Broadway stars have to be triple threats: singers, actors, and dancers. But we decided to test their fourth skill: musical improv.
We challenged Broadway stars Darren Criss and Leslie Odom, Jr. to improvise songs based on random emoji -- and they did not disappoint. The pair had to choose three emoji out of a hat, then create a song about those symbols off the top of their heads. If these guys are this good on the fly, it's no surprise they sell out theaters.
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Odom is currently starring as the infamous Aaron Burr in the smash hit Hamilton; you can see both him and Criss live at Elsie Fest in New York City on September 27th.
Watch all of their soon-to-be-hit songs above (the "Crying Cat Monkey Blues"!) and below. First up, there's the sultry "Dancing Lady":
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Next, a sad tune about a bride leaving her groom for a panda:
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The magnifique, Edith Piaf-esque "Aubergine":
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And finally, the big finish: an insanely catchy jam called "Do It Like This."
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