Leslie Odom Jr. Sparks Record Demand in Broadway Homecoming

Lead Leslie Odom Jr. returned as Aaron Burr in Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on September 9, igniting surging demand and premium ticket prices hitting an unprecedented $1,525.50.

Nut Graf Odom Jr.’s first performance of his 12-week anniversary engagement marked the 10th year of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical on Broadway. His return not only celebrates a landmark milestone but also underscores Hamilton’s enduring cultural and commercial impact, as producers balance high premiums with access initiatives.

Main Part Upon stepping back into the role that earned him a 2016 Tony Award, Odom Jr. described the engagement as “a deeply meaningful homecoming” timed to commemorate the show’s decade-long run through November 26. Broadway producers responded to the heightened interest by raising top ticket prices to $1,525.50, a new Broadway record surpassing previous highs and reflecting unprecedented secondary-market rates. To mitigate cost barriers, Hamilton maintains its $10 daily lottery and allocates 20,000 $10 tickets annually to New York City public high school students, with premiums subsidizing those affordable seats. Odom Jr.’s run follows his original stint from 2015 to 2016 and arrives amid a resurgence of theatrical celebrations for Hamilton’s cultural legacy, including cast reunions and special anniversary programming this fall. His return has driven both a surge in online ticket searches and sold-out performances, reaffirming Hamilton’s place as a cultural phenomenon a decade after its Broadway debut.