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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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Steel Panther Announce 'ON THE PROWL WINTER HOLIDAZE TOUR 2023'
Steel Panther Announce 'ON THE PROWL WINTER HOLIDAZE TOUR 2023'
September 19, 2023

On the heels of two headline-making appearances on the current season of America’s Got Talent, California’s greatest export Steel Panther are announcing their upcoming holiday tour in support of their latest album. The band has remaining shows in Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Dawson Creek, Prince George, Penticton, and more.

Rising Teenage Punk Powerhouse HotWax Announce New EP 'Invite me, kindly'
Rising Teenage Punk Powerhouse HotWax Announce New EP 'Invite me, kindly'
September 19, 2023

Mixed by Alan Moulder (Foo Fighters, Wet Leg, Arctic Monkeys), Invite me, kindly encapsulates the three-piece’s ability to harness the firepower of grunge pioneers, matched with great songwriting and musicianship. Their imaginative brilliance to stake out a new landscape in guitar music can be heard in the punchy new single “Phone Machine.”

Lukas Nelson & Potr Extend Fall Headline Tour
Lukas Nelson & Potr Extend Fall Headline Tour
September 19, 2023

Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, POTR, will continue their fall headline tour through December with newly confirmed shows at Providence’s The Strand, Rochester’s Water Street Music Hall, Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, Columbus’ Bluestone, Chicago’s Joe’s Live, Milwaukee’s The Rave and Minneapolis’ First Avenue among many others.

French Cassettes Release New Single 'Medium Horny'
French Cassettes Release New Single 'Medium Horny'
September 19, 2023

San Francisco Bay Area quartet French Cassettes return with new single, “Medium Horny,” and a video from director Syra McCarthy Engineered by guitarist Mackenzie Bunch and mixed by Nick Krill (War On Drugs, Generationals), the single leads the way into an upcoming run of U.S. tour dates, kicking off next Wednesday, September 27.

The Polyphonic Spree Return With Latest Track 'Galloping Seas (Section 44)'
The Polyphonic Spree Return With Latest Track 'Galloping Seas (Section 44)'
September 19, 2023

Described as a ‘rising-from-the-ashes’ record” by DeLaughter, who often found himself alone with a guitar when making this record. The instrument soon doubled as a creative north star for what would eventually become Salvage Enterprise. Watch the new music video and check out upcoming tour dates!

Jungle Shares Remix of Hit Track 'Back On 74'
Jungle Shares Remix of Hit Track 'Back On 74'
September 19, 2023

British songwriting and production duo Jungle unveil the remix of their hit song “Back On 74” by London DJ and producer Joy Anonymous. The original version of the track has exploded across platforms, with more than 22 million global streams, a massive TikTok trend with more than 184 million views and spots on several coveted playlists.

Al Menne Shares 'Freak Accident' From Debut Album
Al Menne Shares 'Freak Accident' From Debut Album
September 19, 2023

Their debut solo album was produced by Christian Lee Hutson, engineered and mixed Melina Duterte (Jay Som), and features contributions from guitarist Meg Duffy (Hand Habits) and comedian and musician Whitmer Thomas. Watch the new music video and check out upcoming tour dates!

Tré Burt Unveils New Single 'Piece Of Me' From Forthcoming New Album
Tré Burt Unveils New Single 'Piece Of Me' From Forthcoming New Album
September 19, 2023

Tré Burt will release his new album, Traffic Fiction, via Oh Boy Records. He continues to showcase the evolution of his songwriting with the release of “Piece of Me.” Following a European tour supporting Wilco, Tré Burt will play a select number of shows this fall with a full tour planned for early 2024. Watch the music video now!

Ally Brooke Partners With Snafu Records
Ally Brooke Partners With Snafu Records
September 19, 2023

The duo first worked together during Brooke’s time in Fifth Harmony. The girl group has sold over 33 million records worldwide and accumulated over 5 billion global streams. Arbagey was responsible for the group’s massive hits “Work From Home,” “Worth It,” “That’s My Girl,” and more.

