Walter Russell III
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Walter Russell III is a 13 year-old Harlem, NY native and a triple threat. Born on the King of Pop's birthday, Walter originated the role of Young Michael Jackson in Broadway's MJ the Musical, and will soon be stepping into the role of Young Marlon. Walter debuted in the first black opera at The MET ...
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Stage Credits
MJ the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Little Michael
Lion King
[Broadway]
Minskoff Theatre
Young Simba
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Walter Russell III and Prince Jackson
Tessa Frascogna, Camille De La Cruz, Phoenix Averiyire, Juliet Benn, Walter Russell III, Jaden Myles Waldman, Lily Tamburo
Myles Frost, Walter Russell III, Sherri Shepherd, Jawn Murray, Devin Trey Campbell and Christian Wilson
Christian Wilson, Myles Frost, Walter Russell III, Whoopi Goldberg, Lamont Walker II and Devin Trey Campbell
Walter Russell III, Simone Smalls, Myles Frost, Sherri Shepherd and Jawn Murray
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PerformancesWalter Russell III Biography
Walter Russell III is a 13 year-old Harlem, NY native and a triple threat. Born on the King of Pop's birthday, Walter originated the role of Young Michael Jackson in Broadway's MJ the Musical, and will soon be stepping into the role of Young Marlon. Walter debuted in the first black opera at The MET playing Char’es Baby in Terrence Blanchard’s historic Fire Shut Up In My Bones. Before that, Walter performed across the US and Canada as Young Simba in the national tour of Disney’s The Lion King and made his Broadway debut in the role in 2020. His other regional credits include Young Lola in Kinky Boots at the Hollywood Bowl directed by Jerry Mitchell. TV credits: "Gossip Girl" (HBOMax), “That Damn Michael Che” (HBOMax), “The Good Fight” (CBS/Paramount),"Let The Right One In" (Showtime), ABC’s "Disney Family Singalong II," Nickelodeon’s “Lip Sync Battle Shorties” and music videos “Enough!” by Sia and “Sugar” by Sufjan Stephens. Walter has trained with Harlem School of the Arts and National Dance Institute and competes with P.U.S.H dance company. He is represented by Laura Pietropinto and Marianne Leone at Terrific Talent, and David Doan and Mallory Tucker at CESD. @WR3HRLMWalter Russell III News
MJ THE MUSICAL to Welcome New 'Little Michael' Beginning Tonightby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022
Starting tonight, Corey J will join the cast of MJ, playing “Little Michael.” Most recently seen as “Young Simba” in The Lion King on Broadway, Corey made headlines earlier this year when he stepped into the role of “Young Nala” at a moment’s notice.
Wake Up With BWW 3/28: Ariana DeBose Wins Oscar For WEST SIDE STORY, and More!by - Mar 28, 2022
Today's top stories include our coverage of last night's Oscars! Big winners for the night included Broadway's own Ariana DeBose, who took home the award for her performance in West Side Story! Plus, watch the performance of 'We Don't Talk About Bruno' from Encanto, and more!
VIDEO: MJ Stars Walter Russell III & Christian Wilson are On the Rise!by Candace Cordelia - Mar 27, 2022
Eight times per week at the Neil Simon Theatre, the company of MJ the musical is bringing crowds to their feet. Two of the show's young actors are certainly starting something, splitting the role of 'Little Michael'- Walter Russell III and Christian Wilson. Watch their interview here.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the BETTER NATE THAN EVER! NYC Premiereby Bruce Glikas - Mar 22, 2022
Based on the book by Tim Federle, 'Better Nate Than Ever' will premiere on Disney+ on April 1, 2022 and last night, the highly anticipated film had its big premiere in New York City! Go on the red carpet with BroadwayWorld below to see who turned out for the big night!
Photos: Queen Latifah Poses with the Cast of MJ on Broadwayby Bruce Glikas - Mar 10, 2022
The company of MJ welcomed a special visitor to the Neil Simon Theatre this week. Check out exclusive photos of Queen Latifah with the cast!
Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL Cast and Creatives Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Nightby Jennifer Broski - Feb 2, 2022
MJ features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winner Lynn Nottage and a score made up of some of the best-loved, top-selling songs in recording history. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon directs and choreographs.
MJ THE MUSICAL Casts Walter Russell III and Christian Wilson as 'Little Michael'by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2021
Walter Russell III from Harlem, New York, and Christian Wilson from Norfolk, Virginia, will alternate in the role of “Little Michael' in the upcoming Broadway production of MJ the Musical. Also announced was Devin Trey Campbell from Bronx, New York, who will play the role of “Little Marlon”.
BWW Review: Blanchard's FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES Opens Met Season with Fireworksby Richard Sasanow - Sep 28, 2021
It’s been a long 18 months since the last opera on the Met’s stage. The Terence Blanchard-Kasi Lemmons FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES roared into Lincoln Center to let the audience know what it has been missing.
Sufjan Stevens Debuts 'Sugar' Videoby Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 15, 2020
Sufjan Stevens debuts “Sugar,” a new song from his forthcoming eighth studio album The Ascension, today.
Lindsay Pearce, Nikki Blonsky, Laura Leigh Turner & More Join Instagram Live Concert to Benefit The Actors Fundby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2020
Rising Talent Magazine is back with Concert #2 to Benefit The Actors Fund! The concert will be taking place throughout the day on Friday, May 15 on Rising Talent Magazine's Instagram LIVE: http://Instagram.com/RisingTalentMag
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VIDEO: MJ Stars Walter Russell III & Christian Wilson are On the Rise!by Candace Cordelia - Mar 27, 2022
Eight times per week at the Neil Simon Theatre, the company of MJ the musical is bringing crowds to their feet. Two of the show's young actors are certainly starting something, splitting the role of 'Little Michael'- Walter Russell III and Christian Wilson. Watch their interview here.
VIDEO: Watch All of the Songs from THE DISNEY FAMILY SINGALONG: VOLUME II from Idina Menzel to Katy Perry, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Ben Platt & More!by Robert Diamond - May 10, 2020
Taking to their living room studios and kitchen stages to sing beloved Disney melodies with the nation were Christina Aguilera, Tituss Burgess, Sabrina Carpenter, Chloe x Halle, Billy Eichner, Hayley Erbert, Josh Gad, Donald Glover, Halsey, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Hudson, Lang Lang, John Legend, Idina Menzel, Miguel, Keke Palmer, Katy Perry, Ben Platt, Seth Rogen, Anika Noni Rose, Walter Russell III, Shakira, Rebel Wilson and more surprises.
