Baseball fans all say the same thing about Broadway star's National Anthem at Yankees game

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Broadway Star Betsy Wolfe’s National Anthem Rendition at Yankees Game Draws Criticism from MLB Fans

New York, NY – Major League Baseball enthusiasts have voiced considerable criticism towards acclaimed Broadway actress Betsy Wolfe following her performance of the National Anthem at the New York Yankees Opening Day game. Despite her vocal prowess and prior experience singing at baseball games, Wolfe’s rendition sparked debate among MLB fans.

Acclaimed Performer Faces Fan Backlash

Wolfe, a celebrated performer with a Tony Award nomination, is no stranger to singing the National Anthem at Yankees games. However, during this Opening Day performance, viewers observed her glancing at her phone, seemingly for the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner.” This action was deemed unusual for an artist known for memorizing entire Broadway productions.

Broadcast and Initial Reactions

The performance was broadcast live on YES Network before the game’s national coverage on ESPN, where the Yankees faced off against the Milwaukee Brewers. While Wolfe accurately delivered the anthem’s words, the perceived use of her phone for lyrics did not resonate well with the discerning Bronx crowd.

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Social Media Reaction to National Anthem Performance

Online platforms, particularly social media, became forums for immediate fan reactions to Wolfe’s National Anthem rendition. Here is a selection of comments posted across social media:

• “Whoever is singing the anthem for the Yankees game has to be embarrassed,” one fan commented on X.
• Another MLB fan remarked, “The young lady singing the national anthem at the #Yankees game is reading the lyrics off of her phone…YIKES #OpeningDay.”
• Referencing a previous performance, a third user stated, “Worst sober national anthem maybe,” alluding to Ingrid Andress’ Home Run Derby performance from last season.
• “I hate to be mean but if that anthem wasn’t a bad omen I don’t know what it was? #Yankees,” posted another viewer.
• A final comment questioned, “Wow! How Embarrassing Singing of National Anthem for Opening Day at Yankee Stadium. And she also Needed her Cell Phone to Remember the Words. Really! Is this the Best You Could Get/Afford for Opening Day? @Yankees,” expressing strong disapproval.

Game Outcome Unaffected by Anthem Controversy

Despite the critical reception of the National Anthem, the Yankees’ game performance initially remained unaffected. The team maintained a lead over the Brewers through the sixth inning of the Thursday afternoon contest.

Betsy Wolfe’s Prominent Career

Beyond her recent National Anthem appearance, Betsy Wolfe boasts a successful Broadway career, having starred in productions such as ‘Waitress’, ‘The Last Five Years’, ‘Falsettos’, and ‘Merrily We Roll Along’.

Performer’s Positive Reflection on the Event

Following her performance, Wolfe shared her experience of singing the National Anthem on social media, posting images of herself and her daughter preparing for the event. As of now, neither Wolfe nor the Yankees organization has publicly addressed the criticism surrounding her performance.

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