Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway with One-Man Show About Home Lost in LA Wildfires
Acclaimed comedian and actor Billy Crystal is set to return to Broadway this fall with a new one-man show titled '860.' The production, written and performed by Crystal and directed by Scott Ellis, centers on his family’s longtime Los Angeles home, which was destroyed in the devastating Palisades wildfires of January 2025. The title references the street address of the residence where Crystal lived for 46 years. Previews are scheduled to begin in October at a theater yet to be announced. Crystal describes the show as an intimate, joyous, and heartfelt exploration of the funny and touching moments that occurred within the home, emphasizing themes of family love, friendship, and inner strength during difficult times. This marks Crystal’s first Broadway appearance since his 2022 musical 'Mr. Saturday Night.' He previously found success with his memoir-based show '700 Sundays.' The Palisades fires, which erupted in early 2025, killed 31 people and destroyed approximately 13,000 homes, impacting Crystal deeply as he fled the disaster wearing the same clothes he later wore to a fundraising concert.
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Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway with One-Man Show About Home Lost in LA Wildfires
Acclaimed comedian and actor Billy Crystal is set to return to Broadway this fall with a new one-man show titled '860.' The production, written and performed by Crystal and directed by Scott Ellis, centers on his family’s longtime Los Angeles home, which was destroyed in the devastating Palisades wildfires of January 2025. The title references the street address of the residence where Crystal lived for 46 years. Previews are scheduled to begin in October at a theater yet to be announced. Crystal describes the show as an intimate, joyous, and heartfelt exploration of the funny and touching moments that occurred within the home, emphasizing themes of family love, friendship, and inner strength during difficult times. This marks Crystal’s first Broadway appearance since his 2022 musical 'Mr. Saturday Night.' He previously found success with his memoir-based show '700 Sundays.' The Palisades fires, which erupted in early 2025, killed 31 people and destroyed approximately 13,000 homes, impacting Crystal deeply as he fled the disaster wearing the same clothes he later wore to a fundraising concert.
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