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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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HBO Max Announces FBOY ISLAND Season Two Hosted by Nikki Glaser
HBO Max Announces FBOY ISLAND Season Two Hosted by Nikki Glaser
June 14, 2022

Season two of the Max Original reality dating series FBOY ISLAND, hosted by comedian and actress Nikki Glaser. The series concept was created by Elan Gale (“The Bachelor”) with Sam Dean (“Love is Blind”) as co-showrunner with Bill Dixon. The second season of FBOY ISLAND, from STXalternative, was filmed earlier this year in Cabo San Lucas.

Gentlemen Rogues Release First Single From Upcoming 'A History Of Fatalism' LP
Gentlemen Rogues Release First Single From Upcoming 'A History Of Fatalism' LP
June 14, 2022

Gentlemen Rogues are back with a new single, 'Black Film', from the upcoming 'A History Of Fatalism' LP. Their upcoming release, A History of Fatalism, available on transparent red or opaque yellow vinyl, is a 10-track LP released in partnership by Snappy Little Numbers (Denver, CO) and Rocket Heart Records (Seattle, WA).

King Princess Confirms Rescheduled Tour Dates
King Princess Confirms Rescheduled Tour Dates
June 14, 2022

All existing tickets will be transferable to the new dates and refunds will be issued if requested, with exception of The Greek Berkeley. View the full schedule here!

VIDEO: Deux Furieuses Share Video For New Single 'Bring Down the Government'
VIDEO: Deux Furieuses Share Video For New Single 'Bring Down the Government'
June 14, 2022

Crammed with fuzzy riffs and a clamorous punk energy, the duo’s latest single is a searing state-of-the-nation address and a biting critique of those in power. With a pummeling bassline delivered by none-other than Deb Googe of My Bloody Valentine, the 'Bring Down The Government' music video is out now. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: J.Rocc Drops Video for 'L.A. Anthem' Ft. Lmno & Key Kool
VIDEO: J.Rocc Drops Video for 'L.A. Anthem' Ft. Lmno & Key Kool
June 14, 2022

The video, which J Rocc created himself, compiles found footage of classic L.A. scenery and nostalgic clips from his hometown. Each clip corresponds with the lyrics of the song, underlining A Wonderful Letter’s story: the album is J.Rocc’s love letter to Los Angeles, and his dedication to a lifetime of L.A. music scenes. 

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA to Stream on Peacock
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA to Stream on Peacock
June 14, 2022

The film includes Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Lesley Nichol, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. 

Neil Patrick Harris Joins DOCTOR WHO as New Villain
Neil Patrick Harris Joins DOCTOR WHO as New Villain
June 14, 2022

Tony-winner Neil Patrick Harris is joining Doctor Who as the series' latest villain. While most details on his character have yet to be released, the character was teased by showrunner Russell T. Davies as the 'greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced”. Check out a first look at Harris in costume in a newly-shared Instagram post now!

Marc Rebillet Announces Upcoming North American Tour
Marc Rebillet Announces Upcoming North American Tour
June 14, 2022

The tour kicks off with a string of performances at major festivals including Bonnaroo, Badlands Music Festival, Life is Beautiful, and more. His solo headlining dates will begin Saturday, Oct 8th in Asheville, NC and will hit key markets like New York, Chicago, Boston, and more before wrapping at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA on November 5th.

Preoccupations Announce New Album 'Arrangements'
Preoccupations Announce New Album 'Arrangements'
June 14, 2022

The band are today releasing new song “Ricochet” a gothic dark pop churn with lead vocalist and songwriter Matthew Flegel. Preoccupations are known for their truly transformative live shows and will be hitting North America in support of the new album. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

Lizzy McAlpine Featured on Jacob Collier's 'Never Gonna Be Alone' with John Mayer
Lizzy McAlpine Featured on Jacob Collier's 'Never Gonna Be Alone' with John Mayer
June 14, 2022

<span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;">Lizzy&nbsp;</span><span class="scayt-misspell-word" data-scayt-word="McAlpine" data-wsc-lang="en_US" data-wsc-id="l4roun9k7jghpv3gl" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">McAlpine</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard; font-size: medium;">&nbsp;is the featured vocalist on the latest Jacob Collier single "Never Gonna Be Alone," also featuring John Mayer. Listen here. The three co-wrote the song together.</span><br>

Rooted Releases Debut Single 'Waiting'
Rooted Releases Debut Single 'Waiting'
June 14, 2022

The young middle-school rockers of Rooted are composed of singer-songwriters Shalom Lim and Genevieve Thai, with Valen Shieh on bass guitar, Karissa Lee on guitar, and Selina Ye on keyboard and synth. “Waiting” intrigues listeners with an irresistible melodic hook, combined with heartfelt lyrics about a crush that seems out of reach.

