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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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K-Pop Phenoms Twice Return for 5th World Tour 'Ready to Be'
K-Pop Phenoms Twice Return for 5th World Tour 'Ready to Be'
February 21, 2023

The worldwide run will hit several cities across Korea, Australia, Japan, Canada, and the U.S. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on April 15 at KSPO Dome in Seoul, Korea making stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Osaka, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Toronto and more before wrapping up in Atlanta, GA at Truist Park on July 9.

Bebe Rexha Announces North American Summer Tour Dates
Bebe Rexha Announces North American Summer Tour Dates
February 21, 2023

Global hitmaker Bebe Rexha announces 2023 North American tour dates. The news follows the recent arrival of the multi-platinum artist’s ‘70s-infused single “Heart Wants What It Wants” and the ongoing chart domination of David Guetta collaboration “I’m Good (Blue).” Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

Glenn Weiss Wins DGA Award For Directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Glenn Weiss Wins DGA Award For Directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards
February 21, 2023

Glenn Weiss has won a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards. Weiss won the Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials category. The 75th Annual Tony Awards were hosted by Ariana DeBose. They are available to stream on Paramount+, along with the pre-ceremony hosted by Julianne Hough and Darren Criss.

David Wax Museum Announce New Album & Share 'Luanne' Ahead of US Tour Dates
David Wax Museum Announce New Album & Share 'Luanne' Ahead of US Tour Dates
February 21, 2023

Produced by Dan Molad (of Lucius, Coco) You Must Change Your Life comprises a makeshift orchestra—an instrumental array bewildering on paper but perfectly intuitive to the ears—everything from electric guitar and bass clarinet duets to the large-bodied Mexican huapanguera; tubular bells a la Pet Sounds to Jagger-esque heavy breathing.

Sam Allan & Sarah de Warren Release 'Secrets of Your Heart'
Sam Allan & Sarah de Warren Release 'Secrets of Your Heart'
February 21, 2023

Allan’s first single for the revered imprint, ‘Secrets of Your Heart’ is a heartfelt melodic track that perfectly showcases Allan’s production capabilities. Opening up with de Warren’s sublime vocals against a backdrop of ethereal synths, Allan brings the track to a progressive breakdown that evokes that feeling of raw dancefloor euphoria.

Araya Shares 'POISON' From 'ARENA' EP Out in April
Araya Shares 'POISON' From 'ARENA' EP Out in April
February 21, 2023

Thai-Chilean, NYC native, multi-hyphenate artist Araya, today shares an intimate track from his forthcoming ARENA EP, 'POISON.' The restraint displayed in this track is a beautiful foil to the blistering energy throughout his catalogue, including his most recent track 'Electro Devil ft. CLIP.'

Terrible Sons Announces New Album 'The Raft Is Not The Shore'
Terrible Sons Announces New Album 'The Raft Is Not The Shore'
February 21, 2023

Terrible Sons, feat. husband-and-wife Lauren and Matt Barus, will share their anticipated debut album The Raft Is Not The Shore. The record was recorded in their home studio, with producer Tom Healy (Tiny Ruins, Marlon Williams, Nadia Reid) featuring a host of exceptional Ōtautahi musicians: Jo Barus, Joe McCallum, Cam Pearce, Chris Wethey.

Rosie Thomas Covers The Bangles' 'Eternal Flame' with William Fitzsimmons & Denison Witmer
Rosie Thomas Covers The Bangles' 'Eternal Flame' with William Fitzsimmons & Denison Witmer
February 21, 2023

Rosie Thomas, a long time tugger of heart-strings, purveyor of the palliative, troubadour of the tranquil, and reader of the thesaurus blends her... okay, 'love' for love songs with her calming comforting nature (this time through the lens of a mother) to birth this take on The Bangles' classic 'Eternal Flame.'

Graham Nash to Release First New Studio Album in 7 Years, 'Now'
Graham Nash to Release First New Studio Album in 7 Years, 'Now'
February 21, 2023

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash Graham Nash returns with his first studio album of new material in seven years, titled Now, due May 19 on BMG. Pre-order/pre-save the record now. Now is produced by Nash and longtime touring keyboardist Todd Caldwell.

Peter Gabriel Announces New UK Date On 'i/o - The Tour'
Peter Gabriel Announces New UK Date On 'i/o - The Tour'
February 21, 2023

i/o - The Tour will see Gabriel playing new material from his forthcoming album i/o, as well as delving into his peerless catalogue of music, with hits, fan favourites and the unexpected. For the shows, Gabriel will be joined by regular band-mates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché. Full details on the i/o album will follow.

