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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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Video: Netflix Shares STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING Trailer
Video: Netflix Shares STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING Trailer
October 30, 2023

Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams brings Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s New York Times bestseller to the screen. Published in 2016, Dr. Kendi’s National Book Award winner chronicles the entire story of anti-Black racist ideas and their staggering power over the course of American history. Watch the video trailer now!

AMC Licenses NAUTILUS Live-Action Series From Disney Entertainment
AMC Licenses NAUTILUS Live-Action Series From Disney Entertainment
October 30, 2023

AMC Networks has licensed the U.S. and Canadian linear and streaming rights to Nautilus, a 10-episode live-action series inspired by Jules Verne’s beloved Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, from Disney Entertainment. Nautilus tells the origin story of the iconic Captain Nemo: an Indian Prince robbed of his birthright and family.

Suzanne Vega to Launch 'Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs' Tour In April
Suzanne Vega to Launch 'Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs' Tour In April
October 30, 2023

The 2024 tour follows a busy year of touring in 2023 that saw Vega perform extensively in the U.K., across Europe and in the U.S. Her 2024 dates will treat audiences to a career spanning evening that will include a first listen to songs from a forthcoming album. Vega will be accompanied by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard.

Ray Bolger's THE WIZARD OF OZ Memorabilia Set For Auction
Ray Bolger's THE WIZARD OF OZ Memorabilia Set For Auction
October 30, 2023

Lion Heart Autographs, among the world’s most respected and leading dealers in historical autographs and manuscripts hosts one of the most highly anticipated auctions this Wednesday beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET. Offering an extraordinary opportunity to own two important pieces of Hollywood history from MGM’s The Wizard of Oz.

PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE Coming to Digital, Blu-ray & DVD
PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE Coming to Digital, Blu-ray & DVD
October 30, 2023

Fans who purchase the film on Digital, Blu-ray or DVD will be on a roll with fun-filled bonus content, including a look at the team's amazing superpowers, all-new super-suits, and upgraded vehicles with none other than Skye herself.  Plus, go inside the voiceover booth to hear from the actors who voice your favorite characters!

Video: hackedepicciotto Share Video For 'Troubadour'
Video: hackedepicciotto Share Video For 'Troubadour'
October 30, 2023

hackedepicciotto, Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto, have shared a new video for the opening track to their latest album, Keepsakes, out now on vinyl, CD and digitally via Mute. The new video comes ahead of a winter tour that will see the duo tour across Europe and the UK. Watch the video for the lullaby-like dreaminess of “Troubadour.”

Israeli Guitarist Rotem Sivan Shares 'Dream Louder' Single
Israeli Guitarist Rotem Sivan Shares 'Dream Louder' Single
October 30, 2023

Lauded for his energy, ideas and virtuosic chops, Sivan has racked up an impressive list of recordings as a leader, beginning with 2013’s Enchanted Sun and continuing with such stellar outings as 2014’s For Emotional Use Only, 2015’s A New Dance, 2017’s Antidote, 2018’s My Favorite Monster, 2019’s Same Way Home and 2021’s Far From Shore.

Greensky Bluegrass Announce 2024 Winter Tour
Greensky Bluegrass Announce 2024 Winter Tour
October 30, 2023

Greensky Bluegrass has announced the dates for their 2024 Winter Tour. Winter Tour will kick off on January 11 in Jacksonville, FL and includes shows at Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway, two nights at Washington D.C.’s The Anthem, Chicago’s The Salt Shed, and two nights at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium among many others.

Sarah Mary Chadwick Shares Bonus Track 'If I Have It In Me At All'
Sarah Mary Chadwick Shares Bonus Track 'If I Have It In Me At All'
October 30, 2023

Executive produced by Tony Espie (The Avalanches), the album has earned acclaim spanning Pitchfork, PASTE, BrooklynVegan, Exclaim!, Women That Rock, FLOOD, The Guardian and more. The collection is composed of broad, brightly coloured spiritual strokes and consists of dramatic retellings of having your heart broken.

Saint Motel Announce New Single 'Slowly Spilling Out'
Saint Motel Announce New Single 'Slowly Spilling Out'
October 30, 2023

“Slowly Spilling Out” follows the group’s recent singles “Fine Wine” and “Everyone’s A Guru Now,” the latter of which received praise from Billboard, Entertainment Tonight and more, and marked the marked the first new music from Saint Motel since the release of their acclaimed 2021 studio album The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

Video: Nadine Shah Shares Video For 'Topless Mother' From New Album 'Filthy Underneath'
Video: Nadine Shah Shares Video For 'Topless Mother' From New Album 'Filthy Underneath'
October 30, 2023

Alongside the announcement she shared lead single 'Topless Mother' which went straight onto the BBC 6Music A-List. She has followed up with the track's video ahead of a special preview show on Thursday Nov. 2 at London's Lower Third. This follows a string of dates as a special guest for Young Fathers. Watch the video now!

