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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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Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Announce Co-Headline 'The Amplified Echoes Tour'
Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Announce Co-Headline 'The Amplified Echoes Tour'
March 13, 2023

The 29-city run kicks off on Tuesday, July 11 in Missoula at Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater, with stops across North America in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and more before wrapping up on Saturday, August 26 in Philadelphia at Skyline Stage at the Mann. Middle Kids will be joining the tour across all dates.

The Doobie Brothers Add Canadian Leg to 50th Anniversary Tour
The Doobie Brothers Add Canadian Leg to 50th Anniversary Tour
March 13, 2023

Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Doobie Brothers, have added a Canadian leg to their 50th Anniversary Tour which has had TOM JOHNSTON, MICHAEL MCDONALD, PAT SIMMONS and JOHN MCFEE back on the road together for the first time in over 25 years.

Video: Reneé Rapp Shares MEAN GIRLS Filming Update & Performs 'Too Well' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Video: Reneé Rapp Shares MEAN GIRLS Filming Update & Performs 'Too Well' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
March 13, 2023

Renee Rapp is currently in the midst of filming the movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls, reprising her Broadway role as Regina George. Rapp gave an update to Michael Strahan about their filming progress before the performance. Watch the video of the interview and watch Rapp perform 'Too Well,' from her debut EP, 'Everything to Everyone.'

Artist Ava Vegas Announces New LP 'Desert Songs'
Artist Ava Vegas Announces New LP 'Desert Songs'
March 13, 2023

“Highway” was co-written, produced and mixed by John Velasquez (Zella Day, Ella Vos), drums by Dan Bailey (Father John Misty, KALI, First Aid Kit), and mastered by Rob Kleiner (HBO’s Euphoria OST/The Weeknd). Ava describes it as her “big country moment”… “like a road trip, lonely and suffering, majestic and distant.'

Black Spiders Announce UK Tour for September & New Album
Black Spiders Announce UK Tour for September & New Album
March 13, 2023

It’s a cocktail fans have come to expect from the unexpected and it’s there in double-measure on the UK outfit’s latest / fourth studio album, ‘Can’t Die, Won’t Die’ – 42 minutes of back-street trouble, produced by regular studio compadre, Matt Elliss, and set for worldwide release via Spinefarm, the band’s first campaign with the label.

Nicky Youre Shares Found From Netflix's THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT
Nicky Youre Shares Found From Netflix's THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT
March 13, 2023

Fresh off the heels of his latest single “Shut Me Up”, 23-year-old indie-pop artist Nicky Youre has released his new song “Found” from the Netflix animated film THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT. Written by 14-time Academy Award-nominated songwriter Diane Warren, “Found” arrives alongside an animated lyric video that offers a sneak peek of the film.

Ryan Seacrest Sets LIVE Departure Date As Mark Consuelos Joins Kelly Ripa
Ryan Seacrest Sets LIVE Departure Date As Mark Consuelos Joins Kelly Ripa
March 13, 2023

Actor Mark Consuelos will join wife, Kelly Ripa, as co-host of “Live” starting Monday, April 17. The show will be rebranded as “Live with Kelly and Mark.' Kelly Ripa has hosted the show since 2001. As daytime’s longest running talk show, “Live” continues to dominate in the ratings as daytime’s No. 1 talk show.

Teddy Swims Announces Summer 2023 International Tour
Teddy Swims Announces Summer 2023 International Tour
March 13, 2023

Atlanta singer-songwriter Teddy Swims announces his Summer 2023 international tour. Kicking off in the UK on July 6th, the tour includes stops in Ireland, the Philippines, Singapore, Japan and Australia before wrapping up in New Zealand on August 31st. On-sale details for Asia, Australia and New Zealand will be announced soon.

Jake Worthington Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
Jake Worthington Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
March 13, 2023

Inspired by those early influences, Worthington began honing his craft as a performer and a songwriter in his mid-teens, graduating as he grew and bringing pure country devotion to writing rooms alongside Roger Springer, Monty Holmes, Nick Walsh, Robert Arthur, David Lee Murphy, Wyatt McCubbin, Jake Doucet, Jessi Alexander, and many more.

President Joe Biden to Appear on THE DAILY SHOW This Week
President Joe Biden to Appear on THE DAILY SHOW This Week
March 13, 2023

Tonight, President Joe Biden will join guest host Kal Penn for an in-depth interview on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show at 11 p.m. ET/PT. Penn, who previously served in the Obama Administration, joined President Biden for a sit-down interview at the White House along with a special tour of the Oval Office. Watch a video preview!

