150 audience members had the distinct pleasure of seeing a very different “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend. A sold out live theater performance of “Saturday Night Live – On Strike!” was performed Saturday night in Manhattan at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

Guest host Michael Cera, of “Arrested Development” and “Superbad,” musical guest Yo La Tengo, Norah Jones (in a cameo appearance), and former cast members Rachel Dratch and Horatio Sanz performed.

According to cast member Kenan Thompson, “It was everything that’s never been on the show before. Sometimes it doesn’t get a chance to shine, but it sure shined here.” “SNL” executive producer Lorne Michaels was also in attendance.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the behind-the-scenes staff impacted by the strike.

What's Hot At PopCrunch

Related Posts:

• “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live” Casts Perform
• Saturday Night Live Returns February 23
• Live From Las Vegas, It’s Saturday Night Live?
• Saturday Night Live Primetime Specials
• “Saturday Night Live” Holiday Special

That was a kickass article. What do I do now?

• Subsribe to the hottest TV content on the blogosphere
• Likewise you can submit this to the Lipstick crowd
• Bookmark this post on del.icio.us