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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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Peel Dream Magazine Announces Fall Tour
Peel Dream Magazine Announces Fall Tour
September 21, 2022

With his third album as Peel Dream Magazine, Joseph Stevens beckons you toward a fabulist, zig-zag world entirely of his own design. On Pad (on Slumberland / Tough Love), he eschews the fuzzy glories of his indie pop past – vibraphone trembles while chamber strings take center stage. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

Kainalu Shares Single 'Inhibitions / Intuitions' Feat. MUNYA
Kainalu Shares Single 'Inhibitions / Intuitions' Feat. MUNYA
September 21, 2022

Madison, WI-based rising psychedelic-funk multi-instrumentalist Kainalu shares mellow, introspective groove, 'Inhibitions / Intuitions' out everywhere now, along with a lyric video, featuring vocalist MUNYA. The contemplative, experimental sophomore LP by Kainalu, Ginseng Hourglass.

The Human League Announces 5-Vinyl Boxset
The Human League Announces 5-Vinyl Boxset
September 21, 2022

The Human League ‘Mark Two’, as they have been described, arose from the ashes of the band’s first incarnation and became one of the most influential and commercially successful groups of the early 1980s. The Virgin Years box set opens with DARE, which is simply one of the greatest albums ever made.

VIDEO: Madison Cunningham Performs 'Hospital' on KIMMEL LIVE
VIDEO: Madison Cunningham Performs 'Hospital' on KIMMEL LIVE
September 21, 2022

Last night, acclaimed artist Madison Cunningham performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from her recent album. The album finds Cunningham working with Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Gary Clark Jr.) as well as Tucker Martine (Neko Case, Sufjan Stevens) and longtime producer and collaborator Tyler Chester. Watch the video and check out tour dates!

FOX and Blockchain Creative Labs Recruit NFT Holders To Vote On Episodic Elements in the Special Preview Episode Of KRAPOPOLIS
FOX and Blockchain Creative Labs Recruit NFT Holders To Vote On Episodic Elements in the Special Preview Episode Of KRAPOPOLIS
September 21, 2022

KRAPOPOLIS is the highly anticipated animated series from Emmy® Award-winner Dan Harmon (co-creator “Rick and Morty”). The series features voice actors Richard Ayoade (“The IT Crowd”), Emmy®-winner Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”), Matt Berry (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Pam Murphy (“Get Shorty”), and Duncan Trussell (“The Midnight Gospel”).

Brooklyn Funk Essentials Shares 'AA Side Single'
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Shares 'AA Side Single'
September 21, 2022

‘AA Side Single’ is a funk stomper, with a classic groove, squelchy bass, Tower Of Power style brass and Alison Limerick’s seductive vocals. With its lyrics “Won’t be your B-side, baby I’d rather not get played, I’m double A side single”, the track is all fun, vinyl-themed innuendo about having no intention of getting played.

Ashley Gorley Honored as NSAI's 'Songwriter of the Decade'
Ashley Gorley Honored as NSAI's 'Songwriter of the Decade'
September 21, 2022

Gorley was also decorated with 'Songwriter of the Year' and two 'Songs I Wish I'd Written'' awards for “You Should Probably Leave” recorded by Chris Stapleton and “Sand In My Boots” recorded by Morgan Wallen. The 5th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards presented by City National Bank was stacked with performances.

Alexis Castrogiovanni Shares New EP 'Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains'
Alexis Castrogiovanni Shares New EP 'Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains'
September 21, 2022

Montreal's Alexis Castrogiovanni's ambitious & emotional debut EP is streaming everywhere now. In case you missed the singles, be sure to check out Alexis' incredibly cinematic music video for 'Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains.' & 'Ex-Girl.' In her music, you can hear echoes of saxophonist Colin Stetson.

Olga Tañón Honored By the Latin Grammy Academy
Olga Tañón Honored By the Latin Grammy Academy
September 21, 2022

Olga Tañon, the undisputed queen of the tropical genre, announces her new Latin Grammy nomination for the excellence displayed in her most recent studio album 'Tañon Pal' Combo Es Lo Que Hay,' released on the Option 1 Entertainment record label. Olga Tañon is celebrating her premise 'I'M BACK' now more than ever.

Jack Schneider Announces Debut Album With First Track 'Josephine'
Jack Schneider Announces Debut Album With First Track 'Josephine'
September 21, 2022

Recorded live to tape in Nashville with some of the city’s biggest names—the aforementioned Gill, David Rawlings, Stuart Duncan, and Dennis Crouch—Schneider’s inaugural record is a testament to tradition, timelessness, and the modern relevance of old ways. As a whole, the record is a testament to the necessity of looking at the past.

