Rising Star Actor At Bowie State Myles Frost Nominated For Tony Award

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Ever since Bowie State University music technology major Myles Frost debuted as Michael Jackson last December at the Neil Simon Theater in MJ: The Musical, he's drawn quite a bit of attention.

Now, the university has announced that Frost has been nominated for a Tony Award for "best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical."

Frost competed for the lead role last year and has been wowing theatergoers in New York with his acting prowess, signature Michael Jackson dance moves and singing. He is one of the first, if not the first, HBCU students to be nominated for this particular award, the university stated.

“When I saw him perform on Broadway in March, I knew he was a special talent,” Professor Tewodross W. Williams, chair of the fine and performing arts department, said. “The entire Bowie State University family is supporting him and will be watching intently when the Tony Award winners are announced on CBS on June 12.”