Singer
A Detroit-born singer, actor, and dancer who rose from child performer to Broadway star, Elijah Rhea Johnson inherited his artistry from his parents and channeled it through Kidz Bop, the boy band Mindless Behavior, and ultimately into his landmark 2023 takeover of the title role in MJ the Musical.
Defining moments and milestones
From child performer in The Lion King to pop group vocalist, Elijah Rhea Johnson has built a career rooted in precision, physicality, and the ability to inhabit iconic personas. His 2023 Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical—taking over the title role from Tony winner Myles Frost—represents the culmination of a decade-long arc from entertainment industry child to serious musical theatre artist, grounded in rigorous preparation under Jackson's own choreographic collaborators.
Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in MJ the Musical (April 4, 2023, Neil Simon Theatre), succeeding Tony Award winner Myles Frost in the title role
Recordings featuring Elijah Rhea Johnson in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.