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Billy Crystal Reprising Role in Broadway Musical Adaptation of ‘Mr. Saturday Night’

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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThirty years ago, Billy Crystal brought the story of Buddy Young Jr., a stand-up comic whose talent can’t outrun his self-destructive tendencies, to the big screen with “Mr.

Saturday Night.” The film, which Crystal co-wrote, produced, directed and starred in, was a modest critical success but a box office bomb.

Despite the mixed reception something about the story clearly continues to resonate with its creator.Crystal will soon reprise his role as Young in “Mr.

Saturday Night,” a new musical comedy adapted from the 1992 film. And he’s not the only returning veteran. Also joining the cast is David Paymer, who is recreating his Oscar-nominated performance as Buddy’s brother Stan Yankelman..

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