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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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New Order Announce Los Angeles Show At YouTube Theater In November
New Order Announce Los Angeles Show At YouTube Theater In November
September 25, 2023

New Order have announced a show in Los Angeles at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park on 11/15, with support from Blossoms. This precedes their headlining performance at Darker Waves Festival on 11/18 and follows a run of European dates. Last spring saw New Order give a run of triumphant North American performances.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON Tickets Now on Sale on Fandango
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON Tickets Now on Sale on Fandango
September 25, 2023

Tickets are now available on Fandango for Killers of the Flower Moon. Martin Scorsese’s latest film also marks his sixth collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio and tenth with Robert De Niro. For cinephiles eager to get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated film, Fandango exclusively debuted a featurette which fans can see the video now!

FABLED MIND Release New Single 'Altered Reality' Off Exclusive Vinyl Only LP 'Project Paradise'
FABLED MIND Release New Single 'Altered Reality' Off Exclusive Vinyl Only LP 'Project Paradise'
September 25, 2023

The band has teamed up with Thousand Islands Records (CANADA) Lockjaw Records (UK) and Nasty Cut Records (EU) for the release of 'Project Paradise' on vinyl. The LP takes listeners on a captivating narrative journey, inviting them to contemplate their own existence in an ever-evolving world shaped by technological advancements.

The Blues Project Announces Guitarist Mark Newman Has Joined the Band For Their October 2023 East Coast Tour Dates
The Blues Project Announces Guitarist Mark Newman Has Joined the Band For Their October 2023 East Coast Tour Dates
September 25, 2023

Mark Newman is back on tour this October - appearing LIVE on Guitar and vocals with the legendary 60’s group, The Blues Project led by original drummer Roy Blumenfeld in a new lineup that also includes Ken Clark, Chris Bergson & Jesse Williams. East Coast Tour dates include stops in Saugerties & NYC’s Iridium and more. 

Rival Consoles Kicks off Headline North American Tour This Week in NYC at Music Hall of Williamsburg
Rival Consoles Kicks off Headline North American Tour This Week in NYC at Music Hall of Williamsburg
September 25, 2023

Following the release of his critically acclaimed album, Now Is (Erased Tapes), West recently returned to share a new single “Coda” to share the news of his first North American tour in five years. The tour will see Rival Consoles performing at notable venues throughout the United States and Canada in September and October for the first time.

Thomas Day Announces New Album & Headline Tour
Thomas Day Announces New Album & Headline Tour
September 25, 2023

This Fall, Thomas will be taking his heartfelt anthems on the road with his first-ever headline tour. Kicking off in Columbus, OH on October 17th, the North American tour will make stops in New York, Toronto, Nashville, and Los Angeles before wrapping up in San Francisco on November 15th.

Touché Amoré Announces 'Is Survived By: Revived'
Touché Amoré Announces 'Is Survived By: Revived'
September 25, 2023

Produced by the legendary Brad Wood (Sunny Day Real Estate, Liz Phair, mewithoutYou), the recording sessions were a lesson in growth for the Los Angeles quintet– vocalist Jeremy Bolm, guitarists Nick Steinhardt and Clayton Stevens, bassist Tyler Kirby, and drummer Elliot Babin– as the band transformed from a group of individuals.

Anne Wilson Enters New Chapter with 'REBEL (The Beginning)'
Anne Wilson Enters New Chapter with 'REBEL (The Beginning)'
September 25, 2023

Featured in the brand-new three-pack is the title track “REBEL,” Christian radio single “Strong” and Country radio single “Rain In The Rearview.” As a trailblazer in the cross-genre space, Wilson will release dual singles at Christian and Country radio with add dates of 9/29 and 10/9, respectively.

ESPN to Add Songs from Dolly Parton's New Album 'Rockstar' to Monday Night Football Soundtrack
ESPN to Add Songs from Dolly Parton's New Album 'Rockstar' to Monday Night Football Soundtrack
September 25, 2023

Following the album’s release, Rockstar’s “Magic Man,” featuring Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese, and the album’s title track “Rockstar,” with special guest Richie Sambora, will be heard in select Monday Night Football games the remainder of the year.

Mitra Sumara Announces New Single & Album
Mitra Sumara Announces New Single & Album
September 25, 2023

NYC-based Mitra Sumara is excited to set the release for their newest single, a cover of an Iranian hit from the Golden Age of Persian pop music, “Aroose Noghreh Poosh (The Silver Moon Bride)” created in tribute to the song’s original singer Ramesh, who is a favorite of Mitra Sumara’s bandleader,  singer, and producer Yvette Massoudi.

