Leslie Odom, Jr.
About This Concert:
Celebrated screen actor, musician and winner of a 2016 Best Actor Tony Award for his role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Leslie Odom, Jr. joins the Minnesota Orchestra for an exhilarating evening of jazz standards and Broadway hits.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Leslie Odom, Jr., vocalist
Read program notes » (pdf)
Fun Facts:
- Odom, Jr. credits speechwriting and oratory for getting him into the arts. He made his Broadway debut at age 17 in Rent.
- He has a passion for horror movies, vintage '80s TV shows and ordering dessert first.
- His TV appearances have included roles on NBC’s Smash, Law & Order: SVU, Gotham, Grey’s Anatomy, and House of Lies.
- His self-titled 2014 debut album was partially funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Leslie Odom, Jr.
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Leslie Odom, Jr. | Photo © Nathan Johnson
About This Concert:
Celebrated screen actor, musician and winner of a 2016 Best Actor Tony Award for his role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, Leslie Odom, Jr. joins the Minnesota Orchestra for an exhilarating evening of jazz standards and Broadway hits.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Leslie Odom, Jr., vocalist
Read program notes » (pdf)
Fun Facts:
- Odom, Jr. credits speechwriting and oratory for getting him into the arts. He made his Broadway debut at age 17 in Rent.
- He has a passion for horror movies, vintage '80s TV shows and ordering dessert first.
- His TV appearances have included roles on NBC’s Smash, Law & Order: SVU, Gotham, Grey’s Anatomy, and House of Lies.
- His self-titled 2014 debut album was partially funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign.
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