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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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Dua Lipa, Green Day & More to Headline Lollapalooza
Dua Lipa, Green Day & More to Headline Lollapalooza
March 22, 2022

Lollapalooza returns to Chicago this July with an incredible lineup featuring Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole, Green Day, Doja Cat, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Baby, Kygo, along with Jane’s Addiction, Glass Animals, Billy Strings, Big Sean, The Kid Laroi, Jazmine Sullivan, Don Toliver, Charli XCX, Idles, Turnstile, Kaskade, Rezz, and many more.

VIDEO: Matt Goss Shares New Video For 'Better With You' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
VIDEO: Matt Goss Shares New Video For 'Better With You' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
March 22, 2022

That note of encouragement from Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, one of the all-time great producers, un-stoppered a new burst of creativity for Matt Goss. He also began collaborating with Jacob Bunton, the Emmy-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who’s worked with everyone from Mariah Carey to Steven Tyler, Smokey Robinson to Akon.

VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts New Trailer For THE CROODS: FAMILY TREE Season 2
VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts New Trailer For THE CROODS: FAMILY TREE Season 2
March 22, 2022

From executive producers Mark Banker (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) and Todd Grimes (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants), the series stars Kelly Marie Tran (Raya and the Last Dragon) and Amy Landecker (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts). Check out the season 2 trailer now!

Khruangbin Adds Brooklyn, Vegas, & More Shows to 2022's Space Walk Tour
Khruangbin Adds Brooklyn, Vegas, & More Shows to 2022's Space Walk Tour
March 22, 2022

Khruangbin, with Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar and Donald Johnson on drums, announce new dates for the Space Walk Tour 2022, which sees the trio traverse coasts with performances in Brooklyn, a hometown show in Houston, Las Vegas, and more, featuring support from Toro y Moi, Men I Trust, Vieux Farka Touré, Genesis Owusu and Pachyman. 

VIDEO: Cigar Cigarette (Kayne, Justin Vernon) Releases 80s Inspired New Video 'Guilty Pleasures'
VIDEO: Cigar Cigarette (Kayne, Justin Vernon) Releases 80s Inspired New Video 'Guilty Pleasures'
March 22, 2022

Chris McLaughlin, one of the premier engineers in the music industry, releases new music video for his solo project Cigar Cigarette. Guilty Pleasures is a data washed haze, captured through the lens of a VHS camera. Watch the new music video now!

David Spade Makes His Netflix Comedy Special Debut
David Spade Makes His Netflix Comedy Special Debut
March 22, 2022

Hot off the beach from his guest hosting duties on Bachelor In Paradise, David Spade makes his Netflix comedy special debut with Nothing Personal. From sharing his disdain for crabs to his unique approach to turning down drugs, David proves that no topic is off limits.

HBO & Rai Renew MY BRILLIANT FRIEND For A Fourth Season
HBO & Rai Renew MY BRILLIANT FRIEND For A Fourth Season
March 22, 2022

HBO and Rai have renewed the drama series MY BRILLIANT FRIEND for a fourth season, it was announced today by Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, and Maria Pia Ammirati, Rai head of Drama. MY BRILLIANT FRIEND: THOSE WHO LEAVE  AND THOSE WHO STAY, is based on Elena Ferrante’s bestselling book of the same name.

Heavy Gus Release New Single 'Dinner for Breakfast'
Heavy Gus Release New Single 'Dinner for Breakfast'
March 22, 2022

California-based trio Heavy Gus released a new song “Dinner for Breakfast” alongside a fever-dream music video. With The Lumineers’ Stelth Ulvang and Blind Pilot’s Ryan Dobrowski, the track was engineered and mixed by Parker Cason (Margo Price, All Them Witches, Coin) and mastered by Pete Lyman (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile).

Soft Cell Team Up With Pet Shop Boys For The New Single 'Purple Zone'
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March 22, 2022

Having closed 2021 with a critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour, Soft Cell today by shares the new single ‘Purple Zone’, a new collaboration with Pet Shop Boys. The song will be included on their much anticipated fifth studio album Happiness Not Included. The track was released alongside a new music video.

