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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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UNFRIENDED Social Media Horror Film Now Playing on the Criterion Channel
UNFRIENDED Social Media Horror Film Now Playing on the Criterion Channel
October 16, 2023

A first-person exploration of the terror that can emerge when our connected experiences transform into our deadliest fears, the film unfolds on a teenager’s computer screen as she and her friends are stalked by an unseen figure who seeks vengeance for a shaming video that led a classmate to kill herself a year earlier.

Ben Affleck's AIR to Receive the Gotham Awards' Visionary Icon & Creator Tribute
Ben Affleck's AIR to Receive the Gotham Awards' Visionary Icon & Creator Tribute
October 16, 2023

The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced that AIR, the Amazon MGM Studios sports dramedy directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Ben Affleck, will receive The Gotham Visionary Icon & Creator Tribute at the 33rd annual Gotham Awards Ceremony. Nominees for the Gotham Awards will be announced on Tuesday, October 24th. 

AKON Embarks on Forthcoming 'Superfan' Tour; Announces New Album
AKON Embarks on Forthcoming 'Superfan' Tour; Announces New Album
October 16, 2023

Collaborating with music icons such as Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Lil Wayne, and Eminem, he has amassed a remarkable 300 guest appearances, in addition to his own chart-topping tracks. Globally, he has sold over 35 million albums, amassed 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify and earned five Grammy Award nominations.

Mightmare Releases New Single 'Killer Killer'
Mightmare Releases New Single 'Killer Killer'
October 16, 2023

Indie-rock group Mightmare releases their new single“Killer Killer,” the band’s second release since their 2022 Kill Rock Stars debut Cruel Liars. Written and produced by bandleader River Shook, “Killer Killer” sets fire to the darkest parts of ourselves with a moody, driving beat and grungy electric guitars. 

Olivia Lunny Releases 'Heartbreak on Repeat' EP
Olivia Lunny Releases 'Heartbreak on Repeat' EP
October 16, 2023

Canadian singer-songwriter and rising superstar Olivia Lunny has released her brand-new EP, HEARTBREAK ON REPEAT (Infinity & Recordings / UMG Music Canada), a truly versatile collection of emotional yet edgy pop hits which will be on repeat for the heartbroken, those looking to dance, and everyone in between. 

Barry Manilow Sets Five Nights at Radio City Music Hall
Barry Manilow Sets Five Nights at Radio City Music Hall
October 16, 2023

Barry Manilow - GRAMMY, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning music icon whose success is a benchmark in popular music will perform an array of his hit songs, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can't Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” Barry Manilow is one of the world's all-time best selling recording artists.

RAYE Shares Live Orchestral Album 'My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)'
RAYE Shares Live Orchestral Album 'My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)'
October 16, 2023

RAYE releases the live recording My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall). The one-off sold out show featured live performances from her universally acclaimed debut album, My 21st Century Blues, including standouts “Oscar Winning Tears.,” “The Thrill Is Gone.,” “Black Mascara.,” new single “Worth It.” and of course “Escapism.”

Baroness Release Deluxe Version of STONE; Add Acoustic Record Store Performances
Baroness Release Deluxe Version of STONE; Add Acoustic Record Store Performances
October 16, 2023

Baroness' new album, STONE (Abraxan Hymns) gets the deluxe treatment with the addition of six live tracks from the band’s 2022 “Your Baroness” tour. The band has also announced an additional eight acoustic record store performances, with the first of those outings happening this afternoon at Daddy Kool Records in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mali Velasquez Signs with Ground Control Touring; Joins A. Savage On Tour
Mali Velasquez Signs with Ground Control Touring; Joins A. Savage On Tour
October 16, 2023

Mali Velasquez will tour with A. Savage (of Parquet Courts) for ten shows next Spring beginning in Texas and continuing west throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. The news follows the release of Velasquez's acclaimed debut album I’m Green via Acrophase Records last week.

Lily Rose Returns to Sam Hunt's Outskirts Tour 2024
Lily Rose Returns to Sam Hunt's Outskirts Tour 2024
October 16, 2023

Lily Rose is set to join Multi-Platinum-selling Country star Sam Hunt for the third consecutive year. The upcoming arena tour will begin on Feb. 22, 2024 with a kickoff in Grand Rapids and stops in Louisville, Nashville, Milwaukee, Green Bay and more. Joining Hunt and Rose will be Multi-Platinum selling Country artist Brett Young.

