Billy Crystal returns to Broadway.
The beloved artist has introduced a brand new one-man present, “860,” which is able to open this fall. “860” was written by Crystal and named after the tackle of the house he misplaced within the Palisades Hearth in 2025. Crystal was amongst hundreds of individuals whose houses had been destroyed within the Palisades and Eaton fires, which had been among the many most damaging in California historical past.
“I’m thrilled to return to Broadway this fall with this thrilling new present,” mentioned Billy Crystal. “860 was the tackle of the home we misplaced within the Palisades fires. We lived there for 46 years. I invite you to return inside 860 and I’ll inform you about all of the humorous and touching issues that occurred there, not solely throughout my profession but in addition for our household. It’s a joyful and heartfelt tour, about how with the love of household and mates and your internal power, you will get by way of tough instances. I stay up for return to Broadway and welcome audiences to ‘860’.”
Previews will start in October. The manufacturing will play a restricted 12-week engagement at a yet-to-be-announced Shubert Theater. Scott Ellis, whose many theater credit embrace “Pirates! The Penzance Musical,” “Doubt” and “Take Me Out,” is directing.
“860” will likely be produced by Janice Crystal, James L. Nederlander, Larry Magid and Face Productions. Further manufacturing and artistic group members will likely be introduced within the coming weeks.
Crystal is finest recognized for “When Harry Met Sally”, “Metropolis Slickers” and “Analyze This”. He made his Broadway debut in 2004 together with his one-man present “700 Sundays,” for which he received a Tony Award. He returned to the Nice White Method in 2022 with “Mr. Saturday Evening,” a musical adaptation of the 1992 movie.