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Billy Crystal Returns to Broadway with '860' This Fall

4/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Billy Crystal (the actor) will return to Broadway this fall with a new one-man show, '860'.
The show is named after the address of his home lost in the 2025 California wildfires.
Scott Ellis will direct a limited 12-week engagement starting in October at a yet-to-be-announced Shubert Theater.
Crystal wrote and will perform, sharing humor and resilience from 46 years at his Pacific Palisades residence.

History

Historical Context

The Palisades Fire, igniting on January 7, 2025, devastated Pacific Palisades, destroying 6,837 structures and killing at least 12 people. This wildfire, fueled by climate change and extreme Santa Ana winds, is among California's most destructive, prompting discussions on fire management and community resilience. Billy Crystal's one-man show, '860', reflects the personal losses many Californians faced amid this crisis.

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Story summary

Billy Crystal (the actor) will return to Broadway this fall with a new one-man show, '860'.
The show is named after the address of his home lost in the 2025 California wildfires.
Scott Ellis will direct a limited 12-week engagement starting in October at a yet-to-be-announced Shubert Theater.
Crystal wrote and will perform, sharing humor and resilience from 46 years at his Pacific Palisades residence.

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