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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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Greensky Bluegrass Announce New Fall Tour Dates
Greensky Bluegrass Announce New Fall Tour Dates
July 25, 2022

Ahead of the newly announced fall dates, the band will embark on an eight-show run with The Wood Brothers that kicks off on August 11, and in September Greensky will perform two nights at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. To round out the year the band will host a special two-night night New Year's Eve run in Atlanta at The Tabernacle.

TILL to Premiere at the 60th New York Film Festival on Emmett Till's 81st Birthday
TILL to Premiere at the 60th New York Film Festival on Emmett Till's 81st Birthday
July 25, 2022

Till stars Danielle Deadwyler (Mamie Till Mobley), Jalyn Hall (Emmett Till), Frankie Faison (John Carthan), Haley Bennett (Carolyn Bryant), Sean Patrick Thomas (Gene Mobley), John Douglas Thompson (Moses Wright) and Whoopi Goldberg (Alma Carthan). Till is an emotional and cinematic film about the story of Mamie Till Mobley’s pursuit of justice.

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolf Pack Confirm Fall 2022 Tour Dates
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolf Pack Confirm Fall 2022 Tour Dates
July 25, 2022

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti—are heading out for a run of fall tour dates, kicking off September 30 at Waterbury, CT’s Palace Theater and concluding November 5 at Denver’s The Mission Ballroom, with stops in 13 cities including three nights. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

standards Unveils New LP 'Fruit Town'
standards Unveils New LP 'Fruit Town'
July 25, 2022

Led by ebullient guitarist Marcos Mena, the pair boast a fruitful combination of musical chops and catchy guitar-driven melodies which has garnished popularity among fans who laud standards for their uniquely danceable brand of complex instrumental rock. Listen to the new album and check out upcoming tour dates!

Andy Clockwise Returns To Form with New Single 'Gonna Get It (Just What We Deserve)'
Andy Clockwise Returns To Form with New Single 'Gonna Get It (Just What We Deserve)'
July 25, 2022

Andy Clockwise has delivered a Psychedelic Punk-Disco Odyssey into the current state of affairs. The song tells us a story about the consequences of modern boredom and existential dread but does so with influences of opera, disco, new wave & post punk to deliver a melancholic, but danceable Indie Opus. Equal parts CHIC and Punk Poetry.

Brooklyn Funk Essentials Announces 'Scream'
Brooklyn Funk Essentials Announces 'Scream'
July 25, 2022

Brooklyn Funk Essentials have released the video for their afrofunk single ‘Scream!’, featuring legendary vocalist Alison Limerick and the full BFE band. The video accompanying the single sees the much loved cult funk ensemble jamming in their element in the studio, with dynamic cuts of Alison moving gracefully across the screen. 

Jean-Michel Jarre Announces 22nd Studio Album 'Oxymore'
Jean-Michel Jarre Announces 22nd Studio Album 'Oxymore'
July 25, 2022

The album has been conceived as an immersive work in a multi-channel and 3D binaural version. Multi-channel binaural sound will revolutionize how music is composed, mixed and produced, placing sounds and textures in space in 360 degrees, and can be easily experienced by any listeners with headphones.

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolfpack Announce Back-To-Back Las Vegas Performances
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Featuring the Wolfpack Announce Back-To-Back Las Vegas Performances
July 25, 2022

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros — consisting of Bobby Weir, Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti — have announced their back-to-back performances at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on October 28-29, 2022 as part of their fall tour in celebration of Weir’s 75th birthday.

Jake Scott Announces Fall U.S. Headline Tour
Jake Scott Announces Fall U.S. Headline Tour
July 25, 2022

Pop singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jake Scott has announced his massive fall headline tour across the U.S. Dubbed The Lavender Tour, the 21-date trek kicks off on Saturday, October 15 in San Diego and hits major cities including Nashville, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, New York, and more before concluding in Los Angeles.

SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES to Return to HBO Max in August
SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES to Return to HBO Max in August
July 25, 2022

Watch the trailer for the Max Original unscripted series Sweet Life: Los Angeles, from Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Issa Rae, for its second season. The enterprising and charismatic core cast is comprised of Amanda Scott, Briana Jones, Cheryl Des Vignes, Jaylenn Hart, Jerrold Smith II, P’Jae Compton, Rebecca Magett, Rob Lee, and Tylynn Burns. 

