If you saw the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton when it first opened on Broadway, then you had the opportunity to see Leslie Odom, Jr. in his role as Aaron Burr (the man who shot and killed Hamilton.) Odom won a Tony Award for his performance. This weekend, on Friday and Saturday night, he will be performing with the Pacific Symphony at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
In addition to his role in Hamilton, television audiences might know him from his role on the cult-series Smash. He has released two album, a self-titled debut album and a Christmas album. He’s also the author of a book entitled Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher and Never Stop Learning.
If you attend the concert you will no doubt hear a song of two from Hamilton. You might also hear him perform songs from Rent since that was the show in which he made his Broadway debut at the age of 17. He also appeared in the ill-fated musical Leap of Faith.
On his solo album he performs such classic songs as Autumn Leaves, Look for the Silver Lining and The Party’s Over.
Matt Catingub will be leading the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in these two concerts.
