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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 LuPone Reacts to Trump's Arrest, Talks 'Intense' BEAU IS AFRAID Film & More on THE VIEW
Video: Patti LuPone Reacts to Trump's Arrest, Talks 'Intense' BEAU IS AFRAID Film & More on THE VIEW
April 18, 2023

Patti LuPone sat down on The View to discuss her upcoming film, Beau Is Afraid. LuPone also reacted to the recent arrest of former President Donald Trump, stating that she believes it is 'not enough.' The Tony winner also got emotional speaking about Florida Governot Ron DeSantis' targeting of the LGBTQIA+ community. Watch the video now!

Patti LuPone to Play Lilia Calderu in AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS on Disney+
Patti LuPone to Play Lilia Calderu in AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS on Disney+
April 18, 2023

Patti LuPone has revealed new details about her character in Disney's upcoming Agatha: Coven of Chaos series. LuPone went on to share new details about the secretive series, which follows Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn, a fan-favorite character from WandaVision on Disney+.

Marieme Single Featured On Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey
Marieme Single Featured On Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey
April 18, 2023

“Built For Greatness,” the new single from Senegalese-American artist Marieme is not only out and available via Venice Music on all digital outlets, but the soon to be anthem is now featured on the Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey|The Light We Carry Netflix special.

Chris Meledandri to Receive CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Animation
Chris Meledandri to Receive CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Animation
April 18, 2023

Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment, is one of the industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films.

Flogging Molly Announce North America Tour
Flogging Molly Announce North America Tour
April 18, 2023

Legendary Celtic punk heroes Flogging Molly have just announced North America headlining tour dates in continued support of their seventh album, Anthem (2022). The six-week trek will begin August 17 in Denver, CO, and will feature direct support from Los Angeles punk band The Bronx and added support from a surprise special guest.

LINKIN PARK 'Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition' Debuts at #1
LINKIN PARK 'Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition' Debuts at #1
April 18, 2023

LINKIN PARK return to the top of the charts this week! Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition has arrived as the #1 Rock Album in the World. Not only did it land at #8 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top Album Sales Chart, but it also captured #1 on the Top Rock Albums Chart, Top Hard Rock Albums Chart, and Top Catalog Albums Chart.

Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT
Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT
April 18, 2023

On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Josh Groban discussed returning to Broadway as the title role in Sweeney Todd and revealed that the hardest part of his performance is eating the show's 'disgusting' meat pies before singing 'My Friends.' He went on to reveal what the pies they use in the production are actually made of. Watch the video now!

Wynonna Judd Documentary BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUJAH to Premiere on Paramount+
Wynonna Judd Documentary BETWEEN HELL AND HALLELUJAH to Premiere on Paramount+
April 18, 2023

The special two-hour concert event follows Wynonna’s history-making homecoming return to the Murphy Center at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), recreating The Judds’ 1991 farewell tour for a special televised event featuring Wynonna’s tourmates Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Martina McBride.

Anna Tivel Shares 'Outsiders' B-Side Single 'American Novella'
Anna Tivel Shares 'Outsiders' B-Side Single 'American Novella'
April 18, 2023

Anna Tivel has shared a new single called 'American Novella.' The new song arrives following Tivel's announcement that she will be supporting Fenne Lily and Christian Lee Hutson next month for an 8-show run that includes stops in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Salt Lake City, Denver, and more. Plus, check out tour dates!

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Hit the Road This Summer for a Run of U.S. Dates
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Hit the Road This Summer for a Run of U.S. Dates
April 18, 2023

Kicking off on August 1 in Pittsburgh, Rateliff and the band will perform at Minneapolis’ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Cleveland’s Jacobs Pavilion and Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater as well as multiple dates at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Chicago’s The Salt Shed and Missoula’s Kettlehouse Amphitheater.

Jessika Puts on Her 'Nine Inch Heels' in New Single
Jessika Puts on Her 'Nine Inch Heels' in New Single
April 18, 2023

UK-born and New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer JESSIKA shares her empowering new single “Nine Inch Heels” via BMG. Written by JESSIKA and co-produced with Kyle Kelso (Kygo, Aloe Blacc, Galantis), “Nine Inch Heels” follows previously released singles “World Ain’t Ready,” and “Her.”

