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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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VIDEO: Patti LaBelle Performs NPR Tiny Desk (At Home) Concert
VIDEO: Patti LaBelle Performs NPR Tiny Desk (At Home) Concert
February 23, 2022

This morning, Patti Labelle's Tiny Desk (At Home) Concert was released. The concert features performances of LaBelle's hit singles 'Love, Need and Want You,' 'Dilemma,' 'If Only You Knew,' 'Lady Marmalade.' Watch the new performances now!

Coldplay Release Spotify Singles Recording
Coldplay Release Spotify Singles Recording
February 23, 2022

Coldplay have today released their first Spotify Singles recording. Side A of the two-track release is an intimate and stripped-down acoustic version of the band’s current single Let Somebody Go with Selena Gomez (who also features on the new recording). Side B is the band’s upbeat, synthy cover of Kid Cudi’s iconic 2008 hit Day ‘N’ Nite.

Backstreet Boys Announce Four Shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace to Kick off DNA World Tour
Backstreet Boys Announce Four Shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace to Kick off DNA World Tour
February 23, 2022

The Backstreet Boys, one of the best-selling bands of all time, are returning to the Las Vegas Strip this April with four shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The four performances, to be held April 8, 9, 15 and 16, will serve as the official kick off for their DNA World Tour 2022. Check out more information on tickets now!

BTS to Continue Their World Tour With 'BTS Permission to Dance on Stage - Las Vegas' in April
BTS to Continue Their World Tour With 'BTS Permission to Dance on Stage - Las Vegas' in April
February 23, 2022

‘BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LAS VEGAS' will take place at Allegiant Stadium in front of a live audience. Additionally, the in-person live broadcast event “LIVE PLAY in LAS VEGAS” will be held at MGM Grand Garden Arena on all four days. The concert will also be streamed online on the last day of the tour on April 16.

H.E.R. Announces 2022 Leg Of 'Back Of My Mind' Tour
H.E.R. Announces 2022 Leg Of 'Back Of My Mind' Tour
February 23, 2022

Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist H.E.R. announced a new leg of her wildly successful 2021 BACK OF MY MIND tour. She will also add acting to her resume when she joins the all-star cast of “The Color Purple” musical film adaptation as ‘Squeak.’ Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Michael Chiklis to Star in Premiere Episode of FOX's New Crime Anthology Series ACCUSED
Michael Chiklis to Star in Premiere Episode of FOX's New Crime Anthology Series ACCUSED
February 22, 2022

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Michael Chiklis (“The Shield”) is set to star in the premiere episode of FOX’s highly anticipated, straight-to-series crime anthology drama, ACCUSED, executive-produced by Howard Gordon (“24,” “Homeland”), Alex Gansa (“24,” “Homeland”) and David Shore (“The Good Doctor,” “House”).

Tiana Kocher Drops New R&B Single 'Back It Up' From Upcoming Album
Tiana Kocher Drops New R&B Single 'Back It Up' From Upcoming Album
February 22, 2022

“Back It Up” was recorded at Westlake Studios in West Hollywood, CA and produced by Laney Stewart, Mastered by Mike Tucci, Mixed by Trehy Harris and Engineer Blake Mares. Tiana wrote the song with Alex Jacke and Merges. Listen to the new single now!

Paramount+ to Premiere WASTELAND Four-Part Documentary Series
Paramount+ to Premiere WASTELAND Four-Part Documentary Series
February 22, 2022

CBS News correspondent and executive producer Adam Yamaguchi explores the unusual and unimaginable challenges that Americans living in parts of the country must overcome to preserve their health and property from the encroachment of waste in their water and homes. Watch the trailer for the new series now!

Carly Cosgrove Release New Single 'The Great Doheny'
Carly Cosgrove Release New Single 'The Great Doheny'
February 22, 2022

Produced by Joe Reinhart (Hop Along, Joyce Manor) at Headroom Studios, this album has been two years in the making and holds songs that are peppy and sincere, hyper and bombastic while maintaining a high degree of technical and structural complexity. Listen to the new single now!

VIDEO: The Auxiliary Releases 'Overture' Music Video
VIDEO: The Auxiliary Releases 'Overture' Music Video
February 22, 2022

The music of The Auxiliary is grounded in personal experience, but remains vague enough to apply to any number of situations. For instance, while drawn from a specific moment in the songwriter’s life, The Auxiliary’s debut single 'Overture' more broadly probes the dual nature of prescience. Watch the new music video now!

