Hamilton Stars Add 'Sisterhood' to 'America the Beautiful' During Super Bowl Performance


While bets were on Lady Gaga to get political during her half time performance, the Schuyler Sisters beat her to it.

Renee Elise Goldberry, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Phillipa Soo — the three women who starred as Angelica, Peggy, and Eliza Schuyler in the original cast of Broadway’s Hamilton — reunited to perform “America the Beautiful” ahead of kickoff during Super Bowl LI.

Singers Jasmine Cephas Jones, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Phillipa Soo of the Broadway musical <em>Hamilton</em> sing “America, The Beautiful” prior to Super Bowl 51 between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
Singers Jasmine Cephas Jones, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Phillipa Soo of the Broadway musical Hamilton sing “America, The Beautiful” prior to Super Bowl 51 between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)

Clad in coordinating pantsuits, a probable nod to former Secretary State Hillary Clinton, the singers went beyond just the sartorial statement to send their feminist message. During their rousing rendition of the patriotic song, the trio revised the line, “God shed his grace on thee/ And crown thy good with brotherhood/ From sea to shining sea,” to be more inclusive. After singing “brotherhood,” they added “and sisterhood.”

Social media took note of the addendum — and loved it.

Who else enjoyed it? Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn.

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda obviously like the lyric change too.

As did Chrissy Teigen.

Some interpreted the addition as a dig at President Donald Trump.

But most were in agreement that it was the best moment so far. Well, that is, until Gaga takes the stage.

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