Easy Life Announce North American Tour Dates
Easy Life Announce North American Tour Dates
September 21, 2022

The band started to tease the new album earlier this year with first single ‘BEESWAX,’ followed by the anthemic DEAR MISS HOLLOWAY (which features Kevin Abstract, who joined the group on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury) and their summer single ‘OTT’ alongside New Zealand pop star BENEE.

SG Lewis Announces New Album 'Audiolust & Higherlove'
SG Lewis Announces New Album 'Audiolust & Higherlove'
September 21, 2022

To celebrate the announcement, SG Lewis has shared a new double single including the album’s euphoric opening track, ‘Infatuation’ and LP highlight ‘Vibe Like This’, featuring GRAMMY®-nominated powerhouse Ty Dolla $ign and LA rising star Lucky Daye. Plus, check out upcoming North American tour dates!

VIDEO: Billie Eilish Shares Live Videos for 'TV' & 'The 30th' Filmed in Singapore
VIDEO: Billie Eilish Shares Live Videos for 'TV' & 'The 30th' Filmed in Singapore
September 21, 2022

Both videos were filmed in the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, an iconic attraction that symbolizes innovation, sustainability, and conservation. Known for its lush urban greenery and beautifully designed spaces, Singapore instantly resonated with Billie while on her HAPPIER THAN EVER, THE WORLD TOUR.

The Jungle Giants to Embark on North American Tour
The Jungle Giants to Embark on North American Tour
September 21, 2022

The Jungle Giants—one of Australia’s biggest independent acts—are set to make their highly anticipated return to North America for their rescheduled “Love Signs” tour. The four-piece kick off their 19-city run on October 24 in Vancouver, concluding November 18 in Fort Worth and the tour will see stops in New York, Los Angeles, and more.

VIDEO: Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson Share 'Night Comes Falling' Video
VIDEO: Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson Share 'Night Comes Falling' Video
September 21, 2022

STEPHEN McCARTHY (Long Ryders, Jayhawks, Dream Syndicate) and CARLA OLSON (Textones, solo artist, producer) have unveiled the video for the title cut of their first-ever duet album, NIGHT COMES FALLING. The album brings them together again in exciting ways on this 11-song album of stirring and rocking Americana music.

Winnipeg's Field Guide Releases New Track 'You Could Be Free'
Winnipeg's Field Guide Releases New Track 'You Could Be Free'
September 21, 2022

Vocals and acoustic guitars for the upcoming album were recorded near Riding Mountain National Park in a woodstove-heated cabin during one of Manitoba’s coldest winters in years. Bass and drums were tracked at Breakglass Studios in Montreal, a room that already felt familiar from falling in love with the records of tour-mate Leif Vollebekk.

Rozzi Shares Sultry R&B Single 'Past Life' (ft. PJ Morton)
Rozzi Shares Sultry R&B Single 'Past Life' (ft. PJ Morton)
September 21, 2022

LA-based vocalist, songwriter, pianist and producer Rozzi‘s career trajectory continues to soar! She has shared stages with Katy Perry, Joss Stone, Betty Who, Nile Rodgers, Maroon 5, and Duran Duran, amongst others, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, NowThis, Bachelor’s (Jay Som / Palehound) Doomin' Sun Fest, and more.

Food Network Orders ALEX VS AMERICA Season Three Pick-Up
Food Network Orders ALEX VS AMERICA Season Three Pick-Up
September 21, 2022

Food Network ordered a season three pick-up of its hit primetime series Alex vs America, it was shared by Jane Latman, President, Home & Food Content and Streaming, Warner Bros. Discovery. Production is set to begin this month. Season two of Alex vs America has reached more than 9.1M P2+ viewers

Acid Dad Share New Single 'Get Me High'
Acid Dad Share New Single 'Get Me High'
September 21, 2022

Brooklyn psychedelic rock band Acid Dad are excited to share new track 'Get Me High' via Greenway Records / The Reverberation Appreciation Society. The track and its accompanying video, featuring intensely psychedelic images by longtime Acid Dad collaborator Webb Hunt, are available now.

HBO Producing THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED Follow-Up Episode
HBO Producing THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED Follow-Up Episode
September 21, 2022

HBO Documentary Films is in production on a follow-up episode to the critically acclaimed, four-part documentary series THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED, from Academy Award® nominated director Amy Berg. Featuring exclusive access to Adnan Syed leading up to and following his release from prison, the new episode, directed by Berg.



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