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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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The Lion King

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Hairspray

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Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, Boygenius, Carly Rae Jepsen & More Headline All Things Go Festival
Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, Boygenius, Carly Rae Jepsen & More Headline All Things Go Festival
April 18, 2023

This year the independent festival boasts headliners Lana Del Rey, Maggie Rogers, boygenius and Carly Rae Jepsen, in addition to Mt. Joy, MUNA, Arlo Parks and more on the bill, and returning to the iconic Merriweather Post Pavilion for two days Saturday September, 30th and Sunday October 1st. Check out the full lineup now!

Boy George & Culture Club Set 'The Letting It Go Show' 2023 Tour Dates
Boy George & Culture Club Set 'The Letting It Go Show' 2023 Tour Dates
April 18, 2023

Music icons Boy George and Culture Club announced their 2023 tour, The Letting It Go Show, featuring very special guests Howard Jones and BERLIN across all dates. The prolific band will be performing all the hits, including “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” ‘Karma Chameleon,’ and ‘Church of the Poisoned Mind,’ right up to their current releases.

Video: Raquel Suarez Groen Looks Back on Her PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Experience as 'Carlotta' on CBS NEWS
Video: Raquel Suarez Groen Looks Back on Her PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Experience as 'Carlotta' on CBS NEWS
April 18, 2023

Following The Phantom of the Opera's final bow on Sunday, Raquel Suarez Groen, who played Carlotta since 2017, looked back on the show's history on CBS News. Groen also discussed her journey with the role, going from the opera world to Broadway, adjusting to life without the show, and more. Watch the full interview video now!

Greta Van Fleet Announce 'Starcatcher' World Tour
Greta Van Fleet Announce 'Starcatcher' World Tour
April 18, 2023

In celebration of their much anticipated forthcoming third studio album Starcatcher — due July 21—Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet are set to kick off their Starcatcher World Tour on July 24 in Nashville. The Starcatcher World Tour will include support from special guests Kaleo, Surf Curse, Black Honey and, in the UK and Ireland, Mt. Joy.

Bebe Rexha Announces U.K. Tour Date
Bebe Rexha Announces U.K. Tour Date
April 18, 2023

The news follows the recent arrival of the artist's '70s-infused single 'Heart Wants What It Wants' and the ongoing chart domination of David Guetta's collaboration 'I'm Good (Blue)'. Set to bring the heat to the U.K. off the back of her U.S. tour dates which kick off in May, Rexha’s return to London will be one of the summer's hottest tickets.

Fatboy Slim Announces Special 'Revolver Upstairs' Melbourne Live in the Cage Show
Fatboy Slim Announces Special 'Revolver Upstairs' Melbourne Live in the Cage Show
April 18, 2023

Frontier Touring are thrilled to reveal that legendary UK DJ and producer Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) will perform a one-night-only DJ show at Melbourne’s Revolver Upstairs on Wednesday 26 April. Fatboy Slim will be joined by revolver regulars, Mz Rizk, Luke McD, Luke Vecchio, Sunshine, Joey Coco and Sarini. 

WAITRESS Live Capture Starring Sara Bareilles to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
WAITRESS Live Capture Starring Sara Bareilles to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
April 18, 2023

The cast of the filmed Broadway production will include Sara Bareilles (Jenna),  Eric Anderson (Cal), Charity Angel Dawson (Becky), Christopher Fitzgerald (Ogie), Drew Gehling (Dr. Pomatter), Caitlin Houlahan (Dawn), Dakin Matthews (Joe) and Joe Tippett (Earl).

Video: SIX Aragon Tour Cast Performs 'Ex-Wives' & 'Six' on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
Video: SIX Aragon Tour Cast Performs 'Ex-Wives' & 'Six' on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
April 18, 2023

The Aragon Tour cast of SIX: the Musical appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden last night to perform 'Ex-Wives' and the title song. The cast of the tour includes Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Jasmine Forsberg, Olivia Donalson, Didi Romero, and Gabriela Carrillo. Watch the video of their performance now!

Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Plays EVITA, CATS & More For Jimmy Fallon; Teases PHANTOM's Return
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Plays EVITA, CATS & More For Jimmy Fallon; Teases PHANTOM's Return
April 18, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber sat down with Jimmy Fallon last night on The Tonight Show to discuss the recent closing of The Phantom of the Opera. Later on, Lloyd Webber sat down at the piano to perform some of his hit songs, including iconic notes from Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more. Watch the video now!

