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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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Low Hum Announce USA Summer Tour Dates
Low Hum Announce USA Summer Tour Dates
May 24, 2022

Low Hum’s latest album Nonfiction, was recorded and co-produced with Jon Joseph, and expands upon Desha’s kaleidoscopic Lo-fi meets Hi-fi futurism: a mixture of oceanic tranquility, dreampop-like sensibilities, heavy fuzzed-out riffs juxtaposed alongside melodious synth and vocals with refreshing punch.

Alan Walker to Bring Singing Sensation Au/Ra on Walkerverse Tour
Alan Walker to Bring Singing Sensation Au/Ra on Walkerverse Tour
May 24, 2022

Hot off the back of his highly-anticipated tour announcement, Alan Walker has now announced acclaimed singer/songwriter Jamie Stenzel – better known as Au/Ra - as the guest vocal for the upcoming ‘Walkerverse’ run. Set to accompany Alan at every date, with this latest news, Alan offers fan further insight into what he has in store later this year.

Zora Shares Trans Pop Anthem In Response To Anti-Trans Bills Surfacing Across The U.S.
Zora Shares Trans Pop Anthem In Response To Anti-Trans Bills Surfacing Across The U.S.
May 24, 2022

Minneapolis-based trans artist, producer, singer, and rapper ZORA (she/her) recently announced her remarkable, entirely self-produced debut album, Z1. The album will be releasing via Queer, indie record label Get Better Records in celebration of both Pride and Black Music Month, and today she shares another incredible track.

Rachel Bobbitt Shares New Single From Upcoming EP & Tour Dates with Men I Trust and Sunflower Bean
Rachel Bobbitt Shares New Single From Upcoming EP & Tour Dates with Men I Trust and Sunflower Bean
May 24, 2022

Nova Scotia-born and Toronto-based artist Rachel Bobbitt announced The Ceiling Could Collapse, her brand-new 6-track EP and debut for Fantasy Records. The EP, which Bobbitt co-produced with Justice Der and was mixed by GRAMMY-nominee Jorge Elbrecht. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates with Men I Trust and Sunflower Bean!

Erin Anne Shares New Single 'Typhoid Mary'
Erin Anne Shares New Single 'Typhoid Mary'
May 24, 2022

Ahead of the release of her sophomore album Do Your Worst and following the release of tracks “Eve Polastri’s Last Two Brain Cells Have A Debate” and “Echo Park Vampire”,  today Erin Anne has shared new track, “Typhoid Mary” and its brilliantly-tense accompanying video. 

Chat Pile Announces New Album 'God's Country'
Chat Pile Announces New Album 'God's Country'
May 24, 2022

In just a couple of years, Chat Pile has made nothing short of a profound impression on the underground music discourse. Formed in the spring of 2019 by Raygun Busch (vocals), Luther Manhole (Guitar), Stin (Bass), and Captain Ron (Drums), the noise-rock quartet released two EPs that same year, titled This Dungeon Earth and Remove Your Skin Please.

FOZZY Announces 20-Date U.S. and Canada Save The World Fall Tour
FOZZY Announces 20-Date U.S. and Canada Save The World Fall Tour
May 24, 2022

The 20-date outing, featuring special guests No Resolve and GFM, kicks off September 8th in Columbus, OH and will travel throughout the U.S. and Canada stopping in such cities as Louisville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Richmond, Baltimore, Montreal, Toronto, and Philadelphia before wrapping October 10th in Virginia Beach.

VIDEO: Watch Alex Henry Foster Cover Lou Reed's 'The Power of The Heart'
VIDEO: Watch Alex Henry Foster Cover Lou Reed's 'The Power of The Heart'
May 24, 2022

Foreseeing his upcoming UK / European Summer tour Not All Wonders Have Been Lost, Alex Henry Foster releases a new video for The Power of the Heart today, a cover version of Lou Reed's (probably) most underrated song, yet a favourite for Laurie Anderson. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Saya Gray Shares New Single 'EMPATHY 4 BETHANY / GREEN APPLE (EVERY NIGHT I RIDE NIGHT MARES)'
Saya Gray Shares New Single 'EMPATHY 4 BETHANY / GREEN APPLE (EVERY NIGHT I RIDE NIGHT MARES)'
May 24, 2022

'EMPATHY 4 BETHANY” /  “GREEN APPLE (EVERY NIGHT I RIDE NIGHT MARES)” follows Saya’s single “SAVING GRACE” and lead track “IF THERE’S NO SEAT IN THE SKY (WILL YOU FORGIVE ME???)”. It also arrives after her striking performance of 19 MASTERS  track “PAP TEST” for COLORS, as part of their HOMEGROWN campaign produced in collaboration with Burberry. 