JoJo Siwa Joins Jade Pettyjohn in ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD Horror Film
JoJo Siwa Joins Jade Pettyjohn in ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD Horror Film
February 21, 2023

JoJo Siwa has joined Jade Pettyjohn in the newest horror/thriller film franchise from Marcus Dunstan of the SAW franchise fame (writer of Saw 3D,Saw VI, and director of The Collected starring Josh Stewart, Dot-Marie Jones and Navi Rawat) and John Baldecchi (producer of Happy Death Day and Happy Death Day 2U), All My Friends Are Dead.  

The Band Camino Release Much-Anticipated New Single 'Told You So'
The Band Camino Release Much-Anticipated New Single 'Told You So'
February 21, 2023

“Told You So” also arrives on the heels of the band’s incredible year of touring in 2022, which saw them completely sell out their spring U.S. headline run and play their biggest headline show to date at The Factory in Dallas. The Band CAMINO have also been widely praised as a live sensation for their captivating, high-energy performances.

Optometry Release 'Not What You Expected'
Optometry Release 'Not What You Expected'
February 20, 2023

Optometry, the Los Angeles-based music duo comprised of John Tejada and March Adstrum, release “Not What You Expected.' The second single from their forthcoming album, After-Image, sees Tejada pair a laid-back breakbeat with the sound of a found recording destroyed over time, while Adstrum pours her heart out about recent life-changing events.

VIDEO: The Gulps Release Official Video For 'Mirror Mirror'
VIDEO: The Gulps Release Official Video For 'Mirror Mirror'
February 20, 2023

Dropping like a disintegrating disco ball hanging by its final thread, the track itself is similarly changeable as it swings between the slick indie stylistics of The Strokes in one moment to the zaniness of The Lemon Twigs another, all while doggedly throwing-off the straight-jacket of convention at every given opportunity. Watch the video now!

VIDEO: SIX Star Hailee Kaleem Wright Talks Overcoming Homelessness Before Broadway on TODAY
VIDEO: SIX Star Hailee Kaleem Wright Talks Overcoming Homelessness Before Broadway on TODAY
February 20, 2023

SIX star Hailee Kaleem Wright appeared on the TODAY Show with Hoda and Jenna this morning to discuss her inspiring story overcoming homelessness twice before starring on Broadway. Watch the new interview video now!

VIDEO: Mickey Leigh's Mutated Music Releases Live In-Studio Performance Video of 'Loneliness'
VIDEO: Mickey Leigh's Mutated Music Releases Live In-Studio Performance Video of 'Loneliness'
February 20, 2023

Legendary NYC musician/author/producer Mickey Leigh has released a live in-studio performance video of the song 'Loneliness' co-written with legendary music writer Lester Bangs. Mickey says, 'It was one of the first songs that Lester and I wrote together, when we formed Birdland back in 1977.'

Montreal's Dead Alright Unveils New Single 'Parasites'
Montreal's Dead Alright Unveils New Single 'Parasites'
February 20, 2023

Montreal’s Dead Alright (the solo project of Brand New Lungs/ Never Hit Again frontman Louis-Charles Berthiaume) has released the new single 'Parasites.' The track (which features guest vocals by Davey Knight of Toronto's Debt Cemetary) is 'a fast and aggressive skatepunk take on the great state our elders left the planet for us.'

VIDEO: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'Let's Be Bad' on THE VIEW
VIDEO: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'Let's Be Bad' on THE VIEW
February 20, 2023

J. Harrison Ghee, Kevin Del Aguila, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on The View this morning to perform 'Let's Be Bad.' Written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, audiences may recognize 'Let's Be Bad' as it previously appeared in the popular television series SMASH, written for the fictional musical 'Bombshell.' Watch the video now!

Chlöe Bailey's Debut Album 'In Pieces' Set For March 31 Release
Chlöe Bailey's Debut Album 'In Pieces' Set For March 31 Release
February 20, 2023

Multi-hyphenate artist, Chlöe, has announced the official release date for her debut album, 'In Pieces.' Lifted from the album, Chlöe recently released her new single, 'Pray It Away.' 'Pray It Away' was accompanied by the official video that was shot in a historic church located in downtown Los Angeles.

Martin Lawrence to Sit Down With ABC News For Interview Special
Martin Lawrence to Sit Down With ABC News For Interview Special
February 20, 2023

ABC News contributor LZ Granderson will present a one-on-one interview with comedian and actor Martin Lawrence. The half-hour special, “A Conversation with Martin Lawrence,” is a wide-ranging discussion that covers the importance of Black culture in storytelling and show business, the evolution of comedy over the years, and Lawrence’s long career.



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