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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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Outside Lands 2023 Announces Daily Lineups & Single-Day Ticket On Sale
Outside Lands 2023 Announces Daily Lineups & Single-Day Ticket On Sale
April 18, 2023

The daily billing promises something for everyone, with Kendrick Lamar, Zedd, Janelle Monáe, J.I.D, Interpol, WILLOW, aespa and more kicking off Friday with powerful and highly anticipated performances. Saturday will bring topline sets from Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, FISHER, Father John Misty, Orville Peck, L’Impératrice and more.

Luke Combs Sends Fan-Voted Single 'Love You Anyway' to Country Radio in Unprecedented Move
Luke Combs Sends Fan-Voted Single 'Love You Anyway' to Country Radio in Unprecedented Move
April 18, 2023

Country superstar and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs’ single, “Love You Anyway,” was shipped to country radio this week after being chosen by his fans in an unprecedented move. With the two options, Combs earned the #1 and #2 most-added songs at country radio this week (“Love You Anyway” and “5 Leaf Clover” respectively.

NLE Choppa Releases Deluxe Edition of Sophomore Album 'Cottonwood 2'
NLE Choppa Releases Deluxe Edition of Sophomore Album 'Cottonwood 2'
April 18, 2023

The deluxe edition also includes collaborations with NLE Entertainment’s Gino2x ('Clyde and Dodo'), Russ Millions ('Shake It'), Fridayy ('Will Not Lose'), and arrdee ('Envy'). It makes sense that the rapper's bonus material is largely collaborative given the thrilling link-ups on the standard edition, such as “Cold Game” featuring Rick Ross.

TAMRON HALL Grows to Its Most-Watched Week in Over 2 Years
TAMRON HALL Grows to Its Most-Watched Week in Over 2 Years
April 18, 2023

Wednesday’s broadcast of “Tamron Hall” (on 4/5/23) ranked as the show’s most-watched telecast (1.305 million) on any day since February 2021 – since Wednesday, 2/17/21. Wednesday’s episode featured actress Tatyana Ali and the cast of “On a Wing and a Prayer,” Dennis Quaid, Heather Graham and Jesse Metcalfe.

The Japanese House to Release Sophomore Album 'In the End It Always Does'
The Japanese House to Release Sophomore Album 'In the End It Always Does'
April 18, 2023

Produced with the help from The 1975’s George Daniel and Chloe Kraemer, the song sees The Japanese House working through heart break and exploring her pop side. Watch the beautiful accompanying live session video, directed by Sheila Johansson and featuring an alternate stripped back arrangement with Amber backed by an extended live band.

Gentleman's Dub Club Teams Up With Eva Lazarus On New Single 'High Hopes'
Gentleman's Dub Club Teams Up With Eva Lazarus On New Single 'High Hopes'
April 18, 2023

The song is a heavy-grooving one drop riddim that has all the hallmarks of another classic GDC sing-along anthem. Laced with the songwriting and production wizardry of Brad Baloo (The Nextmen), “High Hopes” is an already essential cut for lovers of feel-good summertime reggae. Watch the new music video now!

Heather Dubrow Launches the First Interactive Global Lifestyle Network
Heather Dubrow Launches the First Interactive Global Lifestyle Network
April 18, 2023

Fireside and Heather Dubrow, Mom, Real Housewives of Orange County TV personality, Podcast host and entrepreneur, will launch an industry first partnership to pioneer, ‘The HD Network.’ Powered by Fireside’s interactive streaming technology, The HD network is aimed to help us all live our lives in High Definition.

WITH LOVE Sets Summer Premiere Date on Prime Video
WITH LOVE Sets Summer Premiere Date on Prime Video
April 18, 2023

With Love stars Emeraude Toubia as Lily Diaz, Mark Indelicato as Jorge Diaz Jr., Rome Flynn as Santiago Zayas, Desmond Chiam as Nick Zhao, Vincent Rodriguez III as Henry Cruz, Isis King as Sol Perez, Todd Grinnell as Dr. Miles Murphy, Constance Marie as Beatriz Diaz, and Benito Martinez as Jorge Diaz Sr.

