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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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Kate Miller to Return to HIGHTOWN on STARZ
Kate Miller to Return to HIGHTOWN on STARZ
April 18, 2022

Actress Kate Miller will be reprising her role as D.A. Amanda Shaw in S3 of HIGHTOWN in a more heavily recurring storyline. Kate, also known for her stage work, appeared on Broadway with Carol Burnett in the comedy-farce Moon Over Buffalo & Sir Peter Hall's revival of Amadeus with Michael Sheen.

Netflix Sets JURASSIC WORLD: CAMP CRETACEOUS Final Season Premiere
Netflix Sets JURASSIC WORLD: CAMP CRETACEOUS Final Season Premiere
April 18, 2022

Inspired by the Jurassic World franchise, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous follows six teenagers chosen for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Camp Cretaceous, a new adventure camp on the opposite side of Isla Nublar, who must work together to survive when dinosaurs wreak havoc across the island. Watch the teaser for the final season now!

Indii G. Announces New EP & Drops New Single 'Dancing With Your Silhouette'
Indii G. Announces New EP & Drops New Single 'Dancing With Your Silhouette'
April 18, 2022

Staying in the realm of the lo-fi alternative sound that Indii. G embraces, the 6 blissful tracks on “Riverhouse” emphasize polished guitar-forward instrumentation entwined with silky vocals and fresh rhythmic beats. All the songs were co-produced by Indii G. himself and mixed by Miles Walker. Watch the music video for the lead single now!

Netflix Announces EXPLODING KITTENS Game Based on Popular Card Game
Netflix Announces EXPLODING KITTENS Game Based on Popular Card Game
April 18, 2022

The game will be followed by an adult animated comedy series coming in 2023, starring Tom Ellis (Rush, Lucifer), Abraham Lim (Clickbait,The Boys), Lucy Liu (Shazam, Elementary), Ally Maki (Wrecked, Toy Story 4), Mark Proksch (What We Do In The Shadows, Better Call Saul) and Sasheer Zamata (Woke, Home Economics).

Tiffani Faison Wins TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS III on Food Network
Tiffani Faison Wins TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS III on Food Network
April 18, 2022

Tiffani Faison was crowned the champion on last night’s nail-biting finale of Tournament of Champions III, taking home the largest cash prize in Food Network history of $100,000. After going head-to-head with some of the most talented heavy hitters in the culinary world, Tiffani won the final round of the difficult and unpredictable culinary competition.

Peacock Orders Second Chapter of DAYS OF OUR LIVES: BEYOND SALEM
Peacock Orders Second Chapter of DAYS OF OUR LIVES: BEYOND SALEM
April 18, 2022

Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem (Chapter 2) will feature the return of cherished Days supercouple Bo and Hope played by the iconic actors who originated the roles, Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell. The next chapter of Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem is story full of larger-than-life romance, jaw-dropping twists, and high-stakes drama.

American Pianist Vadim Neselovskyi Announces New Solo Recording 'ODESA'
American Pianist Vadim Neselovskyi Announces New Solo Recording 'ODESA'
April 18, 2022

Over the years, Neselovskyi continued his ascendancy in the jazz world, performing alongside his mentor Gary Burton during the vibist’s last decade as a recording artist. Burton also became one of the main supporters of Neselovskyi as a composer, recording and performing Neselovskyi’s compositions together with Julian Lage and Antonio Sanchez.

88rising Release Compilation Project 'Head in the Clouds Forever'
88rising Release Compilation Project 'Head in the Clouds Forever'
April 18, 2022

88rising assembled some of the most iconic Asian artists from around the world and across generations. Artists included: Warren Hue (Indonesia), MILLI (Thailand), BIBI (Korea), NIKI (Indonesia), Rich Brian (Indonesia), HIKARU UTADA (Japan), Jackson Wang (China), and CL & 2NE1 (Korea). A full setlist from the show is available now.

Jackson Browne to Play Vermont Benefit Concert for Jay Craven's New Film LOST NATION
Jackson Browne to Play Vermont Benefit Concert for Jay Craven's New Film LOST NATION
April 18, 2022

KCP’s benefit concert is being produced in association with Higher Ground and singer/songwriter/actress and Northeast Kingdom homesteader Ariel Zevon who has collaborated on several KCP films including “Lost Nation,” “Jack London’s Martin Eden,” “Wetware” and the 2020 documentary theater project, “The Same Moon.”  Plus, check out more tour dates!

