Christopher Jackson on Returning to Hamilton and Writing The Crossover
Christopher Jackson spoke on the TODAY Show about returning to Broadway's Hamilton as George Washington, a role he originated over a decade ago. He said the part comes back naturally once he is in the flow of the show, though he still feels he must prove himself to audiences each night. Jackson also discussed writing The Crossover musical.
Christopher Jackson’s TODAY Show conversation centers on two strands: his return to Hamilton as George Washington, a character he originated more than a decade ago, and his work writing The Crossover musical. He described slipping back into the role once the performance is underway, yet said he still feels he has to earn the audience’s confidence every night. The story sits within a broader Broadway pattern of performers revisiting roles they originated and of stage artists moving between performing and creating new musicals.
Jackson’s return could draw renewed attention to Hamilton and to long-running Broadway productions, potentially benefiting theaters, tourism, and fans eager to see an original performer revisit a landmark role. His discussion of The Crossover may also spark curiosity about new musicals and encourage aspiring writers and performers. More broadly, such stories may reinforce Broadway’s cultural visibility and remind audiences how established works and new creative projects can coexist.