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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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Robbie Williams Announces New Arena Tour Celebrating 25 Years as a Solo Artist
Robbie Williams Announces New Arena Tour Celebrating 25 Years as a Solo Artist
June 13, 2022

The record features many of his greatest hits and fan favourites, all re-recorded and newly orchestrated with the Metropole Orkest. Opening with two nights at London’s The O2, the autumn arena tour will be a joyous celebration of Robbie’s 25 years as a solo artist. The tour will then take in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin.

BWW Exclusive: Dolph Lundgren, Leland Chapman and Colin Wayne Join Together To Raise Money For USA Cares and Veterans
BWW Exclusive: Dolph Lundgren, Leland Chapman and Colin Wayne Join Together To Raise Money For USA Cares and Veterans
June 13, 2022

The ‘3rd Annual Redline Steel Memorial Day Giveback’ event has concluded with actor Dolph Lundgren, 'Dog the Bounty Hunter 'reality TV star Leland Chapman and United States Veteran-turned-entrepreneur Colin Wayne teaming up to help raise awareness and give back to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 

Whiskey Myers Release New Single 'The Wolf'
Whiskey Myers Release New Single 'The Wolf'
June 13, 2022

Riding high from the news last week that four of their songs have earned new RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications, genre-bending band Whiskey Myers continue to share new music with the release of ‘The Wolf’ off their forthcoming album Tornillo, set for release via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records with distribution by Thirty Tigers.

Mickey Guyton to Host A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
Mickey Guyton to Host A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
June 13, 2022

Mickey Guyton will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of unrivaled musical performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly.

Friendship Share 'Alive Twice' Off Forthcoming New LP 'Love the Stranger'
Friendship Share 'Alive Twice' Off Forthcoming New LP 'Love the Stranger'
June 13, 2022

Philly-based Friendship have released a new single, “Alive Twice.” The track is taken from their forthcoming new album Love the Stranger which is set for release via Merge Records. Like the LP, today’s single—which is both sparse and gorgeous—was co-produced by the band and Bradford Krieger.

Daisy The Great Kick Off Summer With 'Easy' Single
Daisy The Great Kick Off Summer With 'Easy' Single
June 13, 2022

Brooklyn, NY-based indie pop duo Daisy the Great have shared their new single, “Easy,” available via S-Curve/Hollywood Records at all DSPs and streaming services. An official music video – co-directed by Daisy the Great and NYC-based filmmaker Edoardo Ranaboldo (AJR). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

VIDEO: HBO Max Debuts RAP SH!T Series Trailer
VIDEO: HBO Max Debuts RAP SH!T Series Trailer
June 13, 2022

The Max Original comedy series RAP SH!T, from Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Issa Rae. RAP SH!T follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. The cast also includes Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and RJ Cyler.

Carlos Valdes Joins Hulu's UP HERE Musical Series
Carlos Valdes Joins Hulu's UP HERE Musical Series
June 13, 2022

Carlos Valdes has joined the cast of Hulu's new musical rom-com series Up Here. Up Here is a new musical comedy series with original music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Tony-winner Thomas Kail is slated to direct with Tony-winner Steven Levenson serving as show runner.

Justin Bieber Postpones Madison Square Garden Performances
Justin Bieber Postpones Madison Square Garden Performances
June 13, 2022

Global superstar Justin Bieber reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time in eight months with his smash collaboration with The Kid Laroi, 'Stay.' Justin's eighth career #1 single, 'Stay' has made history as Bieber becomes the youngest solo artist ever to reach 100 hits on the chart.

Patrick Watson Announces 2022 US Tour In Support Of New Album 'Better in the Shade'
Patrick Watson Announces 2022 US Tour In Support Of New Album 'Better in the Shade'
June 13, 2022

Patrick Watson has announced a 2022 US tour in support of their seventh full-length studio album Better in the Shade, out now via Secret City Records. The tour includes shows in New York City, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C, Philadelphia, Boston and more. Full list of tour dates is available below.

