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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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FRANKIIE Announces New LP & Shares 'Garden' Single
FRANKIIE Announces New LP & Shares 'Garden' Single
February 15, 2023

The laid-back Laurel Canyon groove of opener 'Visions' captures this wholeness in just one song, with vocalist/guitarist Francesca Carbonneau and vocalist/keyboardist Nashlyn Lloyd building perfect pop melodies and cathedral harmonies. The song is an invitation to an ethereal, anti-gravity liminal space.

VIDEO: First Trailer for Bob Odenkirk's New AMC Series LUCKY HANK
VIDEO: First Trailer for Bob Odenkirk's New AMC Series LUCKY HANK
February 15, 2023

Lucky Hank is a mid-life crisis tale set at Railton College, told in the first person by William Henry “Hank” Devereaux, Jr. (Odenkirk, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad), the unlikely chairman of the English department in a badly underfunded college in a working-class American town. Watch the new video trailer now!

Brandi Carlile Launches the Emerging Artist Benefit Concert Series at The Music Hall
Brandi Carlile Launches the Emerging Artist Benefit Concert Series at The Music Hall
February 15, 2023

Designed to support The Music Hall’s ability to present artists early in their careers and on their way to the national stage, the inaugural Emerging Artist Benefit Concert raised nearly $70,000 thanks to leadership from Paul & Jess McKeon and 13 other sponsors.

IAMX Announces Tour Support & London Show
IAMX Announces Tour Support & London Show
February 15, 2023

The slot will be filled by I Speak Machine, the experimental music and audio-visual project of Tara Busch and Maf Lewis. In 2022 the project released celebrated albums War and Black Rabbits, while joining electronic icon Gary Numan on his Intruder tour. Los Angeles boasts additional support from Skinny Puppy co-founder cEvin Key.

VILLE VALO (of H.I.M.) Brings 'Neon Noir' Tour to North America This Spring
VILLE VALO (of H.I.M.) Brings 'Neon Noir' Tour to North America This Spring
February 15, 2023

H.I.M., Finnish love-metal pioneer VILLE VALO has branched out since the band called it a career - etching a new line into the infamous Heartagram (literally) with his new solo project VV. The debut album, ‘Neon Noir’, was released on January 13 of this year, and Ville has begun a worldwide tour supporting his new opus!

FOX to Launch THE MASKED SINGER Experience
FOX to Launch THE MASKED SINGER Experience
February 15, 2023

As Season Nine of The Masked Singer, television’s #1 unscripted series, debuts this evening, FOX and its Web3 media and creative technology company Blockchain Creative Labs (BCL) will launch The Masked Singer Experience, an evolution of the singing competition program’s digital fan community with new interactive features.

Howie Day's Australia 20th Anniversary Tour Comes to City Winery Boston
Howie Day's Australia 20th Anniversary Tour Comes to City Winery Boston
February 15, 2023

A native of Bangor, Maine, Day began playing piano at age five and guitar at age 12. By 15, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school, Day became a fixture at college coffeehouses across the U.S. He wrote, financed and released his first effort, Australia.

Hotel Ugly Shares New Single 'Action Figures Fighting'
Hotel Ugly Shares New Single 'Action Figures Fighting'
February 15, 2023

Since then, it absolutely exploded, with millions upon millions of listeners and streams on Spotify, currently sitting at #315 in the world. Singles such as ‘Shut up My Moms Calling’ have garnered the attention of a global audience, with Mike’s chilled, fresh and unique approach to songwriting turning the heads of almost everyone.

FLASHDANCE Celebrates 40th Anniversary with 4K Ultra HD Debut
FLASHDANCE Celebrates 40th Anniversary with 4K Ultra HD Debut
February 15, 2023

Originally released on April 15, 1983, FLASHDANCE was a massive hit—becoming the third highest-grossing film of the year in the U.S.—as well as a pop culture sensation. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and Irene Cara won for her iconic song “Flashdance…What a Feeling.”   The film is filled with music, drama, and, of course, and dance.

The Shootouts Announce Grand Ole Opry Debut
The Shootouts Announce Grand Ole Opry Debut
February 15, 2023

The Shootouts will make their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry. The rite of passage showcase comes on the same date as the release of their third full-length album. Stampede is produced by Ray Benson and is packed with appearances from Raúl Malo, Marty Stuart, Jim Lauderdale, Buddy Miller, Benson & members of Asleep at the Wheel.

