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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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Swans Add New Dates to Extensive World Tour & Release New Song
Swans Add New Dates to Extensive World Tour & Release New Song
May 24, 2023

The Beggar was recorded and mixed at Candy Bomber Studio, Berlin, engineered by Ingo Krauss and mastered by Doug Henderson at Micro-Moose, Berlin. The album was written and produced by Michael Gira and features contributions from recent and former Swans, members of Angels of Light, as well as Guest Swan Ben Frost.

Italy's Santa Chiara Signs with Kill Rock Stars & Releases First Song
Italy's Santa Chiara Signs with Kill Rock Stars & Releases First Song
May 24, 2023

Santa Chiara has signed to the indie label, Kill Rock Stars. Santa Chiara is the solo project of Italian musician, Chiara D’Anzieri, who moved to the United States in January 2020. Santa Chiara plays most of the instruments on “Peach Tree” herself, with guests Ron Gallo, Dominic Billett (Courtney Marie Andrews, Julia Jacklin, Faye Webster).

Brooklyn Born Experiemental Music Duo Cinema Cinema Announce Live Dates
Brooklyn Born Experiemental Music Duo Cinema Cinema Announce Live Dates
May 24, 2023

CINEMA CINEMA returns, this time with polymath percussionist Thor Harris (Swans, Angels of Light, Shearwater) in tow, to release their seventh full length, Mjölnir. Recorded at historic BC Studio in Brooklyn, NY with legendary noise producer Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, John Zorn, Boredoms).

Minor Holiday Releases Double Single
Minor Holiday Releases Double Single
May 24, 2023

Minor Holidays is a band from San Francisco, CA defined by the simple idea that playing music is an act of celebration. Singer/guitarist Sam Robertson’s songs read like short stories. Using different lenses, Robertson attempts to untangle the ways in which we engage with the past as our lived experiences evolve.

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Performing at Catholic Health Amphitheater in August to Celebrate New Album
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Performing at Catholic Health Amphitheater in August to Celebrate New Album
May 24, 2023

The album is the band's ninth and offers an all-encompassing view not only of the places Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have been, but where they are headed next, too. From ageless folk music to atmospheric Americana to soulful rock & roll, the album marks an ambitious new chapter in the band’s story.

Plain White T's Drop New Song 'Happy!'
Plain White T's Drop New Song 'Happy!'
May 24, 2023

Earlier this year, the Plain White T's shared the brand new single and video 'Spaghetti Tattoo,' an acoustic love song in which frontman Tom Higgenson recounts a memorable first date. The video finds the band appearing as puppets, with scenes that pay homage to famous moments from film history. 

BENTLE Shares Summery New Single 'Beam'
BENTLE Shares Summery New Single 'Beam'
May 24, 2023

Josh McVey (aka BENTLE) is a singer, songwriter and producer originally hailing from Brisbane, Australia and now living in New York City. Producing and writing all of his own material, he delivers glowing indie-pop tunes packed with reflective and introspective lyricism.

Mayor's House Release New Single 'Emma'
Mayor's House Release New Single 'Emma'
May 24, 2023

Alt-rock band Mayor’s House — the New York-based project of Emily Morris (guitar/vocals), Eli Meyers (drums/guitar/bass), Jeffrey Allen (bass/ukulele) and Chris St. Pierre (guitar) — present their new single/video “Emma.'

Ashnikko Reflects on Roe v. Wade with 'Possession of a Weapon'
Ashnikko Reflects on Roe v. Wade with 'Possession of a Weapon'
May 24, 2023

“Possession of a Weapon” is the fourth offering from Ashnikko’s debut album WEEDKILLER. She most recently unveiled the video for its title track “WEEDKILLER' – following previous singles “Worms” and “You Make Me Sick!” – delving deeper into her self-written post-apocalyptic world that she’s designed to symbolize Earth’s environmental catastrophe.

Kurt Baker Releases Lively New Single 'Anchors Up'
Kurt Baker Releases Lively New Single 'Anchors Up'
May 24, 2023

Kurt Baker is giving fans a taste of his upcoming album 'Rock 'N' Roll Club' (out this Fall on Wicked Cool Records), with the release of the LP's first single 'Anchors Up.'

