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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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Shamir to Support Lucius on Tour in November
Shamir to Support Lucius on Tour in November
October 6, 2022

Philadelphia’s Vegas-born multidisciplinary indie rock tour de force Shamir will join Lucius on tour in November, bringing his enthralling live show to stages across the US. Before he hits the road, you can catch Shamir at Philly Music Fest on October 14th, with Mt. Joy, Mannequin Pussy, Low Cut Connie, Ron Gallo and more. 

Vice President Kamala Harris to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
Vice President Kamala Harris to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
October 6, 2022

This marks the Vice President’s first late-night television appearance while in office. “Late Night” received its first Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Variety Talk Series in 2022 and has received four consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (2017-20.)

Joe Bonamassa: Blues-Rock Legend Teams with Epiphone to Re-create His Beloved 1962 ES-335 Guitar
Joe Bonamassa: Blues-Rock Legend Teams with Epiphone to Re-create His Beloved 1962 ES-335 Guitar
October 6, 2022

By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to take the next step in its partnership with world-famous guitarist and guitar collector Joe Bonamassa and launch the Joe Bonamassa 1962 ES-335 in Sixties Cherry.

Hoobastank And Producer Jim Wirt Discuss Recording The Self-Titled Album at 4th Street Recording Studio Two Decades Later
Hoobastank And Producer Jim Wirt Discuss Recording The Self-Titled Album at 4th Street Recording Studio Two Decades Later
October 6, 2022

After recording a bunch of songs and demos at various studios across Los Angeles, Hoobastank spent a lot of time in 1999 at 4th Street Recording in Santa Monica with Jim Wirt, who acted as a producer, writer, mentor and someone the band credits for their development early on. Watch the new episode now and check out upcoming tour dates!

Arum Rae Shares 'Headboards' Featuring Production From The Lumineers' Wesley Schultz
Arum Rae Shares 'Headboards' Featuring Production From The Lumineers' Wesley Schultz
October 6, 2022

Arum Rae is the rare artist capable of conveying entire worlds of feeling with the subtlest movement of her voice. On her new album Loose Ends, mainly produced by Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers, the Wisconsin-based singer/songwriter shares a batch of songs rooted in stories of loss and hope and transformation, each delivered with exquisite nuance.

Dean Fertita's Tropical Gothclub Shares New Track
Dean Fertita's Tropical Gothclub Shares New Track
October 6, 2022

TROPICAL GOTHCLUB – the new project from renowned musician and multi-instrumentalist Dean Fertita – has shared its latest single, “Infernal Inside,” available now from Third Man Records at all DSPs and streaming services. “Infernal Inside” heralds TROPICAL GOTHCLUB’s self-titled debut album, arriving everywhere via Third Man Records.

Drowning Pool Release New Album 'Strike A Nerve'
Drowning Pool Release New Album 'Strike A Nerve'
October 6, 2022

Texas hard rock stalwarts DROWNING POOL’s first record in six years is out now via T-Boy/UMe. Earlier this summer, the band released their first single, the critically-hailed, blistering 'Mind Right,' next the melodic and heavy 'Choke,' and finally the hammering “A Devil More Damned” single and lyric video.

VIDEO: The Summer Set Share Music Video For 'FTS' Feat. Travie McCoy
VIDEO: The Summer Set Share Music Video For 'FTS' Feat. Travie McCoy
October 6, 2022

“FTS” is off of The Summer Set’s recently released album Blossom. The album features previously released singles “Street Lightning”, “Back Together”, “Teenagers” (feat. Against The Current), and “Hard Candy and is entirely produced by The Summer Set’s own John and Stephen Gomez (Dabin, TWIN XL, Sophia Scott, Glitch Mob). Watch the music video now!

The Naya Rockers Announces the Re-Master of Their Hit Album
The Naya Rockers Announces the Re-Master of Their Hit Album
October 6, 2022

The Naya Rockers are back with a remaster of their much-loved 2014 studio album, Naya Sound System. It features plenty of good vibes, irresistible riddims, and star collaborations across its nine tracks. Naya Sound System will be available everywhere you stream music. Pre-save the upcoming album now!

A Place to Bury Strangers Release Second Single 'Don't Save Your Love'
A Place to Bury Strangers Release Second Single 'Don't Save Your Love'
October 6, 2022

Available now to pre-order in Deluxe 2-LP, 2-CD, and digital formats, the 20-track Exploding Head (13th Anniversary Edition) features newly remastered audio by Ackermann and ten bonus tracks (including rarities, unreleased material, and three blistering covers of tracks by Love and Rockets, The 13th Floor Elevators, and David Bowie).

VIDEO: HBO Shares THE WHITE LOTUS Season Two Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Shares THE WHITE LOTUS Season Two Trailer
October 6, 2022

Season two includes F. Murray Abraham, Jennifer Coolidge, Adam DiMarco, Beatrice Grannò, Meghann Fahy, Jon Gries, Tom Hollander, Sabrina Impacciatore, Michael Imperioli, Theo James, Aubrey Plaza, Haley Lu Richardson, Will Sharpe, Simona Tabasco, and Leo Woodall. Watch the new video trailer for The White Lotus season two now!

Allman Brothers Band To Release 'Syria Mosque: Pittsburgh, PA January 17, 1971'
Allman Brothers Band To Release 'Syria Mosque: Pittsburgh, PA January 17, 1971'
October 6, 2022

Recorded direct from the band’s soundboard and restored and remastered, this recording captures the arc of the ABB’s sound as they were ramping up to the classic At Fillmore East album recorded just 8 weeks later (March 1971). You can hear Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe on this recording.

Dead & Company Announce Final Tour Dates
Dead & Company Announce Final Tour Dates
October 6, 2022

DEAD & COMPANY is launching its 2023 summer tour on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th in Los Angeles. The band - Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, John Mayer, and Bob Weir, with Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti – will perform two sets of music drawing from the Grateful Dead’s historic catalog of songs.

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH Trailer
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH Trailer
October 6, 2022

Disney+ revealed the official video trailer for “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” from National Geographic. In the six-part documentary series, movie star Chris Hemsworth (“Extraction,” “Thor,” “The Avengers”) takes viewers on a rollercoaster personal journey as he explores how to combat aging and discover the full potential of the human body.

Kenya Eugene to Release New Single 'Higher'
Kenya Eugene to Release New Single 'Higher'
October 6, 2022

Kenya’s song writing intelligence has afforded her the opportunity to write for major and independent label artists, have her music featured in major film and perform on a number of stages. She has been the handpicked opening act for artists such as Morgan Heritage, Dezarie, Wyclef Jean, Big Mountain, Bambu Station, Brandy, and India Arie.

VIDEO: Watch Gavin Creel & Andy Karl Perform 'Agony' From INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
VIDEO: Watch Gavin Creel & Andy Karl Perform 'Agony' From INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
October 6, 2022

Andy Karl and Gavin Creel appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to perform 'Agony' from Into the Woods. Creel currently stars as the Wolf and Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods. Having briefly filled in for Creel in September, Karl will return to the production as Rapunzel's Prince on October 11. Watch the video performance now!

Lucius Releases 'The Man I'll Never Find (Piano Version)'
Lucius Releases 'The Man I'll Never Find (Piano Version)'
October 6, 2022

A new piano-centered version of Lucius’ song, “The Man I’ll Never Find,” has debuted. Produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, Second Nature is a portrait of Laessig and Wolfe’s shared reflection, chronicling each other’s seismic life shifts—motherhood, divorce, unplanned career pauses—and setting it to music.

Carrellee To Release LP 'Scale Of Dreams'
Carrellee To Release LP 'Scale Of Dreams'
October 6, 2022

Carrellee (née Sarah Pray) will release her debut album Scale of Dreams under that moniker. Carrellee is the newest signing to Negative Gain Productions, a Chicago based label with recent releases from Curse Mackey (Pigface and Thrill Kill Kult), Josie Pace and, Information Society and are very excited to have her join the roster.

Jazz Dispensary Announces Vinyl Reissue of Johnny Hammond's Funk-Jazz Masterpiece 'Gears'
Jazz Dispensary Announces Vinyl Reissue of Johnny Hammond's Funk-Jazz Masterpiece 'Gears'
October 6, 2022

Johnny Hammond’s 1975 funk-jazz masterpiece, Gears, as the latest release from Jazz Dispensary’s acclaimed Top Shelf series. Produced by Larry and Fonce Mizell, who were instrumental in the development of fusion, the keyboardist’s classic album offers a euphoric blend of jazz, soul, funk, and disco for a supremely groovy listen.

Maddox Lim Releases Debut Single 'Hollow Dreams'
Maddox Lim Releases Debut Single 'Hollow Dreams'
October 6, 2022

Emotions are laid bare in “Hollow Dreams,” as its powerful melodic buildup culminates in a stunning kaleidoscope of piano, drums, and guitar rhythms. It’s easy for listeners to get carried away by the intensity of the song, bustling with 80s pop-rock energies paired with the freshness of Maddox Lim’s vocals.



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