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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

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Hairspray

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Oblivion Access Festival Announces 2023 Initial Lineup
Oblivion Access Festival Announces 2023 Initial Lineup
January 24, 2023

Tim Hecker will also be performing a special show in the Austin Central Presbyterian Church with Justin Broadrick of Godflesh’s ambient project Final opening. There will also be a showcase co-presented with dark experimental label The Flenser with artists such as Have a Nice Life, Chat Pile, Planning for Burial, and more.

KT TUNSTALL Announces North American Tour
KT TUNSTALL Announces North American Tour
January 24, 2023

The tour follows on the heels of a string of European dates that begin in February, running through March, including sixteen shows all around the UK. The upcoming U.S. shows mark Tunstall’s first extended date tour here since 2019 and will support her recently released seventh studio album, NUT. Check out tour dates now!

HELLO MARY Announce 2023 Tour Dates
HELLO MARY Announce 2023 Tour Dates
January 24, 2023

The band have now announced their first tour in support of the LP. The dates kick off on March 23 in Hamden, CT and conclude in Providence, RI on April 6. They will play a record-release party at Brooklyn’s Elsewhere Zone One on March 24. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now and all dates are listed here.

Fake Names Release New Single 'Expendable'
Fake Names Release New Single 'Expendable'
January 24, 2023

Fake Names is comprised of members Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Bad Religion, Dag Nasty), Michael Hampton (S.O.A., Embrace), Dennis Lyxzén (Refused, INVSN, The [International] Noise Conspiracy), Johnny Temple (Girls Against Boys, Soulside) and Brendan Canty (Fugazi, Rites of Spring.)

Sunroof (Daniel Miller & Gareth Jones) Share New Track 'November'
Sunroof (Daniel Miller & Gareth Jones) Share New Track 'November'
January 24, 2023

Listen to the dubbed-out electronics and frequency-scanning synths of “November” and watch its accompanying video below. The new album is a set of eight improvised modular electronic music instrument pieces recorded at the duo’s respective home studios following the release of their debut, Electronic Music Improvisations Vol. 1 (2021).

Morgan Wade Announces UK & Ireland Acoustic Headline Tour
Morgan Wade Announces UK & Ireland Acoustic Headline Tour
January 24, 2023

Kicking off early May in the US, the tour will hit the UK and Ireland for five-dates starting May 16th at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket and finishing at Whelan’s, Dublin on May 24th. Morgan will also play the inaugural Highways Festival at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 20th.

Cosmic Kitten Announce LP & Share New Single 'All the World'
Cosmic Kitten Announce LP & Share New Single 'All the World'
January 24, 2023

Hailing from Long Beach, CA, the alternative rock trio Cosmic Kitten demand to be heard. Laugh of a Lifetime, their ferocious and biting forthcoming album. The song follows on the heels of the LP’s lead single, “Some Fascination.” Laugh of a Lifetime was recorded by Pedro Mancillas, Steve Moriarty (The Gits) and mastered by Jack Endino (Nirvana).

EarthKry Releases New EP & Tour With Wash House Music Group
EarthKry Releases New EP & Tour With Wash House Music Group
January 24, 2023

Most notable is the recently released single “Soon Come,” off the upcoming EP. The new single sees vocalist/guitarist Aldayne Haughton crooning over deep dubby guitar riffs while spotlighting the harmonies of the band with a vibe that takes the listener back in time. 

Kristine Leschper Announces April Tour Dates
Kristine Leschper Announces April Tour Dates
January 24, 2023

Alongside the tour announcement, Leschper has also released a session performance of the album track “This Animation.” Filmed at the Gradwell House recording studio with light percussion and flute accompanying Leschper’s crisp vocals, watch the performance video now!

Annie DiRusso Announces Four Dates Opening For Ruston Kelly
Annie DiRusso Announces Four Dates Opening For Ruston Kelly
January 24, 2023

Annie DiRusso announces that she will support Ruston Kelly on tour for four dates in Louisville, Birmingham, Raleigh, and Charlotte. Recently, Annie DiRusso shared her new single and music video for “Nauseous,” the first song from her forthcoming EP which will be released in early 2023.

