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Billy Crystal debuts Broadway one-man show ‘860’ at Imperial Theatre

Billy Crystal 860 Broadway Imperial Theatre Pacific Palisades fires one-man show

Comedian and actor Billy Crystal has returned to Broadway with a new one-man show titled ‘860’, performing at the Imperial Theatre. The production is named after the Chautauqua Boulevard address of his home in the Pacific Palisades, which was destroyed during the Los Angeles wildfires on January 7, 2025.

Directed by Scott Ellis with set design by Scott Pask, the show utilizes a detailed recreation of Crystal’s former home office. Through a series of flashbacks and video design by Hana S. Kim and Kylee Loera, Crystal recounts the experience of fleeing the fires with his wife, Janice, and reflects on the loss of his home and personal memorabilia.

While the subject matter addresses the devastation of the wildfire and the deaths of close collaborators such as Robin Williams and Muhammad Ali, the performance is described as a blend of humor and storytelling. Crystal uses his background as a storyteller to process the loss of his property and the memories associated with his career and community.

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Billy Crystal · Imperial Theatre · Pacific Palisades · Scott Ellis · Scott Pask

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Billy Crystal regresa a Broadway con su nuevo espectáculo 860 - Notiulti [www.notiulti.com]
4 Reasons to See Billy Crystal Bring the Laughs and the Love in Broadway’s 860 [www.broadway.com]
Broadway Review: 860 (Billy Crystal / Imperial Theatre) - Stage and Cinema Broadway Review: "860" (Billy Crystal at the Imperial Theatre) [stageandcinema.com]
‘860’ Broadway Review: Billy Crystal Loses His Home but Not His Gift to Make Us Laugh [www.thewrap.com]
Review: The Palisades fire took his home but not his humor: Billy Crystal turns loss into Broadway magic [www.latimes.com]