Kenny Leon Videos

What would Broadway be without the guidance of its directors- the people behind the scenes who guide the performances of the actors onstage and lend their artistic vision to the productions that make us laugh, cry, and appreciate the power of theatre. Three men and seven women were singled out for their exceptional contribution to this Broadway season.

Get a first look at footage of Home on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Watch a montage of Purlie Victorious on Broadway, starring Leslie Odom Jr. & more!

Leslie Odom Jr. sat down with Jimmy Fallon to discuss his return to Broadway in Purlie Victorious. Odom Jr. said he had a 'different schedule' the last time he was on Broadway in Hamilton, since he now has two young children. He shared his daughter's thoughts on his new play, revealing one scene in the show that shocked her. Watch the video!

On September 27, the company of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch had something to celebrate at the Music Box Theatre, as the show officially opened on Broadway. In this video, watch as we take you to the red carpet with celebrity guests including Reverend Al Sharpton, Melba Moore, Nicolette Robinson and more!

Tony & Grammy Award winner and Academy & Emmy Award nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. officially returned to Broadway in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch, now running at the Music Box Theatre. In this video, we're taking you inside opening night!

Check out video highlights from Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch on Broadway!

Ahead of the opening night of Purlie Victorious, Leslie Odom Jr. appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss why the play is a 'very rare piece.' Odom Jr. also discussed why the play is 'meant to be seen' and not read, how he identifies with the character, and being a producer on the show with his wife, Nicolette Robinson. Watch the video!

What's Purlie Victorious all about? In this video, watch as Kenny Leon and cast explain!

Just yesterday at The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon was presented with The 2023 Juneteenth Legacy Award. Watch Kenny's full acceptenece speech in this video!

In this video, watch highlights from The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, hosted by Michael James Scott and including performances by 2023 Tony Award nominees Lorna Courtney, Crystal Lucas-Perry, and NaTasha Yvette Williams and more!

The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldier's Play has arrived in LA! In this video, watch as the company walks the red carpet on opening night.

Watch as music superstar and Some Like it Hot co-producer Mariah Carey makes a surprise appearance at curtain call!