Hits the Spot | Leslie Odom Jr.

Prolific singer, actor, writer, and audiobook narrator Leslie Odom Jr. made his Broadway debut when he was just 17. But it was his turn as Aaron Burr in the smash 2015 musical Hamilton that earned him critical acclaim, and Tony and Grammy awards.

This fall, Leslie ended a seven-year hiatus from Broadway with a triumphant performance in the title role of Purlie Victorious: (A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch), and releases his fifth and most personal studio album, When a Crooner Dies, on November 17.

In this episode, Leslie reveals his favorite piece of acting advice, why narrating his audiobook was his hardest role, how to act with a mouthful of sweet potato pie. and the sweeter cameo Leslie’s son makes on his forthcoming album.

For more from Leslie, check out his latest single, “Holding On To Us,” plus his rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” on our Hits the Spot Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playl....ist/5TPgSqVXz0S6d7Cw