860
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860 Summary
- Show Status: Future
- Genre: Play
- 860 is 2 hours long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
- 8 Shows per week
- Previews Begin: October 2, 2026
- Show Closes: December 25, 2026
Billy Crystal’s 860 explores the loss of his longtime home in the Palisades fire, using humor and storytelling to reflect on memory, family, and resilience.
What's 860 Like?
860 is a new solo Broadway show written and performed by Billy Crystal. The title refers to the street address of his longtime Los Angeles home, which was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades wildfires and serves as the foundation of the piece.
Story & Themes
Set around that home, the show invites audiences “inside” the memories tied to it. Crystal reflects on his family life, career, and the moments—both funny and deeply personal—that took place there. The loss of the house becomes a framing device for exploring resilience, memory, and the passage of time, blending humor with emotional reflection.
Style & Tone
Structured as an intimate one-man performance, 860 mixes stand-up, storytelling, and memoir. The tone is warm, nostalgic, and personal, balancing comedy with sincerity as Crystal connects directly with the audience through lived experience.
Is 860 Good for Kids?
Not ideal for kids; mature themes, reflective storytelling tone may be unsuitable for some
860 on Broadway Background
860 is a new solo Broadway show written and performed by Billy Crystal, marking his return to Broadway in a one-man format. The project follows the success of his earlier autobiographical show 700 Sundays, which established his ability to blend personal storytelling with theatrical presentation.
Inspiration
The show was developed in response to a deeply personal event: the loss of Crystal’s longtime Los Angeles home in the 2025 Palisades wildfires. Having lived there for decades, the home became the emotional centerpiece of the work. Rather than presenting a traditional narrative, Crystal uses the memory of that space as the framework for revisiting key moments from his life, shaping the show’s tone and structure.
Creative Team
The production is directed by Scott Ellis, a frequent Broadway collaborator known for character-driven storytelling. Producers include Janice Crystal, James L. Nederlander, Larry Magid, and Face Productions, signaling a commercial Broadway presentation with a limited engagement structure.
Broadway Run
860 is scheduled as a 12-week limited engagement beginning in October 2026, with a Broadway theater to be announced. The production is positioned as a major fall event, built around Crystal’s star power and the emotional resonance of the material, continuing the tradition of high-profile solo shows on Broadway.
Cast Members
- Himself
- Billy Crystal
Producers
Janice Crystal
James L. Nederlander
Larry Magid
Face Productions
Production Credits
- Director
- Scott Ellis
Creative Team
- Playwright
- Billy Crystal