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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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Thundercat to Embark on Massive Tour
Thundercat to Embark on Massive Tour
May 4, 2023

Folks looking to catch Thundercat live now have the chance to do so at iconic venues from LA’s Greek Theatre to Red Rocks in Colorado. Prior to these headlining dates, the bassist will be performing with acts including Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Strokes, and The Mars Volta, before taking his show to Australia, Asia, and Europe later this summer.

Video: Watch SHUCKED Perform 'Best Man Wins' on the TODAY SHOW
Video: Watch SHUCKED Perform 'Best Man Wins' on the TODAY SHOW
May 4, 2023

Tony nominee Kevin Cahoon and the cast of Shucked took over the TODAY Show Plaza to perform 'Best Man Wins.' Shucked's performances are part of TODAY's Broadway Week, which also featured performances by Camelot, Some Like It Hot, and more. Watch the video of the performance now!

Video: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform the DREAMGIRLS-Inspired 'It's Over' in SCHMIGADOON!
Video: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform the DREAMGIRLS-Inspired 'It's Over' in SCHMIGADOON!
May 4, 2023

Ariana DeBose kicked off the final episode of Schmigadoon! season two by belting out 'It's Over.' The song is heavily inspired by 'Hard to Say Goodbye, My Love' from Dreamgirls. The seond season of Schmigadoon! also featured references to Chicago, Pippin, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, and more. Watch the video of the performance now!

Video: Watch Tinsley Mortimer in QUEENMAKER: THE MAKING OF AN IT GIRL Trailer
Video: Watch Tinsley Mortimer in QUEENMAKER: THE MAKING OF AN IT GIRL Trailer
May 4, 2023

On the surface, QUEENMAKER: THE MAKING OF AN IT GIRL is a fun, nostalgic romp through the mid-2000s pop culture that dominated mainstream media and laid the foundation for current reality tv and the influencers of the social media generation. Interviews with the publicists, journalists, and, of course, socialites. Watch the video trailer now!

Video: Watch SHUCKED Perform 'Corn' on the TODAY SHOW
Video: Watch SHUCKED Perform 'Corn' on the TODAY SHOW
May 4, 2023

The cast of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Shucked appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform their opening number, 'Corn.' The performance features Grey Henson, Ashley D. Kelley, Kevin Cahoon, Caroline Innerbichler, Andrew Durand, and the ensemble of Shucked. Watch the video performance now!

TEKE::TEKE Share Wistful 'Doppelganger' Single
TEKE::TEKE Share Wistful 'Doppelganger' Single
May 4, 2023

The song is accompanied by a music video created by Pelletier alongside vocalist Maya Kuroki. On a trip to Japan, chronicled in a piece with FLOOD, Maya and Sei took their camera all over Kyoto, Kamakura, and Chiba - places where they have family ties, and created the clip from those images alongside childhood footage of the band members.

GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP 2023 Coming to Theaters
GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP 2023 Coming to Theaters
May 4, 2023

Featuring the Dead’s Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, and with Bruce Hornsby and Vince Welnick on keys, the Soldier Field show was filled with fan favorites, including “Shakedown Street,” “Brown-Eyed Women,” “Playing In The Band,” “Terrapin Station,” “Dark Star,” and more. Watch the video trailer now!

Chloe Moriondo Shares Split Decision Double Single
Chloe Moriondo Shares Split Decision Double Single
May 4, 2023

Working with producers/co-writers including Oscar Scheller (Rina Sawayama, PinkPantheress, Charli XCX), David Pramik (Machine Gun Kelly, Oliver Tree), and Teddy Geiger (Caroline Polachek, Olivia O’Brien), SUCKERPUNCH signals a new era for Moriondo and marks a bold leap forward from the understated indie-pop of her 2021 offering, Blood Bunny.

ELLIE DIXON Announces New EP 'In Case of Emergency' & Shares New Single 'Dopamine'
ELLIE DIXON Announces New EP 'In Case of Emergency' & Shares New Single 'Dopamine'
May 4, 2023

Ellie previously shared “Big Lizard Energy,” another demonstration of her ability to play with words and items from her life, culminating in an intelligent brand of indie-pop. The track was BBC Radio 1's Tune of the Week for Vick & Jordan and BBC Radio 1's Future Pop Session ‘Future Bop’ as well as Jo Whiley's Tune of the Week on BBC Radio 2.

Post Malone to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
Post Malone to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
May 4, 2023

Post Malone, a Universal Music Publishing Group writer, joins the distinguished company of Lil Nas X, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas, Nate Ruess, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Drake, Benny Blanco, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Rob Thomas, and John Rzeznik.

