NYTW.org/Show/Lights-Out-Nat-King-Cole BUY TICKETS Mekhi Richardson MEKHI RICHARDSON (Alternate/u/s Billy Preston and Others) is an American born 12yr old Actor and Performer based out of Tampa, Fl and is of Jamaican and Puerto Rican descent. He is making his Off- Broadway Debut in Lights Out as Alternate, u/s Billy Preston and others. He has also performed in All County Chorus. His notable theatrical productions at The Patel Conservatory include: Descendants The Musical (Jay), Shrek The Musical Jr. (Donkey) , Aristocats Kids (Thomas O’Malley) , and Elf The Musical Jr. (Buddy The Elf). Besides working on his craft, you can find Mekhi with his nose in a book, having fun with friends at theme parks, or playing Pickleball. He thanks his family and friends, Donna Vivino, Barry Kolker, Claire Yenson, NYTW, and the creatives. Much love! Walter Russell III WALTER RUSSELL III (Billy Preston and Others) is the youngest male Grammy winner in history (2022 Best Opera Album) for his work on the first opera by a black composer at The Metropolitan Opera, Fire Shut Up In My Bones. Walter originated the role of young Michael Jackson in the Tony award-winning MJ The Musical on Broadway. Before that, he played Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King on tour and on Broadway and Young Lola in Kinky Boots at the Hollywood Bowl. Television credits: “Gossip Girl,” “That Damn Michael Che” (HBO Max), “The Good Fight” (Paramount+), “Let the Right One In” (Showtime), and “Disney Family Singalong II” (ABC). Thanks to the Lights Out Team, Terrific Talent, and CESD. Love to Mom. @WR3HRLM Parental Guidance TBA. Review Quotes Coming soon! Back | Home