Tony- and Grammy-winner Leslie Odom Jr., the originator of the role of Aaron Burr in “Hamilton,” opens up about the iconic play's cultural and political impact as it reaches millions of more people in a home film version. Odom also discusses theater's intersection with ongoing civil rights protests in America; how “Hamilton” would have been different without a diverse cast; working with Lin-Manuel Miranda; the challenge of COVID for live theater, and his personal journey passing on a lucrative TV show to pursue a dream off-Broadway. The in-depth discussion is the latest installment of “Mavericks with Ari Melber,” a series of interviews with artists, musicians and cultural icons. Aired on 08/04/2020.
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Leslie Odom Jr. On Protest And The Genius Of 'Hamilton' | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
Hi Leslie you my guy you go boi love you
Keep up the good work ok😎🖤you✌️out
Hamilton indeed is a legend, winning a Formula1 race on just three tires.
And this Odom guy kills him.
Burr never felt any guilt for killing Hamilton. He went to breakfast with friends after killing Hamilton at dawn. He boasted about it the rest of his life
This was a fabulous ineterview. A wonderfully, eloquent, erudite actor able to express himself so powefully in conversation with a skilled interviewer. Thanks guys
If only I could act. And dance. And sing.
Then I would be on broadway
Humanity’s problem is that it’s sinful, and God being a perfect and holy being must judge sin. God saw our problem and solved that problem when He came to the very world He created, as Jesus. He came to save all who would humble themselves and admit they’re lost and see their need for Him. That perfect and holy God took the entire multitude of our disgusting sins on Himself at the cross of Calvary and took our punishment for them when He shed His blood and died on the cross in accordance with the Scriptures, He was buried, and He rose on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. If you simply trust in His finished work on the cross for your sins, you will be saved. He is coming soon!
Mayoress Lightfoot of the Chicago City. Only 9 dead and 25 shot over the weekend. Not to worry you will get re-elected anyway. Who cares?
is that up or down from the last 5 years from the last 10? please show the evidence and also statistics of what type of crimes these were involved with . I have a theory there are a lot more people desperate for resources right now which exasperates criminality. the last part is not a theory the last part is settled fact. for example making what might have been a shoplifter now a armed robber. desperate people do foolish and stupid things.
Jessica Doty Whitaker.
Greg Lewis
Danyal Jones
Angelo Bronson
John Tiggs
Lazarra Daniels
Keishanay Holden
Sharrod Turner
Jaliel Jackson
Darius Jelks
Tyrel Clark
Jaquan Newman
Tommie Gatewood
Maurice Jelks
The black Americans who were murdered in Chicago on May 31st.
Antifa flys the same flag, as the Communist Party, in Germany, in the 1930’s.
I hope as many people who can, will buy a Sam Coonrod(MLB) and Johnathan Issac(NBA) jersey.
Loved, loved, loved it!!!! Keep ‘em coming!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sweet Jesus. He looks good. Great interview. 👌
Ari or Leslie? Or both? 😄
Sarah Jane Leslie
thanks Ari! GREAT video.
https://youtu.be/gD_1Kqy9fpM
Great interview. Leslie Odum Jr. is not only a talented singer and actor, he is very intelligent and interesting as well! Absolutely love him and can’t wait to see him play Sam Cooke.
washington? KRSone! duh.
I can’t get over how many African Americans played in that sham rendition “Harriet” with no issue. We see you bruh 😒
I love this guy. Saw him on the nationwide commercials and have been stalking him every since😘
Yeah, and the other guy-I’ve been since his days on C-SPAN
That show should be cancelled for glorifying slaveholders.
(you peeps need video editing, that’s for dam sure)
I want a man to look at me the way that Ari looks at Leslie.
Loved the interview and Leslie’s voice and acting are Inspiring 💋