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Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays Extends Through June 12

NEWS May 16, 2005 | 4:09PM

Due to popular demand, Billy Crystal's Tony-nominated hit 700 Sundays, which was expected to close on May 22, will run through June 12. Because of this extension, the Broadhurst Theatre's next tenant, Lennon, slated to begin performances on June 28, is delaying its start date to July 7.

700 Sundays is an original two-act play in which Crystal ...

Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays Changes Closing to May 22

NEWS May 4, 2005 | 11:11AM

One performance has been added to the limited engagement of Billy Crystal's hit 700 Sundays. The show will now end appropriately enough on a Sunday. The last performance is now scheduled for May 22.

700 Sundays is an original two-act play in which Crystal plays numerous characters that have influenced who he is today. The one-man show deals with ...

Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays Extends for 55 More Performances

NEWS January 25, 2005 | 3:55PM

Billy Crystals's acclaimed solo show, 700 Sundays, has extended its run at the Broadhurst Theatre for 55 more performances through May 21. The show, directed by Des McAnuff, was previously scheduled to run through March 5.

"This show has been the greatest professional experience of my life," Crystal said in a statement. "The audiences have been fantastic and it ...

The Biggest Time

FIRST PERSON January 13, 2005 | 11:08AM

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Two-time Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff is no stranger to helming some of the biggest shows on Broadway with shows like How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Big River, The Who's Tommy and the recent Dracula, The Musical not to mention his film work: The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Cousin Bette. But ... Read More...

Were Critics Jazzed about Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays?

NEWS December 6, 2004 | 10:50AM

Billy Crystal has come to Broadway with 700 Sundays, his one-man show about family and friends that have affected his life. The piece, which is directed by Des McAnuff and features additional material by Alan Zweibel, was workshopped at the La Jolla Playhouse, opened at the Broadhurst Theatre on December 5. What happened when New York critics met Billy?

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Billy Crystal Brings 700 Sundays to Broadhurst

NEWS June 23, 2004 | 1:39PM

As we previously reported, Billy Crystal is bringing his one-man show 700 Sundays to Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre. The piece, directed by Des McAnuff, will begin performances on November 12 in preparation for a December 5 opening, according to a production spokesperson.

700 Sundays, an autobiographical journey, is an original two-act play in which Crystal plays numerous characters that have ... Read More...

Billy Crystal in 700 Sundays Heading to Broadway

NEWS May 28, 2004 | 4:51PM

Looks like Billy Crystal is coming to the Great White Way. Broadway.com has learned that his autobiographical one-man show 700 Sundays… Billy Crystal… A Life in Progress is headed to Gotham this fall.

Crystal, a renowned comedian and actor, has been developing the piece at the La Jolla Playhouse. He first tried out material for the show during two ... Read More...