Robert De Niro, Spike Lee and More Toast Billy Crystal at 860's Broadway Opening Night

Samuel L. Jackson and other VIPs celebrate the Tony and Emmy winner’s deeply personal new solo show at the Imperial Theatre

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by Sophia Rubino • Oct 22, 2026

Billy Crystal
(Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)

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Billy Crystal celebrates opening night of his new Broadway solo show, 860, at the Imperial Theatre
Robert De Niro, Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson are among the VIP guests
Directed by Scott Ellis, 860 explores family, friendship and memories following the loss of Crystal's longtime home

Billy Crystal is welcoming Broadway audiences home in 860, his new solo show about the memories that remain after losing his longtime home in the 2025 Palisades fires. Written and performed by the Tony and Emmy winner with direction by Scott Ellis, the production brings stories of family, friendship and life in show business to the Imperial Theatre. VIPs including Robert De Niro, Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson came out to celebrate opening night, giving Broadway’s newest housewarming plenty of star power. Check out the photos and gallery below to see all the stars who joined the celebration.