“Putting on the Wig”: How Understudy Aramie Payton Became Michael Jackson on Broadway in “MJ”

Aramie Payton stepped into the lead role of "MJ,"  the musical about Michael Jackson, making his Broadway debut, which he performed from February 4th through March 3rd. A rare opportunity for understudies, he tells us how his lifelong obsession with Michael Jackson and desire to be on Broadway led to the realization of his dream. Note: This interview took place on March 23, 2022.