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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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Outside Lands 2023 Single-Day Tickets On Sale Now
Outside Lands 2023 Single-Day Tickets On Sale Now
April 19, 2023

The stacked daily lineup for the festival’s 15 year anniversary include: Kendrick Lamar, Zedd, Janelle Monáe, J.I.D, Interpol, aespa and WILLOW on Friday; Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, FISHER, Father John Misty, Orville Peck and L’Impératrice on Saturday; and ODESZA, The 1975, Megan Thee Stallion, and more.

EXTREME Reveal New Singles 'Banshee' & '#Rebel'
EXTREME Reveal New Singles 'Banshee' & '#Rebel'
April 19, 2023

The band—Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums)—have (April 19) shared two new singles along with dazzling videos to accompany each: “Banshee” and “#Rebel.”

joan Share Highly Anticipated Debut Album
joan Share Highly Anticipated Debut Album
April 19, 2023

joan have released their highly anticipated debut album superglue, which is over three years in the making. The full length album is shared with accompanying visuals for the title track. The album follows their beloved EPs portra, cloudy, hi and bye. superglue is an existential journey influenced by the duo’s recent transition into fatherhood.

Suede Announce 30th Anniversary Debut Album Release Plans
Suede Announce 30th Anniversary Debut Album Release Plans
April 19, 2023

Adorned with the iconic image captured by American photographer Tee Corinne, it shot to #1 in the UK Album Charts upon its release. Selling over 100,000 copies in its first week, becoming the fastest-selling debut album ever in the UK at that time, Suede also won the prestigious Mercury Music Prize.

American Trappist Announce New Album 'Poison Reverse'
American Trappist Announce New Album 'Poison Reverse'
April 19, 2023

The Philadelphia-based band American Trappist is excited to share details about their fourth full-length album, Poison Reverse. To accompany the announcement, American Trappist has shared the album’s lead single “Lamentations.”

Skindred Drop Brand New Track 'If I Could'
Skindred Drop Brand New Track 'If I Could'
April 19, 2023

Having just blown Takedown Festival’s main-stage audience away with their headline set earlier this month, Skindred have released a brand-new song taken from their forthcoming new album, Smile. ‘If I Could’ showcases another side of that album, with its singalong chorus delivering stadium rock vibes.

Video: Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars in Netflix's FUBAR Trailer
Video: Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars in Netflix's FUBAR Trailer
April 19, 2023

Netflix has released the video trailer for its newest action-comedy FUBAR. The series stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Monica Barbaro, Milan Carter, Gabriel Luna, Fortune Feimster, Travis Van Winkle, Fabiana Udenio, Barbara Eve Harris,  Aparna Brielle, Andy Buckley, and Jay Baruchel.

Lazr Wolf Releases New Single 'When to Walk Away'
Lazr Wolf Releases New Single 'When to Walk Away'
April 19, 2023

Known for their unique blend of pop, rock, and electric elements, LAZR WOLF’s debut single, written by Aaron Ginns, features smooth vocals and a soundscape produced by legendary producer Lenny White (Miles Davis, Return to Forever, and Chaka Khan), Bruce Miller, and Aaron Ginns. Listen to the new single now!

Matthew Danger Lippman Shares New Single 'Set Up' & Tour Dates
Matthew Danger Lippman Shares New Single 'Set Up' & Tour Dates
April 19, 2023

Lippman's music is witty, comedic, and lowkey vulnerable, walking the tightrope between Leonard Cohen, Beck, Jonathan Richman, and Father John Misty. He has opened for Ratboys, Wild Pink, and Shonen Knife and has had SNL's Dan Licata cover Generation X's 'Dancing With Myself' with him (9 times in a row at one show).

SHANG-CHI & THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS to Make Broadcast Television Debut
SHANG-CHI & THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS to Make Broadcast Television Debut
April 19, 2023

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan, as well as Fala Chen, and more.

Documentary Spotlighting Intersection Between the KKK and Law Enforcement to Premiere on ABC
Documentary Spotlighting Intersection Between the KKK and Law Enforcement to Premiere on ABC
April 19, 2023

Based on an award-winning investigative AP series, the true-crime documentary captures the infiltration of the klan in northern Florida by a former Army infantryman named Joe Moore and includes exclusive new interviews with the FBI agents who oversaw the operation and exposes systemic corruption.

