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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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HGTV's FIX MY FRANKENHOUSE to Premiere in April
HGTV's FIX MY FRANKENHOUSE to Premiere in April
March 23, 2023

Hodge-podge properties with odd additions and piecemeal redesigns will get a renovation re-do in the new HGTV series Fix My Frankenhouse. In the six-episode season, Boston-based home renovation experts and husband-wife team Mike and Denese Butler will fix these “Frankenstein” houses and create fresh floor plans that work for the families.

Jake Shears Shares New Track 'Devil Came Down The Dance Floor'
Jake Shears Shares New Track 'Devil Came Down The Dance Floor'
March 23, 2023

Jake Shears (the musician and frontman of seminal NYC indie glam-pop greats Scissor Sisters) has shared brand new track, “Devil Came Down the Dance Floor”, featuring Amber Martin. It’s the second preview of his forthcoming album Last Man Dancing, which was introduced in irresistible style recently with first single “Too Much Music”.

Grammy-Nominated Malian Artist Fatoumata Diawara's New Album 'London Ko'
Grammy-Nominated Malian Artist Fatoumata Diawara's New Album 'London Ko'
March 23, 2023

With the new album, Diawara continues to reinvent traditional African music, combining her Mandinka roots with afrobeat, jazz, pop, electronic and hip hop influences. That synthesis is reflected even in the album’s title, combining the names of the Western metropolis of London with that of the Malian capital of Bamako.

Jealous Of The Birds Returns With 'Morse Code' From 'Hinterland'
Jealous Of The Birds Returns With 'Morse Code' From 'Hinterland'
March 23, 2023

Produced, engineered and mixed by Declan Legge, the album is heralded by the premiere of the first single, “Morse Code,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An official animated video – directed by filmmaker Andrew William Ralph (Lil Uzi Vert, Iggy Pop). Watch the new music video now!

Chris Stapleton Adds New Dates to 'All-American Road Show' Tour
Chris Stapleton Adds New Dates to 'All-American Road Show' Tour
March 23, 2023

Chris Stapleton is adding a show at UBS Arena at Belmont Park to his “All-American Road Show.” The 8x Grammy, 15x CMA and 10x ACM Award-winner and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians will perform live at UBS Arena, located 30 minutes from Penn Station or Grand Central via LIRR, on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Tom Vek Remix of UK Duo Alaskalaska 'Glass' From Album 'Still Life'
Tom Vek Remix of UK Duo Alaskalaska 'Glass' From Album 'Still Life'
March 23, 2023

ALASKALASKA (pronounced “Alaska-laska”) are sharing a remix by Jas Shaw from their album closing track “Long Lasting Pleasure,' and “Glass” by Tom Vek, taken from their album Still Life which is out via Marathon Records (Lava La Rue, Courtney Barnett, Pond etc).

Sir Chloe Shares 'Salivate' From 'I Am The Dog'
Sir Chloe Shares 'Salivate' From 'I Am The Dog'
March 23, 2023

Made with Grammy-winning producer John Congleton (Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent, Angel Olsen) with songwriting contributions from Teddy Geiger (Caroline Polachek, Sylvan Esso, Lizzo) and Sarah Tudzin (Weyes Blood, Amen Dunes, Slowdive), I Am The Dog encapsulates the thrilling paradoxical nature of Sir Chloe. Watch the new music video now!

Sabina Sciubba Confirms New Album 'Sleeping Dragon'
Sabina Sciubba Confirms New Album 'Sleeping Dragon'
March 23, 2023

Sciubba gathered collaborators, including Grammy winning singer and composer Dhani Harrison (The Traveling Wilburys), cowriter Barry Reynolds (Marianne Faithfull, Grace Jones, Brazilian Girls), singer-songwriter Albin de la Simone, and renowned clarinetist Nico Gori. Sciubba invited pianist Jason Lindner (David Bowie’s Blackstar) for a single.

Video: Watch Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Perform 'This Is Not Over Yet' From PARADE on the TODAY SHOW
Video: Watch Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Perform 'This Is Not Over Yet' From PARADE on the TODAY SHOW
March 23, 2023

Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to perform 'This Is Not Over Yet' from Parade. Later in the episode, Platt sat down with the hosts of TODAY to discuss returning to Broadway in the revival, his engagement to Noah Galvin, and more. Watch the video of the performances and the interview now!