Video: Patti LuPone Reacts to Trump's Arrest, Talks 'Intense' BEAU IS AFRAID Film & More on THE VIEW
Video: Patti LuPone Reacts to Trump's Arrest, Talks 'Intense' BEAU IS AFRAID Film & More on THE VIEW
April 18, 2023

Patti LuPone sat down on The View to discuss her upcoming film, Beau Is Afraid. LuPone also reacted to the recent arrest of former President Donald Trump, stating that she believes it is 'not enough.' The Tony winner also got emotional speaking about Florida Governot Ron DeSantis' targeting of the LGBTQIA+ community. Watch the video now!

Patti LuPone to Play Lilia Calderu in AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS on Disney+
Patti LuPone to Play Lilia Calderu in AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS on Disney+
April 18, 2023

Patti LuPone has revealed new details about her character in Disney's upcoming Agatha: Coven of Chaos series. LuPone went on to share new details about the secretive series, which follows Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn, a fan-favorite character from WandaVision on Disney+.

Marieme Single Featured On Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey
Marieme Single Featured On Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey
April 18, 2023

“Built For Greatness,” the new single from Senegalese-American artist Marieme is not only out and available via Venice Music on all digital outlets, but the soon to be anthem is now featured on the Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey|The Light We Carry Netflix special.

Chris Meledandri to Receive CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Animation
Chris Meledandri to Receive CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Animation
April 18, 2023

Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment, is one of the industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films.

Flogging Molly Announce North America Tour
Flogging Molly Announce North America Tour
April 18, 2023

Legendary Celtic punk heroes Flogging Molly have just announced North America headlining tour dates in continued support of their seventh album, Anthem (2022). The six-week trek will begin August 17 in Denver, CO, and will feature direct support from Los Angeles punk band The Bronx and added support from a surprise special guest.

LINKIN PARK 'Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition' Debuts at #1
LINKIN PARK 'Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition' Debuts at #1
April 18, 2023

LINKIN PARK return to the top of the charts this week! Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition has arrived as the #1 Rock Album in the World. Not only did it land at #8 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top Album Sales Chart, but it also captured #1 on the Top Rock Albums Chart, Top Hard Rock Albums Chart, and Top Catalog Albums Chart.

Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT
Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT
April 18, 2023

On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Josh Groban discussed returning to Broadway as the title role in Sweeney Todd and revealed that the hardest part of his performance is eating the show's 'disgusting' meat pies before singing 'My Friends.' He went on to reveal what the pies they use in the production are actually made of. Watch the video now!

Wynonna Judd Documentary BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUJAH to Premiere on Paramount+
Wynonna Judd Documentary BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUJAH to Premiere on Paramount+
April 18, 2023

The special two-hour concert event follows Wynonna’s history-making homecoming return to the Murphy Center at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), recreating The Judds’ 1991 farewell tour for a special televised event featuring Wynonna’s tourmates Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Martina McBride.

Anna Tivel Shares 'Outsiders' B-Side Single 'American Novella'
Anna Tivel Shares 'Outsiders' B-Side Single 'American Novella'
April 18, 2023

Anna Tivel has shared a new single called 'American Novella.' The new song arrives following Tivel's announcement that she will be supporting Fenne Lily and Christian Lee Hutson next month for an 8-show run that includes stops in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Salt Lake City, Denver, and more. Plus, check out tour dates!

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Hit the Road This Summer for a Run of U.S. Dates
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Hit the Road This Summer for a Run of U.S. Dates
April 18, 2023

Kicking off on August 1 in Pittsburgh, Rateliff and the band will perform at Minneapolis’ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Cleveland’s Jacobs Pavilion and Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater as well as multiple dates at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Chicago’s The Salt Shed and Missoula’s Kettlehouse Amphitheater.

Jessika Puts on Her 'Nine Inch Heels' in New Single
Jessika Puts on Her 'Nine Inch Heels' in New Single
April 18, 2023

UK-born and New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer JESSIKA shares her empowering new single “Nine Inch Heels” via BMG. Written by JESSIKA and co-produced with Kyle Kelso (Kygo, Aloe Blacc, Galantis), “Nine Inch Heels” follows previously released singles “World Ain’t Ready,” and “Her.”

Savannah Conley Releases New Single 'I Love You'
Savannah Conley Releases New Single 'I Love You'
April 18, 2023

Rising singer-songwriter Savannah Conley will release her highly anticipated debut album Playing the Part of You Is Me. She shares “I Love You,” another gorgeous new track as well as a visual accompaniment. “I Love You” follows tracks “Don’t Make Me Reach” and the endlessly alluring electropop “More Than Fine.' Plus, check out tour dates!



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