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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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The White Buffalo Announce Eighth Studio album 'Year Of The Dark Horse'
The White Buffalo Announce Eighth Studio album 'Year Of The Dark Horse'
August 22, 2022

The Oregon-born, Southern California-bred artist has completed the record with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Brothers Osborne, Fidlar) at his Neon Cross studio in Nashville. For THE WHITE BUFFALO, aka singer-songwriter-guitarist JAKE SMITH, it was time to take the less-traveled path and embark on a voyage of discovery.

DISTURBED Score 15th #1 Single at Rock Radio with 'Hey You'
DISTURBED Score 15th #1 Single at Rock Radio with 'Hey You'
August 22, 2022

Continuing on their monumental career, multi-platinum rock band Disturbed have just scored their 15th #1 single at Rock Radio with latest release “Hey You.” The chart-topping single follows the footsteps of previous #1 hits “The Sound of Silence,” “Stricken,” “Indestructible,” and many more. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH Sets Season Seven Return to Showtime
THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH Sets Season Seven Return to Showtime
August 22, 2022

Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, and Jennifer Palmieri hit the ground running as they track the unfolding political drama with control of Congress up for grabs, President Biden’s agenda on the line, and the future of American democracy hanging in the balance. Watch a trailer for the upcoming season now!

TOP GUN: MAVERICK Debuts Tomorrow on VUDU
TOP GUN: MAVERICK Debuts Tomorrow on VUDU
August 22, 2022

Vudu is also debuting an exclusive clip from “Top Gun: Maverick,” titled “Choreographing Flights,” which features interviews with “Top Gun: Maverick” stars Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and Glen Powell, director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Bonus features also include content from Lady Gaga and more.

The National Announce New Single 'Weird Goodbyes' with Bon Iver
The National Announce New Single 'Weird Goodbyes' with Bon Iver
August 22, 2022

The National have been playing a number of new songs live since returning to the road this May, and now, the group releases one of them as a new single through 4AD, “Weird Goodbyes,” feat. Bon Iver. The single continues the tradition of Justin Vernon’s collaborations with the band in the studio and on stage.

Sun King Rising to Release Second Album 'Signs & Wonders'
Sun King Rising to Release Second Album 'Signs & Wonders'
August 22, 2022

Sun King Rising is the professional moniker of singer/songwriter/piano player John Blangero who hails from Port Isabel, Texas. PeacockSunrise Records is the Americana/Rock label spinoff of Nick Katona’s successful Progressive Rock label, Melodic Revolution. As with his debut album, Delta Tales, Pittsburgh’s Ace Acker served as producer.

The Ramona Flowers Announce U.S. Tour Dates
The Ramona Flowers Announce U.S. Tour Dates
August 22, 2022

Celebrated Bristol-based quartet The Ramona Flowers have confirmed a September tour in the U.S. They kick off the run with a headline show at Los Angeles’ Peppermint Club on September 15.  The band then heads off as the support for Barns Courtney on dates that start in Dallas on September 19 and conclude September 26 in Orlando.

Brendan Fraser Honored With the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance at the 2022 TIFF Tribute Awards
Brendan Fraser Honored With the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance at the 2022 TIFF Tribute Awards
August 22, 2022

Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, has shared that Brendan Fraser will receive the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance for his outstanding performance in The Whale. The TIFF Tribute Awards presented by BVLGARI will return to an in-person gala fundraiser during the 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.

Jamie xx Remixes Oliver Sim's 'GMT'
Jamie xx Remixes Oliver Sim's 'GMT'
August 22, 2022

Jamie has only ever released a handful of official remixes (for the likes of Radiohead, Adele, Four Tet and Florence + the Machine) and, on his first remix in over five years, he stretches the Brian Wilson-sampling original into a near ten-minute dancefloor epic. Featuring additional production from Floating Points.

Agression's Seminal Debut Album 'Don't Be Mistaken' To Be Reissued
Agression's Seminal Debut Album 'Don't Be Mistaken' To Be Reissued
August 22, 2022

Trust Records is pleased to share the news of the deluxe reissue of Agression’s cult classic debut album Don’t Be Mistaken, in partnership with B.Y.O Records who initially released the album in 1983. Agression were on the front lines as they fused the union between skateboarding and punk rock cultures.

