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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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The B-52s Announce Farewell Tour
The B-52s Announce Farewell Tour
April 26, 2022

Now, The B-52s are gearing up to return to the road one last time and are announcing a farewell tour that will kick off this summer. Their North American farewell tour will visit 11 cities across the U.S., kicking off August 22th in Seattle. KC and The Sunshine Band and The Tubes are set to make special guest appearances on select dates.

ZILLION Announced As Support For Summer Tour With Pop Evil
ZILLION Announced As Support For Summer Tour With Pop Evil
April 26, 2022

Today ZILLION is thrilled to announce that he will be supporting Pop Evil this summer on The Vortex Tour along with Oxymorons. The tour is set to kick off June 24th and will be making stops in Grand Rapids, Houston, Tulsa, Green Bay, Indianapolis, Seattle, and more. Plus, listen to the new single 'Pocket Boy.'

Maria Chiara Argirò Releases New Single 'Greenarp'
Maria Chiara Argirò Releases New Single 'Greenarp'
April 26, 2022

Multi-instrumentalist and trained pianist Maria Chiara Argirò has released her textural and emotional new single “Greenarp”. Her forthcoming album and Innovative Leisure debut, Forest City, sees its release next Friday and is Argirò’s first full venture into electronic production. Listen to the new single and pre-order the new album!

Disney Announces ENCANTO: THE SING-ALONG FILM CONCERT TOUR
Disney Announces ENCANTO: THE SING-ALONG FILM CONCERT TOUR
April 26, 2022

On the Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour, the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-winning film comes to life in a one-of-a-kind concert event, featuring the entire feature-length film and an on-stage band celebrating all the record-breaking hit songs from the beloved soundtrack. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Gus Englehorn Shares Playfully Dark 'Run Rabbit Run' Single
Gus Englehorn Shares Playfully Dark 'Run Rabbit Run' Single
April 26, 2022

Gus shares the final sneak peek from the project with the deceptively saccharine “Run Rabbit Run.” Gus also recently shared an autobiographical introductory video, “A Brief History of Gus Englehorn.” Directed by Estée Preda, the video offers a glimpse into Gus’ life as a former professional snowboarder and his trajectory into music.

Patty Griffin Announces Rarities Album & Shares First Song
Patty Griffin Announces Rarities Album & Shares First Song
April 26, 2022

TAPE – which follows 2019’s critically acclaimed, GRAMMY® Award-winning PATTY GRIFFIN – is heralded by today’s premiere of “Get Lucky,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. A lyric video for the song is also available now via YouTube. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Faye Webster Releases New Track 'Suite: Jonny'
Faye Webster Releases New Track 'Suite: Jonny'
April 26, 2022

She shares a new track from the project - “Suite: Jonny.” “Suite: Jonny” brings together two fan-favorite songs from her previously released Atlanta Millionaire’s Club. The original songs, “Jonny” and “Jonny (Reprise)” are presented together in this composition and given a lush orchestral treatment. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Lil Nas X Announces 'Long Live Montero' World Tour Dates
Lil Nas X Announces 'Long Live Montero' World Tour Dates
April 26, 2022

The highly-anticipated Long Live Montero tour welcomes fans to Lil Nas X’s world and will serve to celebrate the massive success of his critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated debut album Montero. Watch the announcement video now and view the full tour schedule and ticketing information.

Oliver Houser Releases New Single 'Gonna Be Alright'
Oliver Houser Releases New Single 'Gonna Be Alright'
April 26, 2022

Meeting at the intersection of pop, jazz and contemporary musical theatre, the single features Houser on piano, backed by a Broadway-caliber ensemble of rhythm, horn and string players including Julia Adamy (Hamilton), Tomoko Akaboshi (A Strange Loop) and renowned trumpet player Tony Glausi.

VIDEO: Cristin Milioti Talks Meeting Liza Minnelli & Joe Biden at ONCE on the TONIGHT SHOW
VIDEO: Cristin Milioti Talks Meeting Liza Minnelli & Joe Biden at ONCE on the TONIGHT SHOW
April 26, 2022

Last night, Cristin Milioti looked back on her experience in Once on Broadway for its 10th anniversary with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show. Milioti also discussed the time she mistook Joe Biden for Beyonce and Jay-Z, when Liza Minnelli came to see Once, and the possibility of playing Cher in a biopic.

