'm Green'
Mali Velasquez Announces Debut Album 'I'm Green'
July 18, 2023

The 9-track set was produced by Josef Kuhn (Samia, Annie DiRusso, Hannah Cole) and serves as a meditation on the transformative power of both loss and shame. Out now alongside a music video directed by Reed Schick, lead single “Tore” begins in a warm, dreamy state, featuring a simple marching drum beat and soft nylon guitars.

Iguana Death Cult Announce North American Tour Dates
Iguana Death Cult Announce North American Tour Dates
July 18, 2023

To celebrate their new album, the band has just announced a string of North American tour dates, with a handful of East Coast shows with Frankie and the Witch Fingers. This new tour follows Iguana Death Cult's last 2023 US appearance at this year's SXSW (Austin, TX), where they played a total of nine showcases.

ROYEL OTIS Share New Single 'Adored'
ROYEL OTIS Share New Single 'Adored'
July 18, 2023

Sydney’s favorite indie duo, Royel Otis are sharing their newest single, “Adored” out now via OURNESS. “Adored” is a sharp post-punk leaning treat, with its snappy beat keeps you upright and Otis’ croon drawls across an earworm lullaby. Produced and mixed by Grammy Award-winning producer, Dan Carey (Wet Leg). 

Citizen Returns With New Single 'If You're Lonely'
Citizen Returns With New Single 'If You're Lonely'
July 18, 2023

Citizen is back with a sensational new single, 'If You're Lonely,” marking the first release from their forthcoming fifth album Calling The Dogs. The accompanying video for “If You’re Lonely” is captured through a nostalgic lens as it finds the band playing out of their garage while the suburban chaos of neighborhood politics ensues around them.

Arkells Announce 'At Your Service' 2023 US Tour Ahead of New LP 'Laundry Pile'
Arkells Announce 'At Your Service' 2023 US Tour Ahead of New LP 'Laundry Pile'
July 18, 2023

There’s been no shortage of new music from Arkells over the last few years, having released their Blink Once and Blink Twice projects, featuring collaborations with the likes of Cold War Kids, K.Flay, Tegan and Sara, Aly & AJ and Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers, ahead of the introduction to brand new album, Laundry Pile, due this fall.

In This Moment Release New Single 'The Purge'
In This Moment Release New Single 'The Purge'
July 18, 2023

The group have also shared details for GODMODE, marking their eighth studio album to date. Recorded at Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 10-track opus was produced by Kane Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch) and Tyler Bates (John Wick, Jerry Cantrell, Bush).

Dusk (ex. Tenement) Announce New Album & Release First Single
Dusk (ex. Tenement) Announce New Album & Release First Single
July 18, 2023

Don Giovanni Records has announced the new album from Dusk titled Glass Pastures. The band features Amos Pitsch (of Tenement) alongside 5 other equally accomplished singers, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists. Along with the album announcement, Dusk have released the album's lead single 'Pissing In A Wishing Well' to streaming platforms.

Juliana Hatfield Releases Second Single 'Can't Get It Out of My Head' From Forthcoming Elo Covers Album
Juliana Hatfield Releases Second Single 'Can't Get It Out of My Head' From Forthcoming Elo Covers Album
July 18, 2023

Juliana Hatfield drops the second single and first video from the forthcoming album Juliana Hatfield Sings ELO, with the release of “Can’t Get It Out Of My Head.” Directed by David Doobinin, a frequent visual/artistic collaborator, he drew inspiration from French photographer Gilbert Garcin whose dreamlike black and white images.

Shoegaze Duo CURLING Announces 'No Guitar' LP
Shoegaze Duo CURLING Announces 'No Guitar' LP
July 18, 2023

Curling will release their brand new studio album No Guitar. The band’s cross-continental founders Bernie Gelman (Bay Area) and Jojo Brandel (Japan) earned acclaim spanning Guitar World, Northern Transmissions and more for their  high octane lead single “Hi-Elixir”. They unveiled the second album cut “Patience,” alongside an official video.

Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Drop 'Get The Dough Off' & Announce New Album 'Sardines'
Apollo Brown & Planet Asia Drop 'Get The Dough Off' & Announce New Album 'Sardines'
July 18, 2023

Apollo Brown and Fresno Rap veteran Planet Asia are proud to reveal their new album Sardines. Apollo and Planet Asia improve upon the minimalist, grimy Hip-Hop theme from the first collab with pristine execution. Along with the announcement Apollo Brown and Planet Asia share the album’s first single “Get The Dough Off.”

Del Castillo Announces Upcoming Debut 'El Sombrero'
Del Castillo Announces Upcoming Debut 'El Sombrero'
July 18, 2023

Soundtrack after soundtrack, stage after stage, release after release Del Castillo continues their journey. You may have heard their music in Once Upon A Time In Mexico, Kill Bill Vol. II, Alita Battle Angel, The Green Ghost, Machete, Sin City and Planet Terror.

Video: Watch Justin Guarini & ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Perform 'Circus' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Video: Watch Justin Guarini & ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Perform 'Circus' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
July 18, 2023

Justin Guarini and the cast of Once Upon a One More Time took over Times Square this morning for a performance of 'Circus' on Good Morning America. This marked the production's first televised performance. Stay tuned for the show's second performance on GMA3: What You Need to Know. Watch the video performance now!

THE WHO Announce Deluxe, Multi-Format Release For 'Who's Next'/'Life House'
THE WHO Announce Deluxe, Multi-Format Release For 'Who's Next'/'Life House'
July 18, 2023

Featuring 155 tracks, of which 89 are previously unreleased and 57 feature fresh remixes, the set will delight longtime Who fans with its long-sought, complete picture of Townshend's incredibly prescient songwriting, while captivating a new audience with his visionary description of a future that has, in many ways, come true.

X Announces Newly Rescheduled Dates following June Postponement
X Announces Newly Rescheduled Dates following June Postponement
July 17, 2023

X have announced the rescheduled tour dates that were unfortunately postponed last month due to an unforeseen medical emergency procedure with a band member. After a short recovery, the band is intact and currently on tour through July 30. The rescheduled dates begin August 27 in Chicago and continue on through September 9 in Tennessee.



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