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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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Easy Star All-Stars Announce New LP 'Ziggy Stardub'
Easy Star All-Stars Announce New LP 'Ziggy Stardub'
January 20, 2023

The album features guest performances by Macy Gray, Steel Pulse, Fishbone, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), The Skints, Mortimer, The Expanders, Samory I, Naomi Cowan, and many others. Pre-order packages of the album will be available on the easystar.com webstore, including a limited edition exclusive vinyl.

DJ Hanzel's New Album 'Anti Everything' Is Out Now
DJ Hanzel's New Album 'Anti Everything' Is Out Now
January 20, 2023

anti everything features previously shared singles, “Take A Little Bit,” “Gumby,” which Dancing Astronaut called his “deepest and heaviest cut,” “Make Me Feel” and “Talkin,” all of which found Hanzel doubling down on his overarching mission to “go one deeper.” Watch the new visualizer now!

Björk Releases 'ovule ft. Shygirl (Sega Bodega remix)'
Björk Releases 'ovule ft. Shygirl (Sega Bodega remix)'
January 20, 2023

Björk used her single 'ovule' to explore the fragility and uniqueness of love in all its complex forms. The original version of 'ovule', from her Grammy-nominated album fossora (named as one of The New York Times’ and Pitchfork’s Albums of the Year) came in September with a music video creative-directed by Björk and directed by Nick Knight.

Charli XCX Joins Caroline Polachek For 'Welcome To My Island'
Charli XCX Joins Caroline Polachek For 'Welcome To My Island'
January 20, 2023

Caroline Polachek continues to tease the arrival of her impending avant-pop masterpiece with two new remixes for her latest single “Welcome To My Island”, including a collaboration from music royalty Charli XCX and the 1975’s George Daniel and a second from the genre-bending, UK dance trio PVA. 

Maggie Lindemann Announces SUCKERPUNCH World Tour
Maggie Lindemann Announces SUCKERPUNCH World Tour
January 20, 2023

Maggie Lindemann has announced her first headline tour. Maggie’s 2023 tour will see her make her way through the U.S., UK and Australia, performing at Slam Dunk Fest, Rock im Park and Rock am Ring, and supporting Machine Gun Kelly for a special evening in Berlin. Check out upcoming tour dates now!

Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin to be Honored at the 27th Annual ADG Awards
Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin to be Honored at the 27th Annual ADG Awards
January 20, 2023

Oscar-nominated Baz Luhrmann is a master storyteller and pioneer of contemporary visual culture, writing, directing, and producing across film, opera, theatre, events and music. His signature blend of drama, romance, decadence and wit fuses high and low culture, a unique sonic and cinematic language and trademark theatrical aesthetic.

VIDEO: Jinkx Monsoon Reveals How CHICAGO Inspired Her to Start Doing Drag on LATE NIGHT
VIDEO: Jinkx Monsoon Reveals How CHICAGO Inspired Her to Start Doing Drag on LATE NIGHT
January 20, 2023

Jinkx Monsoon appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night to discuss starring on Broadway in Chicago as Matron Mama Morton. Watch the interview video now, in which she discusses her family coming to see Chicago, the audience's energy on her opening night, and rehearsing the show in nine days.

VIDEO: Ariana Grande Sings 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Amid WICKED Filming
VIDEO: Ariana Grande Sings 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Amid WICKED Filming
January 20, 2023

Ariana Grande has shared a new video of her singing 'Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Oz while preparing to film the upcoming Wicked movies. Grande also stated that she filmed the video 'mid getting ready' while 'hiding Glinda's hair.'

Carly Simon Unveils 'That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be' from 'Live at Grand Central' Album
Carly Simon Unveils 'That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be' from 'Live at Grand Central' Album
January 20, 2023

The concert—Simon’s first in fourteen years—was filmed and aired on the Lifetime network for a television special which was released on VHS later that year. Simon was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a special evening which featured performances by Olivia Rodrigo and Sara Bareilles.

Bryan Adams Releases 'Classic' Double LP
Bryan Adams Releases 'Classic' Double LP
January 20, 2023

Acclaimed GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Bryan Adams has released the 2LP version of Classic (Parts 1 & 2), a 2LP package featuring 14 classic re-recordings and an exclusive etching via BMG. Also available, So Happy It Hurts (Super Deluxe) - a 2CD offering features his latest GRAMMY® nominated studio album So Happy It Hurts.

