Myles Frost (left) will play Michael Jackson in the Broadway showMJ The Musical.Photo: REGINA MOGILEVSKAYA; FRANK EDWARDS/FOTOS INTERNATIONAL/GETTY IMAGES
Myles Frost is dancing his way into the lead role of the upcomingMichael Jacksonmusical.
Frost is making his Broadway debut portraying Jackson inMJ The Musicalafter the original actor cast in the role,Ephraim Sykes, departed to make a movie, according toDeadline.
MJ The Musicalreleased a teaser introducing Frost, where he showed off some of Jackson’s iconic dance moves while “Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough” played in the background.
This is Frost’s first Broadway role, although the actor has previously starred in the 2019 filmAll In. He also performed songs for the Netflix comedyFamily Reunion.
Frost shared the news of his roleon Instagram, writing, “My name is Myles Frost… AND I WILL BE MICHAEL JACKSON in@mjthemusicalOn BROADWAY!!!!”
“The first thing I can think to say is thank you God (won’t he do it!?). I am blessed, honored and humbled to have this opportunity and promise to leave my blood sweat and tears on that stage,” he continued. “Special thanks to God, my mom, my team, the mj production team, the family and friends that have always supported me and my fans as well!”
Frost also mentioned Sykes, writing, “I want to send a very special thanks to@ephsykesfor passing the torch and trusting me with this opportunity. His support sits heavy on my heart and is deeply appreciated. Now… LETS GET IT U FEEL MEE!?!?!? 😂❤️Photo Creds: Regina Mogilevskaya.”
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MJ The Musicalbegins previews on December 6 at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City with an opening night set for February 1.
source: people.com