Video: Madonna Performs 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' From EVITA on New Tour
Video: Madonna Performs 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' From EVITA on New Tour
October 16, 2023

Madonna paid tribute to her role in the film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita during her new 'Celebration World Tour.' While singing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina,' the production's large screens display photos of the real Evá Peron. Watch a video from the performance and check out all of the upcoming tour dates!

HUSBANDS Release New Album 'CUATRO'
HUSBANDS Release New Album 'CUATRO'
October 16, 2023

Husbands —Oklahoma City's indie-rock meets indie-pop project fronted by Danny Davis— releases their gleaming, sun-soaked fourth album Cuatro via Thirty Tigers. Cuatro, a freeing, breezy, and emotional journey, strives to break free from monotony and routine and find clarity through massive choruses and colorful arrangements.

Kassa Overall Shares New Single '2 Sentimental'
Kassa Overall Shares New Single '2 Sentimental'
October 16, 2023

Grammy-nominated alternative jazz drummer, producer, and rapper Kassa Overall releases “2 Sentimental”, a melancholic reimagining of Duke Ellington’s ballad “In a Sentimental Mood”, which Overall has transformed into an anthem for musicians struggling to survive the economic upheaval of the post-pandemic era.

Photos: First Look at the Final Season of THE CROWN With Imelda Staunton & Dominic West
Photos: First Look at the Final Season of THE CROWN With Imelda Staunton & Dominic West
October 16, 2023

These first four episodes of the final season depict a relationship blossoming between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before a fateful car journey has devastating consequences. Check out photos of Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Dominic West as Prince Charles, Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, and more.

M83 Shares Previously Unreleased 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming' Track 'Mirror'
M83 Shares Previously Unreleased 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming' Track 'Mirror'
October 16, 2023

M83, aka Anthony Gonzalez, has made available fan favorite deep-cut “Mirror,” from his beloved 2011 album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming. Upon the original release of Hurry Up, “Mirror” was a hidden track found only as a secret download in the packaging of the CD, and later released as a record store day 7”.

We The Kings Announces New Single & Signs to Graveboy Records
We The Kings Announces New Single & Signs to Graveboy Records
October 16, 2023

“Alien” is the start of a new chapter for the group, marking the first release on their new label, Graveboy Records, which is owned and operated by Emo Nite founders T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed. Produced by the band’s own Travis Clark, “Alien” is a song about belonging and finding one’s place in the world.

Disturbed Announces 23-Date 'Take Back Your Life' 2024 North American Tour
Disturbed Announces 23-Date 'Take Back Your Life' 2024 North American Tour
October 16, 2023

Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed announces their 23-date Take Back Your Life 2024 North American tour which will kick off in Peoria, IL on January 19th (full dates here). The tour will feature support from Falling In Reverse & Plush and is produced by Live Nation.

Disney's ONCE UPON A STUDIO Special Is Now Streaming on Disney+
Disney's ONCE UPON A STUDIO Special Is Now Streaming on Disney+
October 16, 2023

Disney Animation’s all-new short film “Once Upon A Studio” makes its streaming debut on Disney+ today as part of Disney’s epic hundred-year anniversary celebration. The spectacular tribute to the studio’s legacy can also be seen now on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, FXX and FXM. Watch the video trailer now!

Listen: Hear Ariana DeBose Sing 'This Wish' From Disney's WISH Movie Musical; Soundtrack Available to Pre-Order
Listen: Hear Ariana DeBose Sing 'This Wish' From Disney's WISH Movie Musical; Soundtrack Available to Pre-Order
October 16, 2023

Get a first listen to Ariana DeBose singing 'This Wish,' a new song from their upcoming movie musical, Wish. The full song release kicks off Wish Wednesdays. Each week of the Wish Wednesdays rollout will feature never-before-seen content tied to a new song’s release. Listen to Ariana DeBose sing the full song now!

ENHYPEN to Release Fifth Mini Album 'Orange Blood' In November
ENHYPEN to Release Fifth Mini Album 'Orange Blood' In November
October 16, 2023

Ahead of the announcement, ENHYPEN surprised fans with a logo trailer for ORANGE BLOOD. Released on their official social media channels, the trailer begins with a solar eclipse, gradually unveiling the album’s title as the sun grows brighter. The cryptic message in the clip that reads ‘YOU AND I ARE CONNECTED THROUGH “BLOOD.”



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