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George Washington Returns to Broadway Stage
11 Sep
Summary
- Christopher Jackson reprises his original role as George Washington.
- Jackson returns to Hamilton after a nearly decade-long absence.
- The actor experiences profound sensory, literal, and emotional memories.
Christopher Jackson has made a triumphant return to Broadway, reclaiming the role of George Washington in the hit musical Hamilton for a limited engagement. The celebrated actor, who originated the character, is back on stage at New York City's Richard Rodgers Theatre, marking his first time in the role in nearly a decade.
Jackson described his return as a unique experience, noting that it's "not learning it, it's remembering it." Rehearsals brought back a rush of "sensory, literal, and emotional memories," with familiar props and movements triggering vivid recollections of the original company. His performance as America's first president earned him a Tony nomination and a Grammy Award.
His return was met with enthusiastic standing ovations from the audience. Producer Jeffrey Seller highlighted that Lin-Manuel Miranda specifically envisioned Jackson for the role, praising his "gorgeous voice and musicality." Jackson's engagement, which began September 8, 2026, will continue through January 3, 2027.
Jackson's connection to the show runs deep, having originated the role in its developmental stages and remained with the production until November 2016. He also reprised his performance in the 2020 filmed version. His current return, inspired in part by the show's upcoming 10th anniversary in 2025, signifies a "deeply meaningful homecoming" for the artist.
