The Beat with Ari Melber, Aug. 04, 2020
Duration: 55 Minutes
Discussed Today:
Leslie Odom Jr. on protest, Broadway and the genius of 'Hamilton'
Discussed Today, In Detail:
Leslie Odom Jr. on protest, Broadway and the genius of 'Hamilton'
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.
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