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Billy Crystal's '860': Laughter Through Loss on Broadway
22 Oct
Summary
- Billy Crystal stars in his new solo play, '860'.
- The play addresses the loss of his home and best friend.
- Crystal uses humor to cope with recent tragedies.
Billy Crystal brings his personal experiences of loss to the Broadway stage with his new solo play, "860." The performance, named after his former residence, offers a warm and humorous exploration of recent tragedies.
Crystal recounts the horrors of 2025, beginning with the Palisades fire that destroyed his family home of nearly five decades. The year's devastation continued with the murder of his close friend, Rob Reiner, in December.
Through the play, Crystal demonstrates his skill in transforming pain into laughter. Similar to his previous work, "700 Sundays," he uses comedy as a coping mechanism. The production, directed by Scott Ellis at the Imperial Theater, features a set designed by Scott Pask that recreates Crystal's home office.