Madonna Announces 3rd & 4th London Dates Due to Demand
Madonna Announces 3rd & 4th London Dates Due to Demand
January 20, 2023

The Celebration Tour will take us on Madonna’s artistic journey through four decades and pays respect to the city of New York where her career in music began. The Celebration Tour will offer a one-of-a-kind experience with special guest Bob the Drag Queen a.k.a. Caldwell Tidicue across all dates on the global tour.

Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan & More Release 80 FOR BRADY Single By Diane Warren
Dolly Parton, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan & More Release 80 FOR BRADY Single By Diane Warren
January 20, 2023

The song “Gonna Be You” (R.A.F/BMG) is written by iconic Honorary Oscar®, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren and produced by Damon Elliott. The official music video accompanying the song features movie footage interspersed with segments of each singer performing and wearing a blinged out Tom Brady football jersey.

Freja The Dragon Releases Sophomore EP 'Midnight Feelings'
Freja The Dragon Releases Sophomore EP 'Midnight Feelings'
January 19, 2023

Freja The Dragon, the Swedish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and protégé of Peter Bjorn and John's Bjorn Yttling (whose credits include Lykke Li, Chrissie Hynde, Neko Case, Diplo, Kygo & Primal Scream) has released her mesmerizing new EP Midnight Feelings via Villa.

Season Ten Of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER to Premiere in February
Season Ten Of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER to Premiere in February
January 19, 2023

Comedian, actor, and writer John Oliver returns for a brand-new tenth season of his acclaimed half-hour series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER. A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, the weekly series features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective.

NYC Cult Indie Faves The Van Pelt Announce First New Studio LP In A Quarter Century
NYC Cult Indie Faves The Van Pelt Announce First New Studio LP In A Quarter Century
January 19, 2023

The album was recorded and mixed in Summer / Fall 2021 by Jeff Zeigler (The War On Drugs, Kurt Vile) at Uniform Recording in Philadelphia, PA, and features guest appearances by Nate Kinsella and Ted Leo among others. The first single 'Punk House' is out everywhere tomorrow.

Snakehips Announce North American Tour
Snakehips Announce North American Tour
January 19, 2023

The upcoming genre-blending project will also feature their second hit collaboration with Tinashe, “Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight”, “All Around The World” which boasts a flowing vocal from rapper / songwriter Duckwrth and  “WATER” featuring Los-Angeles based talent Bryce Vine.

Megan Hilty Joins THE PRADEEPS OF PITTSBURGH Series With Sindhu Vee
Megan Hilty Joins THE PRADEEPS OF PITTSBURGH Series With Sindhu Vee
January 19, 2023

Megan Hilty has joined the cast of The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, a new comedy series that has just received a series order from Amazon Freevee. Hilty will star in the series alongside Matilda star Sindhu Vee and Naveen Andrews. Her is described as a 'sexy suburban Christian' who must learn to practice what she preaches when it comes to forgiveness.

Grammy Nominee Tye Tribbett Announces Tour
Grammy Nominee Tye Tribbett Announces Tour
January 19, 2023

The tour is the culmination of a milestone-marking year for the Gospel legend and icon. Last month it was announced that Tye Tribbett earned two nominations for the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards in the following categories: Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance/Song. This marked Tribbett’s twelfth career nomination.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Return to Austin City Limits
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Return to Austin City Limits
January 19, 2023

On Saturday, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats made their heralded return to “Austin City Limits” to perform songs off their third studio album The Future as well as some additional fan favorites. Recorded live at ACL’s home studio in Austin, the performance marks the second time the band has appeared on the Peabody Award-winning program.

HISTORY Channel To Premiere GREATEST OF ALL TIME Series Hosted By Peyton Manning
HISTORY Channel To Premiere GREATEST OF ALL TIME Series Hosted By Peyton Manning
January 19, 2023

The new series, produced by Six West Media TM group in association with Manning’s own production company, Omaha Productions counts down the top ten G.O.A.T.s across a single category from titans of industry and daredevils to sports cars and sports stadiums during each hour-long episode.






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