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'Hamilton' original cast members to reunite for Tony Awards performance
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the hit Broadway musical. The original cast of " Hamilton" is not throwing away their shot to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary. Members of the original cast of the hit Broadway musical will be reuniting for a special performance at the 78th Annual Tony Awards next month. Among the cast members participating are creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Phillipa Soo and Jasmine Cephas Jones. Hamilton officially opened on Broadway on Aug. 6, 2015. At the 70th Annual Tony Awards on June 12, 2016, the show made history with a record-breaking 16 nominations and 11 wins, including best musical. This fall, Odom Jr. is returning to the stage production in the role of Aaron Burr for a limited run, in honor of the show's milestone anniversary. The 78th Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, are set to air live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 8, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Sesame Street' Officially Finds New Home
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Apparently, the road now leads through Netflix. The beloved children's program recently announced that it has found a new home on Netflix after being on HBO and Max since 2016. "We are excited to announce that all new Sesame Street episodes are coming to [Netflix] worldwide along with library episodes, and new episodes will also release the same day on [PBS] Stations and [PBS Kids] platforms in the US, preserving a 50+ year relationship," Sesame Street announced on social media. We are excited to announce that all new Sesame Street episodes are coming to @netflix worldwide along with library episodes, and new episodes will also release the same day on @PBS Stations and @PBSKIDS platforms in the US, preserving a 50+ year relationship. The support of… — Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) May 19, 2025 "The support of Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting serve as a unique public-private partnership to enable Sesame Street to continue to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder." This deal will also allow Netflix to create video games based on Sesame Street. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 29: Leslie Odom Jr. attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 29, 2024 in New York City. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 29: Leslie Odom Jr. attends the Sesame Workshop 2024 Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 29, 2024 in New York City. Theo Wargo/WireImage via Getty Images This news comes after HBO and Max announced that it will not be renewing its deal with Sesame Street after 2024 due to "prioritize our focus on stories for adults and families." More Entertainment: 'King of the Hill' Revival: Release Date, Cast, Plot for Hulu Reboot For more television and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment. This story is currently being updated...
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shreveport Symphony to showcase Tony winner and actor Leslie Odom Jr.
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. will perform alongside the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. In December 2025, Odom will join the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra for his Christmas tour. Although the performance is still some time away, fans can prepare well in advance for the show. Beyonce adds this Louisiana native to Cowboy Carter tour setlist Leslie Odom Jr., an acclaimed actor and Tony Award-winning artist, is well-acquainted with the stage and the big screen. At 17, he made his Broadway debut in the original production of 'Rent' in 1998. In 2016, Odom won his first Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' which he will return to later this year. He has also received several Grammy Awards and has been nominated for multiple Emmys and Academy Awards. Odom is just one win away from achieving EGOT status. Grammy-award winner Ashanti to perform live at the Horseshoe Casino & Hotel In addition to his work on Broadway, Odom is recognized for his roles in film and television. In 2020, he portrayed the legendary singer Sam Cooke in the critically acclaimed Amazon film 'One Night in Miami.' Odom also starred in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' 'Harriet,' 'Murder on the Orient Express,' and 'The Exorcist: Believer.' He also made guest appearances on the hit show 'Abbott Elementary.' You can watch Leslie Odom Jr. perform alongside the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra on December 19. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Leslie Odom Jr. returns to original role in smash hit musical 'Hamilton' on Broadway
Leslie Odom Jr. returns to original role in smash hit musical 'Hamilton' on Broadway Show Caption Hide Caption Leslie Odom Jr. initially said 'no thank you' to 'One Night in Miami' Leslie Odom Jr. chats with USA TODAY's Patrick Ryan about his portrayal of Sam Cooke in Regina King's "One Night in Miami." Entertain This!, USA TODAY Leslie Odom Jr. is returning to Broadway for a much anticipated "Hamilton" reprisal. The actor, among the founding fathers of the musical itself, will return to his role as constitutional framer Aaron Burr starting in September, he revealed in a Monday appearance on the "Today" show. A brief stint in his most defining character, Odom will embody the former vice president for just 12 weeks. "You don't get shows that run 10 years," Odom told host Savannah Guthrie, remarking on the longevity of "Hamilton" as a Theatre District favorite. "There's a lot of shows we love, great shows, that you know they come and they go. That's the nature of the theater." 'Hamilton' producers cancel shows at Kennedy Center after Trump administration takeover "For something to be embraced by the public and the culture in the way that 'Hamilton' has … it's twice in a lifetime," he added. Odom, who originated the role in Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit, won a Tony Award for his performance in 2016. Now, he's celebrating the show's 10th anniversary in style and, while stopping short of revealing the details, teased in his appearance on "Today" that there are plenty more surprises in store for audiences heading to a performance any time over the course of the year. The musical, a lively hip-hop infused take on early American history, has become a cultural phenomenon and catapulted both Odom and Miranda from Broadway performers to true blue Hollywood stars. 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr. shares 5 life lessons he's learned in 'Failing Up' Odom, who started on Broadway in "Rent" when he was 17, told "Today" that this moment in his career has him feeling reflective. "The fact that I'm still doing it and that I get to do it in these pieces that mean so much to me is just very meaningful," he said. "I knew how I felt about it, but I could not imagine that you (the audience) would feel the way that I did," he said of its enduring success, adding that the show's release for streaming on Disney+ during the pandemic added a whole new legion of young fans. Audiences can see Odom in the role of Burr at the Richard Rodgers Theatre starting Sept. 9 through Nov. 23.
