AceShowbiz - Christopher Jackson, known for his role as George Washington in Hamilton, experienced a rare slip-up while performing the national anthem at Citi Field on Opening Day, March 26, 2026.

The Broadway star, acclaimed for his rapping as George Washington, was singing the Star-Spangled Banner during the Mets vs. Pirates game when he momentarily lost his place in the lyrics. Instead of continuing with the expected line, "O'er the ramparts we watched," he repeated an earlier phrase, "What so proudly we hailed," causing a noticeable pause that captured the attention of the entire stadium.

Despite the interruption, Jackson quickly regained his composure and finished the anthem smoothly. The brief stumble did not diminish his vocal abilities, as he has performed the national anthem flawlessly at numerous high-profile events before.

Later in the day, Jackson addressed the mistake candidly, telling TMZ, "I'm human. Today it was for about 5 seconds and one line got away from me." He acknowledged that singing in large stadiums adds a unique pressure, but emphasized that this was an isolated moment rather than a reflection of his skill.

Fans noted the contrast with his recent flawless performance of the anthem at a Knicks game just days earlier, confirming that this was a rare lapse rather than a recurring issue. The Mets went on to win the game, so the anthem error did not affect the team's success, despite some superstitious jokes from fans.

Christopher Jackson has built a versatile career with appearances in projects ranging from Disney’s Moana to HBO’s And Just Like That. This incident at Citi Field serves as a reminder that even highly trained performers can have brief moments of human error under pressure.