Baritone (musical theatre)
A virtuosic musical theatre performer and recording artist who originated the role of Aaron Burr in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, earning a Tony Award and establishing himself as one of Broadway's most compelling contemporary voices.
Defining moments and milestones
Odom built his early Broadway career through ensemble and supporting roles in contemporary musicals, including a notable turn in Rent, before achieving landmark recognition as Aaron Burr in Hamilton (2015), a role that earned him a Tony Award and Grammy Award recognition. His success in Miranda's cultural juggernaut established him as a leading musical theatre artist and opened pathways to significant film and television work, while his parallel recording career as a singer-songwriter has further solidified his status as a multidisciplinary performer. He represents a new generation of Broadway artists who seamlessly navigate musical theatre, film, and the recording industry with equal artistic credibility.
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for originating the role of Aaron Burr in Hamilton (2016)
Carnegie Mellon University
Recordings featuring Leslie Odom Jr. in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.