Elder Island Releases Sophomore Album Ahead of North American Headline Tour
Elder Island Releases Sophomore Album Ahead of North American Headline Tour
April 18, 2022

Kicking off on May 12th at Boston's Middle East (Upstairs), Katy Sargent, Luke Thornton and David Havard of Electronic-pop Trio Elder Island will return to the Americas for the first time since October 2019 in support of the critically-hailed, independently released second album Swimming Static. Check out the full list of tour dates!

VIDEO: Justin Quiles Shares 'Loco' Video From Artists Den's 'Live From My Den' Series
VIDEO: Justin Quiles Shares 'Loco' Video From Artists Den's 'Live From My Den' Series
April 18, 2022

In the latest episode of Artists Den’s weekly series Live From My Den, Latin singer/songwriter Justin Quiles performed “Loco” in front of an intimate group of fans on the rooftop at South Florida’s iconic Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Watch the new performance now!

Doja Cat Announces Fan-Favorite Mexican Pizza To Make Historic Return To Taco Bell
Doja Cat Announces Fan-Favorite Mexican Pizza To Make Historic Return To Taco Bell
April 18, 2022

Doja Cat, the voice of the Taco Bell people, was one of the first to confirm the news last night, live from one of the biggest music stages on earth, when she literally dropped the mic with the HOT news of the Mexican Pizza’s return. Watch Doja Cat announce the menu item's return during her Coachella performance now!

Genius Brands Expands Kartoon Channel! on Roku
Genius Brands Expands Kartoon Channel! on Roku
April 18, 2022

Following the success of the Kartoon Channel! app and content on the Roku® platform, Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GNUS), today announced that it will offer a dedicated Kartoon Channel! on The Roku Channel, further expanding the channel’s presence on Roku.

Adam Hood Releases New Song From Capricorn Studios 'Business With Jesus'
Adam Hood Releases New Song From Capricorn Studios 'Business With Jesus'
April 18, 2022

The new song features the musical talents of modern southern rock icons Charlie Starr, Britt Turner and Richard Turner of Blackberry Smoke and was produced by Georgia's own, Brent Cobb. This collaboration is a masterful pairing of musicians creating southern music in its most authentic form. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Black Label Society & Anthrax Announce Summer Tour with Special Guest Hatebreed
Black Label Society & Anthrax Announce Summer Tour with Special Guest Hatebreed
April 18, 2022

Black Label Society and Anthrax will bring the finest thrash and heavy metal to 24 North American cities on their co-headlining tour this summer with killer special guest, Hatebreed kicking off July 26 in Phoenix at The Van Buren concluding August 28 in Philadelphia at The Fillmore. Check out the full list of tour dates and ticket information now!

Pandora Launches Country Grit Station
Pandora Launches Country Grit Station
April 18, 2022

The station features Warren Zeiders and Whiskey Myers, along with icons like Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Aaron Lewis. Red-hot newcomers Bailey Zimmerman, Tyler Braden, Parker McCollum and Morgan Wade are also among the artists featured on the station, linked by their affinity for loud guitars and the cold-hard truth.

Larry Fleet Announces First-Ever Headline Tour
Larry Fleet Announces First-Ever Headline Tour
April 18, 2022

Presented by Black Buffalo, the One For The Road Tour will launch Sept. 15, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. and runs across 18-dates in cities nationwide, with notable stops at New York City's Gramercy Theatre, Chicago's Joe's on Weed, and a hometown show for Fleet at Chattanooga's The Signal. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

VIDEO: Lizzo Debuts New Song 'Special' on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
VIDEO: Lizzo Debuts New Song 'Special' on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
April 18, 2022

Lizzo debuted a new song, 'Special,' while serving as host and musical guest on the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live. Lizzo recently announced her new studio album, Special, alongside the lead single, 'About Damn Time.' Watch the new performance below!

Higher Hill Debuts New Women Empowerment Single 'River'
Higher Hill Debuts New Women Empowerment Single 'River'
April 18, 2022

Indie rock artist Higher Hill has today released their new single “River” off the record label imprint, Higher Hill Studios. The rock song champions women’s power and resilience through lead singer Vanessa Ogle’s own struggles and successes not only as a globally recognized tech entrepreneur, but as a writer, artist, and mother.

Altameda Release New Album 'Born Losers'
Altameda Release New Album 'Born Losers'
April 18, 2022

To mark the release of Born Losers, Altameda has unveiled a new music video for their song “Sweet Susie.' The video shows Altameda guitarist and vocalist, Troy Snaterse. The album was recorded in Toronto by Thomas D’Arcy (Neko Case, The Sheepdogs) and mixed in Portland, OR by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Whitney, R.E.M.).



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