Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Backstreet Boys among the favorite performances of the director of ‘SNL50’
The gala of 50th anniversary of ‘Saturday Night Live’ became, in its own right, in One of the most incredible events on American television. The camaraderie that was seen among all the artists who acted was reflected in an event that attracted the eyes of the entire world, thanks, among others, to artists such as Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus or Backstreet Boys.
In an interview with the magazine Billboard, The director of the special ‘SNL50: The Homecoming Concert’, Beth McCarthy-Millerrevealed the secrets, challenges and more exciting moments of an unrepeatable night in the radio City Music Hall in New York. Miller commented that the organization of the concert was: “how to return to an institute meeting“, But with classmates such as Lady Gaga, Eddie Vedder, Bill Murray, Backstreet Boys, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, Post Malone, the living members of Nirvana, Snoop Dogg, Jelly Roll and Cheramong others. “They called me a year and a half ago and I said yes immediately. I am a total fan of music and comedy. I would do anything for Lorne Michaels, which has been fundamental in my career. It was like returning home”
Lady Gaga: Improvisation and humor
One of the most commented moments of the night was the participation of Lady Gaga. Although initially I was not expected to acta last -minute decline led her to get on stage with Andy Samberg to perform the iconic musical sketch ‘Dick in a box’. “Gaga was inside from the beginning, although I was not going to act. We had to rehearse everything in just 45 minutes. I pre-blocked the scene with figures and then literally We go up to Gaga, Samberg, Eddie Vedder, Lonely Island, T-Pain and Bad Bunny for a single essay. It was crazy, but it went perfect”, Recalls McCarthy-Miller.
Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard
The gala was full of unexpected collaborations, such as Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard versioning ‘Crazy Little Thing Calleed Love ‘by Queen. “Miley’s performance was a combination of everyone’s ideas. I think Miley wanted Brittany, and it was something Lorne and she coordinated. Mark Ronson also had a lot to do with the rhythm of the show and the location of each artist. It was a joint effort”, Details the director, who highlights the atmosphere of fellowship and mutual admiration among musicians.
Backstreet Boys and collective euphoria
One of the most viral moments of the night was The performance of the backstreet boys with ‘i want it that way‘. McCarthy-Miller confesses that he had doubts about how the public would react, largely composed of industry figures: “When they tried I thought: ‘Oh no! It is an industry audience, Will they be encouraged to sing?‘. But everyone knew the lyrics. Paul Rudd, Pedro Pascal, Jerry Seinfeld … Everyone sang in full lung. Every time he focused on the public, he saw someone famous enjoying like a child. I have never had a better experience of reaction plans in my life. It was pure joy”
The atmosphere between artists and comedians was of authentic family: “Everyone stayed to see the essays of others. There was an energy of celebration and thanks to Lorne Michaels and everything SNL has meant for music and humor. I told Lorne: ‘You are seeing your legacy in front of your eyes’. It was amazing. Everyone came to have fun already celebrate together”
Despite the complexity in logistics and the little trial time, the gala was perfect. “Almost everything happened as it should, magically. It was a Christmas miracle. We made all the scenario changes in time and, although there was some unforeseen event, everything worked live. I wouldn’t change anything from that night”, Concludes McCarthy-Miller.
