Leslie Odom, Jr. on How “Hamilton” Changed His Life
Season 8
Episode 8
About the Episode
Leslie Odom, Jr. wanted to be in the room where it happened – and he was! Here, he shares the impact his role as Aaron Burr in “Hamilton: The Musical” had on his life and how groundbreaking the play was in promoting colorblind casting on Broadway.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 1m 06s
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