Culture 4 min read By Morgan Griffin
«30 Rock» Cast Reuniting for One-Night-Only 20th Anniversary Special
Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski and Jack McBrayer will reunite for a live 20th anniversary celebration of «30 Rock» at Radio City Music Hall in October, with proceeds benefiting The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem.
The cast of «30 Rock» is getting back together. Twenty years after the NBC comedy first premiered, Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski and Jack McBrayer will reunite for a one-night-only live event at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Oct. 11.
The anniversary special will also feature special guests, though organizers have not yet announced the full lineup. The show will benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, tying the celebration to a community organization in the neighborhood where the series was set.
«30 Rock» debuted in 2006 and ran for seven seasons, earning critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. The series followed Liz Lemon, played by Fey, as the head writer of a fictional sketch comedy show, navigating the chaos of working alongside network executive Jack Donaghy, played by Baldwin, and unpredictable star Tracy Jordan, played by Morgan. Krakowski and McBrayer rounded out the core cast as actress Jenna Maroney and page Kenneth Parcell.
The reunion marks one of the most high-profile returns for the show since its finale in 2013. While the cast has occasionally appeared together in interviews and special projects, this marks the first time the main ensemble will gather for a dedicated live event celebrating the series.
Fans who cannot attend the Radio City Music Hall show in person will have to settle for a new announcement video featuring the cast, which was released to promote the event. The video gives a glimpse of the group back together, riffing in the spirit of the show that made them famous.
The choice of Radio City Music Hall is fitting for a series that frequently satirized the entertainment industry and the world of New York media. The venue has hosted countless live performances and award shows, making it a natural home for a reunion that promises to blend nostalgia with the show's signature humor.
The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, the beneficiary of the event, provides programs and services for young people in the Harlem community. The organization has a long history in New York, and the «30 Rock» cast's decision to support it adds a charitable dimension to the reunion.
Tickets for the event have not yet gone on sale, and further details about the program are expected in the coming weeks. The one-night-only nature of the show is likely to make it a hot ticket for fans of the series, who have waited two decades for a proper onstage reunion.
«30 Rock» remains a touchstone of American television comedy, frequently cited for its fast-paced jokes, sharp writing and memorable performances. The show won multiple Emmy Awards, including outstanding comedy series, and has aged well in the streaming era, introducing new generations to the antics of the TGS staff.
The Oct. 11 event promises to be a celebration of that legacy, bringing together the actors who defined the show for a night of reflection, comedy and, presumably, a few callbacks to the moments fans have quoted for years.