Meet the Queens of DRAG RACE MEXICO Season One
Meet the Queens of DRAG RACE MEXICO Season One
May 24, 2023

Meet the cast of queens that will participate in the first season of Drag Race México. On Drag Race México, eleven contestants seek to take home the crown, become Mexico's next drag superstar and win a grand cash prize. The series will be hosted by drag superstars and former Drag Race contestants themselves, Lolita Banana and Valentina.

What To Stream On Max This Memorial Day Weekend
What To Stream On Max This Memorial Day Weekend
May 24, 2023

HBO fans can stream HBO Original series The Sopranos (6 seasons), Veep (7 seasons), Game of Thrones (8 seasons), Sex and the City (6 seasons), which commemorates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, and so much more. This Sunday, May 28 will bring the highly anticipated series finales of the award-winning HBO Originals Succession and Barry.

CMA Fest Documentary to Premiere on Hulu
CMA Fest Documentary to Premiere on Hulu
May 24, 2023

The 75-minute documentary features exclusive interviews with many of Country Music’s most notable artists including Bill Anderson, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, BRELAND, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Shy Carter, Luke Combs, Valierie Ellis Hawkins, Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, and more.

Bailey Zimmerman Has Biggest Country Streaming Debut of All Time
Bailey Zimmerman Has Biggest Country Streaming Debut of All Time
May 24, 2023

A young artist with the rasp of a seasoned rocker and the heart of a sensitive songwriter, Bailey Zimmerman has arrived at the cusp of superstardom with the release of Religiously. The Album. marking not only the biggest streaming debut album of the year across all genres, but also the biggest streaming country debut of all time.

Miya Folick's New Album 'Roach' Will Be Out Friday
Miya Folick's New Album 'Roach' Will Be Out Friday
May 24, 2023

Folick will also play a special sold-out headline show to celebrate the album release at Moroccan Lounge tomorrow, May 25 and festival slots at Life Is Beautiful and Austin City Limits this fall. Additionally, she will join The Head and the Heart/Father John Misty on a North American tour later this year. Plus, check out tour dates!

Annika Socolofsky Drops Title Track From 'Don't say a word' Album
Annika Socolofsky Drops Title Track From 'Don't say a word' Album
May 24, 2023

Avant-folk vocalist and composer Annika Socolofsky releases the new single & video 'Don’t say a word' from her upcoming album Don’t say a word — an album of feminist rager-lullabies for the new queer era. In Annika Socolofsky’s latest single & video, ‘Don’t say a word’, the word “hush” becomes a jumping-off point.

Spotify Releases New Sylvan Esso Live at Electric Lady EP
Spotify Releases New Sylvan Esso Live at Electric Lady EP
May 24, 2023

Sylvan Esso is the latest band to release a six-track Electric Lady EP, featuring re-imagined versions of songs from their latest album, No Rules Sandy, including “Coming Back To You,” “Didn’t Care,” “How Did You Know,” “Look At Me,” Your Reality,” and a cover of Low’s  “Will The Night” to honor the band’s late member Mimi Parker.

Angelo De Augustine Shares 'The Ballad of Betty and Barney Hill'
Angelo De Augustine Shares 'The Ballad of Betty and Barney Hill'
May 24, 2023

The song is based on the Betty and Barney Hill incident, a famous UFO sighting and alien encounter involving a couple in New Hampshire in 1961. “Ballad” pulls us deeper into Toil and Trouble, De Augustine’s exploration of the counter-world that the fantastical “Another Universe” single introduced us to last month.

MICKELSON Announces UK & Ireland Tour Dates For June/July
MICKELSON Announces UK & Ireland Tour Dates For June/July
May 24, 2023

Back in Europe with a brand new single to his name - MICKELSON - returns with “Jump Off The Earth” this Summer. The new single arrives ahead of a stretch of new shows across the UK + Ireland (listed below) and swiftly follows his warmly-received collaboration with XTC’s Colin Moulding, “Only Grey Matter Boiling In My Head”, from earlier this year.

TAMRON HALL Builds Year to Year for the 4th Consecutive Week in Women 25-54
TAMRON HALL Builds Year to Year for the 4th Consecutive Week in Women 25-54
May 24, 2023

During the week of May 8, 2023, “Tamron Hall” improved on the year-ago week in Women 25-54 (+15% - 165,000 vs. 143,000). In fact, “Tamron Hall” improved year to year for the 4th consecutive week and in 21 of the last 22 weeks overall.  



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