How to Get Discounted Tickets to Billy Crystal’s Broadway Show 860
Billy Crystal’s one-man Broadway show 860 opens at the Imperial Theatre with a simple pricing idea: a significant share of seats should cost $59. Playbill reports that both rush tickets and a digital lottery carry that price, making a Broadway evening with a comedy veteran more affordable than the typical four-figure premium.
The 14-week engagement starts in early October, with an official opening later in the month, and runs into early January 2027. Scott Ellis directs. The title comes from the address of Crystal’s longtime California home, which he lost to the 2025 Palisades Fire, so the show carries personal weight as a return to the stage.
How the $59 Tickets Work
According to Playbill, there are two main routes to the discounted seats, plus a backup option if the show sells out.
- In-person rush. The Imperial Theatre box office sells $59 rush tickets on the day of each performance. Each patron can buy up to two tickets, and sales depend on availability.
- Online rush. Same-day rush tickets also appear at Rush.Telecharge.com, so you don’t necessarily need to stand in line.
- Digital lottery. Entries open one day before each performance at Rush.Telecharge.com. Winners get $59 tickets.
- Cancellation line. When a performance sells out, a digital cancellation line forms the day before. Those tickets cost $99 each.
The key difference: rush tickets reward people who act quickly on the day, while the lottery gives theatergoers a chance to lock in a low price before the show sells out.
Why the Discounts Matter
The $59 price point matters beyond marketing. Broadway tickets have climbed steadily for years, and a heavily discounted seat can be the difference between attending a show and skipping it. By pairing a lottery with a same-day rush, the production creates multiple entry points for local audiences and visitors alike.
The cancellation line adds a second safety net. If the official rush and lottery windows close, a $99 ticket still beats the prevailing market rate for a new Broadway production in high demand.
What to Know Before You Enter
Check the day before your preferred performance. Lottery entries open then, and the online rush appears only on the day itself. Have a Telecharge account ready and be prepared for the box office to sell out early. If you plan to bring someone, remember the two-ticket limit per patron for rush purchases.
The broader story is harder to miss. A performer who lost his family home to wildfire built his new show around that address, then priced much of the seating so ordinary audiences could join him. That combination of personal history and accessible ticketing sets 860 apart from the usual Broadway opening. The cheapest seats available for now are $59, but they tend to disappear quickly.