Tony Awards Ratings Increase By 39%
Tony Awards Ratings Increase By 39%
June 13, 2022

The 75th Annual Tony Awards made their return to Radio City Music Hall on June 12, with the CBS broadcast pulling in more viewers then last year and we've got them scoop!

Foals Confirm 25-Date North American Headlining Tour
Foals Confirm 25-Date North American Headlining Tour
June 13, 2022

Foals announce their 25-date headlining tour of the North American including shows in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Nashville, Washington DC, and more. The band are touring in support of Life Is Yours, their highly anticipated 7th studio which will be out this Friday, June 17th.

Breakout British Band Sports Team Confirms Extensive Worldwide Tour Dates This Fall
Breakout British Band Sports Team Confirms Extensive Worldwide Tour Dates This Fall
June 13, 2022

Breakthrough British band Sports Team confirms an extensive run of worldwide tour dates this fall. Kicking off on September 16 in Atlanta, the tour includes headlining performances at New York’s Mercury Lounge, Los Angeles’ The Echo, Chicago’s Schuba’s and DC’s Songbyrd.

Geese Covers Nick Drake for Sound of Saving's 'Song That Found Me at the Right Time' Series
Geese Covers Nick Drake for Sound of Saving's 'Song That Found Me at the Right Time' Series
June 13, 2022

Sounds of Saving, in collaboration with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, has released a new episode of their “Song That Found Me At The Right Time” series. SoS sat down with Brooklyn-band Geese and discussed Nick Drake’s “Place To Be” and how that song was instrumental in their path to mental health.

Desert Daze Announces 2022 Lineup ft Tame Impala, Sky Ferreira & More
Desert Daze Announces 2022 Lineup ft Tame Impala, Sky Ferreira & More
June 13, 2022

Artists joining the headliners include Chicano Batman, The Marías, Sky Ferreira, Cortex, BADBADNOTGOOD, Boy Pablo, Perfume Genius, Reggie Watts, Aldous Harding,  Men I Trust, Mild High Club, Viagra Boys, Cymande, Shannon and the Clams, Nation Of Language, Duster, Nilüfer Yanya, Show Me The Body, Daniel Rossen Of Grizzly Bear, and more.

VIDEO: Cam Maclean Shares Music Video For 'Thief'
VIDEO: Cam Maclean Shares Music Video For 'Thief'
June 13, 2022

Cam Maclean is pleased to share the music video for “Thief” the final single from his album Secret Verses which was released in last month (stream / order).  A follow-up to the tracks 'Visions' and “Shy Companion” released earlier this year, “Thief” contains the lyrics that inspired the album’s title. 

ELPENTHE Shares 'What We Got Away With (ft. Half Wolf)' Single
ELPENTHE Shares 'What We Got Away With (ft. Half Wolf)' Single
June 13, 2022

Since moving to LA, ELPENTHE has worked with childhood hero Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and collaborated with Lissie, Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Finish Ticket, Brian West (Maroon 5, U2, Nelly Furtado, K’Naan), and Wondaland (Janelle Monae’s creative collective).

New KNIVES OUT Film Officially Titled GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
New KNIVES OUT Film Officially Titled GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
June 13, 2022

In the follow up to Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT, Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects. The film stars Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline with Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista.

The HISTORY Channel to Air Encore Presentation of WATERGATE
The HISTORY Channel to Air Encore Presentation of WATERGATE
June 13, 2022

“Watergate” chronicles one of the biggest criminal conspiracies in modern politics and features a roster of some of the most important media, legal and political figures from the scandal, including Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, John Dean, Jill Wine-Banks, Richard Ben-Veniste, and many others.

VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Trailer from National Geographic
VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Trailer from National Geographic
June 13, 2022

Narrated by Emmy®-nominated actor and producer Michael B. Jordan (“Black Panther,” “Creed”), the documentary series takes viewers on an epic journey across North America’s most spectacular regions to witness the breathtaking landscapes of the most diverse land on Earth while showcasing its many unique creatures.



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