Leslie Odom Jr. – The Christmas Tour

Leslie Odom, Jr. brings a night of holiday hits to Jacobs Music Center – including selections from his release "The Christmas Album," which Broadway World said “infuses love, joy, and merriment into the holiday season.”

Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted performer recognized for his work on the Broadway stage, on television, in film and as a recording artist. He is a Tony winner, a Grammy® winner, and a three-time Emmy Award nominee. For his critically acclaimed performance as legendary soul singer Sam Cooke in Regina King’s "One Night in Miami," Odom was nominated for the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor. He received a second nomination in the same year, as a songwriter, for co-writing the film's original song, "Speak Now." Odom is one of only four performers in history to be nominated in both the acting and writing categories in the same year. After his breakout role as ‘Aaron Burr’ in the hit musical "Hamilton," Odom has performed to sold-out crowds in hallowed halls around the country including The Kennedy Center in DC, The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Lincoln Center in New York City. 

Please note: the San Diego Symphony does not appear on this program.