What Is Up With People?
As we have previously mentioned, Up With People is the record-holder for most performances during the Super Bowl halftime shows. It is an education organization first formed in 1965 under the spiritual movement called the Moral Re-Armament. The group began doing “Sing Out show” and then started getting Super Bowl invitations despite their lack of popularity among football fans. Nonetheless, many credit them for helping establish the halftime performances as we know them now: big, bold, and dramatic. Interestingly, Glenn Close used to be a member!
What Is Up With People?
Secrecy Is Key
One of the most important things about the halftime show is secrecy. They take this very seriously and ensure that no details are leaked to the public beforehand. Cracked talked to two performers and learned insider details. Both of them said that the job called for Nondisclosure Agreements. They could not bring cellphones inside the facilities and rehearsals were shrouded in secrecy. Missy Elliott did not even show up for rehearsals save for the day before the performance. This was because the producers did not want people to figure out the surprise reveal! Here is Lady Gaga on the field right before the game.
Secrecy Is Key