Billy Crystal Celebrates 860 Opening Night With Star-Studded Guests
Billy Crystal opened his solo show 860 at the Imperial Theatre, with Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson and other guests attending. Written and performed by Crystal and directed by Scott Ellis, the show reflects on family, friendship and memories after he lost his longtime home in the 2025 Palisades fires.
The Imperial Theatre hosted the opening-night performance of 860, a one-person production written and performed by Billy Crystal and staged by Scott Ellis. Among attendees were Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Tiffany Chen, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Steve Martin and Christine Ebersole.
Crystal, a Tony and Emmy recipient, uses the show to consider family ties, friendships and recollections after his long-time residence was lost in the 2025 Palisades fires. The Broadway engagement turns those themes into a shared theatrical event.
The opening may draw Broadway audiences and celebrity-watchers to a personal story about loss and resilience. For theatergoers who have experienced displacement or grief, Crystal's reflections could offer recognition and communal comfort. The high-profile guests may also boost visibility for solo shows and for Broadway's role in processing public and private upheaval.