860

About this experience

What is 860 about? 860 is a new autobiographical solo show from Billy Crystal, built around the house his family lost in the Palisades fire. A house is never just a house, and Crystal uses his to tell a story about family, memory and what remains when the physical things are gone. Crystal has spent a lifetime turning his own life into comedy with real feeling behind it, and this piece finds him working in the form he has made his own: one performer, one stage, and a lifetime of stories. The Palisades fire made headlines around the world. Here it becomes something more personal, the starting point for an evening about what a family holds onto when the walls themselves are gone, and about how laughter finds its way back in. How does 860 follow 700 Sundays? Crystal previously brought his life to the Broadway stage in 700 Sundays, his celebrated autobiographical solo show about his childhood and family. 860 is a new and separate work, but anyone who loved that earlier show will recognize the blend of stand-up timing and open-hearted storytelling that made it special. Who is behind 860? 860 is written and performed by Billy Crystal and directed by Scott Ellis, whose long Broadway track record makes him a natural fit for the piece. It is a solo show, so the evening rests entirely on Crystal's shoulders, which is exactly where his audiences would want it. As with any live engagement, details can change over the course of a run, so check the latest information when you book. Broadway home at the Imperial Theatre 860 plays the Imperial Theatre at 249 West 45th Street, in the heart of the Theater District. First previews begin on October 1, 2026, and opening night follows on October 21, 2026. Planning an autumn theater trip to New York? Tickets for 860 at VervTrip are coming soon, and you can book with VervTrip as soon as they become available. A limited Broadway engagement with a performer like this tends to be in demand, so it is worth keeping an eye on this page.

Highlights

• Billy Crystal returns to Broadway in a new solo show
• Written and performed by Billy Crystal
• Directed by Scott Ellis
• An autobiographical story built around the house his family lost in the Palisades fire
• From the performer behind the acclaimed solo show 700 Sundays
• Plays the Imperial Theatre from October 1, 2026, with opening night on October 21, 2026

Before you go

860 plays the Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036. First preview: October 1, 2026 Opening night: October 21, 2026 The production is a solo show performed by Billy Crystal, not a musical Arrive 20 to 30 minutes before curtain to clear security and find your seats in good time