Leslie Odom Jr., burst on the scene in 2015, originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical phenomenon Hamilton. Since then, he has performed for sold-out audiences, sung for the Obamas at the White House, and won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. But before he landed the role of a lifetime in one of the biggest musicals of all time, Odom put in years of hard work as a singer and an actor.
With personal stories from his life, Odom asks the questions that will help you unlock your true potential and achieve your goals even when they seem impossible. What work did you put in today that will help you improve tomorrow? How do you surround yourself with people who will care about your dreams as much as you do? How do you know when to play it safe and when to risk it all for something bigger and better? These stories will inspire you, motivate you, and empower you for the greatness that lies ahead, whether you're graduating from college, starting a new job, or just looking to live each day to the fullest.The 2023 Tony Awards are coming up in just a few weeks! To get ready, we have put together a reading list of sorts. With behind-the-scenes reporting, Broadway history, and some of the nominated plays themselves, these titles cover a lot of ground with books perfect for new theater fans and seasoned experts.
We're pretty excited about the upcoming movie version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Broadway hit In the Heights. And have you heard that Stephen Spielberg is updating West Side Story? It got us thinking about some of our favorite movie musicals.
Back to school time means beach reads come out of your bag and textbooks go in, but that doesn't mean the fun is over. While we (obviously) embrace all things learning and reading (because books), even we have to admit that some textbooks are a bit, um...dry. To ease the transition, here are 22 alternative academic titles that are entertaining, practical and, well, educational.