VIDEO: Watch the DRAG RACE ESPAÑA Season Three Trailer
VIDEO: Watch the DRAG RACE ESPAÑA Season Three Trailer
February 15, 2023

“Drag Race España” is a World of Wonder and Atresmedia Televisión production in collaboration with Buendía Estudios. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, RuPaul Charles, and Tom Campbell executive produce for World of Wonder. Passion Distribution distributes the series globally in line with Passion Distribution. Watch the new video trailer now!

THE GOOD LAWYER to Premiere on March 13 on ABC
THE GOOD LAWYER to Premiere on March 13 on ABC
February 15, 2023

In the episode, Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) seeks legal representation to help him win a case and puts his faith in a promising, young lawyer who has obsessive compulsive disorder. The episode is written by co-showrunners David Shore and Liz Friedman, and directed by Ruben Fleischer.

Rodrigo Y Gabriela Announce New Album & Share First Song
Rodrigo Y Gabriela Announce New Album & Share First Song
February 15, 2023

Self-produced by Rodrigo y Gabriela at their studio in Ixtapa, Mexico, the album – which sees the guitar duo expanding their traditional approach to include inventive electronic and orchestral elements – is heralded by the premiere of the first single, “Descending To Nowhere,” available now on all DSPs.

War Strings Share New Single 'Surreal'
War Strings Share New Single 'Surreal'
February 15, 2023

Prelude to Nothing, written, performed and produced by Stogel within 2019-2021, deals with topics of addiction, heartbreak and isolation. From the ungraciously harsh opener, “Shame,” to more tempered tracks like “Never Win,” there remains emotional currents of confusion, uncertainty and unidentified pain.

Jason Mraz Shares New Single 'I Feel Like Dancing'
Jason Mraz Shares New Single 'I Feel Like Dancing'
February 15, 2023

Jason Mraz brushed off his dancing shoes and revealed “I Feel Like Dancing.” Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride is a return to pop music for Mraz, who reunited with producer Martin Terefe (Coldplay, Train, Mike Posner), his collaborator on We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., Mraz’s landmark album featuring “I’m Yours” and “Lucky.”

VIDEO: Disney Drops New LITTLE MERMAID Teaser; First Look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
VIDEO: Disney Drops New LITTLE MERMAID Teaser; First Look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
February 15, 2023

Counting down 100 days until the film's release, Disney has dropped a new teaser trailer for The Little Mermaid live action remake. The new video teases a first look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, plus new footage of Ariel's Mersisters and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. Watch the new video preview now!

$uicideboy$ & Shakewell New Music 'Big Shot Cream Soda'
$uicideboy$ & Shakewell New Music 'Big Shot Cream Soda'
February 15, 2023

The joint EP features 6-tracks produced by $uicideboy$ member Scrim that deliver dark and ominous beats mixed with unapologetic lyrics about drug use, violence, mental health and relationships. The EP follows highly-successful $uicideboy$ and Shakewell song collaborations “Solutions” and “Venom” which have combined for over 100 million streams.

Peacock Renews POKER FACE For Season Two
Peacock Renews POKER FACE For Season Two
February 15, 2023

POKER FACE has been renewed for a second season. POKER FACE is T-Street's two-time Academy Award nominee Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s first television series and is produced by MRC Television, along with multiple Emmy nominated executive producer and star Natasha Lyonne, under her production banner Animal Pictures.

Netflix Renews THE MOLE for Season 2
Netflix Renews THE MOLE for Season 2
February 15, 2023

THE MOLE is a high-stakes competition series and in this reimagined version, twelve players work together in challenges to add money to a pot that only one of them will win at the end. Among the players is one person who has secretly been designated 'the Mole' and tasked with sabotaging the group's money-making efforts.

Tracy Lawrence & Gary Allan Announce First Ever Co-Headlining Tour
Tracy Lawrence & Gary Allan Announce First Ever Co-Headlining Tour
February 15, 2023

The upcoming tour from the two hitmakers recalls 30 years of some of Country's greatest era-defining hits. Though Lawrence and Allan have both shared radio waves and immense respect for each other throughout their careers, this upcoming multi-state tour represents the first time fans will get to see both do full sets on the same stage.



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