Home / Arts and Entertainment / Hamilton Star's Anthem Blunder at Baseball Game
Hamilton Star's Anthem Blunder at Baseball Game
27 Mar
Summary
- Actor Christopher Jackson forgot lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner.
- The incident occurred during the Mets and Pirates season opener.
- Jackson acknowledged the challenging nature of singing the anthem.
Award-winning actor and singer Christopher Jackson, famed for his role as George Washington in the original Broadway cast of Hamilton, encountered an unexpected difficulty during the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates season opener on March 27, 2026. While performing the national anthem at Citi Field, Jackson briefly faltered, forgetting some of the lyrics before resuming and completing the song.
Following the performance, Jackson shared that while he has sung the anthem many times without issue, it can present a "challenging experience." He admitted that a line 'got away from him' for about five seconds but expressed gratitude to the Mets and MLB for the opportunity to perform. The baseball game itself saw the Mets secure a decisive 11-7 victory over the Pirates.
