860 (play)
2026 play by Billy Crystal
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860 is an upcoming comedic one-man play by American actor and playwright Billy Crystal about his experiences losing his home in the Palisades fire in 2025, with the title derived from his old home address.[1] The production is set to premiere on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre in October 2026, directed by Scott Ellis.[2]
| 860 | |
|---|---|
2026 Broadway production poster | |
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Billy Crystal |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Premiere | |
| Date | October 3, 2026 |
Plot
Amid the aftermath of Crystal losing his home to the Palisades fire in 2025, the play details his experience reliving the memories of his life there over the course of 46 years and how humor helped him cope with the loss.[3][4]
Background
In 2025, Los Angeles was plagued with the Palisades fire which scorched 23,500 acres of land and took 12 lives, burning for 31 days straight.[5] Among the damage was Billy Crystal's home, which was completely destroyed.[6] Crystal began writing 860 the morning after losing his home, and its title refers to their lost home's address number. Crystal confirmed that the production will feature real video footage he shot during the tragedy.[7]
Production history
The play is set to makes its world premiere on Broadway in October 2026 at the Imperial Theatre for a 12-week engagement. The production will begin previews on October 1, 2026, with an official opening on October 21, running through January 3, 2027.[8][9] Crystal is set to star, with Scott Ellis directing and Janice Crystal, James L. Nederlander, Larry Magid, and Face Productions producing.[10][11] The production is Crystal's return to Broadway after 2022's Mr. Saturday Night.[12]