When Myles Frost stepped into the iconic penny loafers of Michael Jackson to portray him in the highly successful MJ: The Musical, it would have intimidated any newcomer to the Great White Way.
Yet, Frost, who lacked formal training in musical theater and never had aspirations of becoming a Broadway performer, directed whatever anxiety he had when he landed the role of Michael Jackson by completely immersing himself in studying the late great entertainer for six months.
As an admirer of Jackson, Frost performed “Billie Jean” at his Thomas Wootton High School talent show in 2016. Watching in the audience, his mother recorded his performance on her iPad and uploaded the footage to YouTube; unknowingly, her simple and supportive move would catalyze Frost’s career trajectory.