IAMX Announces 'Machinate' Tour Dates
IAMX Announces 'Machinate' Tour Dates
February 22, 2022

IAMX has revealed their first live tour dates since 2020’s Echo Echo world tour and its subsequent cancellation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The 2022 Machinate Tour showcases Chris Corner performing on a modular synthesizer setup in celebration of his 2021 album Machinate. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

VIDEO: Alt-J Performs 'U&Me' On THE LATE SHOW
VIDEO: Alt-J Performs 'U&Me' On THE LATE SHOW
February 22, 2022

The late night appearance comes in anticipation of the band’s tour that begins this Friday, February 25th. The two-month U.S. and Canada tour will also feature Portugal. The Man. Check out more information on tickets and the complete list of tour dates now!

VIDEO: Hamish Anderson Drops Official Video for 'Everything Starts Again'
VIDEO: Hamish Anderson Drops Official Video for 'Everything Starts Again'
February 22, 2022

On the heels of his latest single “Everything Starts Again,” Australian sing and songwriter Hamish Anderson dropped the official video with two global media partners – Parade Magazine in the U.S. and Rolling Stone (AU). Hamish delves into indie pop/rock beats with a nod towards influences of Badfinger, The Pretenders and Pete Townshend.

VIDEO: Dust City Opera Release Music Video For New Song 'Angie'
VIDEO: Dust City Opera Release Music Video For New Song 'Angie'
February 22, 2022

Alien Summer, features the group’s recent single “The Unkind” as well the previously released songs “An Okay Way To Go,” “It,” “Tile or Linoleum,” and “Stars.” Alien Summer is available to pre-save on DSPs and pre-order on CD and vinyl. Watch the new music video now!

Dopapod Release Their New Single 'Grow'
Dopapod Release Their New Single 'Grow'
February 22, 2022

Progressive journeymen Dopapod have released their new single “Grow,” riding an intergalactic groove punctuated by a head-nodding bassline, slick guitar, simmering cymbals, and smooth vocals. Soaring keys and synth lines crescendo as the song accelerates before returning to where it started, true to Dopapod’s palindromic existence.

THE EXORCISM OF GOD Sets DVD & Blu-Ray Release Date
THE EXORCISM OF GOD Sets DVD & Blu-Ray Release Date
February 22, 2022

The film features Will Beinbrink (It Chapter Two, “Queen of the South”), María Gabriela de Faría (“The Moodys,” “Deadly Class”), Joseph Marcell (The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”), Hector Kotsifakis (“Malverde: El Santo Patrón,” “Enemigo Íntimo”), and Irán Castillo (“SOS Me estoy enamorando,” “La mexicana y el güero”).

Phase Announces 'Shore to Shore' LP
Phase Announces 'Shore to Shore' LP
February 22, 2022

‘Shore to Shore’ is the debut album set to drop from Phase on Metalheadz. Handpicked by Metalheadz label boss Goldie, the Belgium native residing in Switzerland is following in the footsteps of a Beatport No.1 on Metalheadz with his collaboration ‘Call In Me’ alongside Grey Code with a brand new album.

Exclusive: Nathan Lane on Re-Naming Himself After His GUYS & DOLLS Character on FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Exclusive: Nathan Lane on Re-Naming Himself After His GUYS & DOLLS Character on FINDING YOUR ROOTS
February 22, 2022

In an exclusive clip from tonight's episode of Finding Your Roots on PBS, Nathan Lane discusses the process of how he decided to change his name, choosing between the first names of two of his previous roles, Benjamin Franklin in 1776 or Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls. Leslie Odom Jr. will also appear on the new episode.

Wisin & Yandel to be Honored at the 2022 BMI Latin Awards
Wisin & Yandel to be Honored at the 2022 BMI Latin Awards
February 22, 2022

BMI will honor legendary duo Wisin & Yandel at the 29th Annual BMI Latin Awards. The award-winning reggaeton pioneers will receive the BMI President’s Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements and rich contributions to the Latin music community that span over 20 years and continue to influence the next generation of songwriters.

The Might Be Giants Announce Rescheduled 2022 & 2023 North American Tour Dates
The Might Be Giants Announce Rescheduled 2022 & 2023 North American Tour Dates
February 22, 2022

Today, the alternative rock legends are thrilled to announce the rescheduled dates as they look forward to reconnecting with fans and obliterating stages across the country. The lengthy tour is broken up into shorter chunks throughout 2022 + 2023, with time off in between, aiming to preserve the viability of the schedule.



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