I knew it the minute I pictured a tricorn hat with antennae that the 2016 Bee Dance had to be Hamilton-themed. Not only is Hamilton my favorite musical soundtrack of all time (and no, I haven’t seen the actual stage show), but it just so happens that my girl was slightly obsessed with it as well.
Because it’s only going to get harder to top this thing every year, I thought it best to invite someone else into the room where it happens.
For those of you who are Hamilton fans, you’re going to like this.
Even if you’re not, you’ll still get to see a mother-daughter joint production that neither of us will ever forget.
I mean, the internet’s forever.
I can’t stress enough what a magical piece of art this soundtrack is. If you don’t know it, check it out.
Seriously. How lucky we are to bee alive right now, indeed.
Enjoy! And Lin-Manuel Miranda and the entire cast, thank you for this gift of art that is truly for the ages.
Note: watch it here or just click on the “2016 Bee Dance” title in the upper left to view on YouTube, and use the theater mode. I mean, you know, it’ll bee worth it.
Also: Happy Hamilween, y’all.
Linda Matthews says
I love it!!!!!!!!!!
Christy says
Love it!
Marge says
Only a cameo by Lin himself could have made this any better!! what a way to start my day!!!❤️The ??!!!!
RoseSL says
FANTASTIC !!! Omg I loved it. This may be the best one yet!
Julie says
ha ha! You two are hilarious! (and talented)
Julie says
ha ha! You two are hilarious! (and talented)
abm234 says
Love it CZ! I think it’s amazing your daughter agreed to help! Great job!
Annette says
Love it! You two are something else.
Ruth says
Bonkers, yet somehow totally brilliant!
Amy M says
Best. Ever.
Bravo, Ziekske Girls!
Melissa says
The best EVER!! This needs to be submitted to the Ellen Show.
Teresa Mucha says
Yes. I second that! ???
Beth says
As always this was awesome! I love that you do this and it was so cool to see your daughter this year! You all rocked it!
carlajinar says
awesome as always…so glad Aiden joined in.
Jackie Rice says
This is perfection. So much fun – especially as a mother daughter project. Love!!
KellyMinMN says
Love it!
Crosby Carla Louise says
Hilarious loved every minute!!
Patti says
That was awesome!! Love you Zielske girls. And love Lin Manuel too. 🙂
Kirsten says
The COOLEST!! Besides the brilliant dancing, rapping, and attitude, I loved all the headpiece changes – awesome!
Loretta says
Wow!!
Stacy A says
Love it!! The wig and hat are fantastic! You should definitely send it to Lin!
{vicki} in ga says
You guys are all the BUZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Britiney says
*mic drop*
mary says
This mother/daughter duo dance – Fanscraptastical!
WHAT can you possibly be do to top this?!?!
Jenell says
LOVE it! Love the entire “show”. The hat changes, the unbelievable talent of lip singing . . . you two are the best!
Kellie says
BRILLIANT! My favorite part is the mother/daughter duo!
Karen says
Super-Cool Party People! (That was fun. And awesome.)
NinJa says
THAT
was all kinds of fab u lous.
Emily says
I look forward to this EVERY DAMN YEAR.
phyllis says
I look forward to it also – loved that your daughter got involved this year! Sitting at my desk with a big grin on my face:)
Christy says
Excellent!!!!
April says
I’ve only caught bits and pieces of Hamilton and I LOVED THIS! Ya’ll could win a lip sync battle any day of the week!
Laura says
Love this so much. Can’t wait to share it with my husband and daughter tonight; I showed them the preview last night. You and Aidan rock!
Sarah Jane says
Fantastic!
Elaine Millar says
BRAVO!!!
Totally love it.
cynthia k says
Love it your daughter is beautiful. You did that right! That had to some time and effort Thank you I look forward to the Bee Dance every year.
Cynthia
gabbe says
Happy Hamilween- LOVE it!! You guys rocked it!
Karen says
Amazing!!! You two are awesome and Aiden is such a sweet daughter to join in the fun!
Teresa Mucha says
You two are awesome! This definitely is the best. ??????
Teresa Mucha says
Oh and as they say in the Revolutionary City…HUZZAH!
Terri says
Absolutely the best! I’ll be smiling all day.
Renee says
Love it!!!! Definitely made my day!
Keely says
You ROCK!!! Very, very impressive ladies!!
bdaiss says
Have you posted this to Lin’s FB/twitter page yet? Because you.should. (And if you don’t, I will.) I’ll show it to my kids tonight after scouts. My son’s fave song on the whole album is Guns and Ships.
Did I tell you? We went to NYC a little over a week ago. The Rogers Theater was STEPS out the door of our hotel. (Hotel Edison – awesome place. Highly recommended. You could stay up and watch the actors exit after the show. You knew when they left by the screams from the folks swarming the stage door.) And yet…I did not win the lottery any of the 4 days we had (3 of us entered daily). Nor could I bear to part with $400+ per ticket to actually attend. (We took the kids to Lion King instead. All four of us for less than the price of 1 Ham ticket.) I did run into the popup store and bought myself a pin and some postcards (to frame). Guess I shall continue to wait for it. 😉 (Chicago…Christmas…)
Cathy Zielske says
You should post it! 🙂 Bee my guest!