Discovery Announces SHARK WEEK 2022 Premiere
Discovery Announces SHARK WEEK 2022 Premiere
June 14, 2022

This year features non-stop action as Shark Week takes viewers to new locations - from the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas to Papau New Guinea. The week spotlights innovative shark technology and research to find breakthrough information on these elusive creatures and their mating and migration patterns in addition to the findings of a new species.

HBO Max Latin America Announces BATMAN AZTECA: CHOQUE DE IMPERIOS
HBO Max Latin America Announces BATMAN AZTECA: CHOQUE DE IMPERIOS
June 14, 2022

HBO Max Latin America will present a new tale of the Dark Knight with BATMAN AZTECA: CHOQUE DE IMPERIOS (“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires”), an original animated feature-length film that places the iconic DC Super Hero against the backdrop of the captivating history of Mexico and immerse fans around the world in the exciting culture of Mesoamerica.

The Harlem Gospel Travelers Announce New Album 'Look Up!'
The Harlem Gospel Travelers Announce New Album 'Look Up!'
June 14, 2022

The Harlem Gospel Travelers announced their new album Look Up! via Colemine Records. Produced by acclaimed soul singer-songwriter Eli Paperboy Reed, Look Up! marks the group’s first full-length release as a trio, as well as their first collection of totally original material. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

HIGH VIS Announce New Album 'Blending' & Release Lead Single
HIGH VIS Announce New Album 'Blending' & Release Lead Single
June 14, 2022

Breaking from the same UK underground that spawned Chubby And The Gang, Higher Power and The Chisel, the band have quickly grown a devoted following for their intense live shows, immediate lyrics that tackle themes from class politics to the challenges of everyday life, and an exemplary 2019 debut album, No Sense No Feeling.

VIDEO: Dida Pelled Releases 'Melody' Music Video Featuring Singer/Songwriter Cassandra Jenkins
VIDEO: Dida Pelled Releases 'Melody' Music Video Featuring Singer/Songwriter Cassandra Jenkins
June 14, 2022

Dida Pelled has released the music video for her new single “Melody.” Directed by Jenna Reed, the video stars fellow New York singer/songwriter Cassandra Jenkins. Arriving just in time for Pride Month, Pelled and Jenkins take on the wilderness together with an overnight camping trip.

Foals Share New Track 'Crest Of The Wave'
Foals Share New Track 'Crest Of The Wave'
June 14, 2022

Foals share the new song ‘Crest of the Wave’ ahead of this Friday’s release of their 7th studio album, Life Is Yours. The band – Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan and Jimmy Smith – have released a succession of euphoric singles so far, including “Wake Me Up” to “2001.” The band yesterday announced their North American tour.

Hailey Haus Debuts New Single 'Flavor of the Month' & Signs to Arcade/Elektra
Hailey Haus Debuts New Single 'Flavor of the Month' & Signs to Arcade/Elektra
June 14, 2022

The bold pop track blends understated guitar threads around clever verses about fictional boys-of-the-month. Co-written by Haus and produced by David Burris, a snippet of the song caught fire on TikTok, amassing 9M+ views on the platform in advance of today’s release, plus 1M+ additional views across socials.

VIDEO: MUNA Perform 'Kind of Girl' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
VIDEO: MUNA Perform 'Kind of Girl' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
June 14, 2022

The song released last month well and truly signaled MUNA has arrived, garnering rave reviews for it’s raw, emotional honesty and leaves no doubt, MUNA is the band’s masterpiece. MUNA will play three nights in NYC this week with Phoebe Bridgers before setting off on a massive North American tour this summer. Check out the full list of tour dates!

Vitali Klitschko To Be Honored With The Arthur Ashe Courage Award During The 2022 ESPYS
Vitali Klitschko To Be Honored With The Arthur Ashe Courage Award During The 2022 ESPYS
June 14, 2022

Former heavyweight boxing champion and mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at the 2022 ESPYS, airing live on ABC. The award is given to a deserving member of the sporting world who makes a difference far beyond the field of play, impacting the world in indelible ways.



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