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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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BT Release New Single 'k-means clustering'
BT Release New Single 'k-means clustering'
June 6, 2023

GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, technologist, and songwriter BT has released his new single 'k-means clustering' on Monstercat Silk. This piece follows in the footsteps of his critically acclaimed album, This Binary Universe, and showcases his innovative use of cutting-edge synthesis, digital signal processing, and orchestral instrumentation.

Bokanté Release New Single 'Pa Domi' Ahead of Album
Bokanté Release New Single 'Pa Domi' Ahead of Album
June 6, 2023

Interweaving layers of percussion with all the nuanced skill expected of four percussion maestros: André Ferrari of Swedish folk renegades Väsen. Ex-Berklee music professor Jamey Haddad (Sting, Paul Simon). Nagasaki-raised, New York-based Keita Ogawa (Cecile McLorin Salvant).

Texas Eclipse Announces Tickets On Sale & Global Collaborators
Texas Eclipse Announces Tickets On Sale & Global Collaborators
June 6, 2023

Taking place on April 5th-9th at Reveille Peak Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, a short drive from San Antonio and neighboring Austin, this cosmic event will feature the awe-inspiring spectacle of a total solar eclipse, with over 4 minutes and 20 seconds of totality. The Texas Eclipse is the last chance to see a total solar eclipse in the U.S.

Condola 'Dola' Rashad Premieres Her First Italian Single 'Dammi II Tesoro'
Condola 'Dola' Rashad Premieres Her First Italian Single 'Dammi II Tesoro'
June 6, 2023

Condola ‘Dola’ Rashad releases her first Italian single and music video Dammi Il Tesoro, available now. The track and visual succeed Dola’s solo debut 2020 EP, SPACE DAUGHTER, a visual project that she conceived, produced and co-directed. SPACE DAUGHTER is a vivacious ode to the Divine Feminine. 

Indonesian Rock Trio Voice of Baceprot Announce Debut North American Tour in August
Indonesian Rock Trio Voice of Baceprot Announce Debut North American Tour in August
June 6, 2023

Groundbreaking Indonesian all-girl rock/metal trio VOICE OF BACEPROT (VOB) are excited to take the next big step in their journey and have announced details about their debut North American tour this fall including a performance at the Head In the Clouds festival at Brookside At The Rose Bowl in Los Angeles on August 6.

Carly Rae Jepsen, HAIM & More Set Shows at Los Angeles' The Bellwether
Carly Rae Jepsen, HAIM & More Set Shows at Los Angeles' The Bellwether
June 6, 2023

The Bellwether’s 1600 capacity room will open with a two-night run with LA’s very own HAIM, Puerto Rican duo Buscabulla, electronic artist TYCHO, Animal Collective member Panda Bear and Sonic Boom, and a “3 Day Takeover” with Porter Robinson (Presenting: No Originals DJ Set on July 27, air2earth on July 28, and Porter Robinson DJ Set on July 29).

Barbara Mandrell To Receive 2023 CRB Artist Achievement Award
Barbara Mandrell To Receive 2023 CRB Artist Achievement Award
June 6, 2023

The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced legendary country music artist Barbara Mandrell as the 2023 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award recipient. Mandrell will be honored during the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, set for July 10 at the Virgin Hotel Nashville. 

Matt Anderson Announces Fall Headlining US Tour
Matt Anderson Announces Fall Headlining US Tour
June 6, 2023

Following numerous sold-out shows in his native Canada, a spring tour with Tab Benoit, and a summer run with Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter, dynamic singer/songwriter Matt Andersen is planning a fall U.S. headline tour, supporting his latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy.

MGM+ Picks Up PSYCHO: THE LOST TAPES OF ED GEIN Docuseries
MGM+ Picks Up PSYCHO: THE LOST TAPES OF ED GEIN Docuseries
June 6, 2023

This MGM+ original docuseries follows the horrifying grave robber and serial killer Ed Gein, otherwise known as “The Plainfield Ghoul” and “The Mad Butcher,” whose crimes inspired such iconic films as Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.

The Suicide Disease's New Single Produced by Ice Nine Kills' Ricky Armellino
The Suicide Disease's New Single Produced by Ice Nine Kills' Ricky Armellino
June 6, 2023

The grunge rock band The Suicide Disease have released their single “War” via Zodhiac Records, produced by KJ Strock (Machine Gun Kelly, Crown The Empire, Motionless in White, We Came as Romans) and Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills. 