Video: Peacock Shares RAINN WILSON AND THE GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS Trailer
Video: Peacock Shares RAINN WILSON AND THE GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS Trailer
April 19, 2023

Based on Eric Weiner’s bestselling book, “The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World,” Rainn Wilson will explore some of the happiest and least happy places on earth from Iceland to Qatar to Ghana, and in a profound, humorous, and experiential way that unpacks the science of happiness. Watch the video now!

Burt Hussell Shares 'Silver Surfer' From Tim Lefrebvre-produced 'High Desert' LP
Burt Hussell Shares 'Silver Surfer' From Tim Lefrebvre-produced 'High Desert' LP
April 19, 2023

The album was produced by Tim Lefrebvre (David Bowie, The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band), who also plays on the album. Sonically, the LP features a grab bag of loop-based funk and psychedelic synth rock, tinged with comedic elements.

Photo: Disney Debuts THE MANDALORIAN Poster Ahead of Finale
Photo: Disney Debuts THE MANDALORIAN Poster Ahead of Finale
April 19, 2023

The series stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito. The directors of the eight-episode Season 3 include Rick Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey and Bryce Dallas Howard. Check out the photo of the new Madalorian poster now!

Elisapie Shares 'Taimangalimaaq (Time After Time)' Cyndi Lauper Cover
Elisapie Shares 'Taimangalimaaq (Time After Time)' Cyndi Lauper Cover
April 19, 2023

Elisapie’s recent song “Ummatti Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass),” a cover of the Blondie classic, caught the attention of Debbie Harry and charmed audiences in Quebec and abroad. Elisapie returns with “Taimangalimaaq (Time After Time),” an Inuktitut adaptation of Cyndi Lauper's famous hit.

Easy Star All-Stars Unleash 'Rock 'N' Roll Suicide' Featuring Macy Gray
Easy Star All-Stars Unleash 'Rock 'N' Roll Suicide' Featuring Macy Gray
April 19, 2023

The project is a reggae reimagining of David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, and features guest performances by Maxi Priest, Steel Pulse, Fishbone, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), The Skints, Mortimer, The Expanders, Samory I, and many others.

Jake Scott Releases New Album 'Live 2022'
Jake Scott Releases New Album 'Live 2022'
April 19, 2023

Platinum pop singer-songwriter Jake Scott has released Live 2022, his new album recorded during the “Lavender” fall headline tour last year. The effort captures Scott’s high-energy, engaging performances and deeply authentic, heartfelt songwriting that has resonated with audiences nationwide. Watch the music video now!

Yasser Tejeda Shares 'En El Naranjo (feat. Vincente Garcia)' From Upcoming Album 'La Madrugá'
Yasser Tejeda Shares 'En El Naranjo (feat. Vincente Garcia)' From Upcoming Album 'La Madrugá'
April 19, 2023

Artist and composer Yasser Tejeda announced the May 19 release of his new album, La Madrugá, with the uplifting single, 'Tú Ere' Bonita.' The composition praises the natural beauty of women, with a chorus that affirms their power and connection with nature.

ALASKA REID Shares New A. G. Cook-Produced Single & Announces U.S. Tour Dates
ALASKA REID Shares New A. G. Cook-Produced Single & Announces U.S. Tour Dates
April 19, 2023

Written while touring (Reid has opened for the likes of Porches, Charli XCX, Magdalena Bay, Maya Hawke, and Caroline Polachek),  Disenchanter draws on the deep traditions of American country songwriting, the big, gritty guitars of Northwestern grunge, and the unrushed ease of Southern California living. Plus, check out tour dates!

Divine Sweater Share 'In the Comedown' Single
Divine Sweater Share 'In the Comedown' Single
April 19, 2023

Earlier this year, Divine Sweater announced their newest LP, Down Deep (A Nautical Apocalypse). Having introduced their forthcoming project with two stand-out singles, 'All the Way Back' and 'When the World is Ending,' thus far, the band continues the momentum with the release of another track, 'In the Comedown.'



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