MD Native Myles Frost Wins Tony Award For Portrayal Of Michael Jackson In ‘MJ’

Myles Frost, who grew up in Rockville, Maryland, took home the award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of pop icon Michael Jackson in “MJ: The Musical.” Frost was studying at Bowie State University before he dropped out to take this role on Broadway. The last time he performed as Jackson was at a high school talent show. He was nervous at first about taking the role, but following advice from his mother and grandmother, he decided to accept the challenge.