Hardy Announces December Headline 'Wall to Wall' Tour
Hardy Announces December Headline 'Wall to Wall' Tour
August 22, 2022

Big Loud mold breaker HARDY is ready to headline, announcing his Wall to Wall Tour launching December 1 in Athens, Ga. Joined by gravel-voiced newcomer Jackson Dean for the entirety of the winter run, the hard hitting double shot of country rockers will pack out famed venues across the southeast.

CINDERELLA 20/20 Reunion Special Airs Tomorrow on ABC
CINDERELLA 20/20 Reunion Special Airs Tomorrow on ABC
August 22, 2022

The 25th anniversary celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will feature members of its all-star cast – Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox. Following the news special, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella for the first time on television in more than two decades.

Avery Lynch Shares 'The Kids Table' EP
Avery Lynch Shares 'The Kids Table' EP
August 22, 2022

Rising indie singer/songwriter Avery Lynch shares her debut EP “The Kids Table”. The seven track project is an impressive exhibit of Lynch’s lyrical prowess and storytelling ability, full of lush imagery and engaging melodies. “The Kids Table” is varied and immersive, shifting from intense, upbeat bops to mellow piano driven ballads. 

Hasbro Announces New Episodes of POWER RANGERS: DINO FURY
Hasbro Announces New Episodes of POWER RANGERS: DINO FURY
August 22, 2022

Hasbro’s entertainment studio, eOne, announces that the next installment of the 29th season of the global franchise “Power Rangers” will be arriving on Netflix in the U.S. later this fall. Following a batch of episodes that dropped earlier this year, the second season of “Power Rangers: Dino Fury” will close out with 11 22-minute episodes.

Phil Vassar and Deana Carter Announce 'Coming Home for Christmas' Tour
Phil Vassar and Deana Carter Announce 'Coming Home for Christmas' Tour
August 22, 2022

Platinum-selling Phil Vassar is 'Coming Home for Christmas' and bringing singer-songwriter Deana Carter as the pair has shared their 2022 Christmas tour dates. Fans have made it a tradition to join Vassar for an evening of Christmas classics and original holiday music, packing out venues for his last four tours.

Sleep Unveil 'Dopesmoker' Deluxe LP
Sleep Unveil 'Dopesmoker' Deluxe LP
August 22, 2022

Sleep and Third Man Records are proud to share that Sleep's landmark album Dopesmoker will be available on DSPs this Friday, August 26. Additionally, Third Man has announced two new vinyl variants of the album. Also included for the first time digitally is the deep cut 'Hot Lava Man,' which will also be available on these vinyl pressings.

Heather Sommer Releases New Project 'One Size Fits All Acoustic Selects'
Heather Sommer Releases New Project 'One Size Fits All Acoustic Selects'
August 22, 2022

Singer, songwriter and visual artist Heather Sommer shares One Size Fits All Acoustic Selects, her new 3-track EP featuring unplugged versions of songs from her One Size Fits All EP. The new stripped down versions of “CHAMELEON,” “THE WAY A FRIEND WOULD” and “ON DEMAND” add a more intimate element to the originals. 

Dropkick Murphys Release 'Ten Times More' Single
Dropkick Murphys Release 'Ten Times More' Single
August 22, 2022

TMSKF is unlike anything Dropkick Murphys have done to date: A full album of songs that bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life. Not a tribute album or a collection of covers, This Machine Still Kills Fascists is a collaboration between Dropkick Murphys and Woody Guthrie – artists separated by time and space. Watch the new music video now!

Foy Vance to Release New Live Album 'Signs of Life: Live From the Highlands'
Foy Vance to Release New Live Album 'Signs of Life: Live From the Highlands'
August 22, 2022

Signs Of Life: Live From The Highlands is a track-by-track live acoustic version of Vance’s acclaimed 2021 album Signs Of Life. The live sessions were filmed by Vance’s artistic collaborator Babysweet and recorded in scenic locations in Highland Perthshire, where the Bangor-born Northern Irishman lives with his family.

Mortimer Releases New Single 'Whole Heap'
Mortimer Releases New Single 'Whole Heap'
August 22, 2022

Mortimer returns with his latest single, “Whole Heap,” the first taste of music from his highly-anticipated debut full-length dropping on Overstand Entertainment/Easy Star Records. “Whole Heap” blends a reggae bassline and traditional Rastafarian Nyabinghi percussion with an R&B sensibility that keeps evolving Mortimer’s sound.



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