RUEN BROTHERS Announce Western Noir-Influenced Album & Share 'The Fear'
RUEN BROTHERS Announce Western Noir-Influenced Album & Share 'The Fear'
January 24, 2023

The 10-song set follows their 2018 Rick Rubin-produced debut All My Shades of Blue and 2021’s ULTRAMODERN. Throughout the album, the Scunthorpe, England-raised brothers – Rupert and Henry Stansall – create a thoroughly modern sound while embracing their love of American Westerns.

BLONDSHELL Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
BLONDSHELL Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
January 24, 2023

Blondshell is currently touring North America as support for Suki Waterhouse. The tour stops at New York’s Webster Hall on Jan. 28 and concludes with two nights in Los Angeles at The Fonda and El Rey on Feb. 10 and 11, respectively. Additionally, Blondshell will make her return to Austin for SXSW 2023.

Ruston Kelly Announces Headline Tour This Spring
Ruston Kelly Announces Headline Tour This Spring
January 24, 2023

Just last week Ruston Kelly announced his highly anticipated third album, The Weakness. The tour will see him playing NYC’s Webster Hall (April 21st), Chicago’s House of Blues (April 29th) and Los Angeles’s The Fonda Theater (May 14th), and ending with a hometown show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater (June 2nd) with Jenny Lewis opening.

Kennedy Kanagawa Featured in KINSLEY VS. Digital Comedy Series
Kennedy Kanagawa Featured in KINSLEY VS. Digital Comedy Series
January 24, 2023

Kennedy Kanagawa (Milky White in Broadway’s hit revival and upcoming national tour of Into the Woods) rounds out the ensemble cast of the original, digital comedy series, 'KINSLEY VS.' created, written, and directed by Courtney Romano, and produced by Queens Bird Films. Actress and body positivity model Lauren Karaman (“Project Runway”) stars.

Cee Lo Green Signs Partnership Deal With Black Owned Victor George Spirits
Cee Lo Green Signs Partnership Deal With Black Owned Victor George Spirits
January 24, 2023

Victor George Spirits (VGS) have announced they have entered into a partnership agreement with singer, songwriter and actor, Cee Lo Green (Cee Lo) who has won five Grammy Awards, one BET award, one Billboard music award as well as nominations for over eighteen other Grammy awards.

Van Morrison Releases New Single 'Worried Man Blues'
Van Morrison Releases New Single 'Worried Man Blues'
January 24, 2023

Having recently released its lead single ‘Streamline Train’, Van Morrison now presents another preview of the 23-track album as he unveils the follow-up, ‘Worried Man Blues’. As with many influential folk and skiffle songs, ‘Worried Man Blues’ has emerged in many different forms over the years.

Jessika Shares Debut Single 'Her'
Jessika Shares Debut Single 'Her'
January 24, 2023

JESSIKA shares her debut single “Her.' The song, written by JESSIKA and co-produced with Kyle Kelso (Kygo, Aloe Blacc, Galantis), explores her personal experience of observing an ex moving on, while simultaneously resonating with listeners as it touches on the universal theme of heartache.

GEORGE & TAMMY Soundtrack Out Now
GEORGE & TAMMY Soundtrack Out Now
January 24, 2023

Available everywhere now, the album features songs by Wynette and Jones as performed in the series by Oscar® winner Jessica Chastain and Oscar® nominee Michael Shannon. Included within the album’s 26 tracks are iconic numbers like Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man” and Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”

VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks His PICTURES FROM HOME Wig on COLBERT
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks His PICTURES FROM HOME Wig on COLBERT
January 24, 2023

Nathan Lane appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night to discuss returning to Broadway in Pictures From Home. Lane told the hilarious story of when he and his co-star Danny Burstein tried on their wigs in the play for the first time. Watch the video of the interview now!

James Taylor and His All-Star Band to Perform Exclusive Las Vegas Engagement
James Taylor and His All-Star Band to Perform Exclusive Las Vegas Engagement
January 24, 2023

James Taylor and His All-Star Band are coming to Las Vegas for a five-night, exclusive engagement at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The shows will be held June 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10, 2023. Citi is the official card of James Taylor and His All-Star Band’s exclusive Las Vegas engagement. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale.



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