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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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The Lion King

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Hairspray

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Ben Howard Shares New Single 'Life In The Time' & North American Tour Dates
Ben Howard Shares New Single 'Life In The Time' & North American Tour Dates
June 7, 2023

Ben Howard has shared a new single, “Life In The Time,” off his forthcoming album. On October 20 Howard will embark on his first North American tour in support of Is It?  The dates kick off in Washington, DC and conclude in Los Angeles on November 15.  Along the way he will stop in New York City for a show at The Beacon Theatre on October 24. 

TEKE::TEKE Share New Single 'Hoppe'
TEKE::TEKE Share New Single 'Hoppe'
June 7, 2023

On Friday, the acclaimed and chameleonic Montreal-based TEKE::TEKE will share their second full length album Hagata via the legendary Kill Rock Stars. From the tender-hearted “Jinzou Maria” to the rumbling and raucous “Yurei Zanmai”, the songs of Hagata bear an eerie yet somehow familiar sensation. Watch the music video now!

COLD WAR KIDS Share New Single 'Double Life'
COLD WAR KIDS Share New Single 'Double Life'
June 7, 2023

In 2023, nearly 2 decades after their inception and with 1 billion streams across their catalog, the California band remains an essential piece of the alt-rock ecosystem. Cold War Kids return with their newest single “Double Life,” their first release since their 2021 full-length New Age Norms 3. 

Anne Wilson Unveils Heart-Wrenching Tribute 'Seventh of June'
Anne Wilson Unveils Heart-Wrenching Tribute 'Seventh of June'
June 7, 2023

A deeply personal and heartfelt tribute to her beloved late brother Jacob, the track and accompanying music video is available everywhere now. Wilson enlisted trusted collaborators Matthew West and Jeff Pardo (“My Jesus,” “Living Water”) to craft this soul-stirring account of his passing, reflecting the raw pain of loss.

DR PIMPLE POPPER Returns to TLC in June 21
DR PIMPLE POPPER Returns to TLC in June 21
June 7, 2023

Renowned dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Sandra Lee is no stranger to unusual skin issues, and in this new crop of episodes we see even more extreme cases and experience life-changing stories. In one case, large, painful keloids on a trans woman’s ears are keeping her from completing the journey she set out on over a year ago.

Video: Apple Debuts THE AFTERPARTY Season Two Trailer
Video: Apple Debuts THE AFTERPARTY Season Two Trailer
June 7, 2023

Stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao reprise their roles for season two, which will introduce a new case and an expanded cast of characters played by John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods and Vivian Wu. Watch the video trailer now!

Steely Dan's Third Album 'Pretzel Logic' Returns To Vinyl After More Than Three Decades
Steely Dan's Third Album 'Pretzel Logic' Returns To Vinyl After More Than Three Decades
June 7, 2023

Steely Dan’s third album, Pretzel Logic, will return to vinyl for the first time in over 35 years. Originally released in 1974, the best-selling album marked the band’s first to break Billboard’s Top 10, “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” plus such favorites as “Any Major Dude Will Tell You,” “East St. Louis Toodle-Oo,” and “Barrytown.”

PJ Harvey Releases New Song 'I Inside the Old I Dying'
PJ Harvey Releases New Song 'I Inside the Old I Dying'
June 7, 2023

The forthcoming album, I Inside the Old Year Dying - Harvey’s first since 2016’s Grammy-nominated The Hope Six Demolition Project. This highly anticipated release is produced by long-time collaborators Flood and John Parish. The animated music video was directed by Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña.

NOCUI Returns With 00s Inspired Single 'Faster'
NOCUI Returns With 00s Inspired Single 'Faster'
June 7, 2023

Hot on the heels of his captivating  ‘Anomie’ EP earlier this year, multi-instrumentalist NOCUI is back with seductive dancefloor mover ‘Faster’. Bubbling with irresistible groove, analogue synths, rhythmic vocal samples and early 00s references, it’s a track that may’ve been cooking for a while but is absolutely served to perfection.

Baaba Maal Releases New Track 'Freak Out (Baba Ali Remix)'
Baaba Maal Releases New Track 'Freak Out (Baba Ali Remix)'
June 7, 2023

The Relived Mix of “Freak Out” follows Baaba Maal’s joyous performance at London’s Barbican last week, enthralling an audience who had their awareness raised and their hearts lifted. Additionally, Maal has announced a performance and signing event at Rough Trade NYC on June 20th at 6pm.

