Beltline to Broadway

Stage Talk. Not Small Talk.

Author: Lauren Van Hemert

Language: en

Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts

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From Passion to Performance: How MJ's Melvin Gray Jr. Went from Scrubs to the Stage
Thursday, 26 February, 2026

How does an aspiring doctor make the leap to the stage and step into the role of the Michael Jackson alternate in the national tour of MJ the Musical? In this episode, we sit down with Melvin Gray Jr., who shares what it takes to embody one of history's most iconic performers. It’s a conversation about pivots, purpose, and what happens when you allow your path to evolve beyond the original plan. About the Guest Melvin Gray Jr. -- Tours: Ain’t Too Proud (Swing/Dance Captain). Regional: Bull Durham, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Songs for a New World, The Scottsboro Boys, Newsies. Film/TV: “Killer Beat”, “Medicating & Healing”, “Hype”. Writer/producer: The Witch’s Book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices