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BSU Student Wins Broadway's Tony Award

After debuting as Michael Jackson in December 2021 at the Neil Simon Theater in MJ: The Musical, music technology major Myles Frost has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. President Aminta Breaux and the entire BSU community congratulate Myles and join with him in celebration of this monumental accomplishment.

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WUSA9: Bowie State student moonwalks away with Tony Award for portrayal of Michael Jackson

Bowie State student awarded best lead actor in a musical for playing Michael Jackson, becoming the youngest solo winner in that category. MJ: The Musical represents the 22-year-old Frost’s Broadway debut.

Good Morning America: Myles Frost dishes on his leading role in ‘MJ The Musical’
Broadway Buzz: MJ Star Myles Frost Wins First Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical
CBS Baltimore: Maryland Native & Bowie State's Own Myles Frost Wins Tony Award
WJLA TV: Bowie State student Myles Frost wins Best Actor Tony Award for 'MJ The Musical'
Washington Post: Myles Frost was born to play Michael Jackson. A Tony nod confirms it.
New York Times: Dancing to ‘Billie Jean’ Led Him to ‘MJ.’ Now He’s a Tony Contender.
NBC4 Washington: Local Performer Takes Broadway by Storm as Michael Jackson