Brooklyn's TVOD Share 'Poppies' & 'Since You Been Away'
Brooklyn's TVOD Share 'Poppies' & 'Since You Been Away'
June 7, 2023

TVOD Is hellbent on bathing in the blood of punk rock infamy, trudging their own path and cutting through the noise in the glow of artists like Iggy Pop, Viagra Boys, or Warmduscher. Drenched in beer and sweat, the uncontainable raw emotion you experience while the band's on stage is not lost on recording.

Corey Gulkin Shares 'Raya'
Corey Gulkin Shares 'Raya'
June 7, 2023

The  video features a host of Gulkin’s talented friends including Jöelle Turner (Ten Moon) as the trainor, and Elise Boeur (Aerialists), Mina Iyer, Allie Ciurz and Ian Cully (Daniel Caesar) as the judges along with bandmates Sam Gleason (guitar), Kat McLevey (bass), Steven Foster (drums). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Lara' From New Album 'Welcome'
The Arcadian Wild Share New Single 'Lara' From New Album 'Welcome'
June 7, 2023

Consisting of guitarist Isaac Horn, mandolinist Lincoln Mick, and fiddler Bailey Warren, the genre-bending trio wrote and recorded Welcome in their hometown of Nashville, TN, working with engineer Logan Matheny (Colony House, Hiss Golden Messenger) and mixer Shani Gandhi (Sarah Jarosz, Sierra Hull).

Kaien Cruz Unveils Upbeat Summer Afropop Anthem 'I Lay'
Kaien Cruz Unveils Upbeat Summer Afropop Anthem 'I Lay'
June 7, 2023

Kaien Cruz (they/them) – is back in full force blessing us with the upbeat summer Afropop anthem “I Lay” available to stream now on all digital platforms via The Orchard. The track is accompanied by a breathtaking cinematic video – directed by Hunter So with production by Anna Dickson – that was shot in Costa Rica and features Kai’s partner.

Noah Cyrus Announces Summer & Fall Headlining Tour Dates
Noah Cyrus Announces Summer & Fall Headlining Tour Dates
June 7, 2023

Noah Cyrus announces a string of headlining summer and fall tour dates in support of her debut album, The Hardest Part. The 22-city tour kicks off August 24 in Vancouver, BC and includes stops in Spokane, Portland, Seattle, Boulder, St. Louis, Orlando, Charlotte, Richmond, Detroit, Indianapolis and more before concluding in Louisville, KY.

Hbz, Vize & Italobrothers Unleash Collaborative New Single 'Forever'
Hbz, Vize & Italobrothers Unleash Collaborative New Single 'Forever'
June 6, 2023

A powerhouse single that packs a mighty punch from the off. 'Forever' is loaded with a pounding drum groove, an infectious guitar melody and a big singalong topline that sees the tempo heightened, and bass frequency expanded. The electrifying energy of 'Forever' demands mainstage, anthemic attention, making it the perfect summertime party banger.

Pelican Share Remastered Version of Rare Track 'Ran Amber'
Pelican Share Remastered Version of Rare Track 'Ran Amber'
June 6, 2023

With the fresh new mix by Greg Norman and remastering by Josh Bonati, the deluxe edition of The Fire In Our Throats brings a clarity and punch to the recordings that highlight the interplay between each member. The rhythm section of bassist Bryan Herweg and drummer Larry Herweg shines more brightly.

Billy Joel Adds Thanksgiving Eve Show at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel Adds Thanksgiving Eve Show at Madison Square Garden
June 6, 2023

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (‘MSG Entertainment’) announced that by overwhelming demand, legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added the next show in his record-breaking, sold-out residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena on Thanksgiving Eve – November 22, 2023.

THE MOTHER Starring Jennifer Lopez Enters Netflix's Most Watch List
THE MOTHER Starring Jennifer Lopez Enters Netflix's Most Watch List
June 6, 2023

Action continues to dominate. With an additional 16.48M hours viewed for the week, The Mother starring Jennifer Lopez entered the Most Popular English Film List of all time at #8, with 229.30M total hours viewed. In its fourth week, the action-thriller now boasts nearly 117M views (229.30M hours viewed divided by 1.96 runtime hours).

Kylie Minogue to Headline iHeartMedia New York 103.5 KTU's 'KTUphoria 2023'
Kylie Minogue to Headline iHeartMedia New York 103.5 KTU's 'KTUphoria 2023'
June 6, 2023

iHeartMedia’s 103.5 KTU, The Beat of New York, has revealed the lineup for its annual ultimate summer concert event, “KTUphoria 2023.' The all-star lineup will feature live performances from Kylie, Daya, Deborah Cox, Kristine W and Ally Brooke with more to be announced.



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