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March 22, 2022

The first song is a Satie rework of “Gnossienne: No.1”, “Plus tôt' features string arrangements written with Flore Laurentienne. The singles were recorded last year in Montreal at studio La Majeure. Past featured artists include Coldplay, Lido Pimienta, Daniel Caesar, Phoebe Bridgers, Céline Dion, Alicia Keys, Kurt Vile and many others.

Erin Anne Shares New Single 'Eve Polastri's Last Two Brain Cells Have A Debate'
Erin Anne Shares New Single 'Eve Polastri's Last Two Brain Cells Have A Debate'
March 22, 2022

Erin Anne is pleased to return with the announcement of her sophomore album, Do Your Worst, to be released via Carpark Records. Alongside this exciting announcement, Erin has shared her new single “Eve Polastri’s Last Two Brain Cells Have A Debate.” The track is accompanied by a video, directed by Ambar Navarro.

Jason Mraz Announces Lalalalivesongs: Summer Tour
Jason Mraz Announces Lalalalivesongs: Summer Tour
March 22, 2022

Jason Mraz has announced a series of shows in celebration of Lalalalovesongs, his collection of iconic ballads released earlier this year. The trek includes Mraz’s most extensive run of Canadian dates in more than a decade. Raining Jane, the all-female eclectic rock/folk band and Mraz’s longtime collaborators, will join him on the trek.

Bright Eyes Release 'St Ides Heaven'
Bright Eyes Release 'St Ides Heaven'
March 22, 2022

The Elliot Smith cover is taken from Letting Off The Happiness: A Companion - part of their forthcoming Companion series releases, the first three of which are to be released. The tour will be a continuation of shows performing songs from their most recent album, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, as well as selections from their catalog.

PUP Shares New Single 'Totally Fine'
PUP Shares New Single 'Totally Fine'
March 22, 2022

Following the previously released “Waiting,” “Robot Writes A Love Song, and “Matilda,” PUP shares one last single before the entire album drops next week. Accompanied by a Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux directed video, “Totally Fine” is a hilariously self-lacerating track with an undeniable chorus that offers plenty of opportunities to open up the pit.

Shazam Introduces Concert Discovery Worldwide
Shazam Introduces Concert Discovery Worldwide
March 22, 2022

By Shazaming a song, users can find concert information and tickets on sale for upcoming shows nearby. They can also launch a Shazam Artist page to explore dates, times and locations of upcoming live shows, tap on any concert to view additional tour information, share show details, and add events to their calendar.

Hatchie Shares New Single 'Lights On'
Hatchie Shares New Single 'Lights On'
March 22, 2022

Written with the album's producer, Jorge Elbrecht (Japanese Breakfast, Sky Ferreira), during a session in LA in 2020, Hatchie shares a video for “Lights On,” the latest indie-pop gem from her forthcoming second album, Giving The World Away. Hatchie is hitting the road this summer on a North American tour that kicks off on May 4th in Washington D.C.

Say She She Release New Single 'Blow My Mind'
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March 22, 2022

Say She She have released their fiery and seductive sophomore single “Blow My Mind.” The song follows their recently released debut single and video “Forget Me Not” – both tracks have earned early support from KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic. Watch the new music video now!

Breed of Aggression Releases Their Second Single 'I Am The Enemy'
Breed of Aggression Releases Their Second Single 'I Am The Enemy'
March 22, 2022

Their first album, 'This Is My War', delivers eight intense tracks produced by Destrophy frontman and guitarist, Ari Mihalopoulos, that boldly announce the arrival of this dynamic duo. 'This Is My War' was released worldwide on Dark Star Records.

Johnny Marr Announces UK Warm Up Shows for April 2022
Johnny Marr Announces UK Warm Up Shows for April 2022
March 22, 2022

The dates will include Bournemouth’s Old Fire Station, Sheffield’s Foundry and Northumbria University Students Union before Johnny headlines the BBC 6 Music Festival in Cardiff, and joins Blondie as the special guest on their ‘Against The Odds’ arena tour through April and May, including London’s O2 Arena.

Out Film CT Announces Dates for 35th LGBTQ Film Festival
Out Film CT Announces Dates for 35th LGBTQ Film Festival
March 22, 2022

The in-person movie screenings will be offered at Cinestudio, a historic movie house located on the campus of Trinity College. In addition, Out Film CT will offer virtual screenings of shorts and features via the non-profit's website. The full schedule and lineup of films will be announced mid-May.






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