Billy Crystal on finding humor in the darkest of times

Key Points:

• In January 2025, a devastating wildfire destroyed Billy Crystal's family home in Pacific Palisades, along with over 5,000 other homes, leaving nothing but memories behind.
• Crystal channels his loss and grief into a new one-man Broadway show titled "860," named after the street address of his lost home, which recreates his home office on stage for an intimate audience experience.
• Despite the tragedy, including the recent death of his close friend Rob Reiner, Crystal uses humor as a healing tool, continuing his tradition of finding laughter in dark times.
• "860" is directed by Scott Ellis with music by Marc Shaiman, emphasizing themes of family, friendship, and resilience, and will run in New York through January before potentially moving to Los Angeles.
• At 78, Crystal remains optimistic about life’s future, reflecting on the strength he and his wife have found through their shared losses and the support of loved ones.