Mr. Saturday Night
Synopsis
Billy Crystal stars—again—as Buddy Young, Jr. in this entertaining musical about an outrageous and outspoken comedian who has one last shot at reclaiming the spotlight—and his family—one hilarious step at a time. Now, some 40 years after his TV career flamed out, Buddy seeks one more shot at the spotlight, and while he’s at it, one last shot at fixing the family he fractured along the way.
Top Cast
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Billy Crystal
Buddy Young, Jr.
Randy Graff
Elaine Young
David Paymer
Stan Yankleman
Shoshana Bean
Susan Young
Chasten Harmon
Annie Wells
Jordan Gelber
Joey / Farber / Dr. Jeff / Elderly Actor & Others
Brian Gonzales
Bobby / Mr. Jacovitti / Ramon / Larry Myerson & Others
Mylinda Hull
Lorraine / NBC Page / Lucille / Karen & Others
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Diamond
- Screenplay & Story
- Billy Crystal, Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Amanda Green
- Original Score
- Jason Robert Brown
- Original Title
- Mr. Saturday Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- BroadwayHD, Bard Entertainments, Chelsea Television Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Diamond
Billy Crystal, Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Amanda Green
Jason Robert Brown
James Higginbotham
John T. Davis
Billy Crystal, Stewart F. Lane, Bonnie Comley, Gio Messale, Annette Jolles
Department Leadership Roster
Gio Messale
Producer
Annette Jolles
Producer
David Stern
Producer
Paul Tazewell
Costume Design
Sky Switser
Costume Design
John T. Davis
Editor
James Higginbotham
Director of Photography
Matthew Diamond
Director
Billy Crystal
Writer
Babaloo Mandel
Writer
Lowell Ganz
Writer
Jason Robert Brown
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Saturday Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Saturday Night about?
Billy Crystal stars—again—as Buddy Young, Jr. in this entertaining musical about an outrageous and outspoken comedian who has one last shot at reclaiming the spotlight—and his family—one hilarious step at a time. Now, some 40 years after his TV career flamed out, Buddy seeks one more shot at the spotlight, and while he’s at it, one last shot at fixing the family he fractured along the way.
Who directed Mr. Saturday Night?
Mr. Saturday Night was directed by Matthew Diamond.
Who stars in Mr. Saturday Night?
The principal cast of Mr. Saturday Night includes Billy Crystal, Randy Graff, David Paymer, Shoshana Bean, Chasten Harmon.
When was Mr. Saturday Night released and how long is it?
Mr. Saturday Night was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Saturday Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Saturday Night was composed by Jason Robert Brown.