# Broadway Box Office: Billy Crystal’s ‘860’ Sees Strong Opening, As ‘Downstate’ and More Start Previews

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/broadway-box-office-billy-crystals-860-sees-strong-opening-as-downstate-and-more-start-previews/
- Published: 2026-10-27T19:31:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T20:41:17+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/broadway-billy-crystal-box-office-top-shows-1236741142/
- Topics: Americas, Art, Business, Celebrity, Culture, Entertainment, Film, Markets, World

## Key points

- Billy Crystal’s 860 grossed $1.2 million in its opening week.
- The show played to around 98 per cent capacity.
- Its run has been extended through 14 February.

## Summary

Billy Crystal’s one-person show, 860, opened to largely positive reviews and drew audiences at close to full capacity, signalling a strong start as Broadway’s autumn season gathers pace. It grossed $1.2 million across seven performances, even with opening night tickets comped, and has extended its run through 14 February.

Hamilton led the weekly box office with $2.5 million, followed by Other Desert Cities at $2.3 million; the latter played to full capacity and had Broadway’s highest average ticket price, $290. Downstate began previews at 95 per cent capacity but grossed $264,437, while Wanted took $624,088 over eight performances and The Fantasticks grossed $254,610 across four. A Few Good Men, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, grossed nearly $1.4 million ahead of its 29 October opening.

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