Kristin Chenoweth’s High C at Game 7: Broadway Meets Basketball, and Fans Are Split
Oklahoma’s own brought vocal fireworks to the NBA Finals — some cheered, others cringed, but no one could ignore it.
June 24 EST: Kristin Chenoweth, Tony winner, proud Oklahoman, and unapologetic theater kid, took the mic before tip-off in Oklahoma City and delivered a version of the national anthem that’s still echoing online. And not just because of the game — though, yes, the Thunder did win their first NBA title.
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Chenoweth? She went for it. Like, really went for it.
A High Note Heard ’Round the Internet
The 56-year-old stage legend hit a High C — a bold, unexpected vocal swing that had fans either clapping from the rooftops or clutching their pearls. Some called it goosebump-worthy. Others? A little much.
“Completely ruined the anthem with whatever that high note was,” one post read. Another fan wrote: “She turned Game 7 into the Tonys, and I loved it.”
That’s pretty much where the internet landed: either Broadway brilliance or Broadway doing too much.
“I’m an Okie. The Thunder is My Favorite Team.”
Chenoweth told People afterward that she knew it was a moment to go big. “I just wanted to make Oklahoma proud,” she said. And honestly, she kind of did. The crowd at Paycom Center roared. Her performance — love it or not — felt personal, even fearless.
This wasn’t a stunt casting. She’s named her dog Thunder, for crying out loud. This was an Okie on her home turf, riding a championship wave in real time.
And if you’re Kristin Chenoweth, why wouldn’t you take your shot?
The Anthem as a Stage
Let’s be real: we’ve seen anthem drama before. Remember Fergie’s jazzy remix at the 2018 All-Star Game? Or Whitney Houston’s all-timer at the Super Bowl in ’91? The anthem is a performance piece — whether we like to admit it or not. And if you’ve got pipes like Chenoweth’s, you’re not just hitting the notes. You’re telling a story.
This was not your standard-issue, play-it-safe anthem. It was Broadway-meets-basketball, a glammed-up, emotional power ballad — just before the Thunder made history.
Fans Might Be Split, But the Moment Hit
Was it a little dramatic? Sure. Did it spark a million reactions? Absolutely. And let’s be honest — it’s already a part of Thunder lore now. Whether you were floored or flustered, Kristin Chenoweth singing her heart out before Oklahoma City’s first NBA title win is burned into the Game 7 highlight reel.
And hey, if you’re gonna take a risk in front of a national audience… might as well shoot your shot in a Finals game at home.
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