Video: Watch Rihanna Perform 'Lift Me Up' at the Oscars
Video: Watch Rihanna Perform 'Lift Me Up' at the Oscars
March 12, 2023

Music superstar Rihanna took to the stage at the Oscars to perform her nominated song 'Lift Me Up' from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' 'Lift Me Up,' with music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson and lyric by Tems and Ryan Coogler, is nominated for Original Song. It is Rihanna's first Oscar nomination. Watch the video now!

Video: Watch Lady Gaga Perform 'Hold My Hand' at the Oscars
Video: Watch Lady Gaga Perform 'Hold My Hand' at the Oscars
March 12, 2023

Lady Gaga made a last-minute appearace at the Oscars to perform a stripped-back version of her nominated original song, 'Hold My Hand' from Top Gun: Maverick. Lady Gaga won her first Oscar in 2019 for Best Original Song for 'Shallow' from A Star Is Born. She is nominated this year in the same category for 'Hold My Hand.' Watch the video now!

Video: Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne Perform 'This Is A Life' From EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE at the Oscars
Video: Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne Perform 'This Is A Life' From EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE at the Oscars
March 12, 2023

Broadway alums David Byrne and Stephanie Hsu united to perform 'This Is A Life' from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' with Son Lux at the 95th Oscars. Byrne was the founding member, lead singer and guitarist for the Talking Heads. Hsu has been seen on Broadway in Be More Chill and SpongeBob Squarepants. Watch a video of the performance now!

Photos: Stephanie Hsu, Ariana DeBose & More Walk the Oscars Red Carpet
Photos: Stephanie Hsu, Ariana DeBose & More Walk the Oscars Red Carpet
March 12, 2023

Check out photos of Ariana DeBose, Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jessica Chastain, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Angela Bassett, Janelle Monáe, Samuel L. Jackson, and more on the 2023 Oscars red carpet now!

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Official Trailer Featuring Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs & More
Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Official Trailer Featuring Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs & More
March 12, 2023

Disney has debuted the official trailer for Rob Marshall's live-action reimagining of 'The Little Mermaid.' Starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, the new trailer features a full look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula the Sea Witch, plus Tony winner Daveed Diggs voicing Sebastian. Watch the new video trailer and check out the official poster photo now!

Video: Watch Meryl Streep in the ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three Teaser
Video: Watch Meryl Streep in the ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Three Teaser
March 12, 2023

Check out the first look at season three of Hulu's acclaimed original comedy series, 'Only Murders in the Building.' The teaser shows a sneak peek at guest star and Oscar-winner Meryl Streep in the new season. The new season will also feature Ashley Park, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, Andrea Martin, and more. Watch the new teaser below!

Son Rompe Pera Releases Second Album 'Chimborazo'
Son Rompe Pera Releases Second Album 'Chimborazo'
March 10, 2023

Chimborazo was recorded at Mambo Negro studio over 7 days in 2022, and produced by Colombian Producer Mario Galeano (Frente Cumbiero, Ondatrópica, Los Pirañas). Mambo Negro is as much of a home as it is a studio, fostering a community of musicians that wander freely through the space- many of whom ended up contributing to the record.

Roe Kapara Announces Debut EP & Drops Lead Single 'Preacher'
Roe Kapara Announces Debut EP & Drops Lead Single 'Preacher'
March 10, 2023

In the past year Roe has seen his fanbase grow - in part due to his endearingly unpretentious personality, but also with his irresistibly modern swirl of indie, psych, dream pop and alternative songs. Last month he announced his signing to Epitaph with the track “Better Off” and he shares the EP’s lead single and music video, “Preacher.”

Tribe Friday Release New Single 'Swimsuit'
Tribe Friday Release New Single 'Swimsuit'
March 10, 2023

The Swedish bubblegum emo-pop band Tribe Friday released a new single, “Swimsuit”. As the first step into the Tribe Friday’s 2023 realm and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Cher), Swimsuit is a song about survivor's guilt. The track details the signs one would later see when reflecting on loss and examining one’s role.

Video: Watch 10 of Our Favorite Musical Moments at the Oscars
Video: Watch 10 of Our Favorite Musical Moments at the Oscars
March 12, 2023

With Broadway favorites like Stephanie Hsu and Brian Tyree Henry nominated for Oscars this year, check out videos of 10 times Broadway took the Oscars with glitzy performances from stars like Hugh Jackman, Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Salonga, Beyoncé, Catherina Zeta-Jones, Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Idina Menzel, and more



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