Episode 5 - Aaron Burr, Sir: Backstage at Broadway's HAMILTON with Leslie Odom Jr.

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In this week's episode, it's a long day's journey into Tony night. Come along with Leslie Odom Jr. as he and HAMILTON win big at the 2016 Tony Awards!

[@aether413]

"Somebody take his camera away from him for the love of god"-Daveed freaking Diggs

[@DameDallas]

lol He know he loved it. :-)

[@marieldelara5187]

I think Lin-Manuel Miranda is your annoying friend that you love the most. Man he's intense in all the right ways!

[@missmusicforever02]

I'm that friend so that must mean that we are the same person aka soulmates

[@tessadoesnotbelonghere]

Les: "Does anybody know what time it is?" Lin: "SHOWTIME!"

[@adrielle3168]

lin is me

[@hannahsimon8546]

Time stamp?

[@pearldiiiver]

7:23

[@elizabethelliott7966]

Okay but oak rapping Mulligan so passively at the start is so funny to me

[@DameDallas]

Gotta save that energy; it's a big day! lol

[@caitlinmorales7277]

15:19 Can we appreciate Lin's expression when Leslie won the Tony?

[@msladyt27]

I thought that was a beautiful moment!

[@DFTBACleaves]

It's so freaking cute! Leslie almost looked sad, though. I'm trying to figure out if he was just trying not to cry or if he wanted someone else to win.

[@msladyt27]

I believe trying not to cry.

[@abigailcrosbie8688]

Lin was so happy for him. And I think Leslie was trying not to cry and was probably really proud of himself and a little stressed from the anticipation.

[@abigailcrosbie8688]

And when Rene got called before that...

[@vivylovatic1327]

Leslie: "does anyone know what time it is" Lin in the back: "SHOWTIME" Me: "LIKE I SAAAID"

[@leilani1841]

Vivy Lovatic SHOWTIME SHOWTIME WHAT

[@ishaveettil5288]

Vivy Lovatic 2 PINTS OF SAM ADAMS BUT IM WORKING ON THREE

[@starfiring]

Vivy Lovatic Ayyyyy

[@caitlintaylor5859]

"you don't even need a wristband, you got me:D" leslie is such a honeypie wth

[@Rachel-or6rh]

leslie asking what time it is and lin in the background yelling 'SHOWTIME' is my life

[@hollyhughes9345]

It was Lin ❤️

[@josiegrosie]

I'm glad that Lin references his own work. That "SHOW TIME!" killed me lmao

[@payyourfuckingtaxes7901]

7:22 DID LIN YELL SHOWTIME OMFG ME

[@mdotschrody]

he sure did lol

[@alicelily2738]

if you didn't know, Lin is actually 6 years old. Just fyi

[@payyourfuckingtaxes7901]

Alice Lily the first 3 doesn't matter

[@jejencnr]

PAY YOUR FUCKING TAXES yep

[@healingflower717]

Ikr its so weird but cool!

[@nataliecook8530]

Daveed: Someone take the camera away from this man Leslie: Never!!! Glad to know that Leslie likes the vlogs just as much as us xD Ahhh too many things to say I just love everyone in Hamilton and I'm so happy for them :D

[@BaileyBrianne]

that Tony green room is where i want to be all the time

[@icoelho16]

it's the room where it happens...

[@agneseditsstuff]

+igor coelho haha

[@margotk2927]

"See you on the other side of the war" did he just. I love him so much.

[@ana_villarins]

I love love love that even the cast makes references to the show in their every day lives, it's so quotable hahah

[@MarcusMartn]

I hope Leslie gets more than 8 vlogs

[@Analblockage]

They never do

[@natisinvisible]

James Snyder did.

[@LizzWolffx]

princess diaries did

[@cacnoose47]

+Jack Kelly lindsay mendez did

[@lizzyfedie5379]

+Jack Kelly Looks not Books did

[@micafofita]

"Somebody take that camera away from him" haha Daveed it's the best!!!

[@ana_villarins]

"RAISE A GLASS TO FREEDOM!" me every time someone tries to make a toast lol

[@Michael-kg4wp]

I should do that lol

[@alisonschwab7842]

Lin randomly singing RENT is awesome Also, as musical nerd with a disability, Ali Stroker and the rest of the cast are beyond incredible.