Video: Watch & JULIET Star Lorna Courtney Perform '...Baby One More Time' on THE VIEW
Video: Watch & JULIET Star Lorna Courtney Perform '...Baby One More Time' on THE VIEW
June 6, 2023

Tony nominee Lorna Courtney performed '...Baby One More Time' from the hit musical & Juliet on The View this morning. & Juliet is nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Courtney is nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. Watch the video of the performance now!

Neil Frances Share Indie R&B Summer Jam 'Head Straight' Featuring St. Panther
Neil Frances Share Indie R&B Summer Jam 'Head Straight' Featuring St. Panther
June 6, 2023

Los Angeles duo NEIL FRANCES (Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry) are excited to share their new single, “Head Straight,” featuring up-and-coming LA hip hop artist St. Panther who blends their flows with the dance-ready daytime disco NEIL FRANCES are known for.

Exclusive: Go Inside Taylor Mac's 24 Hour Musical Performance in Trailer For New HBO Documentary
Exclusive: Go Inside Taylor Mac's 24 Hour Musical Performance in Trailer For New HBO Documentary
June 7, 2023

Watch the exclusive premiere of the trailer video for Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music. This concert film documents the New York theater legend's joyous, challenging, and ostentatiously queer 24-hour musical performance as this ringmaster guides an audience through a transformative cycle of birth, death, and national rebirth.

Video: Coi Leray Drops Music Video for 'Bops'
Video: Coi Leray Drops Music Video for 'Bops'
June 6, 2023

The video was produced and directed by Coi’s multi-media production company Trendsetter Studios with Coi credited as Creative Director. The video sees Coi letting loose and celebrating her success with friends, complete with a cake and impressive dance moves in front of the framed records that got her here.

Drab Majesty Announce 'An Object In Motion' EP
Drab Majesty Announce 'An Object In Motion' EP
June 6, 2023

The release sits somewhere between an EP and a mini-album and marks the start of a new chapter in Drab Majesty's legacy. These sessions were then refined or recreated, and later elevated further with key collaborations by Rachel Goswell (Slowdive), Justin Meldal-Johnson (Beck, M83, Air), and Ben Greenberg (Uniform, Circular Ruin Studio). 

Black Duck Share New Single 'Lemon Treasure'
Black Duck Share New Single 'Lemon Treasure'
June 6, 2023

Moving as one, the trio sculpt a driving, motorik rhythm from weightless textures, cloud formations coalescing into rolling thunderheads. MacKay and McCombs' spiralling guitar figures duck and weave around Rumback's propulsive rhythms, with a distinctive sense of forward motion that pushes towards transcendence.

Filth is Eternal Sign To MNRK Music Group Ahead of New Album Coming This Fall
Filth is Eternal Sign To MNRK Music Group Ahead of New Album Coming This Fall
June 6, 2023

Filth is Eternal’s front person Lis Di Angelo and guitarist Brian McClelland have spent over a decade in Seattle’s music scene cultivating a potent sense of community. In the 2010s, they were a part of a DIY collective in Seattle, a space for people to air their feelings of personal and political frustrations.

City and Colour Announces Fall US Tour In Support Of Critically Acclaimed Album
City and Colour Announces Fall US Tour In Support Of Critically Acclaimed Album
June 6, 2023

Following the successful Northeast/Midwest run in May that included sold-out performances, City and Colour will hit the West Coast and Southern states in late August and September. The tour will kick off on August 29th in Denver, CO, with stops that include Seattle, Portland, Oakland, Los Angeles, Austin, Memphis, Charleston, SC and Atlanta.

THXSOMCH to Embark on 'Sleez' Tour of Europe and the U.S. This September
THXSOMCH to Embark on 'Sleez' Tour of Europe and the U.S. This September
June 6, 2023

ThxSoMch has announced he will make his eagerly anticipated live debut this September on his eight city Sleez Tour. The tour will kick off on September 3 in Vienna, Austria, visit major markets across Europe and the US, and wrap on September 21 in Chicago, IL. re6ce will provide support on the tour’s European leg.

The Front Bottoms Announce New North American Tour Dates
The Front Bottoms Announce New North American Tour Dates
June 6, 2023

The Front Bottoms have announced two additional legs of their of their widely anticipated “You Are Who You Hang Out With” Tour, which will keep them on the road through the fall. Leg 2 (9/15 – 10/1) will feature support from Vundabar and see the band performing two-night stands at Boston’s Roadrunner and Philadelphia’s Franklin Music Hall.



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