Why Tony & Grammy Award-Winner Leslie Odom Jr. joined the NBT Board

"I joined the board of NBT because I believe wholeheartedly in the necessity of investing in the commissioning and creation of new work and broadening the theatrical canon to uplift Black narratives and artistry. As we look to the future, we have a rare and urgent opportunity—not just to secure NBT’s continued existence but to expand its reach, ensuring that Harlem remains a beacon for the arts, rooted in an institution that honors the power of our ancestors."