Billy Crystal’s Broadway play 860 has extended its run by six weeks following a well-received opening and strong demand for tickets.
The production, initially scheduled to close on January 3, 2027, will now run until February 14, 2027.
Billy Crystal’s 860 explores family, loss and laughter
In the one-man show, Crystal reflects on his family and career after losing his home in the Palisades fires. The play explores memories, friendship, love, luck and loss, while considering how laughter can help people through difficult times.
860 features original music and adaptations by Tony Award winner Marc Shaiman.
The production received praise from critics after its opening. Laura Collins-Hughes of The New York Times described it as “Brilliantly funny”, adding: “Crystal is absolutely at home revisiting his past on stage.”
Charles McNulty of the Los Angeles Times called the show “Brilliantly conceived and tremendously moving”, while saying: “860 is Broadway magic.”
Entertainment Weekly’s Jami Ganz awarded the production an A, writing: “Billy Crystal takes audiences by the hand and refuses to let go of their hearts.” The New York Post’s Johnny Oleksinski described Crystal as “A generational performer” who was “again bringing a lot of laughter to Broadway”.
The star-studded opening-night audience included Nathan Lane, Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Judith Light, Matthew Broderick, Bryan Cranston, Martin Short, Steve Martin, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien and Samuel L Jackson.
Andrea Martin, Tiffany Chen, Liza Powel O’Brien, Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman were also among those pictured at the opening.
