Leslie Odom, Jr. News

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert aired last night, April 1, on NBC. The show starred Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony and 10-time Grammy Award winner John Legend has been cast as Jesus Christ, rock legend Alice Cooper as the flamboyant King Herod and acclaimed recording artist, songwriter and Broadway star Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdalene. The cast also features Norm Lewis as Caiaphas, Jin Ha as Annas, and Jason Tam as Peter.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for their 20th annual performance run on Mother's Day Weekend from May 11-13. The three-show celebration is the culmination of the Company's 21-city North American tour. Artistic Director Robert Battle leads Ailey's 32 extraordinary dancers as they continue the Company's legacy of using the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition to uplift, unite, and enlighten. Three diverse and exciting programs spotlighting premieres and new productions by influential choreographic voices will inspire audiences at Prudential Hall, all closing with a stirring finale of Alvin Ailey's always must-see American masterpiece, Revelations.

Principal Pops conductor Richard Kaufman returns to Pacific Symphony's Pops series for his 28th season, featuring modern sensations and classic favorites. Television, film and Broadway star Vanessa Williams joins the Symphony to perform her catalogue of hits; "The Wonderful Music of Oz" brings an exciting show featuring favorites from the hit Broadway show "Wicked," "The Wiz" and the original classic, "The Wizard of Oz"; "Christmas with Jackie Evancho" leads the holidays with this teenage singer's Pops debut; "Valentine's Day with Kenny G" delivers a romantic evening of R&B, Latin pop and smooth jazz; Tony- and Grammy Award-winner Leslie Odom, Jr., of "Hamilton" fame, joins our Pops series for a curated night of exciting Broadway and jazz hits; tribute band "Windborne" performs "The Music of Queen," one of the greatest rock'n'roll bands of all time; "My Fair Lady in Concert" ends the series with a semi-staged production of Lerner and Loewe's elegant and enchanting musical performed live.

The Cold War and Civil Rights movement collide in the broadcast premiere of The Jazz Ambassadors on Friday, May 4 at 10 p.m. on PBS (check local listings). The documentary will be available to stream the following day (May 5) online at pbs.organd PBS apps.

Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, March 27. Leslie talks about how he was considering a major career shift before realizing he couldn't just sit around waiting for a phone call. He also discussed his new book 'Failing Up.' Check out the clip below!

Leslie Odom Jr. shot to fame for his Tony and Grammy Award-winning turn as Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical 'Hamilton.' In his new book, 'Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning,' he shares personal stories and life lessons to help you follow your dreams. Odom joins 'CBS This Morning' to discuss the social studies teacher who changed his life and the time he almost gave up on acting.

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From the producers behind hit WNYC Studios podcasts 2 Dope Queens, Sooo Many White Guys, and Nancy, comes LATE NIGHT WHENEVER, a hilarious send-up of late night TV, complete with celebrity guests, live music, and stand-up. Host Michelle Buteau, a 2 Dope Queens fan favorite and VH1 host, is known for her raw comedy and disarming style-she'll bring both to the stage on LATE NIGHT WHENEVER. Guests will get personal and reveal all. Even the audience will have the opportunity to get in on the action in this podcast recorded live in downtown New York City. Michelle will be joined by one-man house band Rob Lewis, producer and musical director for stars like Christina Aguilera and Patti LaBelle.

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of March 26, 2018!

Leslie Odom, Jr., played to a sold-out crowd at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis with a quintet of his own and the full Minnesota Orchestra, lead by principal conductor Sarah Hicks, with a pleasing mixture of his Broadway hits and favorites with a healthy dose of Nat King Cole songs.

Join us  at 7:00 pm on Friday, March 30 at the Orpheum Theatre for an evening of conversation with Tony and Grammy Award- winning artist, Leslie Odom, Jr., who will be in Memphis celebrating the release of his new book, Failing Up. Leslie will discuss the personal stories from his life shared in the book that have inspired, motivated, and empowered him over the years with a special guest to be announced. A short performance with a live band will follow the conversation.

According to Variety, Apple is continuing its series-programming slate adding its first animated show CENTRAL PARK. This musical comedy from BOB'S BURGERS creator Loren Bouchard has been ordered for two seasons. CENTRAL PARK will be written by Bouchard, Broadway/TV favorite Josh Gad, and Nora Smith. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will once again grace the stage at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Mother's Day Weekend with performances from Friday, May 11 - Sunday, May 13. 'Movement that'll move you" (New York magazine) is guaranteed for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 20th anniversary engagement at NJPAC - the culmination of the Company's 21-city North American tour. Artistic Director Robert Battle leads Ailey's 32 extraordinary dancers as they continue the Company's legacy of using the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition to uplift, unite, and enlighten. Three diverse and exciting programs spotlighting premieres and new productions by influential choreographic voices will inspire audiences at Prudential Hall, all closing with a stirring finale of Alvin Ailey's always must-see American masterpiece, Revelations. Reserve tickets for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on May 11 - 13 by visiting NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or the NJPAC Box Office.

Tony and Grammy Award winning performer, Leslie Odom, Jr., visited Brookings, SD this weekend to perform a medley of songs as part of South Dakota State University's Woodbine Productions.

CBS All Access announced today cast members joining its upcoming original series $1, a mystery set in a small rust belt town in post-recession America, where a one-dollar bill changing hands connects a group of characters involved in a shocking multiple murder. The cast includes John Carroll Lynch, Nathaniel Martello-White, Philip Ettinger, Chris Denham, Kirrilee Berger and Gracie Lawrence with Leslie Odom Jr., Jeff Perry and Sturgill Simpson set to recur.

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell are pleased to announce the details of the Pops' 2018-19 season at the beautifully renovated Music Hall, presented by PNC.

The 2018 Boston Pops spring season, May 9-June 16, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, will celebrate the centennial of Leonard Bernstein, one of the greatest international musical figures of the last century-an iconic American musician whose multidimensional talents spanning the worlds of composition, performance, education and conducting greatly influenced the culture at large throughout the mid- and late-20th century, resulting in a legacy that is sure to inspire music lovers far and wide for countless generations to come.  The Boston Pops has an especially proud association with Leonard Bernstein, as he made his professional orchestra conducting debut leading the ensemble during a performance in the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in 1941, on the cusp of establishing himself as one of the foremost musicians the country had ever seen.

Known as the 'power couple' of the Portuguese Musical Theatre industry for several years, Sissi Martins and Ruben Madureira open up about their memories, insecurities, hopes and dreams... And remind us that 'Love is love is love...'