Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
#1Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/5/17 at 6:29pm
What did you think? Not my favorite cover, but the girls still WERKED! Loved the sisterhood touch :)
Updated On: 2/5/17 at 06:29 PM
#3Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/5/17 at 7:00pm
I think it's awesome to have three diverse women perform at this time in history after white bread Luke Bryan did the National Anthem. Bravo ladies!
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#5Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/5/17 at 7:45pm
I wasn't blown away. That arrangement was odd but I did love the "sisterhood" addition!
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#6Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/5/17 at 7:49pm
Deena's screen name just had me dreaming about Sheryl, Jennifer and Loretta as the Schuyler Sisters
#7Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/5/17 at 7:59pm
It would have been a whole lot cooler if they had worn the Schuyler sisters' costumes!
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#8Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/5/17 at 10:42pm
They were perfect, and color coordinated. Loved every moment.
#9Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/5/17 at 10:44pm
It was fine but nothing to scream about. JMO
#10Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 1:05am
uncageg said: "It was fine but nothing to scream about. JMO"
This is typical of several comments in this thread that seem to miss the forest for the trees. No one really cares what anyone thinks about the actual performance. What there is to scream about for theatre people is that something that is "ours" has so ingratiated itself into the broader culture that it was given a perch on the biggest of all stages.
#11Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 7:25am
HogansHero said: "This is typical of several comments in this thread that seem to miss the forest for the trees."
It is sort of a BWW tradition. no?
Seems like they also put a little bit of the Schuyler Sisters run in at the end, no?
Great job seeing them.... this morning, since I didn't watch the game, at all, heh.
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#12Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 7:48am
I was hoping they would have been part of the halftime show instead, but I enjoyed their performance a lot.
#13Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 9:10am
Totally agree, HogansHero. Also that worth screaming about is the fact that they are three fierce women of color. Though I *did* hope they were appear during the halftime show in full out costume with Gaga in Hamilton drag.
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#14Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 9:34am
"No one really cares what anyone thinks about the actual performance. What there is to scream about for theatre people is that something that is "ours" has so ingratiated itself into the broader culture that it was given a perch on the biggest of all stages. "
I guess I am missing your point. Idina Menzel sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl so it is not like a Broadway star has not done something like this before. If the ladies sang something from the actual show itself than I would get your point. How about 12 minutes of "Hamilton" for a halftime show - lol.
yankeefan7
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#15Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 9:41am
"What did you think? Not my favorite cover, but the girls still WERKED! Loved the sisterhood touch :)What did you think? Not my favorite cover, but the girls still WERKED! Loved the sisterhood touch :)
It was fine but I have not read anybody mention it in things I have read besides this web site. To get real attention you have to either knock it out of the park like Lady Gaga last night during the half time show or do a incredible rendition of the National Anthem like Whitney Houston many years a go.
#16Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 9:43am
I know I get excited to see Broadway folk on a national platform any time it happens... I think it's the fact that, although a national "brand," we Broadway folk are a tight community. Maybe this is because you have to experience Broadway in NYC or on tour... it remains feels "special" to see it in the spotlight.
#17Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 9:54am
yankeefan7 said: "I guess I am missing your point. Idina Menzel sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl so it is not like a Broadway star has not done something like this before. If the ladies sang something from the actual show itself than I would get your point. How about 12 minutes of "Hamilton" for a halftime show - lol."
Idina already crossed over with Let It Go at that point, though. And usually whenever we see a Broadway person on a national stage, it is because they have crossed over into another level of fame. Last night, all three are only known for being from Hamilton, which to most of the country means they are unknowns. So, they got a national stage based on being in a massively popular Broadway show.
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#18Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 9:58am
"Idina already crossed over with Let It Go at that point, though. And usually whenever we see a Broadway person on a national stage, it is because they have crossed over into another level of fame. Last night, all three are only known for being from Hamilton, which to most of the country means they are unknowns. So, they got a national stage based on being in a massively popular Broadway show."
Very good point, thanks for sharing.
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#19Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 10:14am
Seems like they also put a little bit of the Schuyler Sisters run in at the end, no?
They did indeed. Alex Lacamoire did the arrangement. Someone asked him about it on Twitter last night and he confirmed it (and was happy and impressed the noticed, so kudos to you). He also said the ladies were the ones who suggested adding "and sisterhood" which I truly loved.
#20Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 10:29am
I adored it.
Think it would have been cool to see the OBC of Hamilton do a half-time show. They're more relevant than Lady Gaga at this point in time. Guess they want the broader audience to recognize the music though.
#21Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 10:36am
Is Gaga's audience really wider than Hamilton's though?
#22Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 11:10am
Mr. Nowack said: "Is Gaga's audience really wider than Hamilton's though?"
lol. yes.
#23Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 11:55am
Not sure how "lol. yes" that is anymore... Gaga's last album still hasn't cracked 1m worldwide, while Hamilton is nearing 3m in the US alone. She's still super relevant, but definitely on the wane (last night's huge exposure aside.)
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#24Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 12:03pm
I'd say Hamilton has more fans than her in 2017 but she is still the more famous entity.
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#25Schuyler Sisters at the Super Bowl.
Posted: 2/6/17 at 12:40pm
lol. I was at a party the management threw for my whole apartment complex, and there were lots of people there... everyone asked who the three women were and I said they're from Hamilton and the response was, "What's that? Oh a movie right? I've heard the name." I was honestly kind of surprised!
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