Plínio Fernandes Debuts Sophomore Album 'Bacheando'
Plínio Fernandes Debuts Sophomore Album 'Bacheando'
September 25, 2023

A dynamic inheritor of a decades-long tradition in which extraordinary Brazilian musicians have looked to the German master’s music for inspiration, Fernandes performs a harmonious blend of Bach's compositions alongside enchanting pieces by Brazilian greats Heitor Villa-Lobos, Paulinho Nogueira, and Mário Albanese.

Careful Shares New EP 'Promise / Practice'
Careful Shares New EP 'Promise / Practice'
September 25, 2023

The release aspires to the kind of emotional art pop played by acts like Mitski, Perfume Genius, Sufjan Stevens, and Holly Herndon, while each track has its own unique inflection, drawing inspiration at times from the colorful harmonies and textures of Maurice Ravel, the degraded electronic noise of Crystal Castles, and intimacy of Elliot Smith.

Sum 41 Announce New Single 'Landmines'
Sum 41 Announce New Single 'Landmines'
September 25, 2023

Next month, Sum 41 will be performing on October 21 and October 22 at When We Were Young in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band is also performing a set at a sold-out When We Were Young Sideshow on October 20 at Brooklyn Bowl alongside Bowling For Soup, Plain White T’s, Your Broken Hero, and more.

Craig Morgan Recruits Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton & Lainey Wilson for New Project
Craig Morgan Recruits Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton & Lainey Wilson for New Project
September 25, 2023

Morgan recruited several of his famous friends — Trace Adkins, Luke Combs, Gary LeVox, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, and Lainey Wilson — for the six-song project, which features new versions of some of Morgan’s biggest hits, as well as two brand-new songs. 

Hello Sunshine Announces Talent Lineup for Shine Away Event
Hello Sunshine Announces Talent Lineup for Shine Away Event
September 25, 2023

Shine Away’s curated programming, bespoke activations and robust digital content, includes conversations with top talent across entertainment, media, literature and more including Brooke Baldwin, Dr. Becky, Hannah Bronfman, Laura Dave, Radhi Devlukia, Allyson Felix, Jennifer Garner, Jasmine Guillory, and more.

R&B Artist & Viral Content Creator Foxfrd Unveils Highly Anticipated EP 'Interlude'
R&B Artist & Viral Content Creator Foxfrd Unveils Highly Anticipated EP 'Interlude'
September 25, 2023

The collection of thought-provoking, lyrically introspective tracks demonstrate growth, versatility and personal reflection. Serving as a testament to his evolution as both a human being and a creative force, “Interlude” promises to offer an intimate glimpse into his inner world while Foxfrd grapples with themes of family, attachment, and more.

Chris Stapleton Sets 2024 U.K. & Ireland Arena Tour Dates
Chris Stapleton Sets 2024 U.K. & Ireland Arena Tour Dates
September 25, 2023

Chris Stapleton will take his “All-American Road Show” across the pond next fall for a series of headline arena shows in the U.K. and Ireland, including stops at Manchester’s AO Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Dublin’s 3Arena, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena and London’s The O2. The shows will feature special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives.

Stevie Nicks Announces 2024 Touring Dates
Stevie Nicks Announces 2024 Touring Dates
September 25, 2023

In the midst of an enormously successful 2023 tour, esteemed Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks will extend her live performances into 2024 with seven additional shows across the U.S.. Check out the full list of tour dates now!

Jane's Party Announce New EP 'Wild In The Woods' In Advance Of N. American Tour Supporting Tom Odell
Jane's Party Announce New EP 'Wild In The Woods' In Advance Of N. American Tour Supporting Tom Odell
September 25, 2023

Jane’s Party announced their new EP, The Best of Wild in the Woods Vol. 1, dropping first single “Dirty Work (feat. Danica)” - a cover of Steely Dan’s 1972 seminal track. The news comes a week prior to the Toronto quartet hitting the road across North America supporting acclaimed UK songwriter Tom Odell.

Fever Ray Shares Avalon Emerson Remix Of 'Carbon Dioxide'
Fever Ray Shares Avalon Emerson Remix Of 'Carbon Dioxide'
September 25, 2023

Fever Ray aka Karin Dreijer presents “Carbon Dioxide (Avalon Emerson Remix),” the latest entry into their canon of Radical Romantics remixes, alongside thrilling reworks by Nifra, DJ HARAM, Equiknoxx, God Colony, Ivory, Logic1000, and LSDXOXO. With each remix, Dreijer continues to broaden the sonic palette of Radical Romantics.



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