Journey Set To Release First Studio Album Of All New Songs In Over A Decade
Journey Set To Release First Studio Album Of All New Songs In Over A Decade
April 26, 2022

Emerging from the pandemic with a supercharged new studio line-up, today, the members of Journey unleash the first single “You Got The Best Of Me” off their forthcoming studio album, Freedom. “You Got The Best Of Me” will be followed this summer by an epic, fifteen-track set of new original songs. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

An Evening with Michael Bublé to Come to Madison Square Garden
An Evening with Michael Bublé to Come to Madison Square Garden
April 26, 2022

The Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum artist’s Higher tour is in support of his new studio album, “Higher” – his 9th Top 10 on Billboard’s Album Sales Chart. Bublé returns to Madison Square Garden after a sold-out performance in 2019, and following his most recent global tour, which ended in 2021 and spanned 25 countries worldwide.

RCA to Release ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Featuring Lead Single from Doja Cat
RCA to Release ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Featuring Lead Single from Doja Cat
April 26, 2022

ELVIS is an epic spectacle from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the prism of his relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The soundtrack features Elvis’s body of work spanning the 1950s, 60s and 70s, while also celebrating his diverse musical influences.

K-Pop Stars Stray Kids Add Additional Shows On Sold Out World Tour 'Maniac'
K-Pop Stars Stray Kids Add Additional Shows On Sold Out World Tour 'Maniac'
April 25, 2022

Stray Kids’ latest mini album ODDINARY landed at number 1 on the Billboard’s 200 albums chart in March 2022 with the group staying on the charts for three consecutive weeks. The mini album ODDINARY also hit number one on the Billboard Artist 100 Chart confirming Stray Kids have cemented themselves as global K-pop stars.

Nigerian Wunderkind Rema Announces 14 Date US 'Rave & Roses' Tour
Nigerian Wunderkind Rema Announces 14 Date US 'Rave & Roses' Tour
April 25, 2022

Hitting a total of 14 dates across the US, the tour is a major career milestone for Rema, who just released his debut album Rave & Roses on March 25, and immediately proved himself as an artist on a trans-continental trajectory. The album also saw him top charts across Africa, as well as debuting on Billboard World Albums as #7.

Los Saints Unveil New Single 'IDK' Recorded By Keith Cooper of Dear Boy
Los Saints Unveil New Single 'IDK' Recorded By Keith Cooper of Dear Boy
April 25, 2022

Chula Vista indie/alt rock trio Los Saints (comprised of first-generation Mexican-Americans Angel Mariscal, Emiliano Garcia, and Gianluca Exposito) has released a new single titled 'IDK.' The track (recorded in Los Angeles by Keith Cooper of Dear Boy) follows on the heels of the band's previous single 'Foound You Somewhere.'

Kai Sera Releases New Single 'Close Call'
Kai Sera Releases New Single 'Close Call'
April 25, 2022

Emerging East London based singer KAE SERA blends modern day electro-pop with sounds from the 50’s and 60’s to create something which is both unique yet familiar. Originally from Liverpool, the artist grew up in a city rich in musical heritage, exposed to the nostalgic soundscapes of the bands that made the city famous.

Bleed The Sky Releases New Single 'Rot in Flesh'
Bleed The Sky Releases New Single 'Rot in Flesh'
April 25, 2022

The lineup consists of Austin D’Amond (drums), Wayne Miller (guitars), Kevin Garcia (guitars) and David Culbert (bass guitar). Now joined by Rudy Flores (vocals). Bleed The Sky returns with the same intensity that is familiar to fans of their previous albums, as well as a new brutality that they are excited to share with the metal community.

Breakout British Band Sports Team Announce New Album 'Gulp!'
Breakout British Band Sports Team Announce New Album 'Gulp!'
April 25, 2022

Gulp! follows Sports Team’s 2020 Mercury Prize-nominated debut album Deep Down Happy, which charted at #2 on the UK’s Official Charts, achieving the biggest vinyl sales for a debut British artist that year. Watch a visualizer for “R Entertainment' now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Discusses Why TAKE ME OUT Is Still Relevant Today on THE VIEW
VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Discusses Why TAKE ME OUT Is Still Relevant Today on THE VIEW
April 25, 2022

Jesse Tyler Ferguson sat down with the women of The View this morning to discuss his current Broadway run in Take Me Out and his upcoming documentary, Broadway Rising. Plaing Mason Marzac in the new revival of Take Me Out, Ferguson discussed how the piece still feels as relevant as ever.






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