‘One Night Only: Best of Broadway’ Review & Reactions

NBC just debuted their Broadway special One Night Only and it gave theater lovers a taste of what they’ve been missing these past 9 months.

The special incorporated live performances from certain Broadway shows including Jersey Boys, Chicago, Jagged Little Pill, Ain’t Too Proud, Mean Girls, and more. The event was also hosted by the writer of the Mean Girls musical, and Broadway enthusiast, Tina Fey.

We also got zoomed in Broadway superstars such as Nathan Lane, Leslie Odem Jr., Sutton Foster, and more, as they urged people to donate if they can. A major part of the special was to help raise money and funds, via Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, for the workers and performers of Broadway who have been without a job.

Places, people! Tonight at 8 pm ET/PT is @NBC's One Night Only: The Best of Broadway, a celebration of the Great Bright Way hosted by the inimitable Tina Fey. Watch with us! https://t.co/EstvdIQW8r

— Broadway Cares (@BCEFA) December 10, 2020

The performances were amazing, but the real tear jerking moments was watching the performers talk about what Broadway means to them and what it felt like to have it torn away, some even on their opening night, or Broadway debut.

We’re not alone, fans took to social media to share their thoughts and emotions about the special.

Loving One Night Only: The Best of Broadway!! It’s so great seeing so many many Broadway casts performing again in support of @broadwaycares!! #broadwaycares #OneNightOnly pic.twitter.com/K3veZL80d3

— Lauren Mills (@HFX_Lauren) December 11, 2020

I am LIVING for this One Night Only: Best of Broadway special 😍 pic.twitter.com/qbvGq89GQb

— Cassie Drain Kepple (@CassieDrain) December 11, 2020

Whew, this One Night Only… I miss Broadway so much. pic.twitter.com/LO3UAEdZwM

— Danielle Fuentes Morgan (@mos_daf) December 11, 2020

Watching One Night Only: A Night With Broadway. I am a Broadway musical lover and seeing other talented people in their genre and how covid affected their lives grabs my heart.

— coach.brun (@coachbrun) December 11, 2020

“Seasons of Love” from Rent!
I do miss live theater shows😢 Love this one night only, Best of Broadway!❤️🎭 #BestOfBroadway pic.twitter.com/a3crrGPtQG

— Michelle Adams (@liztylink) December 11, 2020

God, this Broadway celebration is so bittersweet. #OneNightOnly pic.twitter.com/aqEM7fpmYn

— Beth Stevens (@beebea) December 11, 2020

Well my theater-deprived lil self is already choked up #onenightonly #broadway @nbc pic.twitter.com/BfU87Gr8Nn

— Genjamin with a hard G ❄️☃️🎄 (@JoyGenLicon) December 11, 2020

We hope we get to see more televised Broadway performances in lieu of the live shows.

If you want to donate to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids you can donate here.

https://donate.broadwaycares.org/give/316644/#!/donation/checkout