Sunday says
Oh it isn’t Halloween til the bee hast danced! Another triumph in black and gold Cathy (and Aiden!)
Betsy says
Amazing!-Still go back to the bee dance 2013-my favorite! Thanks for sharing early and making me smile!!
Shared with my daughter who loves Hamilton!!
Jennifer says
Oh you clever, clever little bees! Nice work. I think Aidan’s got a future in performance. You ain’t too shabby yourself, Queen Bee! Haha
Lisa says
Absolutely fabulous!! Love you both, you’re naturals!
Thanks for the entertainment.
Karen M. says
Unbelievably awesome!
Maureen says
That was Fantastic!! I’m not at all familiar with Hamilton but now I want to go figure out what that even is!!
You and Aiden are an amazing mother/daughter team!! Thank you for continuing the Bee dances!!
Saam says
I live for the bee dance each year. Well done Zee Bees!
Carole J. says
I loved it & I know Lin would too!! I’ve been obsessed with this soundtrack since the summer & love how you & Aidan pulled this off. My favorite Bee Dance since Breaking Bad. Well done ladies!!
Anna Aspnes says
Always tune in to you bee vids 🙂 And by the way, you’re apparently and officially a ‘Badass Feminist’ http://www.refinery29.com/2016/10/126276/feminist-halloween-costumes-for-women-empowerment?
Christine says
Today I treated myself to a manicure/pedicure after leaving work. Little did I know that would not be the highlight of my evening! Bravo!
Malibou says
My favorite bee dance of all!
Susan says
Awesome!!! You guys are da bomb! ??
Angela says
Epic!
Nena says
You guys bring LIFE to living. Way to go. Absolutely love your individual and combined passion.
Angi says
Great job girls!
DEBORAH TAYLOR says
Absolutely amazing!!! I love Hamilton too but this has to be one of the most enjoyable scenes for me now!! Well done to you both.
Meiqi says
This is sooo cool!!!
Cruella says
You are the true Queen Bee! Or Zee! or Queen ZeeBee! WHat ever- You and Aidan rocked it out of the park!
Well done!
Gina Nathan says
Oh Wow!
Kirstie MacGowan says
That was awesome! ????
heidig says
Awesome!!
Christine K. says
I was clueless about Hamilton until I saw your bee dance.
Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tracie H says
Ha! Loved it. Also, FYI, PBS is running a documentary on the making of Hamilton. My local station is showing it Friday night! I will be parked in front of my TV and DVRing it for repeat viewings until I can actually see the show!!
Cathy Zielske says
Oh yes! I will be GLUED to my TV!
alexa says
Just wonderful – what an incredibly talented pair you are!
Cindy E. says
That was EPIC!!!!!!!!!! And looks like you both had so much fun! Don’t know how you’re going to top that one.
Jane O'Leary says
BEST YET!!!!!!
Patti says
Love it. Hope Lin Manuel Miranda sees it and gets you to see the show. Happy Hamilween!
Lida says
Did not disappoint! The Z Bee girls rock! Thank you!
Lynne says
Love this!
Joan Abraham says
This was beyond fabulous! I showed it to some students at school and they sang along! Thanks for sharing!
Julie says
Perfection.
sherry cruz says
THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!
Tamera says
Loved it! Now… let the Halloween festivities begin!
Milli D says
Oh.Emm.Bee. I am going to watch this at LEAST 10 more times. PAHAHA!!! Love, love, LOVED it!!
MichelleGB says
Epic. Awesome. Loved it!
Leanne in Cali says
Always love the Bee Dance and this year is exceptionally good with your daughter in it as well! Love it!! Thanks for sharing with us.
Samantha says
I promptly downloaded the soundtrack and have been listening to it ever since. LOVE IT!!
v says
NOW I’m going to download the Hamilton soundtrack.
Thank you.
Lynn L. says
Awesome!! Love it!!
Mia says
One word: SPECTACULAR.
Mia says
One more word: HAMILTACULAR!
Cathy Zielske says
Haha! I AGREE!
Abby says
OH MY GOD!!! I am so late to the party, but you and your girlie totally R O C K E D I T ! ! !
Simply amazing with the on-point lip-syncing, head-dress changes, and that in-your-face attitude. You are SO on the right track, and I can’t wait for next October!!! Happy Halloweenie to you and yours 😀
Betsey Terry says
BEST.EVER!!! So glad Aidan joined you!
deb munn says
You never cease to amaze me. Seriously… your best yet!
And Aidan?
BOOM!
Lisa says
Oh. My. G-d! This was amazing! I happened to see Hamilton two weeks ago, and this was SPOT ON!
Cathy Zielske says
WHAT? You saw it? Sigh. Living the dream! 🙂
Emma Togwell says
Amazing! So much love for this 🙂
Tess Christensen says
Did this have to be taken down? I’m so sad if it did. =(
Cathy Zielske says
Yep. Copyright violation! Cannot afford to have those for my business. : )