Draft:Major Attaway

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Major Attaway, is a Broadway, television, film, and voice acting performer from Fort Worth, Texas. Known for his 2016 Broadway debut in Disney’s Aladdin, he assumed the Tony Award-winning role of the Genie from 2017 to 2020, becoming the longest-running Broadway Genie with over 1,500 performances.{{Cite web|url=https://playbill.com/person/major-attaway-vault-0000127253|title=Major Attaway (Performer)|website=Playbill}}{{cite web | url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/187313/major-attaway-is-aladdins-new-genie-james-monroe-iglehart-sets-date-for-final-performance-on-broadway/ | title=Major Attaway is Aladdin's New Genie; James Monroe Iglehart Sets Date for Final Performance on Broadway }}{{cite web | url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/texas-star-power-fuels-aladdin-magic/215326/ | title=Texas Star Power Fuels 'Aladdin' Magic | date=14 June 2019 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/major-attaway-the-genie-alladin-broadway-interview-636059/ | title=The Genie in Broadway's 'Aladdin' is a Nod to Jazz Great Cab Calloway | date=22 February 2019 }}

On stage, Attaway also starred as Fatty Arbuckle in New York City Center Encores!’ production of [[Mack and Mabel. His regional theater credits include roles in productions like Hot Mikado, Hands on a Hardbody, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and Little Shop of Horrors.{{cite web | url=https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/arts/07-15-14-actor-spotlight-major-attaway-jubilee-theatre-little-shop-horrors/ | title=DFW actor Major Attaway has a love-hate relationship with high kicks - CultureMap Dallas }}{{cite web | url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/204116/andrew-barth-feldman-and-sarah-hyland-to-star-as-seymour-and-audrey-in-little-shop-of-horrors/ | title=Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland to Star as Seymour and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors }} In 2023, he made his directorial debut with the award-winning musical Fly By Night.{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Major-Attaway/#bio|title=Major Attaway: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World|first=Team|last=BWW|website=www.broadwayworld.com}}

As a voice actor, his portfolio spans more than 30 characters across anime, video games, museum exhibits, narrations, and educational content. His credits include roles in Borderlands 3, One Piece, Pokémonhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/every-pokmon-horizons-character-explained/ar-BB1mxkzp?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1, Fairy Tail, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Smite, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, and Space Dandy, among others.{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7054110/ | title=Major Attaway | Actor | website=IMDb }}

On-screen, Attaway appeared in the final season of Netflix's Orange Is the New Black and the film Carter High.{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7054110/ | title=Major Attaway | Actor | website=IMDb }}

His extensive body of work showcases his range across multiple mediums.