From Prince George’s to Center Stage: Myles Frost to Headline Chez Joey at Arena Stage

We’re excited to celebrate another milestone in the artistic journey of one of Prince George’s County’s own—Tony Award winner Myles Frost is returning to the stage this winter to headline Chez Joey at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.!

Frost, who made history as the youngest solo actor to win the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his electrifying performance as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical, will now bring his magnetic presence to this world-premiere production directed by Charles Randolph-Wright (Motown the Musical, American Prophet).

Chez Joey is a bold and original story inspired by the real-life jazz club where legends were made—and where dreams collided with the harsh realities of segregation and celebrity in mid-century America. The show blends theater, live music, and movement to reimagine the 1950s club scene through a modern lens.

This marks Frost’s first return to the stage since MJ and his starring role in Ava DuVernay’s acclaimed film Origin, where he portrayed Trayvon Martin. As a proud Prince George’s County native and longtime friend of PGAHC, Frost’s continued rise is a source of inspiration for the next generation of creatives in our community.

At PGAHC, we are honored to celebrate his achievements and unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling. Whether he’s performing on Broadway, appearing on the silver screen, or lighting up local stages, Myles Frost continues to show the world the power of Prince George’s talent.

Congratulations, Myles—we’re rooting for you as always!

Myles Frost is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, and music producer. In 2022, he became the youngest solo actor in history to win the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his performance as MJ in MJ the Musical. Myles was also nominated for a Grammy Award as principal vocalist on the MJ The Musicalcast album. In 2024, Myles made his major motion picture debut in the role of Trayvon Martin in the biographical drama film Origin. Myles was recently nominated for a 2025 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his revised role as MJ in MJ the Musical UK. Among his numerous accolades, Myles proudly received the 76th Annual Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway Debut Performance, the 2022 Chita Rivera Award, and recognition as a nominee for the 2022 Drama League Award, 2022 Drama Desk Award, and 2022 Outer Critics Circle Award. He has been celebrated as part of Variety’s 2022 Power of Young Hollywood Impact Report, Ebony’s 2022 Power 100 List, The Root’s 2022 100 Most Influential Black Americans, the 2022 HBCU Top 30 Under 30, and the NAACP Theatre Spirit Award. At just 26, Myles Frost continues to defy expectations as a self-trained artist, actor, and musician.