Billy Crystal takes his Broadway success, ‘700 Sundays,’ on the road this fall

September 10th, 2009 Broadway musical in the works about WoodstockNEW YORK — First it was an iconic concert, then an acclaimed documentary. It was followed by countless books and recordings, not to mention a recent film by Ang Lee.

September 5th, 2009 BILLY CRYSTAL has warned tech-savvy ticketholders of his upcoming comedy show 700 SUNDAYS to leave their cell phones at home - because he's tired of audience members 'tweeting' while he's onstage. The 61-year-old actor/comedian is baffled by the sweeping popularity of social networking websites like Twitter.com, where members write up-to-the-minute updates on their thoughts and whereabouts.

September 5th, 2009 BILLY CRYSTAL is counting the cost of having a large family - the funnyman is anticipating a massive construction bill after various delays to the expansion of his California home. The When Harry Met Sally star and his wife Janice will be grandparents for the third time when their daughter gives birth in October (09), and they were hoping to surprise their expanding family with a new play area in their Pacific Palisades home.

August 29th, 2009 THE ENEMY rocker TOM CLARKE was left red-faced after crashing his brand new sports car - less than a week after purchasing it. The frontman drove his TVR 350c off a busy road, before spinning out of control and smashing into a pole.

August 19th, 2009 Talk show host JERRY SPRINGER is set to show off his dancing skills on Broadway after signing on to play BILLY FLYNN in hit musical CHICAGO. The TV host will tackle tunes like Razzle Dazzle when he takes on the legal role from Tuesday night (18Aug09) after wowing West End audiences as Flynn.

July 30th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran singer Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 musical is to close on Broadway after it failed to impress audiences in New York. The show won accolades when it was launched in Los Angeles earlier this year (09), but failed to maintain success in the Big Apple.

June 30th, 2009 'Avenue Q' reaches the end of its Broadway roadNEW YORK — "Avenue Q" will reach the end of its Broadway road in September. The musical about the hopeful twentysomething residents of a very particular New York street closes Sept.

June 30th, 2009 Julia Stiles set for David Mamet play on BroadwayNEW YORK — Julia Stiles will make her Broadway debut in a revival of David Mamet's (MAM'-eht) "Oleanna" (OH'-lee-anna), opening Oct. 11 at the Golden Theater in New York.

June 30th, 2009 Jude Law is set to play Hamlet on B'way this fallNEW YORK — Jude Law will play Shakespeare's melancholy Dane on Broadway this fall. The 36-year-old British actor will star in "Hamlet," opening Oct.

June 25th, 2009 David Mamet sets world premiere for fallNEW YORK — New York is getting another David Mamet (MAM'-eht) world premiere. "School," a one-act play by the author of "American Buffalo" and "Speed-the-Plow," will be half of a double bill opening Sept.

June 12th, 2009 'Fela!' makes the move from off-B'way to BroadwayNEW YORK — "Fela!" — one of off-Broadway's big hits last summer — is coming to Broadway. The musical, based on the life of African composer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, will open Nov.

June 8th, 2009 Tonys should aid success of 'Billy' and 'Carnage'NEW YORK — Tony wins should strengthen even more the box-office appeal of "Billy Elliot" and "God of Carnage," already two of Broadway's biggest hits. "It's the cherry on top of the sundae," said producer Ken Davenport about the 10 Tonys for "Billy Elliot," including best musical, and the three for "Carnage," including best play.

June 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Billy Elliot, the unlikely British musical about a miner's son with a passion for ballet, dominated the Tony Awards, scooping up 10 prizes, including the coveted prize for best musical. The Tony for best play went Sunday night to the searing marital comedy "God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza while the remake of the musical "Hair" won the prize for best revival of a musical.

June 3rd, 2009 Broadway's 3 Billys win 2009 Astaire AwardsNEW YORK — Broadway's three Billy Elliots have danced off with Astaire Awards. David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik (COE'-wall-ick) and Kiril (KA'-reel) Kulish (COO'-lish) will share the prize for best male dancer on Broadway for their performances as the title character in "Billy Elliot." Peter Darling, also of "Billy Elliot," received the award for best Broadway choreographer.

May 14th, 2009 Leno's last 'Tonight' guest is Conan O'BrienLOS ANGELES — Jay Leno's last guest on "Tonight Show" will be the man who's taking over for him — Conan O'Brien. Leno wraps up his 17-year-run as host of NBC's late-night show on May 29.