[@annafalci863]

Imagine if some came up to him on the streets and said "Pardon me are you Aaron Burr Sir" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chribu_]

I guess this happenes to him all the time :D I mean, I would do it if I ever met him :D

[@inalechner7426]

I would totally do this!😂

[@madisonhughes3670]

Anna Falci I am almost positive that that has happened at least once. There is no way that NOBODY has taken the opportunity to do that

[@alexanderwinn1778]

People go to Princeton Cemetary just to say this

[@jadathomas2392]

When you're so used to hearing Daveed with a French accent with his haired pulled back and when an American accent comes out you're like 😮. Or is that just me?

[@sophkarps8246]

Lin WOULD be belting out Rent at 7:45 AM LOL

[@emg9263]

'Does anyone know what time it is?' Lin - 'SHOWTIME' BLESS

[@kathleenheathfield5335]

LIN AT 5:40 😂😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👌👌👌

[@cerotoffy]

"When you finally watch Hamilton and you feel nothing but victory"

[@PunofHarts]

I did not realize that the entire Tonys were rehearsed. I thought it was just performances.

[@issiebeee]

I suppose seeing as its the theatre community representing themselves to a much larger audience, they probably want it to be as polished and smooth as possible :)

[@BodegaMouse]

I'm pretty sure all awards shows are rehearsed.

[@Justlov4]

They have to do it so the cameras know where to go and who they need to be looking at at a particular moment as well as working out sound and lighting. Plus the actors are working on a different stage than they are used to so it is helpful for their performance as well (different spacing and staging). This is great to see the process and to see them being able to enjoy the other performances and hang out with each other as well. :D YAY BROADWAY!!!!!

[@jrocknpoppingirl]

and yet they still showed the wrong person...When they were announcing the nominees for best revival of a musical, they showed Christopher Fitzgerald instead of Michael Arden for Spring Awakening...Must not have rehearsed that part too well...

[@Justlov4]

+jrocknpoppingirl Totally! I was like THATS NOT HIM! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! Lol guess you can only rehearse so much though when you are trying to squeeze everyone in

[@Mistardmuster]

does lin just burst into Rent whenever and where ever ok i do it too

[@evalynn1863]

Same though xD

[@cyber_bunnyy]

WHY IS LIN ALWAYS SCREAM-SINGING GOODBYE LOVE

[@xxliew]

because leslie is being Mark, filming and observing xD rent references lmao

[@mossy.frogs.]

I love how Lin is singing in the van, and everyone else is just like “help us.” Oh Leslie, you’re on the fun van lol. 😂😂

[@mossy.frogs.]

You know, throughout this vlog Lin is so awake... he totally had 38 shots of espresso.

[@oneandlmaster]

3:36 I thought he wasn't falling behind or running late

[@meganbros1017]

I see what ya did there lol ;)

[@macncheesetv9816]

This is why I love theater more then anything

[@charissemarcia]

from 6:05 onwards you can really see how much love everyone in the broadway community has for everyone else! it's so adorable!

[@deeyoyo1]

I think what I love most about Leslie's vlogs is that his close-ups are VERY close up and he seems like a very calming presence, so sometimes I just watch these to clear my head before I go to sleep

[@laurenng9058]

AT 7:30 Leslie: What time is it? Lin: SHOWTIME

[@connor8945]

There is only two ways to answer the question "What time is it?" Daveed's reaction 5:42 And Lin's 7:22

[@mlrafiki]

When the Tonys became a Disney sing-along. This is basically the best thing ever.

[@futureangelica1125]

Straight up jumped out the shower when I heard the notification.

[@lolabones8669]

14:37 - the end, I honestly started crying again. Hamilton cast and crew, you guys really deserved it. You guys made history. Again. The musical itself, is absolutely beautiful. I hope to watch the replacing cast members sometime next year. I know they will be amazing. Oh, and Congratulations to Javier Munoz casted as Alexander Hamilton after Lin-Manuel leaves. "Raise a glass to freedom!"- 16:08

[@haileydegray4143]

I love how Leslie always gets yelled at for blogging 😂😂

[@laki74]

Loved seeing the behind the scenes of a day at the Tony's. The logistics behind it, boggles the mind. What a hectic day. Half a day of rehearsals, followed by a matinée show, followed by the actual Tony awards ceremony. They are not just performers, they are endurance performers.

