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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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How to Watch C-SPAN's State of the Union Coverage
How to Watch C-SPAN's State of the Union Coverage
February 1, 2023

The preview show will also include an interview with Marquette University Political Science Professor Julia Azari discussing the history and evolution of the State of the Union.  C-SPAN will have LIVE footage from the House chamber as the Senate, Supreme Court, special guests and other dignitaries arrive.

MAYA HAWKE Announces Choice Campaign with Propeller To Support Reproductive Rights
MAYA HAWKE Announces Choice Campaign with Propeller To Support Reproductive Rights
February 1, 2023

Ticket holders and fans can take action to support these non-profits, and be entered to win prizes throughout Hawke’s sold-out ‘Tactless’ Tour in the US & UK/EU. Prizes include a trip to meet and see Hawke perform at Brooklyn’s Music Hall Of Williamsburg on March 13 with travel and hotel accommodation, as well as access to soundcheck.

Liturgy and BIG|BRAVE Announce North American Tour
Liturgy and BIG|BRAVE Announce North American Tour
February 1, 2023

Heavy music innovators Liturgy and BIG|BRAVE have announced a tour together throughout North America early this summer. Liturgy will be releasing their new album 93696 on March 24th, and ahead of the tour the band will be performing at Big Ears Festival this March. BIG|BRAVE will be releasing their new album nature morte on February 24th.

Interview: Jonathan Groff Reveals How Filming KNOCK AT THE CABIN Was Similar to Theatre
Interview: Jonathan Groff Reveals How Filming KNOCK AT THE CABIN Was Similar to Theatre
February 1, 2023

Jonathan Groff is hitting the big screen in M. Night Shyamalan's latest film, Knock at the Cabin. Watch a video of our interview with Groff ahead of the film's premiere, discussing how their filming process was similar to theatre, returning to the psychological thriller genre, and the important representation that is featured in the film.

VIDEO: Lizzo Drops 'Special' Superhero-Themed Music Video
VIDEO: Lizzo Drops 'Special' Superhero-Themed Music Video
February 1, 2023

3x GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA multi-platinum certified superstar Lizzo has released the music video for 'Special.' The superhero-themed visual comes from the title track from her latest album SPECIAL, available everywhere now. Watch the new music video now!

The High Water Marks Announces Its Third Album in Three Years
The High Water Marks Announces Its Third Album in Three Years
February 1, 2023

Sidney is best-known as the sole female co-founder of the revered Elephant 6 Recording Co. (recently the subject of a festival circuit documentary and best-selling book) and former drummer and co-founder of The Apples In Stereo, one of the collective’s cornerstone bands (along with Neutral Milk Hotel and Olivia Tremor Control.)

Prog Metal Solo Project POH HOCK Announces New EP 'Gallimaufry'
Prog Metal Solo Project POH HOCK Announces New EP 'Gallimaufry'
February 1, 2023

Boston-based guitarist Poh Hock has announced the follow-up to his 2019 debut EP, 'Ātma'. As a treat to fans who have lamented the end of Native Construct, the first single off the new EP sees Poh Hock reunite with NC vocalist Robert Edens on the track 'Fragile Space'! The music video for the new single was directed by Erez Bader.

Veteran Duo Orbital Release Single 'Are You Alive?' Featuring Penelope Isles
Veteran Duo Orbital Release Single 'Are You Alive?' Featuring Penelope Isles
February 1, 2023

The new track follows the BBC6 Music playlisted lead single 'Dirty Rat', an incendiary collaboration with Sleaford Mods, and “Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)” featuring The Mediaeval Baebes (“The duo have transformed a creepy nursery rhyme into a dancefloor filler” Evening Standard.)

Bill and Jilian Nershi Announce 2023 Spring Tour Featuring Jason Hann
Bill and Jilian Nershi Announce 2023 Spring Tour Featuring Jason Hann
February 1, 2023

Bill Nershi (The String Cheese Incident) & Jilian Nershi announced a 13-date spring tour featuring fellow bandmate and String Cheese Incident percussionist Jason Hann, marking the first time ever touring as a trio and full spring tour for Bill & Jilian. The tour will kick off on March 16 in Boulder, CO, before going to the West Coast in April.

THE CIRCUS to Return to Showtime With New Season This Month
THE CIRCUS to Return to Showtime With New Season This Month
February 1, 2023

Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jennifer Palmieri pull back the curtain on this extraordinarily fractured and volatile moment for American democracy. THE CIRCUS hits the ground running in 2023 to examine a new era of divided government as President Joe Biden braces for withering GOP-led House investigations.