Andrew Combs Announces New Album 'Sundays'
Andrew Combs Announces New Album 'Sundays'
May 24, 2022

Recorded entirely in mono, the album was collaboratively produced by Combs and Jordan Lehning (Caitlin Rose, Caroline Spence, Rodney Crowell) with additional arrangements from Dominic Billett (drums for Erin Rae, Julia Jacklin, Courtney Marie Andrews). Watch the new music video for '(God)less' now!

VIDEO Ryan Gosling & Chris Evans Star in Netflix's THE GRAY MAN Trailer
VIDEO Ryan Gosling & Chris Evans Star in Netflix's THE GRAY MAN Trailer
May 24, 2022

Based on the novel The Gray Man by Mark Greaney, the screenplay is by Joe Russo, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The cast includes Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Wagner Moura, Dhanush, Billy Bob Thornton, Alfre Woodard, Regé-Jean Page, Julia Butters, Eme Ikwuakor, Scott Haze.

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Announces 'NBA Finals Game Night' Episodes
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Announces 'NBA Finals Game Night' Episodes
May 24, 2022

“Jimmy Kimmel Live: NBA Finals Game Night” primetime specials celebrate a unique blend of entertainment and sports with an all-star lineup of guests, including Adam Sandler, Chris Pratt, Chris Evans, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Martin Lawrence and Samuel L. Jackson with special surprise appearances as well.

VIDEO: OWN Shares ALL RISE Season Three Trailer
VIDEO: OWN Shares ALL RISE Season Three Trailer
May 24, 2022

The “All Rise” season three all-star cast includes Missick as ‘Judge Lola Carmichael,’ Jessica Camacho as public defender ‘Emily Lopez,’ J. Alex Brinson as bailiff-turned-public defender ‘Luke Watkins,’ Ruthie Ann Miles as Lola’s J.A. ‘Sherri Kansky,’ Lindsay Mendez as court reporter ‘Sara Castillo,’ and more.

VIDEO: Rachel Dratch Reveals How SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Prepared Her For Broadway on FALLON
VIDEO: Rachel Dratch Reveals How SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Prepared Her For Broadway on FALLON
May 24, 2022

Rachel Dratch sat down with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show last night to discuss her current Broadway run in POTUS. During the interview, Dratch discussed her recent Tony nomination for the play, taking her son to her show, and how SNL prepared her for her Broadway debut.

Showtime to Premiere ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S)
Showtime to Premiere ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S)
May 23, 2022

SHOWTIME has announced the documentary feature ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S), directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Venus, The Duke), a portrait of the great monarch's life, honoring her playful and joyous spirit while also diving into many of the social, political and personal issues that she dealt with in her long and illustrious reign.

SIX to Perform 'Get Down' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS This Week
SIX to Perform 'Get Down' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS This Week
May 23, 2022

The cast of SIX: the Musical is set to perform 'Get Down' on Late Night With Seth Meyers this Thursday. The cast of SIX includes Adrianna Hicks, Andrea Macasaet, Abby Mueller, Brittney Mack, Samantha Pauly, and Joy Woods. SIX is now playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

VIDEO: Japanese Breakfast Performs on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Finale
VIDEO: Japanese Breakfast Performs on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Finale
May 23, 2022

Over the weekend Japanese Breakfast played Saturday Night Live’s Season 47 finale. Michelle Zauner and her band brought “Be Sweet” and “Paprika” from their GRAMMY nominated 2021 album, Jubilee, to the infamous Studio 8H stage. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Food Network Announces ME OR THE MENU Relationship Series
Food Network Announces ME OR THE MENU Relationship Series
May 23, 2022

Me or the Menu shines a spotlight on some of the reasons that approximately 60 percent of restaurants fail and nearly 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, and while some of the featured couples have just opened the doors of their new restaurants, others are diving-in headfirst hoping to make it to opening day.

Kelly Lang Receives 'Icon Award' at The Alice Awards Gala During The Southern Women in Film & Television Summit
Kelly Lang Receives 'Icon Award' at The Alice Awards Gala During The Southern Women in Film & Television Summit
May 23, 2022

Nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Kelly Lang received the ‘Icon Award’ at The Alice Awards Gala as part of The Southern Women in Film & Television (SWIFT) Summit this past weekend. The Alice Awards recognize women who have all demonstrated perseverance and each has emerged stronger.

Salem Ilese & Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova Team Up for 'Crypto ₿Oy' to Raise Money for the Center for Reproductive Rights
Salem Ilese & Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova Team Up for 'Crypto ₿Oy' to Raise Money for the Center for Reproductive Rights
May 23, 2022

'Crypto ₿oy' has gone viral across TikTok + Twitter with millions of views since Salem Ilese first posted the original on TikTok last week with an open verse challenge, even featuring stitched videos by July, sad alex and good problem. Now she's partnering with Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova to give both versions the NFT drop.



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