[@jakeprice4180]

Lin is actually me

[@stormrider7235]

Jake Price And at 5:25

[@caris4837]

5:30 "you'll be in this bus" *hears Lin singing* oh dear...

[@whish67]

I swear WHENEVER Lin is seen anywhere backstage or whatever, he is ALWAYS singing!

[@namisilaen2271]

oak: ...... blessings go up. *escapes* jon: the what leslie: *wheeze* i love this part so much

[@selamw]

Ironic how it was Burr who did not throw away his shot! Congratulations Leslie!! Couldn't be happier for you!

[@4lifeshaytards]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Groff singing Aladdin just made my year. I love the two of them so much.

[@PamelaSanchezBeauty]

Lin is me whenever someone asks me what time is it... SHOWTIME! hahaha

[@MattTam]

17:37 "If I can make it there… I'll make it anywhere." :') I am so proud. New York, New York is one of my favourite songs.

[@marcusabrooks]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jonathan Groff singing A Whole New World was something I never knew I needed but am sooooo glad I just saw 😂

[@natisinvisible]

I only just now realized why Lin keeps singing Rent.

[@B777U]

why ?

[@emmayeemusic]

+ilah Nicole I'm guessing it's because he grew up with it and sounds ALOT like Anthony Rapp?

[@Simplebadger27]

HE DOES SOUND LIKE ANTHONY RAPP!!!

[@charissemarcia]

It's because Mark is recording a video during like 75% of Rent (plus he DOES sound just like him! haha)

[@JaneP2023]

Isn't it cos Lin and the character Mark are similar? Like they both create art and try to make et world a better place through it?

[@merrickbaskie7941]

I'M SO HAPPY THEY'RE FILMING A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE SHOW FROM THE ORIGINAL CAST ON DVD

[@ia8343]

HELLO FROM THE FUTURE, THEY RELEASED IT ALREADY ON DISNEY+

[@merrickbaskie7941]

@@ia8343 yes I saw and it was amazing! 4 years later...wow

[@alsalsabila]

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THAT GROFF-FERGUSON KISS????????

[@latenightcashews]

SalsaWithoutS groff HAS to end any interaction he has with another human with a kiss or an attempt to kiss ALWAYS

[@awkwardconversations.-.6305]

Ikr!!

[@miabowman6850]

Out of all the people Lin makes the showtime reference This cast gives me life

[@hchen-gb1tw]

Why is groffsauce SO HOT IN EVERYTHING HE DOES

[@Alexis-ic4xl]

I love watching them rehearse their Hamilton roles in normal clothes 😂

[@TheMrGothics]

IS ANYONE ELSE SCREAMING WHEN LESLIE MOVED THE CAMERA FROM SHOOTING GROFF AND JESSE

[@trishawillie1667]

WHEN THE PRAISES GO UP THE BLESSINGS COME DOWN i love oak

[@shaneboyd4491]

6:22 Ay! Christian Borle noticed Leslie lol

[@multimattvideos]

11:50 Oh hi Thomas sanders. You are just there I guess!

[@corinnahrabar9322]

At 13:15 -"Alright, red carpet done. It was pretty fun." Even offstage he's rhyming!! And did you see Lin's reaction to him winning at 15:22?! That was pure, genuine joy on his face! And Lin screaming showtime at 7:22! THE WHOLE CAST IS MY INSPIRATION. ALL OF THEM! THEY'RE ALL SUCH NICE PEOPLE WITH SO MUCH TALENT! ... oh, am i talkin' too loud? Sometimes I get over excited, shoot off at the mouth... 'My Shot' REFERENCE!

[@kaitlynnmoody9129]

Lin is me at 7:22 Leslie:what time is it Normal people: uh...10:25 Lin:SHOW TIME

[@gatsbydee1602]

Funny how Lin always refers to Mark and his camera from Rent when he sees Leslie with the camera. Plus, yea for Leslie & Christian Borle (Smash, anyone?)

[@LizardaWizard]

I love Zachary Levi.

[@elissamiller8821]

same😭😭

[@abadira]

Oak singing Chance the Rapper and Jon Rua just being like "What??" made me laugh so hard omg CONGRATS, LESLIE!!!!

[@madelynbraun8653]

*sobs violently because I love this man so much*

[@Kleenexathome]

lin's continuous rent references give me sm life

[@Kimberlli]

Leslie should just vlog once a week from now on.

