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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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HBO Renews Drama Series INDUSTRY For A Third Season
HBO Renews Drama Series INDUSTRY For A Third Season
October 25, 2022

INDUSTRY gives an insider's view of the blackbox of high finance following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex and drug fueled blitz of international bank Pierpoint & Co's London office. In Season 2, our grads are no longer allowed to hide behind their graduate status.

Tess Henley Releases 'Joy Somewhere' Ahead of 'Paramount' LP
Tess Henley Releases 'Joy Somewhere' Ahead of 'Paramount' LP
October 25, 2022

Soulful songwriter, producer, and all-around artist Tess Henley has released 'Joy Somewhere.' On this record she collaborated with Jesse Boykins III (Calvin Harris, Steve Lacy) to create a sonic picture of perspective. It's a gorgeous mix of soul, RnB, and pop, with Henley's intentional songwriting and absolute powerhouse voice at the center.

Parkway Drive Announce U.S. Headline Tour Dates
Parkway Drive Announce U.S. Headline Tour Dates
October 25, 2022

Australian metal juggernauts PARKWAY DRIVE — Winston McCall (vocals), Luke Kilpatrick (guitar), Jeff Ling (guitar), Jia O'Connor (bass), and Ben Gordon (drums) — are returning to the U.S. for a headline tour in Winter 2023. The trek is special for several reasons. It's Parkway Drive's first U.S. tour support of their seventh album Darker Still.

Chicago Band Fran Announce Sophomore LP 'Leaving'
Chicago Band Fran Announce Sophomore LP 'Leaving'
October 25, 2022

Fran, the Chicago-based project from Maria Jacobson, released their debut LP, A Private Picture, in November of 2019. The band’s debut album garnered praise from Pitchfork, NPR Music, Stereogum, Paste Magazine, The Chicago Reader, Bandcamp and many more. Fran has announced their sophomore album, Leaving.

Imagine Dragons Releases 'Bones (Twocolors Remix)'
Imagine Dragons Releases 'Bones (Twocolors Remix)'
October 25, 2022

The release of this re-imagined hit is accompanied by a new version of the “Bones” music video shot by Jason Koenig and edited by the band’s longtime collaborator Matt Eastin. To accompany the new song and video, the group is releasing new artwork and poster designs inspired by old school horror movies.

Stars of Peacock's 'DAYS OF OUR LIVES' to Appear in Person For The Annual 'Day of Days' Fan Event
Stars of Peacock's 'DAYS OF OUR LIVES' to Appear in Person For The Annual 'Day of Days' Fan Event
October 25, 2022

Some of the Days stars scheduled to attend include Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Lauren Koslow, Wally Kurth, Matthew Ashford, Camila Banus, Brandon Barash, Brandon Beemer, Nadia Bjorlin, Stephen Nichols, Mary Beth Evans, Ari Zucker, Thaao Penghlis, James Reynolds, Greg Vaughan, Robert Scott Wilson, Eric Martsolf, Jackée Harry, and more.

Loon Town Share 'Doesn't Matter'
Loon Town Share 'Doesn't Matter'
October 25, 2022

Loon Town have shared the opening song “Doesn’t Matter” from their forthcoming debut LP Slow Space and reveal the interactive soundmap of the band’s fictional shared hometown (Loon Town) that the LP narrates. Loon Town tour Canada this November and December. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Honey Harper Release New Single 'Boots Mine Gold' Ahead of New Album
Honey Harper Release New Single 'Boots Mine Gold' Ahead of New Album
October 25, 2022

The video was directed by Luke Orlando and shot at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, NY. The band is in the midst of a national tour supporting Amanda Shires and will play Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY tomorrow, with upcoming shows in Chicago, Minneapolis, Austin and many more. Watch the new music video now!

VIDEO: Billy Porter Reveals How the Arts 'Saved Him' on CBS MORNINGS
VIDEO: Billy Porter Reveals How the Arts 'Saved Him' on CBS MORNINGS
October 25, 2022

During an interview on CBS Mornings, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Billy Porter discussed his upbringing and how the arts saved his life through his dark childhood. Porter also dished on his fashion, new music, having Ryan Murphy and Gayle King on his vision board, and more. Watch the new video interview now!

Anne Wilson Crowned as New Artist of the Year at 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards
Anne Wilson Crowned as New Artist of the Year at 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards
October 25, 2022

Capitol CMG artist and songwriter Anne Wilson took home two awards at the 53rd annual GMA Dove Awards for New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for her breakthrough single “My Jesus.” Making a splash at her first Dove Awards appearance, the evening brought Wilson's touching performance of “My Jesus” to center stage.

Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo & More Join Lucy Simon Video Podcast Series
Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo & More Join Lucy Simon Video Podcast Series
October 25, 2022

'Celebrating Lucy Simon'  will feature never-before-heard stories from Simon herself, as well as from collaborators Judy Collins, Marshall Brickman, Marsha Norman, Victoria Clark, and more. Perfomers include Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, Daisy Eagan, John Cameron Mitchell, and more. Listen to the first episode now!

Quicksand Share New Single 'Felíz'
Quicksand Share New Single 'Felíz'
October 25, 2022

Recorded at Studio 4 Recording in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Distant Populations was produced and engineered by Will Yip (The Menzingers, Code Orange, Defeater), and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Megadeth, Avenged Sevenfold). The album is the follow-up to the critically lauded 2017 release Interiors.

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Teases New Tour Dates on THE TONIGHT SHOW
VIDEO: Taylor Swift Teases New Tour Dates on THE TONIGHT SHOW
October 25, 2022

During her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Taylor Swift hinted at a possible world tour following the release of her 'Midnights' album. Swift has not been on tour since the 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour. Her 'LoverFest' tour dates in 2020 were cancelled due to the pandemic. Watch the new video now!

Disney+ to Become Streaming Home of DOCTOR WHO Outside of U.K. & Ireland
Disney+ to Become Streaming Home of DOCTOR WHO Outside of U.K. & Ireland
October 25, 2022

Under a shared creative vision, they will deliver this quintessentially British show to future generations on an unprecedented scale with Disney+ as the exclusive home for new seasons of Doctor Who outside the UK and Ireland. The announcement begins a new collaboration between BBC and Disney Branded Television.

WALT DISCO Unveil Brooding Indie-Rock Rendition of 'Never Knew Love Like This Before'
WALT DISCO Unveil Brooding Indie-Rock Rendition of 'Never Knew Love Like This Before'
October 25, 2022

The band offers a second glimpse into the forthcoming EP, with a brooding reimagining of the 1980 Stephanie Mills R&B classic “Never Knew Love Like This Before” released now.  The EP also includes covers of Aldous Harding, The Japanese House, The Associates and Dusty Springfield.

Wisin Y Yandel, Alejandra Guzman & More to Perform in Las Vegas in Celebration of Latin Grammys Week
Wisin Y Yandel, Alejandra Guzman & More to Perform in Las Vegas in Celebration of Latin Grammys Week
October 25, 2022

Colombian, multi-hyphenate FEID, also known as FERXXO, continues his ascension to Latin music superstardom with the announcement of his headline “U.S. TRIP” show dates. The tour is coming off the heels of the release of his new album, ‘Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos El Álbum,’ which garnered over half of a billion digital streams.

Corinne Bailey Rae Announces 'Black Rainbows'
Corinne Bailey Rae Announces 'Black Rainbows'
October 25, 2022

Joined by regular musical collaborators keyboardist and producer Steve Brown and drummer and percussionist Mikey Wilson, Bailey Rae also welcomed guests to the stage including The Black Monks, the experimental musical collective who bring life to the everyday objects and artworks collected by Gates at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago.

Jennifer Hudson Honored in Glamour's 2022 Women of the Year
Jennifer Hudson Honored in Glamour's 2022 Women of the Year
October 25, 2022

Jennifer exclusively talks about what the honor means to her and being in the “company of such impactful, powerful women,” including award-winning actress Angela Bassett, gun violence prevention activist Shannon Watts, abortion rights activist Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, designer and activist Aurora James, and musicians Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim.

Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood & More to Perform at The 56th Annual CMA Awards
Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood & More to Perform at The 56th Annual CMA Awards
October 25, 2022

Offering a mix of first-time nominees, along with reigning CMA Awards winners, artists taking the stage for performances this year include Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, HARDY, Marcus King, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and Zac Brown Band.

VIDEO: Taylor Swift Releases 'Bejeweled' Music Video Featuring Laura Dern & HAIM
VIDEO: Taylor Swift Releases 'Bejeweled' Music Video Featuring Laura Dern & HAIM
October 25, 2022

The music video also featured Laura Dern, Jack Antonoff, Alana Haim, Danielle Haim, Este Haim, Pat McGrath, and Dita Von Teese. The visual also featured several nods to Swift's past work, including 'folklore,' 'Reputation,' and more. Watch Taylor Swift's 'Bejeweled' music video now!



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