Tom Grennan Releases New Single 'How Does It Feel'
Tom Grennan Releases New Single 'How Does It Feel'
May 4, 2023

With further dates booked across the country starting in June. Tom was also nominated for the 2023 BRIT Award for Alternative Rock/Rock Act, marking a pivotal year and his third consecutive BRIT nomination following Song of the Year with Mastercard for his international smash hit ‘Little Bit Of Love’, and Alternative/Rock Act, at the 2022 ceremony.

THE DIRTY NIL Share New Single 'Celebration' Ahead of New Album
THE DIRTY NIL Share New Single 'Celebration' Ahead of New Album
May 4, 2023

The Dirty Nil, will drop a new album, Free Rein to Passions via Dine Alone Records. Now they further tease the album via the release of a new single, the album’s opener “Celebration.” Featuring a chugging metal riff as a subtle ode to one of The Nil’s influences, Power Trip’s late frontman Riley Gale, frontman Luke Bentham.

Heart Attack Man Takes A Shot In 'Like A Kennedy'
Heart Attack Man Takes A Shot In 'Like A Kennedy'
May 4, 2023

Punk rock band Heart Attack Man have shared their new single “Like A Kennedy”, an emotional track structured around anxious guitars. Tickets across the country are selling fast, with Chicago already upgrading to a bigger room due to demand.

The Flaming Lips to Release New Pink Vinyl EP 'Hypnotist'
The Flaming Lips to Release New Pink Vinyl EP 'Hypnotist'
May 4, 2023

It notably collects four fan favorite tracks previously only available on the 6-CD Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots 20th Anniversary Box Set. Now, they grace the 32-minute Hypnotist giving the songs a vinyl release for the very first time. The tracklisting notably boasts the immersive 24-minute sonic head-trip.

Jon Regen Announces New Album 'Satisfied Mind'
Jon Regen Announces New Album 'Satisfied Mind'
May 4, 2023

The track (as well as its heartfelt lyric video) features jazz icon Ron Carter and saxophonist Dave McMurray (Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones). This week, after playlisting the album’s first single and title track, famed London radio station Jazz FM made “Nobody But You” their “Breakfast Track of the Week.”

Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon
Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon & More Join 'Drag Isn't Dangerous' Telethon
May 4, 2023

Idina Menzel, Jinkx Monsoon, Tom Kitt, Frankie Grande, Henry Platt, Bridget Everett, Emma Hunton, Isaac Mizrahi, Jesse Eisenberg, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joey McIntyre, Lance Bass, Melissa McCarthy, Michelle Visage, Nina West, Peppermint, Stephen Trask, and more have joined the lineup of the Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon.

Yam Haus Release New Acoustic Version of Single 'Rafters'
Yam Haus Release New Acoustic Version of Single 'Rafters'
May 3, 2023

Minneapolis-based indie pop-rock trio Yam Haus have released a live, stripped-down version of their acclaimed new single, “Rafters.” An indie-rock rumination that is for those who feel they might need to let go of something, this brand new acoustic version of “Rafters” truly showcases the band’s propensity for creating the most of anthems.

The Head and The Heart Present: Down in the Valley Announces Single-Day Lineups
The Head and The Heart Present: Down in the Valley Announces Single-Day Lineups
May 3, 2023

Saturday will feature a welcoming, one-day-only acoustic set from The Head And The Heart along with riveting performances from some of the top indie rock and folk singer-songwriters such as Waxahatchee, Faye Webster, Rayland Baxter and Miya Folick. The Head And The Heart will close out the evening with a full-band performance.

WE LIVE HERE: THE MIDWEST Documentary From Filmmakers David Miller and Melinda Maerker Acquired by Hulu Originals
WE LIVE HERE: THE MIDWEST Documentary From Filmmakers David Miller and Melinda Maerker Acquired by Hulu Originals
May 3, 2023

“We Live Here: The Midwest” explores timely, personal stories of LGBTQI+ families who strive to build lives in their communities despite biased legislation and mounting prejudice. All families must confront challenges, every day. But many also face a rising tide of discrimination and hate in their churches, schools and even their own neighborhoods.

Olga Merediz Joins Disney's PUPSTRUCTION Series
Olga Merediz Joins Disney's PUPSTRUCTION Series
May 3, 2023

Joining the previously announced voice cast in recurring and guest star roles for season one are Olga Merediz (Broadway's 'In the Heights') as Grandma Dee, Todrick Hall ('American Idol') as Harvey Hare, Gabriel Iglesias ('Space Jam: A New Legacy') as Felipe and Nate Torrence ('Zootopia') as Chameleo.



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