Thrice Release Re-Recorded Version of 'The Artist In The Ambulance'
Thrice Release Re-Recorded Version of 'The Artist In The Ambulance'
February 1, 2023

California rock band Thrice just shared a brand-new, re-recorded version of The Artist In The Ambulance. The album revisits all twelve original tracks, featuring guest vocals from Ryan Osterman (Holy Fawn), Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Sam Carter (Architects), Mike Minnick (Curl Up And Die), Brian McTernan (Be Well), and Andy Hull.

Donnie Doolittle Announces Self-Titled Album
Donnie Doolittle Announces Self-Titled Album
February 1, 2023

Called everything from “Southern New-Wave” to “Goth Americana” by the press, his genre-bending sound has drawn comparisons to singular acts like Orville Peck, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, and Iggy Pop, with releases accompanied by carefully-honed imagery and thematic narrative videos engaging a range of senses.

Ledfoot & Ronni Le Tekrø Set to Release New Album 'Limited Edition Lava Lamp'
Ledfoot & Ronni Le Tekrø Set to Release New Album 'Limited Edition Lava Lamp'
February 1, 2023

For LIMITED EDITION LAVA LAMP, the duo has received reinforcements and the upcoming album is in many ways far more commercially available than its predecessor. One shining example is the bluesy cover of “Sister,” from the movie The Color Purple. The album is the sequel to the critically acclaimed A DEATH DIVINE album from 2021.

Moon Boots Announces US Tour Dates
Moon Boots Announces US Tour Dates
February 1, 2023

Following the release of his new single “Ride Away” featuring Steven Klavier, Moon Boots has announced a new run of live tour dates supporting his upcoming album Ride Away. These live shows represent the first tour since his 2019 Bimini Road international tour, which was regarded as unforgettable by fans of the Brooklynite musician.

ENHYPEN Headlining New K-Pop Festival and Asian Culture Expo
ENHYPEN Headlining New K-Pop Festival and Asian Culture Expo
February 1, 2023

K-Pop superstar boy group ENHYPEN is headlining one night at the 12,000-seat arena. The chart-topping boy group will be joined by music veterans such as KANG DANIEL and VIVIZ, as well as artists newer to the scene such as Dreamcatcher, CIX, ONEUS, fromis_9, BE’O, and more, of whom will be making their American arena debut.

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares THE MANDALORIAN Season Three Featurette
VIDEO: Disney+ Shares THE MANDALORIAN Season Three Featurette
February 1, 2023

The series stars Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow and Giancarlo Esposito. The directors of the eight-episode Season 3 include Rick Famuyiwa, Rachel Morrison, Lee Isaac Chung, Carl Weathers, Peter Ramsey and Bryce Dallas Howard. Watch the new video trailer now!

Jerrod Carmichael Comedy Documentary Series Ordered at HBO
Jerrod Carmichael Comedy Documentary Series Ordered at HBO
February 1, 2023

HBO has given a series order to a comedy documentary series starring Jerrod Carmichael and executive produced by Carmichael, Ari Katcher (who also directs), and Eli Despres. The series centers on Jerrod Carmichael’s personal life, following him through encounters with friends, family, and strangers, all in his quest for love, sex, and connection.

Ivo Van Hove Working on DOLL Music Conservatory Television Series
Ivo Van Hove Working on DOLL Music Conservatory Television Series
February 1, 2023

Ivo Van Hove is working with John Wells on a new television series taking place in a ruthless music conservatory. The series will be written by Matthew-Lee Erlbach, inspired by his experience training in the cutthroat environment at one of the top music conservatories in the country. 

Hulu's UP HERE Series Soundtrack to Feature Norm Lewis, Micaela Diamond & More
Hulu's UP HERE Series Soundtrack to Feature Norm Lewis, Micaela Diamond & More
February 1, 2023

Kristen Anderson-Lopez shared that the album will feature Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes, Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Sophia Hammons, Andréa Burns, Scott Porter, Emilia Suarez, Norm Lewis, Micaela Diamond, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Aisha Jackson. Plus, check out first look photos from the series now!

VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Discusses Broadway Being What She 'Always Wanted' Ahead of A DOLL'S HOUSE on COLEBRT
VIDEO: Jessica Chastain Discusses Broadway Being What She 'Always Wanted' Ahead of A DOLL'S HOUSE on COLEBRT
February 1, 2023

Jessica Chastain sat down with Stephen Colbert to discuss her return to Broadway in A Doll's House. The Oscar winner got emotional over her return to Broadway, revealing how the production came to be and what Broadway means to her. Chastain reveals what she does to make her dressing room home and teases the production's set. Watch videos now!



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