Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
macbeth
Broadway Star Joined: 5/7/03
#1Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 11:41am
I saw the matinee yesterday as my first time back since the original cast and it was a similarly electric experience From the moment the curtain rose, you could feel the energy from the entire cast ripple through the audience. Each number landed with such precision and joy, and the chemistry onstage was palpable.
What really stood out were all the little unscripted moments that made the show feel alive: Leslie exchanging playful glances with the ensemble, quick winks, and spontaneous laughter that pulled the crowd right in. Those small interactions gave the performance such warmth and made it feel like a truly unique experience.
By the final curtain call, the theater was buzzing, and now I'm trying to see him in the show one more time.
#2Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 11:42am
Thanks for the heads up! I'll drain my life savings right away!
#3Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 4:14pm
I don't get how Lin Manuel Miranda, supposedly a champion of the working classes, the ordinary man and woman, can justify such impossible prices. Can Usnavi afford this? The celebrated diversity of this show, to portray the real America, the average Joe etc. Hm, can we revoke the Kennedy Center Honor?
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schubox
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/16
#5Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 4:57pm
Because this
When my goodbye post was removed: “but I had a great dramatic finish!!!!”
#6Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 5:09pm
Does it need to be a business, binau?
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#7Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 5:12pm
Is Leslie's return for love of the show, or for a big fat check?
Actual question, as I genuinely can't fathom how high some of these prices are.
Do ticket prices reflect a fair cost/profit?
It's like a grocer charging a hundred dollars for a can of beans, just because he can.
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KrupYou
Stand-by Joined: 7/5/25
witchoftheeast2
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
#10Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 5:42pm
Did anyone check ticket prices when he was first announced back in April because tickets were under $200. What were you expecting in the weeks leading up to his return/throughout the run?
Bwaygurl2
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/22
#11Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 5:53pm
Leslie Odom is a working actor. It's very strange to ask someone if they are taking a job because they care or if "it's for the money." Of course he wants lucrative gigs and there isn't anything wrong with that. Seems pretty normal to want to book a well paying gig. I don't see what the problem is.
#12Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 5:57pm
I wasn't trying to shame him, just wondering if this is why the prices surged. At least that way there would be some logical reason for it.
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SteveSanders
Leading Actor Joined: 3/29/25
#13Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 6:41pm
Jay Lerner-Z said: "I wasn't trying to shame him, just wondering if this is why the prices surged. At least that way there would be some logical reason for it."
Ticket prices were much lower prior to his run, so yes, this is probably the reason.
And you may not be trying to shame Odom (although I'd say you "big fat check" remark in #7 falls under that heading), you certainly seem like you're trying to shame Miranda in post #3.
#14Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 6:46pm
Well, in that post, perhaps I was. Look, the main target of my ire is late-stage capitalism.
If we're all the radical leftists that binau paints us as, shouldn't we all agree that something is very wrong?
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
SteveSanders
Leading Actor Joined: 3/29/25
#15Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 7:12pm
Jay Lerner-Z said: "Well, in that post, perhaps I was. Look, the main target of my ire is late-stage capitalism."
Really? I don't think we've ever seen you comment in that vein here.
{sarcasm}
#16Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 7:20pm
The term "late stage capitalism" doesn't even do this outrage justice. If it was any other corporation grossly over-charging, there would be no disagreement. But because it is a show we love, and are proud of, there is. What good is sparking a newfound love of musical theatre, if simultaneously, they are shutting a whole generation out of attending?
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
SteveSanders
Leading Actor Joined: 3/29/25
#17Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 7:47pm
Jay Lerner-Z said: "The term "late stage capitalism" doesn't even do this outrage justice. If it was any other corporation grossly over-charging, there would be no disagreement. But because it is a show we love, and are proud of,there is. What good is sparking a newfound love of musical theatre, if simultaneously, they are shutting a whole generation out of attending?"
It has been on Broadway for 10 years and has had multiple touring companies around the world. It was just in movie theaters and has been available to stream for more than a year.
Anyone who wanted to see Hamilton at a better price has been able to do so for a very long time.
But if they absolutely must see Odom in his return engagement, they are going to pay a premium. That's how scarcity/limited opportunities tends to work.
Surely there are better targets than this for your ire about late-stage capitalism.
Bwaygurl2
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/22
#18Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 7:55pm
A lot of kids get into musicals through Tiktok, YouTube, or when I was young, VHS and CD. Tickets for shows were much cheaper then but I still couldn't afford $30 to see Phantom or whatever. That didn't stop me from growing up and becoming a show queen.
I just think there are better areas to angry about capitalism, such as and especially healthcare.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#19Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/15/25 at 7:58pm
Let them keep prices the same and let the scalpers reap the benefits. Why do we never protect the scalpers?!
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.
#20Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/16/25 at 10:21am
Bwaygurl, my outrage is vast enough to cover everything. This is not a healthcare message board. Don't worry, I've got that covered too.
YouTube, TikTok, Netflix etc. are great, but there is nothing like live theatre, in person. Their interest can be piqued, but then they are locked out.
Dramamama, what difference does it make to the customer just WHO is ripping them off? They remain the victim either way.
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
Bwaygurl2
Broadway Star Joined: 3/8/22
#21Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/16/25 at 10:44am
Based on the extremely positive response Odom is getting, I don't think people who have purchased tickets to see him feel like "victims." Most seem to view it as money well spent, albeit a splurge.
#22Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/16/25 at 10:56am
Most people can not afford it, so never know if it is worth it or not.
Beyoncé is not an ally. Actions speak louder than words, Mrs. Carter. #Dubai #$$$
#23Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/16/25 at 11:19am
Jay Lerner-Z said: "Do ticket prices reflect a fair cost/profit?"
It's really hard for me to blame producers who want to squeeze every penny out of a cash cow like this, maximizing return for their investors, when most shows lose millions of dollars.
"It's like a grocer charging a hundred dollars for a can of beans, just because he can."
But, of course, they can't, as long as there's a functioning market (and there are laws against it when there isn't a functioning market, as in a natural disaster or other local emergency). But I don't think it's really appropriate to compare Hamilton with Odom to a kitchen staple; it's more like the Lamborghini of theater, a true luxury item, something for which demand would vastly exceed supply if it weren't priced accordingly.
chrishuyen
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/12/14
#24Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/16/25 at 11:36am
If anything, I wonder if this would allay some of the fears around releasing proshots of shows that are still running. I understand it's not a direct comparison since the rest of the cast is different and it's been many years since the proshot was filmed, but arguably people who wanted to see Leslie's performance could just watch the proshot for relatively cheap, yet they're still choosing to fork over hundreds of dollars. And while he's had a fairly successful recording career as well, I wonder how much the proshot played into him gaining more fans that wanted to see him live.
witchoftheeast2
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
#25Leslie Odom's Hamilton Return = A Must See
Posted: 9/16/25 at 11:45am
I would like to agree with the point that theater is a luxury item, something you save for, and you might not be able to see a very popular show for many years. Even if it has been around for 10+ years, like Wicked or Hamilton, people just have other priorities to focus on. Saying "it's been around for years" is not a valid argument here. You never know someones financial status, or what they have to cut out due to their budget. Again, can someone please tell me what you expected the ticket prices to be?
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