[@DameDallas]

*thumbs up*

[@lhrdst1]

Sparkles Spaz I’m just catching up with this Vlog. I LoVe it! I’m reading Leslie’s book Failing Up. It’s great.

[@gioignacio1074]

I know this was way back in 2016 and I just watched Hamilton recently (for about four times), but when Renée, Leslie, and Hamilton were announced as the Tony award winners, I got goose bumps and just teared up 😭😭😭 Just so happy for them!

[@ernie4828]

I love how the whole cast quotes all the lyrics all the time like same

[@shannon6517]

Leslie : Can someone tell me what time it is? Lin : SHOWTIME

[@littlemisssweets994]

stage door guy kills me

[@hopoffmydick9574]

at 3:44 he was about to say "1776"

[@carrot1681]

Carina Perez new york city!

[@erinbosbury4605]

A WILD THOMAS SANDERS APPEARS

[@sarahbush895]

lol thats great

[@ariannaandjasmine2933]

I CRIED

[@KatieWuvesYou]

Daveed Digs is litterly me in the morning at 5:50 when people want to bother me

[@deadgirltin]

I love u Leslie omg yasssss in love with hamilton #hamiltonlover

[@abigator8261]

Leslie: Does anyone know what time it is? Lin: SHOWtIME!

[@hayleytubrett3749]

PARDON ME AARON BURR, SIR, BUT YOU ARE SO INCREDIBLY AWESOME AND DESERVING OF THAT TONY JUST SAYING.

[@route66ally]

What an incredible night we get the privilege to see more of. Thank you, Leslie.

[@cchipollo]

this is probably the best 'Aaron Burr, Sir'.

[@amberbernardieteuati]

EVERYTIME LIN STARTS SINGING RENT A LITTLE PIECE OF ME DIES AND GOES TO HEAVEN. Goals: Sing Rent randomly with Lin.

[@RobinCabana]

What an exciting day! So cool to see the rehearsal! Really loved the Whole New World sing-a-long! Congrats on your Tony, Leslie! So well deserved, sir!

[@abigailcrosbie8688]

I love how even the cast makes references to the show. It is hilarious. Lin is hilarious he is just a little kid in such the greatest way. 😂😍👍🏼

[@archeribull9869]

Lin was so happy for Leslie at 15:19 !!! Cinnamon roll and Linnamon roll

[@stackels97]

7:27 'time for me to get a watch' Lol, future comedian in the blue shirt there.

[@brooklynbuglet]

Cannot even lie Lin's Rent bit had me in tears I was laughing so hard

[@ashal9504]

6:52 LIN THAT RENT REFERENCE yissss

[@picabritanica2811]

I teared up a little watching this, I love seeing people get rewarded for all the hard work that goes into a show. I can't wait to see Hamilton when it comes to the UK.

[@Aajaaha]

I want to be in theater now just so I can have experiences like this. :) ...Also so I can eat all the food.

[@lydnoll]

IS ANYONE ELSE CRYING

[@hakunamattata437]

Lin's Rent bursts are everything. Also, anyone notice how the time said P.M. instead of A.M.?

[@carrot1681]

aww leslie is such a cinnamon roll

[@juliaambrosia8805]

LESLIE SHOULD GET A KZbin CHANNEL!!!

[@BaileyBrianne]

Lin at 5:40 is so me

[@dariaroman8560]

When he said "Seventeen-" I was like "1776!!!!!1!!!!!! NEW YORK CITY!!!!!!!!!!!1"

[@lcarrigan95]

Congratulations on your Tony win!

[@andreajimon6005]

6:20 i spot Christian

[@kaylag.5807]

I'm not ready for these vlogs to be over!! But this was definitely the best one :) I am so proud of this musical and everyone in it. I only hope that I will get to see it live on Broadway someday soon!

[@karamonce7950]

Lin singing Rent every time he sees Leslie with the camera 🥰

[@true05angel]

congratulations! you deserve all the blessings that have been showered on you!

[@JessicaMotion]

Congratulations on all your Tony's Hamilton! I can't wait for your West End transfer! 💛

[@madisonlaplante3486]

lin at 5:27 omg i love every single one of those cast members

[@SassyRider9]

Leslie, I need to see more Thayne and Jon!! You, Thayne and Jon are my FAVORITES!!! (Don't tell Lin. Or anyone else but those too)! LOL :)