Tony Award-winner Ari’el Stachel’s one-man show Out of Character brings to life a full ensemble of characters from his past, illuminating what it means to pursue – and accept – our complex identity. Stachel weaves together an expansive autobiographical tale of his mixed ethnicity, mental health, and success – all to the tune of relentless humor and extraordinary talent. Written and performed by Ari'el Stachel, directed by Tony Taccone
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Chanukah in the Dark (12/6/25-12/21/25)
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An Enemy of the People (10/29/25-11/23/25)
The Berlin Diaries (6/4/25-6/29/25)
Your Name Means Dream (3/12/25-4/6/25)
Out of Character (1/8/25-1/26/25)
One Jewish Boy (6/7/23-7/2/23)
Two Jews Walk Into a War… (1/11/23-2/5/23)
The Pianist of Willesden Lane (12/6/22-12/18/22)
Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story (9/7/22-9/25/22)
Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities (6/9/22-7/3/22)
Nathan the Wise (3/16/22-4/10/22)
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Fremont Ave.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (10/8 - 12/7) | |
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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (12/5 - 12/23) | |
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The Snowman and The Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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ho ho ho ha ha ha ha
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (11/13 - 12/21) | |
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Guys and Dolls
Shakespeare Theatre Company (12/2 - 1/4) | |
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Chanukah in the Dark
Theater J (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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God of Carnage
Dark Horse Theatre Company (11/14 - 12/7) | |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Washington DC (1/24 - 1/24) | |
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Stew in Concert, Again!
Spooky Action Theater (12/10 - 12/10) | |
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How Shakespeare Saved My Life
Folger Shakespeare Library (6/9 - 7/5) | |
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