ProMusica to Welcome Back Broadway Star Leslie Odom, Jr. for Holiday Concerts
The multi-faceted Broadway, television, and film star will perform two concerts with ProMusica at the Southern Theatre
(Columbus, OH) – ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will welcome back multifaceted artist and Broadway star, Leslie Odom, Jr. for a pair of Christmas concerts at the Southern Theatre on Dec. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. Led by guest conductor Jerry Hou, Leslie Odom, Jr. – The Christmas Tour with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will feature holiday favorites, selections from Odom’s Christmas album, beloved Broadway tunes, and more, alongside the orchestra.
Odom first joined the orchestra for ProMusica’s 2018 Soirée Benefit & Concert, which saw a sell-out audience and rave reviews of the performance. His concerts with ProMusica this winter are part of his 2024 Christmas Tour stopping in more than a dozen cities across the country.
Recognized for his work on the Broadway stage, on television, in film, and as a recording artist, Odom 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 Washington D.C., The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and Lincoln Center in New York City.
“We had such a wonderful experience with Leslie back in 2018, and to share the stage with him again will be such a treat,” said Janet Chen, ProMusica CEO. “These two shows as part of his Christmas Tour are the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, and his charming personality, energetic stage presence, and distinct voice will lift audiences up in holiday spirit!”
Additional information about Leslie Odom, Jr. – The Christmas Tour with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra is available at promusicacolumbus.org/event/leslieodomjr-christmastour-2024/.
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TICKET INFORMATION
The ProMusica Subscriber Pre-sale will start Thursday, Sept.19 at 11:00 AM and tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 20 at 11:00 AM. Tickets will range from $50-$130 and will be available through the ProMusica Box Office at 614.464.0066 ext. 101 and online at promusicacolumbus.org via Ticketmaster.
ABOUT PROMUSICA
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra delivers a world-class and unique classical music experience—through innovative chamber orchestra programming, education outreach, audience intimacy, and artistic excellence. Recognized for its commitment to performing new and contemporary repertoire, ProMusica has commissioned 72 new works and has presented more than 120 world and regional premieres.
Bringing worldwide talent to Columbus since 1978, ProMusica offers an adventurous musical experience through intimate performances on the stage of the historic Southern Theatre. The orchestra, comprised of 37 musicians, showcases homegrown talents, rising stars, and guest artists of international acclaim. Beyond the concert hall, the orchestra is equally at home throughout the community, serving thousands of individuals through key education and outreach programs. Known for its dual traditions of artistic integrity and fiscal responsibility, ProMusica is now in its 46th season.
ProMusica’s 2024-2025 season is supported by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, The Columbus Foundation, the Ohio Arts Council, the Reinberger Foundation, and the ProMusica Sustaining Board. Media support is provided by WOSU Classical 101 FM.