Skylar Blatt Drops 'F*CK Fame PT. 2' Featuring Lola Brooke
Skylar Blatt Drops 'F*CK Fame PT. 2' Featuring Lola Brooke
October 30, 2023

Cincinnati rapper Skylar Blatt drops “F*ck Fame PT. 2” featuring Lola Brooke. She reups and recharges her original viral hit with this new remix. Additionally, she officially breaks the news of her signing to Saint Ka$h/Arista Records in partnership with ILWT Records with this release!

RAYE and Hans Zimmer Present Ode to 'Mother Nature'
RAYE and Hans Zimmer Present Ode to 'Mother Nature'
October 30, 2023

RAYE and Hans Zimmer release “Mother Nature”, available to stream now across all digital platforms via Human Re Sources/The Orchard. BBC Studios brought the legendary Academy Award-winning composer and global music superstar together for the resounding song written for the Sir David Attenborough-presented landmark series Planet Earth III.

MYRKVI Releases New Studio Album: 'Early Warning'
MYRKVI Releases New Studio Album: 'Early Warning'
October 30, 2023

Featuring the singles “Miserable People”, “Self-Pity” and “Draumabyrjun”,‘Early Warning’ represents the conclusion of the past and the transition into something wholly new for Myrkvi (formerly of the band Vio). Created with his long-time collaborator Yngvi Holm, the record ushers in a dazzling new dawn for the pair.

John Mellencamp Confirms Continuation of Acclaimed Tour
John Mellencamp Confirms Continuation of Acclaimed Tour
October 30, 2023

Fresh off the heels of his sold-out “Live and In Person 2023” North  American tour, John Mellencamp confirms its continuation with “Live and In Person 2024.”  Mellencamp will perform for one night only in 27 new cities. Presented by promoter AEG Presents, the tour will begin in Rochester, NY on March  8 and conclude in Savannah, GA on April 23.

Lisa LeBlanc Embarking on US Tour This December
Lisa LeBlanc Embarking on US Tour This December
October 30, 2023

“Dans l’jus” is a dazzling disco groover with a grandiose opening, a solid rhythm section and shimmering, hypnotic arrangements as lyrics reflect the omnipresence burn-out in our society. LeBlanc performed in front of an audience of over 45,000 people and the entire show was broadcast on ICI Radio-Canada Télé.

Alex Trebek's Legacy Continues With 12 Fellowship Recipients Selected From Universities Nationwide For Media Educators Conference
Alex Trebek's Legacy Continues With 12 Fellowship Recipients Selected From Universities Nationwide For Media Educators Conference
October 30, 2023

75 educators total, including the 12 Alex Trebek fellows, attended the immersive, three-day event, held on the Academy’s North Hollywood campus, which focused on the latest insights and news on the art, science and business of television. Educators learned invaluable information on how best to connect their students with the television industry.

Exclusive: How THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Will Spotlight Broadway After Moving to New York City
Exclusive: How THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW Will Spotlight Broadway After Moving to New York City
October 30, 2023

Following four seasons in Los Angeles, CA, Clarkson has brought her daytime talkshow to the Big Apple, officially kicking off season five in its new Rockefeller Center studio. The big move to New York City will also give The Kelly Clarkson Show unlimited access to something you can't find in any other city: Broadway.

GRAMMY Nominations to Be Announced Through Livestream Next Week
GRAMMY Nominations to Be Announced Through Livestream Next Week
October 30, 2023

Recording Academy® CEO Harvey Mason jr. will be joined by GRAMMY® winners Arooj Aftab, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jimmy Jam, Jon Bon Jovi, Samara Joy, Muni Long, Cheryl Pawelski, Kim Petras, Judith Sherman, St. Vincent, Jeff Tweedy, and “Weird Al” Yankovic, along with “CBS Mornings” Co-Hosts Gayle King, and more to reveal the nominees.

Hannah Wicklund Releases New Single 'Hell in the Hallway'
Hannah Wicklund Releases New Single 'Hell in the Hallway'
October 30, 2023

Written by Hannah Wicklund and Stevie Aiello (of 30 Seconds to Mars), ‘Hell In The Hallway', tells a story of perseverance and strength through defying the twisted whispers spoken by snakes. When one door closes, another one opens, but there's always Hell in the Hallway.






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