Leslie Odom Jr. Exits Hamilton West End Show Mid-Performance

Leslie Odom Jr. exited a matinee performance of the musical "Hamilton" in London on Thursday after the first act. He was replaced by Manaia Glassey-Ohlson for the remainder of the show. Odom Jr. did not participate in the evening performance of "Hamilton" on the same day. A spokesperson for "Hamilton" declined to provide specific details regarding the reason for Odom Jr.'s abrupt departure from the performance. The exclusive report from Variety indicates this was an unexpected exit from the West End production. Leslie Odom Jr. originated the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway production of "Hamilton" and won a Tony Award for his performance. His return to the West End production was a highly anticipated event for fans of the musical.