Broadway is getting one of its favorite funny guys back—and Billy Crystal is bringing a very personal story with him.
The legendary comedian, actor and longtime New Yorker is returning to Broadway this fall with “860,” a new one-man show written and performed by Crystal and directed by Tony Award nominee Scott Ellis. The autobiographical production begins previews October 1 at the Imperial Theatre, officially opens October 21 and is scheduled to run through January 3, 2027.
And no, this isn’t simply Billy Crystal doing Billy Crystal jokes for 90 minutes—although there will presumably be plenty of those.
The title “860” comes from the address of Crystal’s longtime home in Los Angeles, which was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades fires. Crystal and his wife had lived there for 46 years, and the new Broadway show uses the loss as a starting point for a larger story about family, friendship, love, luck and resilience.
In other words, expect laughs—but probably a few tissues in the theater bags, too.
This isn’t Crystal’s first Broadway rodeo. His 2004 solo show “700 Sundays” became a major Broadway success and earned him a Special Tony Award. He later returned to Broadway in 2022 with “Mr. Saturday Night,” based on his 1992 film.
“860” marks another chance for Crystal to do what he does particularly well: stand alone onstage and turn personal memories into entertainment. The show promises to look back at his career, his family and the decades of memories attached to the home he lost.
At a time when Broadway is packed with movie stars, revivals and giant musicals, there’s something refreshingly old-school about one man, one stage and a lifetime of stories.
And if anyone knows how to turn heartbreak into a punchline without losing the heart of the story, it’s Billy Crystal.
Broadway, consider yourself warned: the old-school funny guy is back.
