Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr. • The Christmas Tour • December 8, 2024 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Leslie Odom Jr.’s performance at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City on December 8, 2024, as part of his The Christmas Tour, was a breathtaking celebration of holiday spirit, musical sophistication, and Odom’s unmatched artistry. The evening captivated an audience of all ages with a blend of festive classics and fresh interpretations. Known for his versatility as a Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer, Odom transformed the stage into a festive haven of warmth and joy.

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Hamilton

Hamilton

Hamilton • August 1, 2024 • Eccles Theater

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

Company – HAMILTON National Tour- (c) Joan Marcus

It’s a special feeling having Hamilton back in town.  This is the third tour to stop in Salt Lake City at the Eccles Theater.  It’s almost hard to believe that we’ve been this fortunate to have this show in our state this many times.  And this time the Hamilton is here for a five-week run!  I think it’s pretty clear that I don’t need to mention how big this show is.  It is THE musical of this generation.  It will go down in history as one of the greatest of all time.  Lin-Manuel Miranda created a masterpiece that will be unmatched in so many ways.  

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Hamilton

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

Hamilton •Eccles Theater •December 229, 2021

Reviewed by Kevin Rolfe

I sat at my computer looking at the blank document for a long time. I wondered what I could possibly say about this modern musical theater masterpiece.  Is there an angle or breakdown of Hamilton that hasn’t already been covered?  The more I thought about it, the more white and blank the document became.  The answer is most likely, no, there isn’t much to say about Hamilton that hasn’t been said over the last six or seven years. But what I can and will comment on is my experience with Hamilton, and my review of the cast I saw in the And Peggy Tour here in Salt Lake City at the Eccles Theater.  Wish me luck!

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Hamilton comes to SLC Dec 28, 2021 – Jan 23, 2022! Public On Sale Thursday, Sept. 16!

PUBLIC ON SALE THURSDAY, SEPT. 16

PERFORMANCES December 28, 2021 – January 23, 2022

AT ECCLES THEATER

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 10am at Broadway-at-the-Eccles.com and ArtTix.org; There is no in-person box office service at this time. Tickets will be available for performances December 28, 2021 – January 23, 2022.        

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Renée Elise Goldsberry w/ the Utah Symphony July 20, 2019, Deer Valley

By Kevin Rolfe

Photo By: Kevin Rolfe

When I saw the 2019 Deer Valley Music Festival Utah Symphony summer lineup, one of the first names that stuck out was Renée Elise Goldsberry.  Renée has had an extensive career on Broadway, but the reason she is headlining this concert is due to her originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in the smash-hit musical, Hamilton.  Ever heard of it? Not only did she originate that role, but she won a Drama Desk, Grammy and Tony Award for her performance. So I knew when her name was announced, I knew that I had to be at the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater to see this performance.  I’m so glad I didn’t miss this.

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