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Billy Crystal's Solo Show '860' Extends on Broadway

Confirmed producers signal commercial momentum for an autobiographical piece that turns the loss of Crystal’s Palisades home into a blend of grief and comedy.

Overview

  • Producers have extended the Broadway run by more than a month in response to sustained audience demand.
  • 860 is a solo autobiographical show built around the loss of Crystal’s longtime Pacific Palisades home in the 2025 Palisades Fire and uses humor to explore memory and mourning.
  • The production opened at the Imperial Theatre after a preview period and has drawn praise for its direction, set and video design, and musical elements.
  • The lead producing team is Janice Crystal, James L. Nederlander, Larry Magid and Face Productions while several creative-team credits are still to be announced.
  • The show follows Crystal’s earlier Broadway work such as 700 Sundays and Mr. Saturday Night and draws on his long public profile and awards, a factor that has helped drive interest and ticket sales.