The ninety fifth Oscars served because the stage for a number of musical performances, however one might have stunned some viewers as appearing nominee Stephanie Hsu took to the highlight alongside David Byrne for Everything Everywhere All at Once‘s Best Song number, “This Is a Life.”
The duo joined the band Son Lux on stage for the mesmerizing number which saw Hsu don a white gown similar to her onscreen counterpart’s iconic look. Byrne, in the meantime, bought into the Everything Everywhere All at Once temper with some on-brand sizzling canine fingers.
Although beforehand introduced, Hsu wowed along with her efficiency as she stood in for nominee Mitski. The tune was simply certainly one of many nominated within the Music class for Best Original Song.
Despite Hsu not being on the unique observe, she’s no stranger to musical efficiency as she bought her begin in theatre, graduating from the NYU Tisch School of the Arts in 2012. She additionally educated with the Atlantic Theater Company and appeared in productions of Be More Chill and The SpongeBob Musical amongst different reveals.
Additionally, different nominees within the class embrace Tell It Like a Woman‘s “Applause” by Diane Warren, Top Gun: Maverick‘s “Hold My Hand” by Lady Gaga and BloodPop, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s “Lift Me Up” by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler, and Ludwig Goransson, and RRR‘s “Naatu Naatu” by M.M. Keeravaani; Lyric by Chandrabose.
See how viewers reacted to Hsu’s efficiency under, and catch the quantity, above.
Stephanie Hsu singing on the Oscars telecast is a win for the SpongeBob musical
— Esther Zuckerman (@ezwrites) March 13, 2023
stephanie hsu didn’t win an oscar however is acting on stage with david byrne which i feel is method cooler
— sean yoo (@SeanYoo) March 13, 2023
STEPHANIE HSU. THE DRESS. DAVID BYRNE. THE HOTDOG HANDS. RACACOONIE. im useless this was superb 🤩 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/dvR0l5cUvf
— Brittney Trinh (@brittneytrinh) March 13, 2023
This Stephanie Hsu & David Byrne efficiency is probs one of the best musical bit they’ve accomplished in ages
— Cameron Williams (@MrCamW) March 13, 2023
Stephanie Hsu might’ve provided that Jamie Lee Curtis acceptance speech however Jamie Lee Curtis couldn’t have pulled off this Stephanie Hsu efficiency with David Byrne.
— Malice Walker (@humblecore) March 13, 2023