If this spring on Broadway wasn’t starry enough,Billy Crystalis upping the ante.

Saturday Nightabout one comedian’s meteoric rise to the middle.

Additional casting is still to be announced.

Mr. Saturday Night Billy Crystal

“Creating and portraying the 75-year-old comedian Buddy Young Jr. in the film ofMr.

Saturday Nightwas one of the highlights of my career,” said Crystal in a statement.

“30 years ago I needed five hours of make-up to play him, now I just show up.

Together we have created a truly funny and moving musical comedy.

I can’t wait to come back to Broadway next year at the Nederlander Theatre.”

Eight Shows a Week.