Covet Release 'Lovespell' Single
Covet Release 'Lovespell' Single
March 23, 2023

The “lovespell” video was also directed by Tom Flynn, who also partnered with the band for the recently released, free-spirited “firebird” clip. Kerrang! described the track “dazzling,” LouderSound called it “fret-bendingly good,” and Guitar World, in a nod to Yvette’s playing style, dubbed it “tap-happy.” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates now!

The SteelDrivers Announce 2023 'Riding The Rails' Tour
The SteelDrivers Announce 2023 'Riding The Rails' Tour
March 23, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning bluegrass group The SteelDrivers is gearing up for a busy concert season with the announcement of the band's Riding The Rails tour. The 44-date tour trek kicks-off Friday, March 31 and will conclude on November 11.

Video: Netflix Shares QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY Trailer
Video: Netflix Shares QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY Trailer
March 23, 2023

Centered on Queen Charlotte's rise to prominence and power, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen's marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton. Watch the new video trailer now!

ABBA Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 'Ring Ring' in Multiple Formats
ABBA Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 'Ring Ring' in Multiple Formats
March 23, 2023

Reaching record shops in Sweden on March 26, 1973, Ring Ring offered a wealth of great pop tunes. There was, for instance, 'People Need Love,' the very first ABBA single, and 'He Is Your Brother,' a popular number on ABBA’s 1977 tour of Europe and Australia.

THE ELVIS CONSPIRACY Wins 9th Best Screenplay Award
THE ELVIS CONSPIRACY Wins 9th Best Screenplay Award
March 23, 2023

Chicago-based entertainment personality Rikki Lee Travolta has earned top honors for Best Feature Script in the Gangtok International Film Festival for his original thriller screenplay The Elvis Conspiracy. In film, he has worked with such artists as Ron Howard, Chase Masterson, Peter Mayhew, and Scout Taylor-Compton.

48 HOURS to Follow 'The Mysterious Death of Tiffiney Crawford'
48 HOURS to Follow 'The Mysterious Death of Tiffiney Crawford'
March 23, 2023

Jason Crawford dialed 911 to report that his wife had been shot. When sheriff’s deputies arrived that night, May 2, 2017, they found Crawford’s 32-year-old wife, Tiffiney, dead in the driver’s seat of her van. Two bullet wounds were in her head. A gun was in her left hand. She was right-handed. Then investigators dug deeper. Watch a video preview!

Loveless (USA) Announce Debut Australian Tour
Loveless (USA) Announce Debut Australian Tour
March 23, 2023

Less than three years since forming, vocalist Julian Comeau and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail’s remarkable ascent has seen Loveless make big waves in the US, the band signed to the same management team as Blink-182/Mark Hoppus, Simple Creatures and Hot Milk. Check out the tour dates now!

Brian Dunne Releases New Single 'Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors'
Brian Dunne Releases New Single 'Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors'
March 23, 2023

Working with producer Drew Vandenberg (Faye Webster, Of Montreal) in Athens, he fleshed the tracks out with analog synthesizers and reverb-drenched guitars, taking cues from Jonathan Richman, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, and Tunnel of Love-era Springsteen to cast a warm, cinematic haze over the whole thing.

Wonky Tonk's 'Mister Peabody Strikes Again' to Benefit Appalachian Farmers
Wonky Tonk's 'Mister Peabody Strikes Again' to Benefit Appalachian Farmers
March 23, 2023

“Mister Peabody Strikes Again,” by singer/songwriter Wonky Tonk, first appeared on the 2011 album Music for the Mountains 2, a regional compilation album and concert involving multiple artists, which raised money to oppose mountaintop coal mining.

Billy Joel Adds 94th Monthly Show at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel Adds 94th Monthly Show at Madison Square Garden
March 23, 2023

Billy Joel is one of the biggest concert draws in the world, selling out arenas and stadiums across the globe. Having sold 150 million records over the past quarter century and scoring 33 consecutive Top 40 hits, Joel ranks as one of the most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history.

Jill Andrews Returns With New Single 'Dark Days'
Jill Andrews Returns With New Single 'Dark Days'
March 23, 2023

Recorded at 4115 Studios in Nashville, it features an all-star cast of musicians including Tyler Chester (Sara Bareilles, Jackson Brown, Madison Cunningham), Juan Solorzano (Becca Mancari, Mary Gauthier, Michaela Anne), Graham Bechler (Erin Rae, Allen Stone), Jon Truman (Lilly Hiatt, Carly Pearce), and more.



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