REASONABLE DOUBT Renewed for Season Two on Hulu
REASONABLE DOUBT Renewed for Season Two on Hulu
April 17, 2023

“Reasonable Doubt' is from executive producers Raamla Mohamed, Kerry Washington and Larry Wilmore. Morris Chestnut (“The Best Man”) has been served to join the sophomore season, alongside series regulars Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Tim Jo, Angela Grovey, Aderinsola Olabode and Thaddeus J. Mixson.

Patti LuPone to Appear on THE VIEW Tomorrow
Patti LuPone to Appear on THE VIEW Tomorrow
April 17, 2023

Patti LuPone is slated to appear on The View tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18. LuPone will discuss her new film, Beau Is Afraid, which premieres in theaters this Friday, April 21. The film also features Nathan Lane, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Amy Ryan, Richard Kind, and more.

SIX: THE MUSICAL to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Tonight
SIX: THE MUSICAL to Perform on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN Tonight
April 17, 2023

The cast of the tour includes Khaila Wilcoxon as Catherine of Aragon, Storm Lever as Anne Boleyn, Jasmine Forsberg as Jane Seymour, Olivia Donalson as Anna of Cleves, Didi Romero as Katherine Howard, and Gabriela Carrillo as Catherine Parr.

Ed Sheeran to Release New Single 'Boat' on Friday
Ed Sheeran to Release New Single 'Boat' on Friday
April 17, 2023

Global superstar Ed Sheeran will release his new single 'Boat' on Friday, April 21, alongside a new music video. Last month, Sheeran returned with his new song 'Eyes Closed' - the lead single off of his forthcoming album ' - ' (pronounced Subtract) - alongside its official video. Watch the video trailer for the new single now!

Jordan Klepper Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW This Week
Jordan Klepper Guest Hosts Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW This Week
April 17, 2023

The Daily Show contributor and comedian’s debut tonight is part of the roster of comedy greats and all-star correspondent and contributors guest hosting the next chapter of the award-winning late night franchises. Tonight’s guests are Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) & Betty Gilpin (Peacock’s “Mrs. Davis”).

Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Broadway Economics, PHANTOM Closing & More on MORNING JOE
Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Broadway Economics, PHANTOM Closing & More on MORNING JOE
April 17, 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber appeared on Morning Joe this morning to discuss The Phantom of the Opera closing on Broadway. The legendary composer also discussed The Phantom of the Opera's resurgance on TikTok, how the business community should want to invest in Broadway, AI and holograms, and more. Watch the video of the interview now!

Harry Styles & Will Ferrell Will Be James Corden's Final LATE LATE SHOW Guests
Harry Styles & Will Ferrell Will Be James Corden's Final LATE LATE SHOW Guests
April 17, 2023

Harry Styles and Will Ferrell will be the final guests to take a seat on THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN couch during the show’s last episode. During one of Styles’ early appearances on THE LATE LATE SHOW in December 2015, he lost a game of “Tattoo Roulette” and received a tattoo of the show’s logo on his arm.

Photos: Judy Blume & More Attend ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET. Premiere
Photos: Judy Blume & More Attend ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME, MARGARET. Premiere
April 17, 2023

Fans crowded all sides of the carpet awaiting the beloved author, Judy Blume, on whose novel the film is based, along with cast members Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham and Echo Kellum, writer/director/producer Kelly Fremon Craig, and producers James L. Brooks, Julie Ansell, Richard Sakai, and Amy Brooks. Check out photos now!

ESPN Descends Upon Kansas City to Present the 2023 NFL Draft Across Multiple Platforms
ESPN Descends Upon Kansas City to Present the 2023 NFL Draft Across Multiple Platforms
April 17, 2023

ESPN’s longstanding tradition of presenting the NFL Draft, dating back to 1980, continues as The Walt Disney Company will present the 2023 NFL offseason’s signature event from Kansas City across ESPN, ABC, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes and ESPN’s social media platforms over the course of the Draft’s three days (April 27-29).

Baaba Maal Named United Nations Goodwill Ambassador
Baaba Maal Named United Nations Goodwill Ambassador
April 17, 2023

Seeing no difference between reaching people as a musician and as a humanitarian, between being the voice of Wakanda in Marvel’s Black Panther films and advocating urgent and constructive environmental action, his new role will expand on work he has been doing as a Land Ambassador with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

Arrows In Action Announce Their 'Built To Last' Headlining Tour
Arrows In Action Announce Their 'Built To Last' Headlining Tour
April 17, 2023

Featuring special guests, Honey Revenge and Finish Ticket, the tour is set to kick off on July 5th at the Lone Star Room in Dallas, TX. The band will visit multiple cities across North America including stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Toronto and New York before wrapping up in Nashville at the Eastside Bowl on August 11th.



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