A new 360-degree video puts the viewer on stage as the Hamilton casts sings an a capella portion of the song “Wait for It.” The video, launched on CBS’s Facebook page, provides a unique perspective for one of the hottest Broadway musicals.

The video features Leslie Odom Jr., who plays Aaron Burr, as other cast members surround him during a rehearsal. Viewers can drag the video around to circle the stage and peer out at an empty auditorium full of seats that sell for premium prices.

The video promotes Hamilton’s 16 Tony Award nominations - including Best Musical - before the award ceremony on Sunday. Odom, along with creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda—who plays Alexander Hamilton—are also up for Best Performance by a Leading Actor.

The digital feature will be made in Oculus Video for Gear VR and Rift prior to the broadcast.

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