Night Crickets (Feat. Members of Bauhaus, Violent Femmes) Releases 'A Free Society' on Vinyl
Night Crickets (Feat. Members of Bauhaus, Violent Femmes) Releases 'A Free Society' on Vinyl
July 25, 2022

Together with bandmates Victor DeLorenzo (Violent Femmes) and multi-instrumentalist/artist Darwin Meiners, Night Crickets are excited for the format. A member of iconic post-punk bands Bauhaus and Love & Rockets, David J embraces the format, especially when it comes to this release. Order the vinyl now!

Sam Himself Returns With 'Never Let Me Go'
Sam Himself Returns With 'Never Let Me Go'
July 25, 2022

Listen to the lovelorn stomper, a full-body split between brazen intimacy and anthemic pop, marks the Big Bang of a new era for Sam Himself, the solo project of Swiss-born, Brooklyn-based artist Sam Koechlin: Never Let Me Go is the soundtrack of risking another shot at hope – and dancing your heart out in the process.

Fantasia to Perform at King's Theatre in November
Fantasia to Perform at King's Theatre in November
July 25, 2022

In 2007, Fantasia landed the coveted role of Celie in Broadway’s The Color Purple, which she will be reprising for the upcoming film adaption. Fantasia returned to Broadway in 2013 as the first celebrity engagement in After Midnight, a musical that celebrated Harlem’s iconic Cotton Club during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

Danny Elfman Releases Ghostemane Remix of 'Native Intelligence' Ft. Trent Reznor
Danny Elfman Releases Ghostemane Remix of 'Native Intelligence' Ft. Trent Reznor
July 25, 2022

Alongside the song, Elfman has also shared an official music video. Produced by the cyber collective TRASH GANG, the video is a rabbit hole of monochromatic, manga-inspired animation that channels the track’s mesmerizing electronic glitches and breakneck percussion. The track is the newest taste of Elfman’s forthcoming album Bigger. Messier.

STRANGER THINGS Actor DJO Releases New Single
STRANGER THINGS Actor DJO Releases New Single
July 25, 2022

Djo’s new album, DECIDE is the follow up to TWENTY TWENTY, his 2019 critically acclaimed guitar-forward record and his first solo-effort since departing his band, the Chicago psych rock outfit Post Animal. Keery –who is of course also known far and wide for his acclaimed acting roles in such blockbuster projects as Stranger Things.

Rob Silverman to Release 'Drumology, Vol. II'
Rob Silverman to Release 'Drumology, Vol. II'
July 25, 2022

Drumology, Volume II will be released by Autumn Hill Records, features drum greats from jazz, fusion, prog and rock including Billy Cobham, Mike Mangini and Todd Sucherman, along with an all-star band including keyboardists Michael Silverman and Jay Oliver, guitarist Dweezil Zappa and bassist John Patitucci.

Wicked Bears Announce New Album With the Single 'The Darkness'
Wicked Bears Announce New Album With the Single 'The Darkness'
July 25, 2022

Salt Lake City pop/punk trio Wicked Bears have announced signing with Los Angeles-based label Wiretap Records to release their upcoming album “Underwater.' The first single from the album, a track called “The Darkness” has landed on all streaming platforms. The band has shared stages with the likes of Pinkshift, Kill Lincoln, Pears, and more.

Lightning Seeds Drop Brand New Track 'Walk Another Mile'
Lightning Seeds Drop Brand New Track 'Walk Another Mile'
July 25, 2022

After being welcomed back with open arms, Lightning Seeds continue their trajectory with the release of brand new track ‘Walk Another Mile’ - taken from their new album See You In The Stars, their first on new label BMG. A sun-soaked singalong, ‘Walk Another Mile’ is a juxtaposition, seeing Ian Broudie tackling subject matters a little darker.

VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE UNDECLARED WAR Trailer
VIDEO: Peacock Shares THE UNDECLARED WAR Trailer
July 25, 2022

Watch the trailer for the new series, which is a result of meticulous research by BAFTA award-winning creator Peter Kosminsky, lifting the veil on the most urgent battle of our time. In a thrilling cat and mouse game, Saara and the team at GCHQ must try to stay one step ahead and anticipate their opponents' every hidden move.

Flossing Share New Track 'Heart Of Hearts'
Flossing Share New Track 'Heart Of Hearts'
July 25, 2022

Flossing where singer-songwriter Heather Elle (ex-BODEGA/The Wants) channels the vulnerability of Depeche Mode and Tears for Fears. Co-produced with Elijah Sokolow (The Living Strange) in Heather’s home studio in Brooklyn, the two manipulated an old vibraphone they once shared with their ex-partner to rework the song from scratch.



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