Savannah Conley Releases New Single 'I Love You'
Savannah Conley Releases New Single 'I Love You'
April 18, 2023

Rising singer-songwriter Savannah Conley will release her highly anticipated debut album Playing the Part of You Is Me. She shares “I Love You,” another gorgeous new track as well as a visual accompaniment. “I Love You” follows tracks “Don’t Make Me Reach” and the endlessly alluring electropop “More Than Fine.' Plus, check out tour dates!

Video: Apple TV+ Shares CITY ON FIRE Series Trailer
Video: Apple TV+ Shares CITY ON FIRE Series Trailer
April 18, 2023

A music-driven tale and family saga, “City on Fire” is led by an ensemble cast starring Wyatt Oleff, Chase Sui Wonders, Jemima Kirke, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Zukerman, Xavier Clyde, Max Milner, Alexandra Doke, Omid Abtahi, Kathleen Munroe, John Cameron Mitchell, Geoff Pierson and Beth Malone. Watch the video trailer now!

Peacock Orders LOVE ISLAND Game Show Spinoff to Premiere Fall 2023
Peacock Orders LOVE ISLAND Game Show Spinoff to Premiere Fall 2023
April 18, 2023

Set to premiere in Fall 2023, the first season of LOVE ISLAND GAMES brings together cross-franchise fan-favorite Islanders from the US, UK, Australia and beyond for a second shot at love as they compete in a brand-new format to be crowned the champion of LOVE ISLAND GAMES. In this cheeky new iteration, romance will meet reality as Islanders.

BELL WITCH Announce New Album 'Future's Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate'
BELL WITCH Announce New Album 'Future's Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate'
April 18, 2023

They will release the new album, Future’s Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate. Like 2017's lauded Mirror Reaper, The Clandestine Gate is a single 83-minute track -- a composition that pulses and breathes on a filmic timeframe. It constitutes the first chapter in a planned triptych of longform albums, collectively called Future's Shadow.

Toronto Indie Pop Artist Castle Frank Releases 'Half Awake' Single
Toronto Indie Pop Artist Castle Frank Releases 'Half Awake' Single
April 18, 2023

Collaborating with producers Nixon Boyd (Hollerado, Dizzy) and Matt Lederman (!!!, The Rural Alberta Advantage), In Your Blood is the merging of Max's influences: from producers like Noah Goldstein, Emile Haynie and JPEGMAFIA, to the foundations of classic songwriting in the vein of artists like David Bowie and The National.

Billy Idol Performs First Ever Concert at the Hoover Dam With Special Guests Alison Mosshart, Steve Jones and Tony Kanal
Billy Idol Performs First Ever Concert at the Hoover Dam With Special Guests Alison Mosshart, Steve Jones and Tony Kanal
April 18, 2023

The once in a lifetime concert, which featured special guests Alison Mosshart (The Kills, The Dead Weather), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols) and Tony Kanal (No Doubt), was filmed for a forthcoming concert film produced by Lastman Media and scheduled for theatrical release through Encore Nights later this year. Further details on the film to come soon.

Billy Tibbals Goes To 'Foreverland' On New Single
Billy Tibbals Goes To 'Foreverland' On New Single
April 18, 2023

Produced by Chris Robinson, the project shines with bounding hooks, jangly guitars, and timeless charm that captures Tibbals’ coming of age. The album is the literal culmination of his life so far, making the transition from being a teenager to taking the next steps into life as a young adult.

DREAM WIFE Share New Single 'Orbit' & Announce US Tour Dates
DREAM WIFE Share New Single 'Orbit' & Announce US Tour Dates
April 18, 2023

London-based trio Dream Wife – vocalist Rakel Mjöll (she/her), guitarist Alice Go (she/her), bassist Bella Podpadec (they/them) – recently announced their electrifying third album, Social Lubrication. Produced by the band’s own Alice Go, “Orbit” finds Dream Wife at their best as they gear up to release their new record.

GAL PAL Share New Single 'Takes Time'
GAL PAL Share New Single 'Takes Time'
April 18, 2023

The album is their first in 6 years, and finds the trio of Emelia Austin (she/her), Shayna Hahn (she/her) and Nico Romero (he/him) in their mid-twenties and at the height of their personal and collective power, working through gender dysphoria, personal loss, and the confusion of young adulthood. Watch the music video now!



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