The Tiny Desk concert featuring the original Broadway cast of "Hadestown" took place on March 2, 2020, showcasing the talented performers in a close-knit setting. The musical, with music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell, tells a modernized version of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice set in a hellish industrial underworld.

The concert highlighted powerful performances of songs from the musical, including emotional renditions by the cast members. The significance of recording the concert before the pandemic, with 16 performers gathered closely behind the desk, added to the nostalgic feel of the event.

Anaïs Mitchell's journey with "Hadestown" started in 2006 with a production in Vermont and evolved into a concept album in 2010. Collaborating with director Rachel Chavkin, the musical underwent revisions and premiered Off-Broadway in 2016 before reaching Broadway in 2019, where it garnered critical acclaim and multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.

This Tiny Desk concert served as a memorable snapshot in time, capturing the essence of a Broadway hit before the world shifted dramatically due to the pandemic.