VIDEO: Leslie Odom Reveals Upcoming Album Tour; Says HAMILTON Future 'Remains Uncertain'
By: Caryn Robbins Jun. 09, 2016
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HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. sat down with Elysa Garnder for a USA Today Facebook Live chat. The Tony nominated actor discussed the show, his new album and preparing for life after Hamilton and shares, "We'll tour the album, we'll be in cities, that stuff will be announced soon...I can't wait!"
Regarding the news that his contract with Hamilton will end on July 9th, the actor shares, "It's still uncertain whether I will continue with the show or not," but adds, "If it ended on July 9th, I'd have no complaints. It's been wonderful!" Watch the video!
Leslie Odom, Jr. recently received a 2016 Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton. Select theatre credits include Hamilton (Public Theater); tick, tick...BOOM! (City Center Encores!), Leap of Faith (Broadway), Rent (Broadway). Select TV/film: "Law & Order: SVU," "Gotham," "Person of Interest," "Supernatural," Red Tails, and "House of Lies."
Odom, Jr. graduated with honors from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. He's been nominated for the Drama Desk, Drama League and Lucille Lortel Awards. He's won the Princess Grace Award and an Astaire Award.
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