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#27
Posted: 10/11/26 at 3:51pm
Show segment today on CBS Sunday Morning with Crystal, Ellis, and Shaiman.
It’s reported here that Crystal hopes to bring this to LA
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Imagine if we could tell everyone here that Liberty Mutual customizes car insurance to save people hundreds. (LiMu squawks)
#28
Posted: 10/11/26 at 4:26pm
If Crystal wants to do a short run in LA, it'll happen.
A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.
#29
Posted: 10/12/26 at 8:39am
I've always loved Billy Crystal and never saw 700 Sundays so there was no way I was going to miss this. Hubby and I went to the 2pm matinee on Saturday Oct 10th and it's a fantastic show! Very funny, and moving as well. A show full of heart and love, family and friends. It's only running for 14 weeks unless they extend it. I highly recommend seeing it! By the way, we had great seats (right orchestra Row H seats 6 and 8) for $169 including fees. It pays off to sign up for the pre-sale to get lower prices.
#30
Posted: 10/15/26 at 10:05pm
I found the show a miss for me, even though segments unrelated to his house were incredibly entertaining.
The core issue is Crystal's house burning down, which, while horrible, isn't a topic that can sustain an entire show. It sucks he lost his belongings, but his family is unharmed, his house was insured, and he's still really wealthy. It's not even the worst thing to happen to him that year, as his best friend was murdered. He alludes to Rob Reiner's death in intentionally vague terms.
Not a great theatrical piece, but still worth seeing for his stories about opening for Earth, Wind and Fire, Robin Williams, and Muhammad Ali, and about making When Harry Met Sally.
#31
Posted: 10/16/26 at 12:05am
Jonathan Cohen said: "I found the show a miss for me, even though segments unrelated to hishouse were incredibly entertaining.
The core issue is Crystal's house burning down, which, while horrible, isn't a topic that can sustain an entire show. It sucks he lost his belongings, but his family is unharmed, his house was insured, and he's still really wealthy. It's not even the worst thing to happen to him that year, as his best friend was murdered. He alludes to Rob Reiner's death in intentionally vague terms.
Not a great theatrical piece, but still worth seeing forhis stories about opening for Earth, Wind and Fire, Robin Williams, and Muhammad Ali, and about making When Harry Met Sally."
It was Three Dog Night (not Earth Wind & Fire) that he was opening for. That’s why he used “Spinning Wheel” throughout the story. Also, I would say that losing nearly 60 years of memories (insured or not) is a pretty awful thing to happen to anyone.
#32
Posted: 10/16/26 at 12:10am
JSquared2 said: "It was Three Dog Night (not Earth Wind & Fire) that he was opening for. That’s why he used “Spinning Wheel” throughout the story. Also, I would say that losing nearly 60 years of memories (insured or not) is a pretty awful thing to happen to anyone."
We're both wrong; it was Blood, Sweat & Tears.
#33
Posted: 10/16/26 at 12:39am
Jonathan Cohen said: "JSquared2 said: "It was Three Dog Night (not Earth Wind & Fire) that he was opening for. That’s why he used “Spinning Wheel” throughout the story. Also, I would say that losing nearly 60 years of memories (insured or not) is a pretty awful thing to happen to anyone."
We're both wrong; it wasBlood, Sweat & Tears."
OMG You’re 100% correct! I apologize!
#34
Posted: 10/16/26 at 6:05am
I was just going to say, uh, guys it was blood sweat and tears 🤣
it's okay. I had a moment like that the other day! #gettingold
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#35
Posted: 10/21/26 at 11:51am
Saw this last night — first show in a semi-annual trip. Loved it. Laughed my head off many times, and came close to shedding a few tears. The 100 minutes flew by, thank God, because I was unable to get aisle seats (I am not a giant, but the orchestra tickets in the Imperial are as uncomfortable as any Broadway theatre I have been in). The enjoyment I was experiencing made me forget my discomfort. I expect this to be a big hit, if not as much as 700 Sundays.
#36
Posted: 10/23/26 at 9:26am
Jonathan Cohen said: "
The core issue is Crystal's house burning down, which, while horrible, isn't a topic that can sustain an entire show. It sucks he lost his belongings, but his family is unharmed, his house was insured, and he's still really wealthy. It's not even the worst thing to happen to him that year, as his best friend was murdered. He alludes to Rob Reiner's death in intentionally vague terms.
Not a great theatrical piece, but still worth seeing forhis stories about opening for Earth, Wind and Fire, Robin Williams, and Muhammad Ali, and about making When Harry Met Sally."
You can hit the audience over the head with a sledgehammer to get your point across, or you can gently explain to them with what you feel about the subject with heart and tenderness.
Billy handled the Rob Reiner and Robin Williams sections of the show gently, with taste, humor and love but without the gory details, as any loving friend would.
OP seems to want the TMZ version of the tragedy mixed in with a night of stand up comedy and movie anecdotes.
Updated On: 10/23/26 at 09:26 AM
#37
Posted: 10/23/26 at 5:43pm
^ Or, here me out, for an interesting story. I don't want another maudlin tale of people a specific celebrity met during his career. I also don't need TMZ stories, but I'd like earnestness.
#38
Posted: 10/24/26 at 10:57am
I'm so excited to see this one. I loved 700 Sundays.
#39
Posted: 10/25/26 at 1:41pm
I saw this last night and found myself unexpectedly moved by it. The way Billy weaves together his life story with universal themes of loss and grief is smart and well done. He's a brilliant storyteller.
I got a last-min seat at the box office ($89 for the rear mezz, which felt pretty far away!), but I actually don't think you need to sit particularly close for this one.
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