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Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
#175Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 4:09pm
He comes off as a prissy egotist to me. He's an extremely talented fellow but I'm sure that chip on his shoulder will be knocked off soon enough. Took him quite a while to get his big break with Hamilton and now he may have burned a lot of bridges that may land him back where he was.
"Broadway...I'll lick you yet!"
#176Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 4:10pm
He wouldn't sign your playbill, Mildred?
#177Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 4:16pm
PalJoey said: "
I know I am alone in this, but I wish the producers would have asked Leslie to take over the title role.
I think he would make a spectacular Hamilton.
"
Joey, you're not alone in that thought. I don't want to see it immediately, but I'd love to see Odom take it on some day. I think he does the combination of flashy and emotional so well. I'm confident others will be successful as Burr, but he's set the bar high.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#178Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 4:23pm
The thought never entered my mind....but YES!
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#179Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 4:27pm
Mildred Plotka said: "He comes off as a prissy egotist to me. He's an extremely talented fellow but I'm sure that chip on his shoulder will be knocked off soon enough. Took him quite a while to get his big break with Hamilton and now he may have burned a lot of bridges that may land him back where he was.
"
He actually comes off as very intelligent, genuine, integrity driven, well spoken, sharp dressed man. I don't know where you get your perception from? Should he be more frat boy or something? I love that he's classy and chooses his words instead of just blah blahing
ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#180Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 4:36pm
I met him and he was one of the most humble, appreciative people I've met. He didn't treat me like a fan girl but had a real conversation with me about the role and why he loved playing it. We don't know what he was or wasn't offered, but just because the actors are in this huge show where the producers have a lot of bargaining power, that doesn't mean they should just give in to all their demands because they're not needed to sell tickets. It could set a precedent that you're a pushover and cost future negotiating power; there is always a fine balance versus not wanting to appear difficult. It's true in any negotiation in any business. I'm sure he made the decision he felt was best for him and his career and I wish him the best.
SFFrontRow
Broadway Star Joined: 3/19/05
#181Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 5:54pm
Raul Esparza does not meet the casting requirements for the role.
Odom has a cabaret show scheduled in SF late July. So, talk of him extending would have had to take that into account (and any other prior appearances booked).
My guess is the producers will want to use the model of Wicked. Get talented relatively unknowns, let them make a name for themselves and then replace them when their contract is up. This makes the show greater than it's parts, and keeps it from being a star vehicle that is handicapped by actor departures.
SFFrontRow
Broadway Star Joined: 3/19/05
#182Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 5:54pm
Someone suggested Raul Esparza for a Burr replacement. He does not meet the casting requirements for the role. Check out the requirements -Esparza is not the correct ethnicity.
Odom has a cabaret show scheduled in SF late July. So, talk of him extending would have had to take that into account (and any other prior appearances booked).
My guess is the producers will want to use the model of Wicked. Get talented relatively unknowns, let them make a name for themselves and then replace them when their contract is up. This makes the show greater than it's parts, and keeps it from being a star vehicle that is handicapped by actor departures.
#183Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 6:06pm
since when is there a required specific ethnicity per character?
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#184Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 6:16pm
There isn't.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
Sunny11
Broadway Star Joined: 9/3/14
#185Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 6:22pm
Reminder of what the real Aaron Burr looked like lol
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Burr#/media/File%3ABurr.jpg
#186Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 6:24pm
yes we all know he was super white, what's your point
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#187Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 6:26pm
Leslie as Aaron, I'd gladly let him shoot me down. The real Aaron? No thanks.
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#188Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 6:49pm
Cinders I am thrown by your profile photo change! This is why I don't have one. (More like I'm too lazy to figure it out...). :)
broadwayboy223
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/2/14
#189Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:00pm
This is off topic and wishful thinking but any chance Cynthia Ervio could be offered to replace Renee or Pippa?
aaaaaa15
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/31/15
#190Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:08pm
I think if Cynthia was going to do Hamilton she'd be more likely to open it in London than replace in New York. Could be wrong.
#191Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:15pm
I can't imagine her singing any of the stuff...maybe Renee I guess 'cause it's beltier than Eliza.
Cinders, who is that in your new pic?
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
akmiller_98
Understudy Joined: 8/1/15
#192Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:39pm
I am not at all surprised that Leslie is leaving. He is taking a much deserved break from a grueling role. I will actually be shocked if the others stay.
But, I will not be surprised if we see some of them, including Leslie, joining Lin in the West End production.
#193Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:43pm
I'd actually love to see Cynthia as Burr!
It's Savannah Wise as Evelyn Nesbit in the revival of "Ragtime", Gypsy!
They/them.
"Get up the nerve to be all you deserve to be."
#194Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:49pm
CindersGolightly said: "I'd actually love to see Cynthia as Burr!
"
That's what I've wanted! More gender bent casting please! Also, Renée would make a great Burr or Hamilton. Audra as Washington, too.
#195Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 7:53pm
It should be a blind black transgendered dwarf amputee in a wheelchair.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#196Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 8:22pm
With a lisp.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#197Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 8:23pm
Cinders I am thrown by your profile photo change! This is why I don't have one. (More like I'm too lazy to figure it out...). :)
I agree! Avatar changes really throw me! I wish Broadway Concierge would go back to his original...and I'm so glad Dame did. Gets confusing here, you know?
#199Leslie Odom Jr Leaving Hamilton
Posted: 6/20/16 at 8:30pm
gypsy101 said: "since when is there a required specific ethnicity per character?"
I do wonder if Burr will ever be performed by a white or asian or hispanic actor. Eminem?
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