Major Attaway News

As I finish out my first year of college as a Theatre Performance/MT major in New York City (omg), I am reflecting back on the best purchases I made for my time in school this year and for future endeavors. If you are going to college for Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance, Vocal Performance, etc. this list could be helpful for you!

Seattle Rep welcomes Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales with their show TOGETHER AGAIN, AGAIN! starting June 5.

Since September 2023, Sadler's Wells' Making Moves programme has engaged nearly 800 young people from 48 youth and school groups across the country, inspiring them to develop their own choreographic works.

Danny Elfman, known the world over for his scores to over 115 movies, adds two major orchestral works to his recorded catalog. The dynamic American conductor JoAnn Falletta directs the forces of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in this new studio recording, out now on Sony Classical. The Percussion Concerto was written for the Scottish virtuoso Colin Currie and was co-commissioned by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Listen to the new music now!

A breathtaking immersive multimedia show celebrating Vincent van Gogh’s life and work which has been enjoyed by millions of art lovers across North and South America is set to come to the UK this summer.

Fair Play aims to increase the participation of working class people in Theatre. Stef O'Driscoll explains why it's needed and what it's going to do.

Seattle Rep has announced the creative team and event details for the final show of the 2023/24 Season, Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again! 

House of Oz is presenting two UK premieres from choreographer to watch, Lewis Major, as part of a portfolio of shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Walnut Hill School for the Arts receives a generous $1.75 million donation from Sandra and Kevin Delbridge, providing funding for scholarships and strategic investments.

Chor Leoni will present the premiere of two groundbreaking choral compositions exploring humanity’s story at Earth and Aether. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The last blog I wrote about my major, I was pretty confident. I had decided to stop pursuing a major in technical theater, something I found unfulfilling, in favor of multimedia. I felt excited about the new creative opportunities. And yet I still had a lingering feeling of uncertainty.

It feels like just yesterday I was arriving at The University of Alabama’s campus in my pink, cloth mask with bright eyes and big dreams for the next four years of my life. If only that freshman girl could see me now as I’m settling into my last semester of senior year. Things are busy, but I am slowly knocking things off my very last academic 'to do list.'

Kentucky Shakespeare receives a second significant donation from the Kansas City-based Theater League, bolstering its efforts to bring Shakespeare's timeless works to a wider audience.

Discover the latest from Major Myjah as he unveils his new music video for 'Trying'. Dive into the captivating visuals and soulful sounds of this rising star. 'Trying' follows the revered release of 'By Your Side,' which was released earlier this year. The track has earned placements on coveted playlists across major platforms.

Explore the latest release 'TRYING' by MAJOR MYJAH, showcasing his musical prowess. Now available on all digital platforms, this song is set to leave a lasting impression on listeners. Produced by Major and Deion Gill, this new offering weaves together reflective songwriting and magnetic vocals as Major poeticizes a call to action.

Theater League, Inc., a Kansas City, Missouri-based contributor to the performing arts, will be gifting thirty-three (33) Shakespeare theaters across the United States and internationally with a grant of $255,000 in general operating support. 

As several musicals are starting to be wiped from TikTok, the next generation of theatre lovers are still getting their fill through Spotify. In new research shared exclusively with BroadwayWorld, there are currently over 11 million Broadway-themed playlists globally on Spotify, especially with the help of the Wicked and Mean Girls movie musicals.

Distinguished Concerts International New York will present a thrilling, pop-forward repertory, featuring Total Vocal with Deke Sharon at 2 PM at Stern Auditorium, Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

HARD Events has revealed the lineup for its 2024 edition of HARD Summer Music Festival. See who is performing!

Mehek is a major new collaboration from two of the finest Kathak contemporary dancers on the world stage, Aakash Odedra and Aditi Mangaldas. The UK Premiere is at Birmingham Hippodrom on 9 April.