
Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
Christopher Jackson on the 10-Year Anniversary of ‘Hamilton,’ His Return to Broadway, and More
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About the episode
Larry is joined by Tony Award–nominated actor, Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriter, and composer Christopher Jackson. Jackson reflects on the 10-year anniversary of Hamilton, how the show came to life, and his experience originating the role of George Washington (2:20). He discusses his upcoming musical, The Crossover; his process of writing for the show; and how raising a child with autism has shaped both his parenthood and his artistry (44:40). He also talks about his return to Broadway in Alicia Keys’s new musical, Hell’s Kitchen (57:00), along with much more.
Host: Larry Wimore
Guest: Christopher Jackson
Producers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante