Tony Award-winning Myles Frost returns home to star in 'Chez Joey' at D.C.'s Arena Stage

The 26-year-old Silver Spring native is bringing his Broadway success back to the DMV area.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:47am

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Myles Frost, the youngest person to ever win a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as Michael Jackson in 'MJ: The Musical' on Broadway, is now starring in 'Chez Joey' at the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. through March 15. The musical is a reimagining of the 1940 Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart musical 'Pal Joey' and is co-directed by actor Tony Goldwyn and dancer Savion Glover.

Why it matters

Frost's homecoming performance in 'Chez Joey' allows his family and friends in the DMV area to see him in action after his historic Tony win on Broadway. The musical also provides a platform for Frost to showcase his talents in an intimate theater setting, compared to the large Broadway stage he conquered with 'MJ: The Musical'.

The details

Four years after not making it through as a contestant on 'The Voice', Frost was cast as Michael Jackson in 'MJ: The Musical' on Broadway, with the producers discovering a video of him singing 'Billie Jean' from a high school talent show on YouTube. Frost's performance in the role earned him the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical in 2022, making him the youngest person to ever receive the honor. In 'Chez Joey', Frost portrays Joey Evans, a slick-talking, velvet-voiced singer who has to choose between his heart and his dreams, set in the 1940s Chicago club scene.

  • Frost won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical in June 2022.
  • 'Chez Joey' is running at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. through March 15, 2026.

The players

Myles Frost

A 26-year-old native of Silver Spring, Maryland who made history in 2022 by becoming the youngest person to win the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as Michael Jackson in 'MJ: The Musical' on Broadway.

Tony Goldwyn

The co-director of 'Chez Joey' at Arena Stage.

Savion Glover

The co-director of 'Chez Joey' at Arena Stage and a renowned dancer.

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What they’re saying

“Having started on Broadway in New York, a lot of my family and close friends weren't able to make the trip. I actually think it's better this way, because I was able to gain so much experience and work ethic. I'm coming home as a more curated performer.”

— Myles Frost

“That's why I feel so bad sometimes. When parents are like, 'I want my child to do it the way you did it.' I'm like, 'good luck.' It just shows that it doesn't matter what your situation is, that if you're supposed to be somewhere doing a specific thing, you're going to get there.”

— Myles Frost

“Being accepted by Michael's fans. I think that's one of the biggest things because they do not play about Michael.”

— Myles Frost

What’s next

Frost's performance in 'Chez Joey' at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. is scheduled to run through March 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Myles Frost's homecoming performance in 'Chez Joey' at Arena Stage in D.C. showcases his versatility as an actor and singer, building on the success he achieved on Broadway with his historic Tony Award win for 'MJ: The Musical'. His return to the DMV area allows his local supporters to witness his talents firsthand.