Carlos Santana Announces 2024 Las Vegas Residency Dates
Carlos Santana Announces 2024 Las Vegas Residency Dates
September 19, 2023

As he wraps up another successful run at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino this past weekend, Carlos Santana is excited to set additional performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM, scheduled to take place in January, February and May 2024.

poptropicaslutz! Share New Single 'True Colors'
poptropicaslutz! Share New Single 'True Colors'
September 19, 2023

Imbuing their auto-tuned melodies with traces of Fall Out Boy, Hellogoodbye, Juice WRLD, Kelly Clarkson, and ‘10s SoundCloud rap, 21-year-old Christian Cicilia and 22-year-old Nick Crawford’s debut EP Just In Case The World Ends (2022) showcased their penchant for blending maximalist production with pop-punk for a highly danceable song.

Robin Roberts to Lead New ABC News Studios Production Unit
Robin Roberts to Lead New ABC News Studios Production Unit
September 19, 2023

ABC News Studios announced a new production unit led by ABC News’ “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts that will produce a wide range of original, narrative nonfiction projects, including specials, nonfiction series and documentaries for ABC Network, Hulu and Disney+.

Salamanda Arrive on Wisdom Teeth With New LP 'In Parallel'
Salamanda Arrive on Wisdom Teeth With New LP 'In Parallel'
September 19, 2023

Seoul duo Salamanda arrive on Wisdom Teeth with their latest and most focused LP yet: 'In Parallel.' The album’s lead single 'Homemade Jam' is the closest the duo have come to writing an all-out pop track: its buoyant beat and autotuned vocals sounding like something SOPHIE and Charli XCX could have written after a potent batch of mushroom tea.

Folk Legend Sylvia Tyson to Release Final Album In November
Folk Legend Sylvia Tyson to Release Final Album In November
September 19, 2023

Tyson’s impact on popular culture has been immeasurable. A pillar of the Greenwich Village folk scene from the late ’50s through the ’60s as half of the groundbreaking Ian & Sylvia, the duo headlined NYC’s Carnegie Hall and topped the Billboard charts, all while championing Village contemporaries Bob Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot.

Poolside Releases New Single 'We Could Be Falling In Love'
Poolside Releases New Single 'We Could Be Falling In Love'
September 19, 2023

The hypnotic disco rhythm builds up to a brilliant beat drop accompanied by Poolside’s romantic ballad of vocals. “We Could Be Falling In Love” balances the sounds of a vibrant nightclub with the lyrics of an intimate date night. The single comes with a visualizer that Poolside filmed during his recent show at The Bellwether.

London's Talk Show Share Pulsing New Single 'Closer'
London's Talk Show Share Pulsing New Single 'Closer'
September 19, 2023

Produced by Gorillaz’ Remi Kabaka Jr., the pulsing track draws on everything from The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy to Nine Inch Nails and The KLF, the band leans into the raw, primal sound at the intersection of techno, electronic, industrial, and rock music that informed their 2022 EP Touch The Ground.

Video: Glen Hansard Shares Video For New Track 'There's No Mountain'
Video: Glen Hansard Shares Video For New Track 'There's No Mountain'
September 19, 2023

Irish musician Glen Hansard is sharing the new song “There’s No Mountain”. The song points forward, to the virtue of simply pressing on, despite cataclysms global and personal that might challenge any stable orbit. Watch the new music video now!

Dave Matthews Band Announces Spring 2024 European/UK Headline Tour
Dave Matthews Band Announces Spring 2024 European/UK Headline Tour
September 19, 2023

Dave Matthews Band will launch its first tour of Europe and the United Kingdom in five years on April 2 at AFAS Live In Amsterdam. The 19-date headline run will take the band to 14 countries in total and includes a two-night stand at London’s Royal Albert Hall (April 24 and 25). Check out the tour dates now!

FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Plans' Climbs to No. 20 on Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart and No. 25 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart
FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Plans' Climbs to No. 20 on Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart and No. 25 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart
September 19, 2023

FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Plans,” which was released through Damon Elliott's Kind Music Group on Aug. 11, continues to blaze a trail across streaming and radio, climbing to No. 25 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and rising to No. 20 on Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart this week.

Video: Watch the Trailer for DREAM SCENARIO Starring Nicolas Cage
Video: Watch the Trailer for DREAM SCENARIO Starring Nicolas Cage
September 19, 2023

Watch the official trailer for DREAM SCENARIO, a razor-sharp comedy starring a never-better Nicolas Cage, alongside Julianne Nicholson, Michael Cera, Tim Meadows, Dylan Gelula, and Dylan Baker. Watch the new trailer video now!



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